The IN List 2026: Apr 27 - May 3
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Middlebury, and Goshen.
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, April 27
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch.
Pokemon Power Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Main Branch.
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Lego Challenge: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Main Branch.
Board Game Club: 5:00pm-7:00pm. All Ages.
Teen Night:3:00pm-10:00pm. Apex Climbing Gym. Ages 13-19. Every Monday for a $12 day pass! Take a break from the homework and come in to climb!
Singo Music Bingo: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend. Prizes every round.
Tuesday, April 28
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Francis & Tutt Branches.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Main Branch.
Learn to Make Summer Rolls: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 8-12. Learn how to assemble Vietnamese summer rolls made with rice paper wraps and fresh produce. Main Branch.
Baby & Me: Music and Movement: 9:30am-10:30am. Ages 0-2. Cleveland Branch.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Toasted Pastry Taste Off: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Family. Main Branch.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Paper Making: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Adults.
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Trivia Night: 6:30pm-9:30pm. Sun King Brewery. Mishawaka. Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for Trivia Night.
South Bend Cubs: 6:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend. Tail Waggin Tuesdays.
Wednesday, April 29
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Location.
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Francis and Western Branches.
Storytime with Miss Debbie: 9:30am-10:15am. & 10:30am-11:15am. Dunlap Branch.
Baby and Me: 9:30am-10:15am. & 10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler.
Little Wonders Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. 2-4yrs.
Singo Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. SunKing Brewery. Mishawaka. Singo is a fun and interactive musical twist on classic bingo—instead of numbers, you’re listening to your favorite songs. Free to play. Family friendly.
South Bend Cubs: 11:05am. Four Winds Field. South Bend. A few morning games returns this year.
Loose Associates: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewery. Free music series.
Thursday, April 30
Little Explorers: 10:00am-11:00am. Main Branch.
Teen Bingo: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Osolo Branch.
Shimmy and Shake: 10:00am-10:30am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
Teen Paint Night: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Teens.
Teen Cafe: Pretzel Day: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 7-12. Grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends.
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend. Thirsty Thursdays.
2026 Spring Fashion Show: 5:00pm. Elkhart 112. See the latest spring styles from Corazón Sterling, Gigi's on Main, Coco & Common, Trashy T'z by Tracy and The Twisted String! Our chosen charity for this event is Hello Gorgeous!
Friday, May 1
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.
Flashback Book Fair (21+): 6:30pm-10:00pm. 21+. A nostalgic night of books, drinks, retro games, and music with DJ Big Perm. Ticketed event. Main Branch.
Sensory Playdate: 10:00am-11:00am. Main Branch.
Open Play with Babies and Toddlers: 10:00am-12:00pm. Infant/Toddler.
Baby & Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Join us every Friday morning in the auditorium for a time of rhymes, fingerplays, and stories, followed by free play.
South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend. Fireworks Fridays.
Saturday, May 2
Flashback Book Fair-Family Edition: 11:00am-1:00pm. A kid-friendly book fair with books, face painting, and family fun. No tickets needed. Main Branch.
Dungeons & Dragons: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Teens. Main Branch.
Think Outside the Box: 12:00pm-3:00pm. All Ages. A drop in program with hands on experiences and themed activities such as crafts, puzzles and problem-solving games!
South Bend Farmers Market: 7:00am-3:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
South Bend Cubs: 4:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend.
Spring Shop Hop: 7:30am-5:00pm. Downtown South Bend. Participating retailers will be offering special promotions.
Derby Day: 5:30pm-8:00pm. Ball Band Biergarten. Mishawaka. Showing the Kentucky Derby LIVE on the big screen.
Slime Bar: 10:30pm-3:30pm. Jackie Lee Apothecary. Osceola.
Paul Erdman: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. A Midwestern mash-up of blues, country, and rock.
Sunday, May 3
Trivia at Manny's: 8:00pm-11:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
South Bend Cubs: 2:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend.
Jack Byron: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Music in the Beer Hall.