The IN List 2025: Dec 8 - 14
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, December 8
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Anything But a Brush: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Discover new ways to paint with anything but a paintbrush!
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Disguise a Gingerbread Person: All Day. All Ages Ages. Cleveland Branch
Holiday Scavenger Hunt: All Day. All Ages. Pierre Moran Branch.
Family Gingerbread House: 4:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Dunlap Branch.
Kids Cookies and Canvas: 4:30pm-5:30pm. All Ages. Downtown Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Storytime with Santa & Friends: 11:00am-12:00pm. Join us at the mall for a special Storytime with Santa and Friends! This event is free
Holiday Family Trivia Night: 5:30pm-6:30pm. All Ages. Teams require 2-6 members. Downtown Branch.
Tuesday, December 9
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Art 4 Us - Drawing and Painting Club: 10:00am-12:00pm. Adults. The club will focus on drawing and painting with water-based paints. Lakeville Branch.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Main location in the story house.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Tutt Branch and Francis Branch.
Henna Art: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Teens. Riverpark Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Disguise a Gingerbread Person: All Day. All Ages Ages. Cleveland Branch
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Coffee and Canvas for Adults: 3:30pm-4:30pm & 5:30-6:30. Main Branch.
Teen Mario Kart: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Main Branch. Mario Kart on the switch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Wreath Making: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Adult. Sip hot chocolate and make a festive winter wreath.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Shapes and Scribbles: 10:15am-11:00am. 5 and under. Main Branch.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Main Branch.
Fondue Night. 5:00pm-8:00. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend. Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious melted cheese and wine. Must Register.
South Bend Farmers Market. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Storytime: 10:30am - 11:00. Ages 0-5. Western, Francis, & Centre Township
INCREDIBLE Inertia STEAM Lab: 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Ages 8-12. Engineer a rollercoaster. Western Branch.
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
9:30am-10:15am. Dunlap Branch
10:30am-11:15am. Dunlap Branch
9:30am-10:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
Lego Bots: 4:30pm-5:30pm. 6+. Main Branch. Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Bedtime Storytime: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Join us a few weeks before the holidays for hot cocoa, warm cookies, and sleepy, cozy stories for your little ones..
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Little Wonders Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. 2-4yrs.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Shapes and Scribbles: 10:15am-11:00am. 5 and under. Harris Branch.
Fitness Bootcamp: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Howard Park. HIIT Workouts
Notre Dame Men's Basketball: 7:00pm. Howard Park. Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Idaho at Purcell Pavilion.
Thursday, December 11
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Main, Lakeville and River Park Locations.
Sew a Soothing Rice Bag: 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Teens. Learn to use a sewing machine to create a soothing rice bag. Main Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Disguise a Gingerbread Person: All Day. All Ages Ages. Cleveland Branch
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. PreSchool. Main Branch.
Tween and Teens Cookie and Canvas: 4:30pm - 5:45pm. Teens. Main Branch.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Wood Slice Ornaments: 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.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
No-Bake Holiday Treats: 4:30pm-5:30pm. 18+. Harris Branch.
South Bend Farmers Market. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
John Crist Jokes for Humans Tour. 7pm. Morris Performing Arts Center. South Bend. John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians
Notre Dame Women's Basketball. 7:00pm. Join Notre Dame Women's Basketball as they host Morehead State at Purcell Pavilion.
Santa in the Gardens. 5:30pm-9:00pm. Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Elkhart.
Friday, December 12
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Disguise a Gingerbread Person: All Day. All Ages Ages. Cleveland Branch
Preschool Party: Gingerbread: 10:00am-11:00am. Preschool Ages. Main Branch
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
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.
Cookies with Santa 5:00pm-8:00pm. South Bend FOP Lodge #36. Bring the kids for holiday treats AND a photo with Santa.
Holiday Light Parade 7:00pm-7:45pm. Downtown South Bend. Join us for our eighth annual Holiday Light Parade!.
Saturday, December 13
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Lakeville Holiday Open House with Santa: 10:00am-11:00pm. All Ages.
Pokemon Lunch Bunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 6-11. Centre Township Location. Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Disguise a Gingerbread Person: All Day. All Ages Ages. Cleveland Branch
Elf on the Shelf: All Day. All Ages. Osolo Branch. Find the Elf for a prize! He moves weekly.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Mo Willems Act the Story: 10:30am-11:30am. Grades K-5. Downtown.
Breakfast with Santa 9:30am & Noon. South Bend Civic Theatre. Indulge in a character breakfast buffet bursting with a diverse array of traditional breakfast delights provided by Metro Diner. Meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Olaf, and a host of other North Pole pals.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball 2:00pm. Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Evansville at Purcell Pavilion.
Santa Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Gather your family for a delightful brunch and grab some FREE pics with Santa!
Santas Circus 7:00pm-8:00pm. Four Winds Casino. New Buffalo. Dive into an enchanted holiday fantasy at Santa’s Circus, where Santa and Mrs. Claus have curated a show filled with joy and laughter.
South Bend Farmers Market. 7:00am - 3:00pm.
DIY Winter Wreath Workshop 3:30pm-5:00pm. Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Create your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreath. Register Here.
Sunday, December 14
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Winter Mocktails: 1:00pm-3:00pm. All Ages. Lets make mocktails! Learn to create syrups, slushies, and spritzes in this hands on workshop. Main Branch.
Brunch, Bingo, & Bubbly 10:am-2:00pm. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend. Start your Sunday right with delicious brunch at 10 AM, followed by Bingo at 11 AM.
Cookies with Santa and Mrs Claus. 12:00pm-3:00pm. St Pats Park. South Bend, Santa and Mrs. Claus are making an early visit to St. Patrick’s County Park! Come hear a story from Mrs. Claus, decorate a cookie, and write a letter to Santa. $8. Must Register.