The IN List 2025: Nov 24 - Nov 30
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, November 24
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Tween and Teen Turkey Treats: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Osolo Branch
Tweens Cookies and Canvas: 4:30pm-5:45pm. Main Branch. Free but registration required, Spots are going fast.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
CuTies K-1st Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Join us for storytime, an activity or craft, and book discussion.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Flavor Feud: Fall Flavors: 5:00pm-5:45pm. Grades 6-12. Must Register.
Notre Dame Womens Basketball: 9:00pm. Hosting Central Michigan at Purcell Pavilion.
Tuesday, November 25
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.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Preschool Party: Gabbys Dollhouse: 10:00am-11:00pm.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. Osolo Branch.
Teen Lock-in: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Games, Crafts, and Snacks.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
The Guild 3rd Grade Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12
Wednesday, November 26
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Chess Club: 1:00-2:30pm. All Levels. Francis Location
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
9:30am-10:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
Black Tie Wednesday: 8:00PM-10:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Join us on the second floor for an exclusive Black Tie Wednesday celebration — a sophisticated twist on the classic Blackout Wednesday.
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Day Buffet: 11:00am-5:00pm. Tippecanoe Place Restaurant. All you can eat buffet. $50 Adults. 6-12yrs $29. 5 and under free.
Goshen Parks and Recreation Nights of Lights: 5:00pm. Opening Night. Shanklin Park. Prepared to be dazzled.
Friday, November 28
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2
Euchre Club: 10:00am-12:00am. All levels. Francis Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Talk With Your Baby: 11:00am-12:00pm. Expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.
2025 Winter Open: 10:00am-7:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend. A whole day of family fun festivities.
Howard Holiday Market: 3:30pm-7:30pm. Howard Park Event Center. South Bend. A variety of local vendors.
Gift of Lights: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. Opening Night!! Click for Tickets
Saturday, November 29
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Board Game Day: Free Play: 10:00am-3:30pm. All Ages.
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.
Walker Hayes: Unplugged: 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. Walker Hayes acoustic experience! Tickets Required.
Howard Holiday Market: 10:00am-2:30pm. Howard Park Event Center. South Bend. A variety of local vendors
The Muppet Christmas Carol: 2:00pm. Goshen Theater. Free.
Aurinko Ballet: Nutcracker: 3:00pm. Lerner Theater. A family friendly performance for all ages. Our version of the Nutcracker does not use the traditional Tchaikovsky score, yet the storylines are similar.
Holiday Market-Small Business Saturday: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend. Support local and shop small while sipping wine and enjoying the cozy holiday atmosphere.
Middlebury Christmas Tree Lighting: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Memorial Park. Middlebury. Cookies, hot cocoa, kids train ride, Christmas carols and the Grinch may pay a visit. The tree lights at 7pm.
Christmas Charm Bracelet Bar: 10:00am-4:00pm. Jackie Lee Apothecary. Osceola. Stop in any time from 10 to 4. Pick your chain, 8 charms, and assemble. $12
Breakfast with Santa: 9:00am-1:00pm. Chicory Cafe. Mishawaka. Reservations required. Buffet with Santa.
Sunday, November 30
Christmas Charm Bracelet Bar: 10:00am-4:00pm. Jackie Lee Apothecary. Osceola. Stop in any time from 10 to 4. Pick your chain, 8 charms, and assemble. $12