The IN List 2026: September 14th- September 20th

Written By Cidney Fulton

  • Monday September 14th

  • South Bend Library Events:

    • Storytime: 10:30 am-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Families are welcome. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch

    • Storytime: 10:30 am-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Families are welcome. Ages 3-5. Lasalle Township Branch.

    • Family Game Night: 4:30-5:30PM Join us for a board game bonanza! Stop by to learn new games, challenge friends or family, and play classic favorites. Light snacks will be provided. Ages 6 to 11.

  • Elkhart Library Events:

    • Story time with Miss Janell: 9:30-10:15am. Osolo Branch. Ages 0-5.

    • Tunes and Twirls: 10:30-11:00am Pierre Moran Branch. Children and adults grow and connect through dancing and playing in a nurturing environment. 

    • Pokemon Trading Night: Osolo Branch. 5:30-6:30PM. Bring your Pokémon cards and swap with like-minded fans to get your most-wanted cards.

  • Monday Night Football:

    • Mannys. Downtown South Bend. 8:00-11:00PM. Watch Monday Night Football with us every week!

  • Tuesday September 15th

    • South Bend Library Events:

      • Storytime: 10:30 am-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Families are welcome. Ages 3-5. Francis Township Branch

      • Babytime: 10:30AM-11:30AM. Centre Township Branch. Children 0-5.

      • Storytime: 10:30 am-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Families are welcome. Ages 3-5. Tutt Township Branch.

      • Talk with your Baby: 10:30am-11:00am Western Township Branch. TWYB is for expecting parents, parents, and caregivers of children ages birth to three. Please bring your child/children with you and family and friends that participate in the care of your child. All are all welcome.

      • Talk with your Baby: 10:30am-11:00am. German Township Branch. TWYB is for expecting parents, parents, and caregivers of children ages birth to three. Please bring your child/children with you and family and friends that participate in the care of your child. All are all welcome. 

      • Playtime: 10:30am-11:00am. Main Library Branch. Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.

      • T3 Think Tank: Tutt Branch - 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 3:30pm - 5pm Join for fun games and snacks, and to brainstorm potential future activities at the library!

  • Story time with Miss Janell: 9:30-10:15am. Osolo Branch. Ages 0-5.

  • Baby and Me Music: Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months

  • Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch. Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together

Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Bouncing Babies: 10:15am-10:45am.0-24 Months. Mishawaka Library

  • Little Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am Ages 2-5. Mishawaka Library

  • Teen Gaming: 3:30-5:30pm Mishawaka Library. Play video games or choose from an assortment of tabletop games. Stay for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours. Grades 6-12

  • 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.

Wednesday September 16th

South Bend Library Events:

Thursday September 17th

  • Elkhart Library Events:

    • Little Explorers: 10:00am -11:00am. Downtown Library

    • Dora the Explorer Preschool Party:10:00am-11:00am. Cleveland Branch.Celebrate Dora the Explorer with a themed party with stories, games and a craft

    • Painting for Kids: 3:30-4:30PM Downtown Library. Learn new painting techniques from instructor Linda Pieri. We’ll be painting “Sunset Through the Pines.” This program is for kids ages 6 to 12. Please register. Free Event.

    • Painting for Kids: 5:30-6:30PM Downtown Library. Learn new painting techniques from instructor Linda Pieri. We’ll be painting “Sunset Through the Pines.” This program is for kids ages 6 to 12. Please register. Free Event.

Friday September 18th

  • South Bend Library Events :

  • Fridays By the Fountain: 11:45am-1:15PM Food Trucks, live music and free community fun!

  • Football Fridays at the Eck: 11:00am-5:30pm Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck, every Friday before a home game! Join Fighting Irish fans for live music, tailgate food, interviews with Notre Dame celebrities, student group performances, the Football Fridays Backyard with beer and wine for purchase, and more.

  • Rockne Bash: Notre Dame Stadium Join us Friday, September 18 for live music, student-athlete autographs, food trucks, drinks & family fun! Tickets are $12 for adults (ages 12+), and children 11 and under are free. Tickets are available at Notre Dame Ticket Office.

Saturday September 19th

  • 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 Library Events :

      • Pokemon Lunch Brunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Centre Township Branch. Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.

      • Pirate Games:: Main Library. 11:00-12:00PM Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Play pirate games and learn skills seafarers used in the Golden Age of Piracy! Recommended for ages 8 - 12.

      • Dungeons and Dragons: Main Library. 1:00-3:00PM Come to the Teen Room to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game! Ages 12-18

    • Gameday at Legends: Legends at Eddy Street. 12:00PM-7:30PM

    • Notre Dame Football vs MSU At MSU 7:30PM

Sunday September 11th

Cidney Fulton
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