The IN List 2026: September 21st- September 27th
Monday September 21st:
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.
Crawl, Climb, and Play: 10:30-11:30AM Explore whole body movement with soft mats, ramps, and tunnels that will build muscle strength, balance, and confidence! Recommended for ages 0-2.
Lego Builder Challenge: Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in four timed challenges with a theme, then share about your creations. Ages 6-11.
Elkhart Library Events:
Dunlap Lego Club: 3:30-4:30PM Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter our year-long drawing for a LEGO set at the December program. .
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 Club: Downtown Library 4:30-5:30PM. Join other Pokémon fans to play the card game and discuss with other fans.
Tuesday September 22nd:
South Bend Library Events:
Storytime: 10:30 am-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Families are welcome. Ages 3-5. Francis Township Branch
Playtime: 10:30AM-11:30AM. Main Library Branch. Children 0-5.
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.
Babytime:10:30am-11:00am. Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2. Centre Township Branch.
Storytime: 10:30-11:00am. Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome. Tutt Branch.
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!
Music Bingo Pizza Party: 4:00-5:00PM Tutt Branch. One part bingo one part trivia: see if you can identify some of the latest songs on your bingo card as we play a small snippet of the tune. Enjoy a slice of pizza and spend time with friends. Teens.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30-10:15am. Osolo Branch. Ages 0-5.
Baby and Me Music: 9:30-10:30am. Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months. Cleveland Branch.
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
Storytime with Miss Janell: 11-11:45AM. Osolo Branch. Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity.
Barbie Play School: 1:00-2:00PM Downtown Library. Early literacy activities and stories inspired by Barbie.
Talk with your Baby: 1:00-2:00PM. Pierre Moran Branch
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.
Art Explorers: 4:30-5:15PM. Let your creativity fly while you explore different coloring techniques. Adult caregivers must remain in the library. K-2
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 23rd:
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Western Branch 0-5
Storytime: 10:30-11:00am. Centre Township Branch 0-5
Babytime 10:30-11:00am Main Library Ages 0-2
Game Night: 3:00-5:00PM. Tutt Branch. Join us once a month for Game Night! We will offer a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more. Plus, it wouldn’t be a game night without some snacks! All ages.
Cupcake Wars: Draw your dream cupcake based on a specific theme, browse our decorations, and create your own cupcake design. Each person will present their creation for a friendly competition. Western Township Branch. 3:30-4:30PM
Yoga for Everybody: Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all. Main Library 5:30-6:30PM.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Storytime: 9:30am-10:15am Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. Mishawaka Library.
Little Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am Ages 2-5. Mishawaka Library
Bouncing Babies: 10:15-10:45am 0-23 months. Combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language.
Baby and Me: 9:30am -10:15am. Downtown Library
Storytime: 9:30am-10:15am Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. Dunlap Branch.
Storytime: 10:00-10:45am Cleveland Branch. 0-24 Months
Baby and Me: 9:30-10:15am Downtown Branch. 0-24 Months
Storytime: 10:30-11:15am Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. Dunlap Branch.
Crafternoon Kids: 2:30-4:00. Cleveland Branch. Join us for an after-school craft each month.
Trivia at Manny's: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
Thursday September 24th:
Little Explorers: 10:00am -11:00am. Downtown Library.
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
Friday September 25th:
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Library
Dolly Day with B100: 2:00-4:00PM Join us in remembrance of Dolly Parton in the courtyard for themed crafts, sign up for the Imagination Library, and visit with B100. Special Dolly Storytime at 3pm. Families are welcome. Main Library.
Rhythms and Rhymes: 10:30am -11:00am. Downtown Library.Get little ones, ages 1 to 3, moving and dancing with music, rhymes and sing-alongs to build motor and literacy skills.
Teen Gaming Night: 4:00-5:30PM Cleveland Branch. Jackbox Games.
Mishawaka Fall Fest: Ironworks Plaza 6:30-8:30PM Welcome fall with us at the Mish! Fall Fest on September 25th at Ironworks Plaza from 6:30-8:30pm.
Brew at the Zoo: Potawatomi Zoo 5:30-9:30pm. 21 and up event. Visit the website for tickets and more details.
Family Movie Night: St. Patrick's County Park: Amphitheater 6:30-9:00PM. Grab the whole family, bring your favorite blankets, and join us under the stars for a fun-filled Family Movie Night as we watch Zootopia 2!
Niles Scream Park: Niles Scream Park: 855 Mayflower Road 7:00-10:00PM. Weekly on Friday and Saturday Starting from Sept. 18-Oct 31st
Saturday September 26th:
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.
Fusion Fest: Howard Park 12:00PM
Notre Dame Football vs Purdue: 8:00PM Grab your friends and TOUCHDOWN at Cheers for our Notre Dame Football watch party!
Free Fishing Day:10:00am-7:00pm Ferrettie/Baugo Creek and St. Patrick's County Parks
Mannys College Football Tailgate: 4:00PM- 8:00PM
Sunday September 27th:
Mishawaka Market: 10:00am-2:00pm Ironworks Plaza Mishawaka
Fusion Fest: Howard Park 12:00PM
2026 Pumpkin Patch: Potawatomi Zoo. Enjoy the 2026 Pumpkin Patch at the Zoo! It’s available as an add-on for $8 per person and includes a small pumpkin, a snack, and a train ticket. There are also games, photo ops, and fun activities in the Pumpkin Patch!
🎃 Local Pumpkin Patch & Fall Farm Hours
🌻 Thistleberry Farm
Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM Sunday: 1–6 PM
🍎 Matthys Farm Market
Saturday: 10 AM–3 PM
🎃 Amazing Acres
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM
🍂 Critzer Farm
10 AM–6 PM
🍎 Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards
Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 12–6 PM
🎃 Dinges Fall Harvest
Daily: 10 AM–6 PM
🌽 Todd’s Pumpkin Patch
Daily: 10 AM–Dusk
🥕 Nourish Produce
Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM