The IN List 2026: September 28th- October 4th
Monday September 28th:
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.
You Decide: Adventure Book Club: 4:30-5:30PM. Main Library. Ages 6-11 Enjoy a gamebook read-aloud and help decide which path the main character will take through the story!
Free Health Screenings:10:00am -12PM Come join us at our Western branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Elkhart Library Events:
Tunes and Twirls: 10:30-11:00am Pierre Moran Branch. Children and adults grow and connect through dancing and playing in a nurturing environment.
Kids Craft Night: Paddy Shack Ice Cream. Create your own Halloween backpack dangler. Limit space. $5.00 for class ages 5 and up.
Tuesday September 29th:
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.
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.
Talk with your Baby: 1:00-2:00PM. Pierre Moran Branch
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
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 30th:
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
Free Health Screenings: 2:00-4:00PM Come join us at our Centre branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Musical Madlibs: 4:00-5:00PM Create lyrical laughter while learning about music and recording technology. Main Library. Teens.
Yoga for Everybody: Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all. Main Library 5:30-6:30PM.
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.
Voter Registration: 4:30-6:00PM. Downtown Library
Trivia at Manny's: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
Thursday October 1st:
Little Explorers: 10:00am -11:00am. Downtown Library.
Zoo to You: 4:00-4:45PM. Children 6-11. German Township Branch
Spirts and Sips: A Halloween pop at Bar Louie. Photo Ops. Seasonal Cocktails.
Friday October 2nd:
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Sound Waves: Get Loud: 3:30-4:30 North Liberty Branch Ages 8-12
Sensory Playdate: 10:00am -11:00am. Downtown Library.
Preschool Playdough Pals: 10:00-11:00AM Dunlap Branch
Halloween Costume Swap: 4:30-5:30PM Bring a gently-used costume and accessories to swap or look for a new-to-you costume.
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.
Niles Scream Park: Niles Scream Park is a great spooky stop to add to your fall trip!
Saturday October 3rd:
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.
Mannys College Football Tailgate: 4:00PM- 8:00PM
Sunday October 4th:
Mishawaka Market: 10:00am-2:00pm Ironworks Plaza Mishawaka
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