The IN List 2026: October 5th-October 12th

Oct 4

Monday October 5th:
South Bend Library Events:
- Zines & Scrapbooking- Kids Craft 4:30-5:30pm Main Library
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.
- Tote Bag Painting: Decorate a tote bag to take home using our paint and supplies. 4:30-5:30pm. Downtown Library.
- Tuesday October 6th:
- South Bend Library Events:
  - 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.
  - Free Health Screenings: 10:00-12:00PM 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. Francis Branch
  - T3 Think Tank: 3:30-5:00PM River Park Branch.

Elkhart Library Events:
- 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
  - Pokemon Preschool Party: Downtown Library 1:00-2:00PM

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 B end 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 October 7th:

Sew a Festive Pumpkin: 3:30-4:30PM Lasalle Branch. Children 6-11 years old.
Yoga for Everybody: Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all. Main Library 5:30-6:30PM.

Elkhart Library Events:
- 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.

Elkhart Library Events:
- Little Explorers: 10:00am -11:00am. Downtown Library.
- Howl-o-ween: Rose Park 904 Main Street Mishawaka IN. New Dog Park! 6:00-8:00PM
  - South Bend Library Events :
    - Sounds Waves: Get Loud!: 4:00-5:00PM. Children 6-11. Tutt Township Branch
    - Park Place Sip & Shop: 11:30-2:00PM Park Place Medical Spa
Friday October 9th:
- Niles Scream Park: Niles Scream Park is a great spooky stop to add to your fall trip!
  - Boo Bash 2026: St Joe County 4H Fairgrounds 5:00-10:00PM
  - Notre Dame Baseball vs Indiana Hoosiers: 6:30PM Four Winds Field GA $10 tickets
  - Rockne Bash: Notre Dame Stadium 6:30PM Tickets are $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.
- Game Day at Legends: 11:00am-3:30pm Legends of Notre Dame
  - Touchdown at Cheers: Notre Dame vs Stanford Watch Party 3:00PM

Cidney Fulton