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Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor Walk

The City of South Bend, in partnership with the Civil Rights Heritage Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation will host the 2nd annual MLK Jr. Honor Walk on Saturday, April 4. The walk is to recognize and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on this day 58 years ago. After opening […]

Fusion Fest

South Bend Fusion Fest is happening this September! The two-day festival will be filled with food vendors, music, demonstrations, and artisans from every region of the world. Fusion Fest will take over the entirety of Howard Park and surrounding streets and will be separated into global regions with stages and vendors located at each corresponding [...]

Camp Awareness

2026 Camp Awareness This is not your ordinary summer camp! Your kids will have hands-on experiences with hikes, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and more. They’ll come home with stories to share of cookouts, games, and new friends. Week 1: June 8-12 (Campers entering grades 3rd-7th) Week 2: June 15-19 (Campers entering grades 3rd-7th) Week 3: June 22-26 […]

Aqua Aerobics-Spring 2026

Spots are still available! Ages: 18+ Enjoy the healthful benefits of water! You do not need to know how to swim to enjoy these classes. These classes are taught by experienced instructors, benefit the participant’s cardiovascular system and provide an overall feeling of well-being. Water adds resistance to the exercise routine while buoyancy makes the […]

“The Exploration of…” with Willie Hilton

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Join the Equity in the Arts program in a 90-minute workshop titled “The Exploration of…” based on structured improvisation with Willie Hinton. Mr. Hinton is on the staff at City Ballet of Raleigh, Graceful Expressions Dance Education, and the School of the Carolina Ballet. Live […]

Water Safety Instructor Spring 2026

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 16+ This Spring South Bend Venues Parks & Arts is partnering with the Red Cross to offer the Water Safety Instructor Class. This class trains candidates who are 16 and older to teach swimming lesson, water safety and drowning prevention. After completion of this […]

Lifeguarding Class #3 Spring 2026

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 15+ Being a certified lifeguard opens doors to many other job opportunities! This Fall Venues, Parks & Arts is partnering with the Red Cross to offer both New Lifeguard Certification courses and Lifeguard Recertification courses. Both New Lifeguard and Lifeguard Recertification courses will be […]

Riverview Art & Open Mic Night (21+)

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 21+ Join us for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and community at Riverview Art & Open Mic Night at the Raclin Murphy Encore Center from 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Raclin Murphy Encore Center (Second Floor). This welcoming open jam session is open to the public and […]

South Bend High School Music Festival

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Over 250 students from the bands, choirs, orchestras, and jazz ensembles from Adams, Riley, and Washington high schools, will perform for the second annual High School Music Fest at the Morris on March 31, at 7:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. […]

“Feeling Blue” African American Fashion Art Exhibit

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Sponsored by the Equity in the Arts program, “Feeling Blue,” a fashion art exhibit, will open on February 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Equity in the Arts Gallery in the Raclin Murphy Encore Center. From the artist: "I crafted this ''Feeling Blue'' theme during a personal low point, […]

Black History Skate Night

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Learn-to-Skate sessions at 2 PM & 4 PM Gino J The Godfather on the turntables at 6 PM Skating performances by The Dream Detroit Skating Club & Academy Black-owned business market (1–7 PM ) Food trucks serving 2–7:30 PM NCAA Championship Trophy on site 12–4 […]

Parent’s Night Out

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 4-10 💘 PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT – VALENTINE’S WEEKEND EDITION! 💘 Got a hot date for Valentine’s Day weekend? Dreaming of Restaurant Week with your special someone… without crayons on the table and chicken nuggets to-go? We’ve got you covered! Drop the kids off at Howard Park – South Bend Kids ages 4–10 […]

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