Events

Nature Cat Day
Tally ho! It’s time for a backyard adventure. Join us at Pinhook Park for a free event and enjoy a scavenger hunt, leaf rubbing station, make your own trail mix, and more! Make sure to check our the Nature Cat Trail along the paved walking trail to learn more about nature and wildlife. Appearances by […]

Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt

Youth Job Fair

PJ Fashionista “Let’s Go Glamping”
Fun & Creative Activity Stations Includes: Glamping Crafts, Treasure Hunt, Marshmallow Toss, Glow Stick Dance Crave, Interactive Games, Diy Spa Scrubs and More! Event Information: Girls Must Be Accompanied by An Adult Wear Your Favorite Camp Themed Pajamas Bring Your Camera for the Selfie Booth Purchase Tickets: https://go.theflybook.com/book/897/EntityConfig/15737

Friday Night Hoops
Friday Night Hoops is a partnership between SAVE Outreach, YMCA of Greater Michiana, City of South Bend Office of Community Initiatives and Venues Parks & Arts. The program is open to middle school girls and boys in grades 6-8 (HS students can sign up to volunteer!). Each week youth participants not only compete and get […]

Adult Retro Recess: The Great Egg Hunt
SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 31, 7-9PM Are YOU ready for a fun, adults-only night out? Adult Retro Recess is kicking off this warmer weather (FINALLY!) with what we do best: live music, bar, and food! First – You’re going to want to come hungry. We’re talking Junbuggies food truck and G. Mottl […]

Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Artists pursue their own work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Tables and chairs are provided, artists supply their own art materials and table cover.

Kids Triathlon
A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will bike, swim, and run their way to the finish line. This event promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for children throughout the entire northern Indiana region featuring a 50-yard swim at Adams High School (25-yard swim […]

Arbor Day
Another year, another Arbor Day event to celebrate trees and all they do for our community! Both days will take place rain or shine. Celebrate South Bend becoming a Tree City USA for the 26th year! City of South Bend and Venues Parks & Arts Forestry Crew are proud to be able to offer the […]

Sunday Nature Hikes
Fall is just around the corner and Rum Village comes to life! Stop by the Rum Village Nature Center for our fall hikes happening every Sunday. Perfect for all ages, our guided tours are the perfect opportunity to see the incredible fall foliage, and animals that call the park home. Registration is not required! September […]

Friday Night Life
What is Friday Night Life? Time to take a break and have some fun. It’s a safe space and the place to be with opportunities for the youth in our community. We’ll offer breakout sessions with advice and empowerment and teach youth how to become a leader in their life. There will be bi-weekly sessions […]

20th Annual Mom Son Dance
Everything is awesome! The Mon Son Dance is back with a special “Legoland” night. Join us for the 22nd Annual Mom Son Dance – “Legoland”. An evening of dancing with music by The Music Machine DJ, refreshments, games, photo ops, and more. Every person attending must have a ticket. This event is geared towards ages […]