Events
Stop, Pop & Roll
Stop, POP, and Roll into the summer season! BOOMER is headed to a park near you for an entire week of surprise and delight in your neighborhood. We’ll be bringing popsicles, your favorite music and more! Monday, June 12 (12pm – 3pm) 12:00pm – Phil St. Clair Park 12:45pm- Charles Black Center 1:30pm – Kennedy […]
Adult Retro Recess: The Great Egg Hunt
RE-SCHEDULED: April 7th, 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 Catering. […]
Drool in the Pool
Kennedy Water Playground’s last day will feature the “Drool in the Pool” event for your furry friends! Bring your pup – big or small – to Kennedy Water Playground for some fun in the water. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to come enjoy the pool. Dogs that are 25 pounds and under can play in the […]
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing is back! Participants (ages 7-17) will learn how to cast, how to identify fish, and most importantly try their hand at fishing as they rotate through stations. Registration is limited to 40 kids. *Registration will go live on August 1st at 10:00 am. Please note: Only kids need to registered. Parents/Guardian will be […]
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.
National Tennis Month Day
Get out and play! Celebrate national tennis month with us this May. Registration link is below. Tennis is the perfect sport to pick up and start playing—It’s safe, easy to learn AND good for you. And, that’s why we’re hosting FREE or low-cost tennis events around the Midwest for kids and adults to go out […]
Summer Job Fair
Looking for a part-time or seasonal position for the summer months? We’re hiring! Now is your opportunity to join the Venues Parks & Arts family! We’ll be hosting a job fair for interested candidates to learn more about the open opportunities and why VPA is a fun place to work! Applications will be available. This […]
Kids Spark in the Park
Experience SPARK in the Park Tuesdays in June and July. Potawatomi Park will be hosting a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities for kids to play, learn, and be kids! From getting musical and dancing, to learning about plants and space, SPARK in the Park is an event you and your kids won’t want […]
Kids Triathlon
A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line. After crossing the finish line, enjoy activities inside the track, support and congratulate fellow racers, and attend the awards ceremony for the top winners of each […]
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 27th year and earning the Tree Growth Award for the 2nd year! The City of South Bend and Venues Parks & […]
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 […]