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 Recess: The Great Egg Hunt
Are you ready for a fun, adults-only night out? Adult 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 Burrito Mafia food truck. Live music will start off the evening (featuring a live DJ) and […]
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. For Information & Registration: Contact Josie Merriweather (574) 235-9428 Please note: Only kids need to registered. Parents/Guardian will be required to sign […]
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.
Play Tennis Midwest
Leeper Park is hosting a morning full of FREE interactive tennis activities for kids and adults to come out and try tennis. This is the perfect sport to practice your tennis skills and at the perfect price! Free!
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 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 28th year and earning the Tree Growth Award for the 3rd 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 […]
2024 SBVPA Youth Scholarship Golf Outing
Join us for a fun day of golf to support the Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship fund at the 31st annual VPA Youth Scholarship Golf Outing! This beloved event is a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, and golf enthusiasts to have a fun day out of the office while supporting our community and it’s […]