Outdoors

Fusion Fest

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

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. Registration will open at 6PM on Thursday February 26. Week 1: June 8-12 (Campers entering grades 3rd-7th) Week 2: June […]

Aqua Aerobics-Spring 2026

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 […]

Lifeguard Instructor Class 2026

Lifeguard Instructor Class 2026

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 17+ The Lifeguard Instructor course trains certified lifeguards to teach Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water/Waterpark Skills, Waterfront and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. This is a blended-learning course that requires online course work and in-person sessions to master materials, conduct trainings and evaluate participants progress. […]

Water Safety Instructor Spring 2026

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

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 […]

Lifeguarding Class #1 Spring 2026

Lifeguarding Class #1 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 […]

Lifeguarding Class #2 Spring 2026

Lifeguarding Class #2 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 […]

New Year’s Eve Drone Show

New Year’s Eve Drone Show

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Howard Park Ice Trail & Pond! This one-of-a-kind event offers the perfect blend of winter fun and high-tech wonder for all ages. 🌟 Event Highlights: Glide through the beautifully designed Ice Trail & Pond with friends and family. Warm up with delicious hot cocoa and enjoy the festive […]

Fall Family Fun Fair

Fall Family Fun Fair

Fall Family Fun Fair at Rum Village Nature Center – Celebrating 50 Years We’re bringing back the excitement of the Fall Jubilee at Rum Village Park after a 6-year break! Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rum Village Nature Center with the Fall Family Fun Fair, packed with everything you love […]

Black History Skate Night

Black History Skate Night

MLK Dream Center Presents: Black History Skate Night at Howard Park Join us on Sunday, February 16, for an unforgettable day of celebration, skating, and community! The Dream Center is proud to present Black History Skate Night, an event honoring Black History Month with exciting activities for the whole family. Enjoy four 80-minute skate sessions […]

Low Sensory Night

Low Sensory Night

Low Sensory Night is a unique evening of ice skating for sensory seekers and avoiders and their families. This event will feature activities for those in the neurodivergent community and those who could benefit from a low-sensory experience featuring an ice skating experience with lower sensory inputs. We’re turning down the music, limiting the number […]

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