Preschoolers

Ice Skating

Shows & Events at the Morris Performing Arts Center

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 […]

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 […]

22nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Let’s get groovy! Join us for a special disco themed night! Join us for the 22nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance – Daddy Daughter Disco. An evening of dancing with music by The Music Machine DJ, refreshments, games, photo ops, & more. Every person attending must have a ticket. This event is geared towards ages 3-12, […]

Leeper Park Tennis Center
Leeper Park Tennis Center, a facility of the South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, is located in the heart of downtown South Bend in historic Leeper Park. With 14 fully-lit tennis courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and air conditioned snack bar and club house, it is one of the best tennis facilities in northern […]

Boomin’ Parks Tour
Boomer is a custom-designed mobile recreation vehicle, arriving in your neighborhood park to unpack an experience like no where else in the city! It will arrive programmed with staff and ever-changing activities. When Boomer shows up to your park, it’ll be the most exciting place in South Bend to be. Our ultimate goal is to […]

National Kids to Parks Day
Come celebrate with us as we join cities and partners across the country in celebrating Kids To Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play! We want to encourage kids (and families) to get active and connected with nature in our community and green spaces. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to […]

Family Swim
Join us at Clay High School every Monday from 7-9pm for Open and Lap Swimming! All ages and abilities are welcome. Lifeguards will be on duty.

Pools & Splash Pads
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts has nine splash pads across the city in addition to the water playground in Kennedy Park and the pool in Potawatomi Park.

Learn to Swim
*At this time all Preschool, Level 1 and Level 2 classes are full. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist please email Aquatics Manager Kelli at knottebo@southbendin.gov* Want your children to learn to swim or perfect their skills before the summer swim season? Sign up for one of our 8 different […]