Preschoolers
Family Passport to Play
Your adventure-filled guide to free family fun! Download the entire list of events here. January 20: Ice Skate at Merrifield Ice Rink with your family. February 9: Snow Tubing at St. Patrick’s County Park: Enjoy the fresh winter air with an evening of tubing. Limited to the first 100 people, ages 3+. March 3: Skate […]
Kids Spark in the Park
Bring the kids for a fun morning of FREE interactive games, presentations, music, art projects and STEM based educational activities. June 14: Let’s get musical! June 21: Musical Guest Dan the Music Man June 28: Gone WILD Week July 12: Learn to Grow with the Botany Shop July 19: Spacing Out! July 26: Craft Corner
Treats on the Trail
Treats on the Trail is back for another year! Join us for the 4th Annual Treats on the Trail, a free trick-or-treating event happening at Pinhook Park on Saturday, October 15th! Come out in your best Halloween costume and collect candy and other treats from local businesses and organizations. The event is FREE! Food will […]
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 […]
Concerts & Events at the Morris Performing Arts Center
The Morris Performing Arts Center has shows and events throughout the year for every unique interest, from comedy to broadway! To see the entire list of current shows and events happening throughout the year, be sure to click the link.
Summer Fun Camp
This summer, get the kids off the couch and get them physically and socially active! At MLK, campers will get outside with both structured and open play. Not only do we offer kids fun through recreation sports, games and weekly field trips, we also provide the space to explore creativity through arts and crafts. Our […]
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.