Seniors
Hispanic Heritage Month Family Fest & Car Show
Come kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an exciting day full of awesome cars, great music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities! Everyone is invited to a day full of over 75 classic cars, trucks and lowriders, bounce houses, balloon animals, magicians, live demonstrations, performances and more. All are welcome to enter their cars in the […]
Senior Citizen Spirit Week
A week full of programming, dedicated to our 55+ community! Monday: Legal & Finance Planning Do you need legal and financial planning advice? Experts will be sharing information on how to save smart and keep your future looking bright. 9-9:45am | Recipient Rights (Real Services) 10-10:45am | Long Term Care (Schmitt Insurance) 11-11:45am | Scams […]
Meet Me on the Island
Everyone’s favorite event is back – Meet Me On The Island! With art, music, food, beverages, and dancing, this event is full of good vibes. Bring your friends and enjoy the night next to the river lights and beauty of the river. We can’t wait to bring you another evening of fun, with music starting […]
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.
Senior Programs
Venues Parks & Arts continues to strive to provide a wide range of programs, services and social activities to empower and engage our senior community. We’re here to promote fitness and activities and provide recreational and cultural activities that ultimately lead to mental and physical support throughout the year. Programs and services are offered for […]
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 […]
Potawatomi Concert Series
It’s that time of the year again…the Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series at the Chris Wilson Pavilion! Limited seating available in the pavilion, guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. June 5: Van Dyke Revue rock, country June 12: MK Trio rock, blues June 19: PT & the Cruisers dance music June 26: Arizona Blues […]
Byers Softball League
Meet new friends or strengthen bonds with old ones, get a little competitive, and have some fun in our Adult Softball League at Byers Softball Complex. LEAGUE RULES: All leagues must have at least 6 teams. Men’s HR limits shall be: ‘Upper’ League -5, ‘Competitive’ League -3, and ‘Recreation’ League -1. Coed HR limits shall […]
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.
Golf Courses
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts operates three public courses in the city. All three offer season pass memberships, open golf, golf instructions, junior programs, men’s and women’s clubs, golf leagues and tournaments. Courses are managed by PGA professionals and have electrical carts and snack bars.
South Bend Swim Club
The South Bend Swim Club, a collaboration with the Venues Parks & Arts Department, invites you to become a member of the team.
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.