SB160: Celebrating 160 Years of South Bend
Venues Parks & Arts is proud to honor the 160th anniversary of the City of South Bend with a season-long celebration full of exciting events, community fun, and $1.60 specials! Join us in commemorating this milestone by engaging in activities designed to celebrate our history, promote wellness, and bring people together.
SB160 Event Highlights:
May
May 22: Press Conference (official kickoff)
June
June 4: Spark in the Park – First 160 participants receive a surprise!(10am–12pm)
June 6:Extended Howard Park First Fridays (6–9 PM)
June 6:Sneaker Art Competition (5–7 PM)
June 8: Potawatomi Park Concert Series
June 14: Movies at the Morris – Wicked Sing A Long
June 20: Fridays by the Fountain – Q Sonics
June 28: VPA Pickleball Tournament at Boehm Park – First 160 get a free gift (10am–3pm)
June 29: East Race Waterway – Free 1 Ride Pass for first 160 minutes (12–2:40pm)
July
July 4: Salute to Freedom Celebration
July 10: Kennedy Water Playground – First 160 guests splash free (11am–5pm)
July 11: Encanto Sing-Along – FREE at the Morris (7pm)
July 18: Fridays by the Fountain – Resurrection Blues Band
July 19: Kids Triathlon – Branded as SB160 Event
July 23–25: FREE Howard Park Fitness Classes:
July 23 Yoga Flow (6:30–7:30pm)
July 24 Zumba (6:30–7:30pm)
July 25 Cardio Drumming (12–1pm, outdoors)
August
August 1: Movies at the Morris – Grease Sing A Long
August 5: National Night Out
August 9: Linden Farmers Market
August 22: Fridays by the Fountain featuring Janet Hines (FREE) at Seitz Park (11am)
September
September 6: Fall Family Fun Fair at Rum Village – First 160 guests receive a special surprise!(10am–2pm)
September 27–28: Fusion Fest
October
October 4: SB Global Cup
October 17: Adult Recess
October 17: Movie in the Park – Featuring COCO at Howard Park – First 160 guests receive a surprise(6–8:30pm)
October 18: Treats on the Trail
November
November 2: Dia de Los Muertos Concert
November 28: Holiday Market
December
December 31: New Year’s Celebration
SB160 Incentives
$1.60 Deals
Golf Course Cookies: Available at Elbel, Erskine, and Studebaker Golf Courses – $1.60 each while supplies last
Custom Souvenir Beverage Cups
Erskine Golf Course: 20 oz. cups with Erskine 100th Anniversary & SB160 logos
Elbel Golf Course: 20 oz. cups with Cheers to 60 & SB160 logos
How to Get Involved
Attend SB160 events
Share your South Bend story with #SB160
Volunteer or sponsor an SB160 initiative
Visit parks and spaces offering $1.60 deals
Celebrate 160 years of progress, pride, and community with us all year long!