COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Outreach - REAL Talks @ 1 Roof
Sep 25
Meals on Wheels
121 W Garst St, South Bend, IN 46601

Friday, September 25 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

FREE Lunch & Learn programs each month. Although geared to

Falloween Fest & Carnival
Falloween Fest & Carnival
201 John Glenn Dr, Walkerton , IN 46574

Friday, September 25 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Falloween Fest & Carnival

16 Rides, Craft Fair, Garage Sale, Mums, Quality Food, Parade, Petting Zoo, Farm Mkt., Fireworks, Contests, Two Stages of Free Entertainment, Puppet & Magic Shows, Community Service, Kids Tractor Pull, Raffles, Car Cruise-in, Carnival Food Vendors.

Falloween Fest & Carnival
Falloween Fest & Carnival
201 John Glenn Dr, Walkerton , IN 46574

Friday, September 25 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Falloween Fest & Carnival

16 Rides, Craft Fair, Garage Sale, Mums, Quality Food, Parade, Petting Zoo, Farm Mkt., Fireworks, Contests, Two Stages of Free Entertainment, Puppet & Magic Shows, Community Service, Kids Tractor Pull, Raffles, Car Cruise-in, Carnival Food Vendors.

Free Helmets, Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Youth Bike Repairs
Sep 26
Department of Health, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Ironworks Plaza, 411 N. Hill St, Mishawaka, Indiana

Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Department of Health, St. Joseph County, Indiana

Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Youth Bike Repair Clinic Attend a fun, hands-on Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Youth Bike Repair Clinic on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka. Designed for youth ages 5–18, this FREE event will help children build confidence and learn important bicycle safety skills. Participants will rotate through hands-on safety stations, including helmet fitting, ABC bike safety checks, bicycle safety rules, and a simulated obstacle course. Participants may bring their own bicycle or use a loaner bike. The event will also feature free helmets, free bicycle safety flags installed on bikes, free minor repairs for youth bicycles, loaner bikes, safety education, prize raffles, and free Kona Ice for the first 200 participants (see flyer or Facebook Event page for details). Three bicycles and family movie gift cards will also be raffled off during the event! Pre-registration is encouraged and available at https://www.facebook.com/share/19K2KSjFp7/. Come ride, learn, and have fun while helping your child develop skills that can keep them safer on the road and on the trail!

Darden's Hacienda Give-Back Day
Sep 29
South Bend Community School Corp
Hacienda, Portage Road, South Bend, IN

Tuesday, September 29 from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Darden PTO Give-Back Day. Let your server know you're there for Darden School. Applies to dine-in, carryout, or gift-card purchases.

Outreach - REAL Talks @ Salvation Army
Sep 29
Meals on Wheels
300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA

Tuesday, September 29 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

Dementia

Outreach - REAL Talks @ Salvation Army
Sep 29
Meals on Wheels
300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA

Tuesday, September 29 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

Dementia E

Public Work Session (Board Policies)
Sep 29
Elkhart Community Schools
Board Room

Tuesday, September 29 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Elkhart Community Schools

Crown Point - Caregiver Support Group
Sep 30
Meals on Wheels
Franciscan Communities Adult Day Center, 205 Franciscan Drive, C

Wednesday, September 30 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Meals on Wheels

Facilitator: Erin Voorheis – Phone: (219) 661-5151Support gr

LaSalle Fall Orchestra Concert
Sep 30
South Bend Community School Corp
LaSalle Academy Auditorium

Wednesday, September 30 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Admission will be charged.Hosted by: LaSalle AcademyContact: Alex Benoit

EHS: Elkhart High School Jazz Ensemble Concert with Conn Selmer Jaz
Elkhart Community Schools
The Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA

Wednesday, September 30 from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart High School Jazz Ensemble will perform at The Lerner T

Valparaiso Caregiver Support Group
Oct 1
Meals on Wheels
Porter County Community Foundation - 1401 Calumet Avenue - Valpara

Thursday, October 1 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

Facilitators: Barb Kubiszak and Terri Dickus (219) 477-5433S

Caring Connection Presents Voices Empowered - An Evening with Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels
Oct 1
Caring Connection
Shadowland Ballroom, 333 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI

Thursday, October 1 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Caring Connection

CARING CONNECTION WELCOMES EPSTEIN SURVIVOR | EDUCATOR JESS MICHAELS - AND HER PROGRAM VOICES EMPOWERED Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM (Doors Open 6:30) Caring Connection will present a special evening with Epstein Survivor and Educator Jess Michaels Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM. In her presentation, Ms. Michaels will share her experiences, how she survived, then thrived and offers help to individuals and communities on, “… what to do when someone says, Me Too.” The event will benefit The Empowerment Center of Caring Connection in providing support to victims of domestic and sexual assault in Berrien Springs. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here: https://www.caringconnectionmi.org/events

Caring Connection Presents Voices Empowered - An Evening with Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels
Oct 1
Caring Connection
Shadowland Ballroom, 333 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI

Thursday, October 1 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Caring Connection

CARING CONNECTION WELCOMES EPSTEIN SURVIVOR | EDUCATOR JESS MICHAELS - AND HER PROGRAM VOICES EMPOWERED Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM (Doors Open 6:30) Caring Connection will present a special evening with Epstein Survivor and Educator Jess Michaels Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM. In her presentation, Ms. Michaels will share her experiences, how she survived, then thrived and offers help to individuals and communities on, “… what to do when someone says, Me Too.” The event will benefit The Empowerment Center of Caring Connection in providing support to victims of domestic and sexual assault in Berrien Springs. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here:https://www.caringconnectionmi.org/events

Color Craze!
Oct 2
South Bend Community School Corp
Kennedy Academy

Friday, October 2 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Annual event culminating Kennedy Academy PTO's largest fundraiser of the year. The event is for Kennedy students and families and is open to districtwide staff and families with an approved background check.Hosted by: Kennedy Academy PTOContact: Andrea PotgiesserNote: The submitted year appeared as 0206 and was interpreted as 2026.

First Fridays at Goshen Theater
Oct 2
Goshen Theater
Goshen Theater 216 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526

Friday, October 2 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Goshen Theater

Join Goshen Theater for First Fridays! Oct. 2, 2026 5-8PM

Argos Oktoberfest
Oct 3
Town of Argos
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Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Town of Argos

Argos Oktoberfest
Oct 3
Town of Argos
103 S. Michigan St. Argos, IN 46501

Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Town of Argos

🎉🍂 Argos Oktoberfest 🍂🎉 Join us at Community Park in Argos, Indiana for a day full of fall fun! This family-friendly celebration will feature a BBQ cook-off, live entertainment, local vendors, kid's pumpkin painting, hayrides, a bonfire, and plenty of autumn charm. Stroll through the craft and artisan booths, enjoy fall flavors, and take in the small-town community spirit that makes Argos special. From kids’ activities to live music and everything in between, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and help us celebrate the season together! 🍁🎶🥨 📍 Location: Community Park | 560 W. Walnut St. Argos, IN 46501 📅 Date: October 3rd, 2026 🕒 Time: 12PM - 9PM Schedule of Events: 9am: KCBS Cook-Off REGISTRATION 11am: KCBS Cook-Off BEGINS 12 - 8pm: Bounce Houses OPEN 12 - 9pm: Food Trucks & Vendors OPEN 4 - 8:30pm: Hayrides & Bonfire 5pm: Cook-Offs END 5pm: Kid’s Pumpkin Painting 6pm: Cook-Off AWARDS 7:30pm: Glow Float REGISTRATION (Foker Park) 8pm: Glow Float START (Foker Park)

Argos Oktoberfest
Oct 3
Town of Argos
Argos Community Park ~ 560 W. Walnut St. Argos, IN 46501

Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Town of Argos

🎉🍂 Argos Oktoberfest 🍂🎉 Join us at Community Park in Argos, Indiana for a day full of fall fun! This family-friendly celebration will feature a BBQ cook-off, live entertainment, local vendors, kid's pumpkin painting, hayrides, a bonfire, and plenty of autumn charm. Stroll through the craft and artisan booths, enjoy fall flavors, and take in the small-town community spirit that makes Argos special. From kids’ activities to live music and everything in between, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and help us celebrate the season together! 🍁🎶🥨 📍 Location: Community Park | 560 W. Walnut St. Argos, IN 46501 📅 Date: October 3rd, 2026 🕒 Time: 12PM - 9PM Schedule of Events: 9am: KCBS Cook-Off REGISTRATION 11am: KCBS Cook-Off BEGINS 12 - 8pm: Bounce Houses OPEN 12 - 9pm: Food Trucks & Vendors OPEN 4 - 8:30pm: Hayrides & Bonfire 5pm: Cook-Offs END 5pm: Kid’s Pumpkin Painting 6pm: Cook-Off AWARDS 7:30pm: Glow Float REGISTRATION (Foker Park) 8pm: Glow Float START (Foker Park)

College GOAL Sunday at EHS
Oct 4
Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart, IN 46514

Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Elkhart Community Schools

South Bend School Board Meeting
Oct 5
South Bend Community School Corp
South Bend, IN 46615

Monday, October 5 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Kosciusko Cnty Caregiver Support Group
Oct 6
Meals on Wheels
Parkview Center for Healthy Living - Warsaw IN 46582

Tuesday, October 6 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

Valparaiso Men's Breakfast Support Group
Oct 7
Meals on Wheels
Viking Chili Bowl - 105 E. Morthland Dr. - Valparaiso, IN 46383

Wednesday, October 7 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Meals on Wheels

Mishawaka Caregiver Support Group
Oct 7
Meals on Wheels
Center for Hospice Care - 501 Comfort Pl. - Mishawaka, IN 46545

Wednesday, October 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Meals on Wheels

Targeted toward adult children of parents with Alzheimer's/deme

LaSalle Fall Band Concert
Oct 7
South Bend Community School Corp
LaSalle Academy Auditorium

Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Admission will be charged.Hosted by: LaSalle AcademyContact: Dawn Forsythe

Warsaw Caregiver Support Group
Oct 7
Meals on Wheels
Miller's Senior Living, 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, India

Wednesday, October 7 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Meals on Wheels

Facilitator: April Christman (260) 249-9905 or (574) 527-48

Hobart Caregiver Support Group
Oct 8
Meals on Wheels
United Methodist Church - 654 E. 4th St. - Hobart, IN 46342

Thursday, October 8 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Meals on Wheels

Facilator: Kathleen Luken (219) 232-6890Support groups are

South Bend Dementia Info - South Bend, IN
Oct 8
Meals on Wheels
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church - 115 S. Frances St. - South Bend,

Thursday, October 8 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Meals on Wheels

Facila

Martinis and Music: October Edition
Oct 8
Goshen Theater
Goshen Theater 216 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526

Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Goshen Theater

Produced in partnership with WVPE. Join us monthly on the Second Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for Martinis and Music. Music Artist: TBD Guest Bartender: TBD

District Parent Café
Oct 8
South Bend Community School Corp
Brown Administration Building - Commons Area

Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

South Bend Community School Corp

Hosted by Student Services (FaCE). District Parent Café is a recurring event that will be held at different schools throughout the district.Guests should use the northwest parking lot and enter through Door 5 after 5 p.m.Contact: Erika JonesAudience: Families and community

Winfield Caregivers Support Group
Oct 8
Meals on Wheels
Christ Presbyterian Church - 7416 E. 109th Ave. - Winfield, IN 4

Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Meals on Wheels

Facilator: Kathleen Luken (219) 232-6890Support groups are

South Bend Caregivers Support Group
Oct 8
Meals on Wheels
St. Paul's Retirement Community - 3602 S. Ironwood Dr. - South Ben

Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Meals on Wheels

Facilator: Ruby Fair-Miller and Anne Wruble (574) 284-9045.\

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