Events

Independence Day, commonly referred to as The 4th of July, commemorates our nation’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. To many, it also means picnics, cookouts, parades, and fireworks! If you plan to shoot off your own fireworks, keep in mind our local laws as well as good fireworks safety tips.

If you decide to leave it to the pros, here’s where you can find some of our area’s displays:

Blast at St. Pat’s – St Patrick’s County Park
Saturday, June 28
South Bend Symphony Orchestra 8:00 pm; followed by the Fireworks display 10:30 pm
Admission: $15

SilverHawks games – Coveleski Stadium
Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 5
Game time is 7:30 p.m. each night; fireworks display follow each game
Admission: $5-7; Children under 5 are free

Meet me on the Island – South Bend Regional Museum of Art
Thursday, July 3
Music by Clifford & Michaels Blues Band 5:00 pm; followed by fireworks at dusk
Admission: $7; Children under 12 and museum members are free

Comcast Day - East Race/Seitz Park
Sunday, July 6
Music and activities starting at 2:00 pm; followed by Fireworks at dusk
Admission: free

It’s time to enjoy great weather and great tunes. Check out the schedule of bands, days, and times below. There’s something for everyone.

Meet Me On the Island – Century Center, Island Park
Admission: $5; children under 12 free
July 3, 5:00 – 10:30pm – Clifford & Michaels Blues Band
August 29, 5:00 – 9:30pm – Darryl Buchannan
September 19, 5:00 – 9:30pm – The Whistle Pigs

Fridays By The Fountain, near W Colfax and N Michigan Streets
Admission: free
June 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm – John Sapen Band
July 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm – Little Frank & The Premiers
July 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm – Everyday People
August 8, 11:30am - 1:30pm – Kennedy’s Kitchen
August 22 11:30am - 1:30pm – Half-Pint Jones

Rooftop Rendezvous, near E Wayne and S St Joseph Streets
Admission: $7.00
June 21 , 6:00pm to 11:00pm - Driving Reign
July 12, 6:00pm to 11:00pm – Live Wire and Ruin Hayes
August 16, 6:00pm to 11:00pm – Vyagra Falls
September 20, 6:00pm to 11:00pm – Soul Funkshun

Beutter Park Thursday Concert Series
Admission: free
Jun 5, 6:30pm - South Slope Cut Throats
Jun 12, 6:30pm – Steve Foresman Band
Jun 19, 6:30pm – Driving Reign
Jul 3, 6:30pm – South Side Denny
Jul 10, 6:30pm - Soundwave
Jul 17, 6:30pm – FBI – Funky Blues Intuition
Jul 24, 6:30pm – High Life
Jul 31, 6:30pm - Last Call
Aug 14, 6:30pm – Vehicle
Aug 21, 6:30pm - Jason Sapen Band

Sundays at East Race / Seitz Park
Admission: free
June 22, 1:00pm — Celtic Fest and Kennedy’s Kitchen
June 29, 4:00pm — Dry Flood
July 6, 2:00pm — Comcast Day featuring: Jetta & the Jelly Beans, The Whistle Pigs, South Side Denny, Ruby Jazayre, and the Sisters of the Nile
July 13, 4:00pm — Zonnix The Band
July 20, 4:00pm — NIPSCO Day featuring: This End Up, LD Swygg Band, Jetta & the Jelly Beans, Leonardo
July 27, 4:00pm — Los Hermanos Bueno
Aug 3, 4:00pm — Soul Riders
Aug. 10, 4:00pm — Soul Funkshun

The elves may be busy making toys in the North Pole, but Santa Claus is touring the South Bend area. Here are some of the places you can find him:

• Fernwood Botanical Gardens - Lights Before Christmas Festival
• Downtown South Bend - Magical Adventure with Santa
• Mishawaka - University Park Mall
• Wakarusa - Christmas Around the Tree

Fall weather is upon us, but there’s still time to get in a few last runs outdoors. Following are a list of some of the area’s organized runs remaining this year.

Sept 15 - Salmon Chase - 5K, 10K
*Benefits Madison Center and The College Football Hall of Fame

Sept 29 - Fall Frolic - 5K, 10K
*Benefits Montessori Preschool Classroom at the Center for the Homeless

Sept 29 - Domer Run - 3mile, 6mile
*Benefits ovarian cancer awareness & education

Oct 21 - Pumpkin Run - 5K