On Tap This Week: October 12–18
39 things to do around Michiana this week, October 12–18, including Premier Arts: Sister Act, Fossils, Pumpkins and Paws and Sister Act – All Youth Production.
This guide covered a past weekend. See what's on tap now.
Michiana On Tap Staff
Monday, October 12, 2026
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This week in Michiana has something for everyone, from Mactoberfest on Thursday evening downtown to the Indiana Dinosaur Museum's Fossils, Pumpkins and Paws on Saturday. You can also catch Premier Arts' production of Sister Act at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart on Friday, or the all youth version the following night.
Monday, October 12
- Mystery at the Mansion — 5:30 PM · The History Museum, South Bend. Solve a themed puzzle during a week-long interactive event at South Bend's history museum. Details
- Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda — All day · Pierre Moran Branch, Elkhart. Visit a community altar to honor departed loved ones by adding photos or names to tea lights. Details
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Seasonal pumpkin patch experience at the local zoo. Details
- Cantos y Cuentos — 10 AM · Downtown Library, Elkhart. Bilingual songs and stories in English and Spanish designed to build early literacy skills for young children. Details
- Tunes & Twirls for Tots — 10:30 AM · Pierre Moran Branch, Elkhart. A dance and movement program for young children and adults to play together in a supportive setting. Details
- Readers Roundtable — 1:30 PM · Cleveland Branch, Elkhart. A casual book club where readers discuss their current reads without a required selection. Details
- Osolo Page Turners Book Club — 3 PM · Osolo Branch, Elkhart. Monthly book discussion group meeting at the Osolo Branch library. Details
- Homework Help at Cleveland Branch — 4:30 PM · Cleveland Branch, Elkhart. Free homework assistance for students from National Honor Society volunteers, available on school days. Details
- Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting with Linda Pieri — 5:30 PM · Dunlap Branch, Elkhart. Create a painted mosaic rock under the guidance of local artist Linda Pieri. Details
Listings come from venues, organizers and public calendars. Dates, times and prices change; confirm with the venue before you go. Have something happening? Put it on tap.
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- Premier Arts: Sister Act — 7:30 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. A disco diva in witness protection goes undercover as a nun and shakes up a convent choir. Details
- Fossils, Pumpkins and Paws — All day · Indiana Dinosaur Museum, South Bend. A fall festival featuring dinosaur exhibits, pumpkins, and pet-themed activities for families. Details
- Sister Act – All Youth Production — 2 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. Youth cast performs the musical about a disco singer who goes undercover in a convent and transforms the choir. Details
- Mactoberfest — 5 PM · Downtown, South Bend. A celebration pairing mac and cheese with craft beers from regional breweries in downtown South Bend. Details
- New Origin Trio — 7:30 PM · Merrimans’ Playhouse, South Bend. A jazz trio with an international lineup performs at Merrimans' Playhouse in South Bend. Details
Tuesday, October 13
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Visit the pumpkin patch at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend. Details
- CRHC:Film | Borderland: The Line Within — 6 PM · Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center, South Bend. Documentary screening part of the Civil Rights Heritage Center's film series. Details
Wednesday, October 14
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Fall festivities with pumpkins and activities at the local zoo. Details
- Whispers from the Past: Ghost Tours — 7 PM · Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend. A one-hour guided ghost tour of the Morris Performing Arts Center exploring the venue's history and mysteries. Details
Thursday, October 15
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Visit the zoo's pumpkin patch in fall, with seasonal activities and attractions. Details
- Mactoberfest — 5 PM · Downtown, South Bend. A celebration pairing mac and cheese with craft beers from regional breweries in downtown South Bend. Details
- New Origin Trio — 7:30 PM · Merrimans’ Playhouse, South Bend. A jazz trio with an international lineup performs at Merrimans' Playhouse in South Bend. Details
Friday, October 16
- Zoo Boo 2026 — 2 PM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Halloween celebration at Potawatomi Zoo featuring seasonal fun and entertainment for all ages. Details
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 2 PM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Visit the zoo's pumpkin patch this fall with family activities and seasonal fun. Details
- Old Time Dancing — 7 PM · Pinhook Park Community Building, South Bend. An evening of contra, square, and waltz dancing for all ages and skill levels. Details
- Dazzle Plaza: An Evening Featuring the Music & Artworks of Christian Wargo — 7 PM · Stockroom East, South Bend. An evening celebrating musician and visual artist Christian Wargo's multidisciplinary work in music, sculpture, painting, and woodworking. Details
- Whispers From the Past: Ghost Tours — 7 PM · Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend. A one-hour guided ghost tour through the historic Morris Performing Arts Center exploring its paranormal history. Details
- SpongeBob: The Musical Youth Edition — 7 PM · Century Center, South Bend. UYT presents a youth production of the SpongeBob musical featuring characters from Bikini Bottom. Details
- SpongeBob — 7 PM · Century Center-Bendix Theatre, South Bend. Meet SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and other characters from Bikini Bottom in a theatrical production. Details
- Premier Arts: Sister Act — 7:30 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. A disco diva in witness protection goes undercover as a nun and shakes up a convent choir. Details
- Whispers from the Past Ghost Tour — 8 PM · Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend. A one-hour guided ghost tour through the Morris Performing Arts Center exploring its shadowy history. Details
- Emo Night Karaoke with Live Band — 8 PM · Cheers Bar and Grill, South Bend. Sing emo classics backed by a live band at Cheers Bar and Grill in South Bend. Details
Saturday, October 17
- Fossils, Pumpkins and Paws — All day · Indiana Dinosaur Museum, South Bend. A fall festival featuring dinosaur exhibits, pumpkins, and pet-themed activities for families. Details
- Zoo Boo 2026 — 2 PM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Halloween celebration at Potawatomi Zoo with spooky activities and festivities for families. Details
- Sister Act – All Youth Production — 2 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. Youth cast performs the musical about a disco singer who goes undercover in a convent and transforms the choir. Details
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 2 PM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. Seasonal pumpkin patch experience at the zoo in South Bend. Details
- Touchdown at Cheers: Notre Dame vs. BYU Watch Party — 3 PM · Cheers Bar and Grill, South Bend. Watch Notre Dame take on BYU on multiple screens at Cheers Bar and Grill with food and drinks. Details
- Halloween in the Park — 6 PM · Newton Park, Lakeville. A festive outdoor Halloween celebration for families at Newton Park in Lakeville. Details
- Watch Party: Notre Dame vs. BYU at Shamrocks — 7 PM · Shamrocks Sports Bar -, South Bend. Watch Notre Dame play BYU on 20+ TVs with a chance to win prizes each quarter. Details
- Premier Arts: Sister Act — 7:30 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. A disco diva enters witness protection at a convent and transforms the nuns' lives in this musical production. Details
- Michael Ragonese Trio — 7:30 PM · Merrimans’ Playhouse, South Bend. Los Angeles pianist and composer Michael Ragonese performs original works with his trio at Merrimans' Playhouse. Details
Sunday, October 18
- Zoo Boo 2026 — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. The Potawatomi Zoo hosts its annual Halloween celebration with festive activities and entertainment for families. Details
- 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo — 10 AM · Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend. A pumpkin patch experience at the zoo for families to enjoy in autumn. Details
- Miller's Goats & Gardens Fall Farm Tour — 10 AM · Miller's Goats & Gardens, Lakeville. Visit the farm to interact with animals, enjoy a hayride, play cornhole, and explore the grounds. Details
- Premier Arts: Sister Act — 2 PM · The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart. A musical comedy about a disco singer placed in witness protection at a convent, featuring music and comedy. Details
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