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Notre Dame · Sports + Festivals
Rockne Bash: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
Pre-game celebration at Notre Dame Stadium the night before the Notre Dame-Michigan State football matchup.
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM · Notre Dame Stadium
Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20
What To Do This Weekend In Michiana
Your guide to the best things happening Friday through Sunday.
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Notre Dame · Sports
Notre Dame Football vs. Michigan State
Watch Notre Dame take on Michigan State at Notre Dame Stadium.
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM · Notre Dame Stadium
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Niles · Festivals
Niles Scream Park
One of the country's largest and most acclaimed haunted attractions featuring scary experiences and thrills.
Fri, Sep 18 · 7 PM · Niles Scream Park
Everything this weekend
27 events
Friday, September 18, 2026
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12 AM · Notre Dame · Community
Hadestown: The Musical
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center · Tony Award-winning musical at Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
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10 AM · Elkhart · Family
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Pierre Moran Branch · All-ages bilingual stories in English and Spanish with hands-on activities at Pierre Moran Branch.
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10:30 AM · Elkhart · Family
Rhythm and Rhyme
Downtown Library · Music, rhymes, and sing-alongs for toddlers ages 1-3 to develop motor and literacy skills.
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11 AM · Notre Dame · Sports + Music
Football Fridays at the Eck
Eck Visitors Center · Live music and tailgate food for Fighting Irish fans before Notre Dame home football games.
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4 PM · Elkhart · Family
Teen Gaming Lab
Cleveland Branch · Play video games with friends. September: Jackbox Games.
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6:30 PM · New Carlisle · Community
Friday Night Hike Series: Apples, Cinnamon, & Spicer Lake
Spicer Lake Nature Preserve · Nighttime park trail walk with festive holiday atmosphere and themed goodies at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve.
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6:30 PM · Notre Dame · Sports + Festivals
Rockne Bash: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
Notre Dame Stadium · Pre-game celebration at Notre Dame Stadium the night before the Notre Dame-Michigan State football matchup.
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7 PM · South Bend · Community
Old Time Dancing
Pinhook Park Community Building · Evening of contra, squares, waltzes, and couple mixers. No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
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7 PM · South Bend · Community
Whispers from the Past: Ghost Tours
Morris Performing Arts Center · One-hour guided ghost tour through the historic Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend.
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7 PM · Elkhart · Music
Curbside Concerts: Why Not Both
Downtown Library · Free indie rock concert featuring Why Not Both at Downtown Library with food vendors.
Free
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7 PM · Niles · Festivals
Niles Scream Park
Niles Scream Park · One of the country's largest and most acclaimed haunted attractions featuring scary experiences and thrills.
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7:30 PM · South Bend · Music
Brandon Meeks – Unsung Giants
Merrimans’ Playhouse · A nationally touring performance project celebrating under-recognized jazz artists through live conversation and music.
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7:30 PM · Goshen · Community
Goshen Theater Presents Strand of Oaks
Goshen Theater Auditorium · Tickets On Sale Now Strand of Oaks is the musical project of Goshen native, Tim Showalter. For more than twenty years Showalter has been on
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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8 AM · South Bend · Community
Tire Rack Cars & Coffee
Tire Rack · Join fellow car enthusiasts for an early morning gathering at Tire Rack.
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10 AM · South Bend · Festivals + Sports
Fall Fest at South Bend Motor Speedway
South Bend Motor Speedway · Handmade crafts, flea market treasures, and food at South Bend Motor Speedway.
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10 AM · Mishawaka · Community
Fall Greenhouse Plant Sale
Battell Community Center · Local plant vendors gather at Battell Community Center for fall plant shopping and browsing.
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12 PM · South Bend · Food + Cocktails
Ironhand's Artisan Market
Ironhand Wine Bar · Afternoon of sipping, shopping, and discovering local artisan goods at Ironhand Wine Bar.
21+
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1 PM · Elkhart · Community
Dunlap Book Worms Monthly Discussion
Dunlap Branch · Monthly Saturday book discussion group at Dunlap Branch. September selection: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
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3:30 PM · Notre Dame · Sports
Game Day Festivities: Medieval Combat & Swordsmithing
West Lawn of McCourtney Hall · Join the Medieval Institute for a tailgate featuring medieval combat and swordsmithing before Notre Dame takes on Michigan State.
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4 PM · South Bend · Sports
College Football Tailgate at Manny's
Manny's · Join a college football tailgate celebration at Manny's in South Bend featuring local favorite teams.
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6 PM · Mishawaka · Music + Beer
Live Music at Beer Garden
Beer Garden · Saturday evening live music event at a local beer garden in Mishawaka. Artist to be announced.
21+
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7 PM · South Bend · Sports
Touchdown at Cheers: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
Cheers Bar and Grill · Watch Notre Dame take on Michigan State on six flat-screen TVs at Cheers Bar and Grill in South Bend.
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7:30 PM · Notre Dame · Sports
Notre Dame Football vs. Michigan State
Notre Dame Stadium · Watch Notre Dame take on Michigan State at Notre Dame Stadium.
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9 PM · Mishawaka · Nightlife
All Kings Drag Show
Acting Ensemble on the Avenue · Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Night of inclusion and celebration featuring drag performers.
21+
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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10 AM · Mishawaka · Food
Mishawaka Market
Ironworks Plaza · Year 8 of the weekly farmers market featuring produce, crafts, baked goods, and local vendors.
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10:30 AM · Three Oaks · Sports
Match Play Tournament
Three Oaks · Golf match play tournament on September 20, 2026.
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7 PM · Notre Dame · Sports
Notre Dame Hockey: Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Compton Family Ice Arena · Free preseason scrimmage + autograph session.
Free