TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUSION FEST PHOTO
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
MORRIS SHOW SCHEDULE
GOLF & POTAWATOMI ZOO
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
FITNESS CENTERS
KIDS’ SPORTS & CAMPS
KIDS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUSION FEST PHOTO
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
MORRIS SHOW SCHEDULE
GOLF & POTAWATOMI ZOO
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
FITNESS CENTERS
KIDS’ SPORTS & CAMPS
KIDS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR
Venues Parks & Arts inspires a more livable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another.
To register for programs listed in this guide, visit sbvpa.org or come in-person to the Howard Park Event Center, Charles Black Community Center, or Pinhook Community Center.
Para traducciones en español, llame al centro de eventos de Howard Park para que lo remitan a uno de nuestros maravillosos traductores de español.
We work hard to provide access to our programs to everyone in our community. If cost prohibits participating in our programs, VPA provides scholarships to make them affordable for all. Apply for our scholarships by visiting sbvpa.org/scholarships or in-person at the Howard Park Event Center.
Book your tickets today at morriscenter.org.
Learn more about camps, classes, animals, and events
SPRING/SUMMER AQUATICS
PUBLIC SWIM
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
Mondays, April 1–May 20 | 7 - 9 PM
$3/person (cash)
AQUA AEROBICS
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesdays & Thursdays
April 1–May 9, 7:15 - 8 PM
$100/person for 26 classes
$50/person for 13 classes
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 17–Aug. 8, 10 AM - 12 PM*
$100/person for 26 classes
$50/person for 13 classes
*There will be no class July 4
TEE PARTY SCRAMBLE
ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE
Sunday, April 7 | 9 AM
FRIDAY NIGHT HOOPS
O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER
Every Last Friday of the Month
April, 26–Oct. 25 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Free BIKE TO WORK WEEK
LOCATED IN DIFFERENT SPACES ACROSS
MICHIANA
Friday, May 13–19
Full schedule at michianabiketowork.org
THE SHAW
ELBEL GOLF COURSE
Sunday, May 19 | 9 AM
ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
LEEPER PARK
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 21–July 31 5:30 - 6:30 PM
$10/drop-in fee per class
MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Summer League
May–Aug.
Summer registration deadline: April, 21
Single Game: $550 (guaranteed 12 games)
Double Header: $825 (guaranteed 18 games)
Fall League
Aug.–Oct. | Fall Session
Fall registration deadline: Aug. 18
Single Game: $400 (guaranteed 12 games)
Double Header: $675 (guaranteed 18 games)
COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE
BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Summer League
Sundays & Thursdays, May–Aug.
Summer registration deadline: April 21
Single Game: $550 (guaranteed 12 games)
Double Header: $825 (guaranteed 18 games)
Fall League
Sundays & Thursdays, Aug.–Oct.
Fall registration deadline: August 18
Single Game: $400 (guaranteed 12 games)
Double Header: $675 (guaranteed 18 games)
SUNBURST CENTURY CENTER
Saturday, June 1 | 7 AM
Registration information available at runsignup. com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SunburstRaces
KROC CENTER HOLE-IN-ONE
ERSKINE & ELBEL PARK GOLF COURSES
Monday, June 3–Friday, June 7 | 5 - 7 PM
GOLF METRO TOURNAMENTS
WOMEN’S METRO
ERSKINE & ELBEL PARK GOLF COURSES
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
July 8–11 | 8 AM - 2 PM
JUNIOR METRO
STUDEBAKER PARK GOLF COURSE
Tuesday, July 23–Thursday, July 25 8 AM - 2 PM
MEN’S METRO
ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE
July 20–21 | 8 AM - 4 PM
July 27–28 | 8 AM - 4 PM
THE FIRESTONE
ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE
Friday, Aug. 10 & Saturday, Aug. 11 8 AM - 2 PM
WEEKLY CLASSES AT POTAWATOMI CONSERVATORIES
Meditation, Yoga, Afro Percussion & Hand Drum Class, & Tai Chi.
More info at potawatomiconservatories.com
PICKLEBALL
O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER
Mondays - Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
Free for members; $10 for non-members
FREE OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Located at Boehm Park, Coquillard Park, Tarkington Park, and Leeper Park
RAY COMER PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
BOEHM PARK
Saturday, June 22
SUNDAY NATURE HIKES
RUM VILLAGE PARK
Every Sunday, 2 - 2:45 PM
Free
3419 W WASHINGTON STREET
Mondays–Thursdays | 9 AM - 9 PM
Fridays | 9 AM - 5 PM
$5/day | $10/month | $65/year
Weekly sessions rotate throughout the year. Head to visithowardpark.com for an updated schedule and pricing of activities.
321 E WALTER ST.
Mondays–Fridays | 5 AM - 9 PM
Saturdays | 7 AM - 4 PM
Sundays | 9 AM - 2 PM
Monthly Membership Fees:
Youth (0-12): $17*
Teen (13-19): $22*
Young Adult (20-28): $32*
Adult (29-64): $42*
Couple: $52*
Household: $62*
Single Parent Household: $50*
Senior (65+): $37
Senior Couple: $47
*Join fee of $50 may apply
Apply for financial assistance for YMCA memberships by visiting ymcagm.org/financialassistance
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarships are available for many of the youth programs listed in the 2024 Spring/ Summer Activity Guide. Learn more at sbvpa.org/scholarships.
MICHIANA SOCCER ASSOCIATION
PARK PRACTICE LOCATIONS VARY
April 16 - June 4
Visit michianasoccer.org for registration and more information
LEARN TO SWIM
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Mondays–Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
Session I: June 10–20
Session II: June 24–July 11*
Session III: July 10–July 20
*No classes July 1–5
$55/person for ages 3 & up
SOUTH BEND SWIM CLUB
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Visit sbvpa.org/swimclub for more information
SOUTH BEND YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Monday, June 17–Tuesday, June 18
KING AT KENNEDY: SUMMER SPORTS
KENNEDY PARK
Monday–Thursday, June 3–Aug. 8 9 AM - 4 PM
$20/person
Saturday, July 20 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Rain date: Sunday, July 21 | 8 AM - 12 PM
$30/child
LEEPER PARK TENNIS CENTER
Days & Times Vary
$40/session for ages 3 - 17
Summer Morning Lessons
Mondays–Thursdays,
June 3–July 25
9 - 9:45 AM for Pee Wee & Little Shots 10 - 11 AM for Beginner & Intermediate Players
Summer Evening Lessons
Session I: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 4–13
Session II: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 18–27
Session III: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 1–10
Session IV: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 15–24
5 - 5:45 PM for Pee Wee & Little Shots
5:30 - 6:30 PM for Beginner & Intermediate Players
FIRST TEE OF MICHIANA - CLASSES
STUDEBAKER GOLF COURSE
Weekly & Week-long Sessions
Visit firstteeindiana.org for full schedule
FIRST TEE OF MICHIANA - OPEN GOLF
STUDEBAKER GOLF COURSE
Golf Tee Times available for youth ages 18 and under Reserve a time by emailing
jzimmerman@indianagolf.org
CBC SUMMER CAMP
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Mondays–Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
June 6–July 18
$50/person
TENNIS CAMPS
LEEPER PARK TENNIS CENTER
Monday–Thursday, 9 AM - 4 PM
June 10–June 13
June 17–June 20
June 24–June27
July 8–July 11
July 15–July 18
July 22–July 25
$150/child per session
$50/child drop-in
IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE AT WHEELOCK PARK
Monday–Friday | 9 AM - 4 PM
Registration is Open
June 10–14 | Campers entering grades 3–7
June 17–21 | Campers entering grades 3–7
June 24–28 | Campers entering grades 3–7
July 1–3 | Campers entering grade 2
July 8–12 | Campers entering grades 3–7
July 15–18 | Campers entering grades 3–7
July 22–26 | Campers entering grades 3–7
July 29–Aug. 2 | Campers entering grades 3–7
$180/child
$125/child entering grade 2 camp
U93 SUMMER ACTIVITIES EXPO
CENTURY CENTER
Saturday, April 20 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Free
PJ FASHIONISTA
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Friday, April 26 | 6 - 8 PM
$15/person
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
LEEPER PARK TENNIS
Saturday, May 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM
POTAWATOMI
Saturday, May 18 | 1 - 4 PM
KENNEDY PARK
Saturday, May 18 | 1 - 4 PM
Free
NATURE CAT TRAIL
PINHOOK PARK
Sunday, May 19 | 10 AM- 12 PM
Free
BRICK FEST LIVE
CENTURY CENTER
Saturday, May 25–Sunday, May 26
$19.99 - $39.99/person
MOVIES IN THE PARK
HOWARD PARK
Thursday, June 13 | 6:30 PM
Thursday, July 11 | 6:30 PM
Free
BOOMER “R3CKIN’ IN THE PARK” TOUR
RE-CREATE, RE-CHARGE, & RE-UNITE!
Monday, June 10–Friday, Aug. 2
A vibrant, celebration of joy, creativity, and togetherness in your neighborhood park!
Together, let’s play, create, and connect!
Free
GONE FISHING
PINHOOK PARK
Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:30 AM - 12 PM
$5/person
BACK TO SCHOOL PARADE
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Saturday, Aug. 10 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Free
50+ CHAIR AEROBICS & DANCE
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 - 11 AM
Free
PINHOOK PAINTERS
PINHOOK PARK
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
$25 + processing fee per session
REAL SERVICES LUNCH PROGRAM
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Monday–Friday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CHAIR YOGA
HOWARD PARK EVENT CENTER
Mondays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Donation based
CBC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY. CENTER
Mondays–Thursdays | 3 - 6 PM
$10/month
SATURDAY PE & LITERACY GROUP
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
2/4 - 9/9 | Every First Saturday, 10 AM - 2PM
Free
SBCSC FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
PARKS AND CENTERS IN SOUTH BEND
Locations and times TBD
Visit sbvpa.org/schoollunch for more information
Free
SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK
HOWARD PARK
Monday, Aug. 26–Friday, Aug. 30
Free & ticketed events
SENIOR PICNIC
POTAWATOMI PARK
Wednesday, Aug. 28 sbvpa.org/spiritweek
FOREVER LEARNING
DATES AND TIMES VARY AT HOWARD PARK
Registration available at foreverlearninginstitute.org
ZION SENIOR PROGRAMS
ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Euchre | Tues., Wed., & Fri. | 11 AM - 4 PM
Exercise Class | Mondays, 10 - 11 AM
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE
BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Learn more at michianaseniorsoftball.com
109 S. NILES AVE
Regular Season: June 1–Sept. 1 Saturdays: 12 - 5 PM Sundays: 12 - 5 PM
ADMISSION
One Ride Pass: $6
Two Ride Pass: $10
Day Pass: $20
Season Pass: $75
756 ECLIPSE PL
Regular Season: June 1–Aug. 3
Open Daily: 11 - 5 PM
Extended Season: Aug. 4–Sept. 2
Open Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM - 5 PM
ADMISSION
Individual Admission (11+): $5
Children (3-10): $4
Children (2 & Under): $2
Family Season Pass: $120
Book now at sbvpa.org/waterplayground
IDEA WEEK
LOCATED IN DIFFERENT SPACES IN SOUTH BEND
Saturday, April 20–Friday, April 26
Free and ticketed events. Learn more at ideaweek.com
MADE ART SHOW
HOWARD PARK
Saturday, April 27 | 4 - 8 PM
Free admission
ARBOR DAY
RUM VILLAGE PARK
Saturday, April 27 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Free tree giveaway
HOWARD PARK
Saturday, May 11 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Free tree giveaway
HOWARD PARK SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
HOWARD PARK
Every First Friday
May–Aug. & Oct., 6:30 - 8:30 PM
5/3 | Backyard Vibes
6/7 | Marriani
7/5 | The Resurrection Blues Band
8/2 | DJ Visionaries
10/4 | Los Hermanos Beuno
Free
DTSB FIRST FRIDAYS
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN
SOUTH BEND
5/3 | Pedals & Petals
6/7 | Kids Night Out
7/5 | Backyard BBQ
8/2 | Disco Fever
9/6 | Dog Days of Summer
Learn more at downtownsouthbend.com
MOTHER’S DAY CANVAS BRUNCH
Saturday, May 4 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Free admission
2024 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
CENTURY CENTER
Wednesday, May 22–Thursday, May 23
Learn more at thoughtleadershipconference.com
MUSIC ON THE ISLAND
ISLAND PARK AT THE CENTURY CENTER
Fridays, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
5/31 | Janet Gunn & Makeda Grier
6/12 | Size Matters
8/9 | Shock Roxy
Learn more at u93.com
$5/person
FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN
JON R. HUNT PLAZA
Fridays, June–Aug., 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
6/7 | Kennedy’s Kitchen
6/14 | Jerry O’Fonics
6/21 | Van Dyke Revue
7/5 | The Remedy Band
7/12 | Resurrection Blues Band
7/19 | Southside Denny
7/28 | Hey Annie
8/2 | High Life
8/9 | Janet Hines
8/16 | Memphis Underground
8/23 | Marriani Fleming
8/30 | PT & the Cruisers
Free
WHITE WATER KAYAK FESTIVAL
EAST RACE WATERWAY
Saturday, June 8–Sunday, June 9
Learn more at eastracewhitewaterfestival.com
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Saturday, June 22 | 9 AM - 9 PM
Free
POP UP MARKETS
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Saturday, June 15 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Saturday, July 20 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Saturday, August 17 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 AM - 2 PM
POTAWATOMI PARK SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
POTAWATOMI PARK
Sundays, June 16–Aug. 25 | 6 - 8:30 PM
6/16 | Diane & Lisa
6/23 | Matt Kotinek Band
6/30 | Michiana String Collective
7/7 | Now & Then
7/14 | Clave Caribe
7/21 Jazz Assemblage
7/28 | The Happy Campers
8/4 | The Hipposonics
8/11 | Shelly Cowling Quintet
8/18 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra
8/25 | The Resurrection Blues Band
9/1 | Mr. Z
Free
VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL
HOWARD PARK
Saturday, July 13
Vibes Music Festival is back for the 5th-Year Celebration at Howard Park.
$20/person
BOW-TIE BRUNCH
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Saturday, June 15
$25/person or $200/table
HOWARD PARKEAST RACE WATERWAY 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
EAST RACE WATERWAY
Saturday, June 29
ART BEAT PRESENTED BY DTSB
DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND
Saturday, Aug. 10 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Free admission. Learn more at downtownsouthbend.com/art-beat
MIX 102 MIXER
CENTURY CENTER
Saturday, Aug. 24
Learn more at centurycenter.org
DROOL IN THE POOL
KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND
Monday, Sept. 2
Suggested donation to South Bend Animal Resource Center
COLLEGE FAIR
CENTURY CENTER
Monday, Sept. 23
Learn more at centurycenter.org
SBVPA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
GOLF OUTING
ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE
Monday, Sept. 23 | 10 AM $100/player
ERSKINE CLUBHOUSE
4200 Miami St.
Capacity: 120
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables, chairs, linens, servewear
- access to outdoor spaces
LOCATIONS ALL AROUND SOUTH BEND
Capacity: 60-150 *Rentable Locations:
O’Brien Park Keller Park
Potawatomi Park
Muessel Grove Park
Rum Village Voorde Park
South East Park Boland Park
PINHOOK COMMUNITY CENTER
2801 Riverside Dr.
Capacity: 150
Features include:
- kitchen prep area
- tables and chairs
- access to outdoor spaces
- audio and visual equipment
Our public spaces are suited for events ranging from small birthday parties to large scale festivals. Visit sbvpa.org/rentals for more information on all of these spaces.
CENTURY CENTER
120 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Capacity: Varies
Over 100,000 square feet of event space including exhibit hall, ballroom, two theaters, 18 meeting rooms and an island pavilion.
CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER
3419 W. Washington St.
Capacity: 75-120
Features include:
- kitchen space
- tables and chairs
- audio and visual equipment
HOWARD PARK EVENT CENTER
219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
Capacity: 150
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables and chairs
- audio and visual equipment
PALAIS ROYALE
105 W. Colfax Ave.
Capacity: 850
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables, chairs, linens, serveware
- audio and visual equipment
Byers Softball Complex* 1300 Mayflower Rd. 574.282.1449
Century Center 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 574.235.9711 centurycenter.org
Charles Black Community Center 3419 W. Washington St. 574.235.9446
East Race Waterway* 109 S. Niles Ave. 574.299.4765
Elbel Park Golf Course* 26595 Auten Rd. 574.271.9180 golfelbel.org
Erskine Park Golf Course* 4200 Miami St. 574.291.3216 golferskine.org
Four Winds Field* 501 W. South Street 574.235.9988 milb.com
Howard Park Event Center 219 S. St. Louis Blvd 574.299.4765 visithowardpark.com
Kennedy Water Playground* 2700 Westmoor St. 574.235.9407
Leeper Park Tennis Center* 907 Riverside Dr. 574.235.9405
Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center 1522 W. Linden 574.235.9445
Under construction
Morris PAC 211 N. Michigan St. 574.235.9190 morriscenter.org
O’Brien Center 321 E. Walter St. 574.299.3482
Palais Royale 105 W. Colfax Ave. 574.235.5612 palaisroyale.org
Pinhook Community Center 2801 Riverside Dr. 574.235.9428
Potawatomi Conservatory 2105 Mishawaka Ave. 574.235.9442
potawatomiconservatories.org
Potawatomi Zoo* 500 S Greenlawn Ave 574.235.9800
See website for hours. potawatomizoo.org
Rum Village Nature Center 2626 S. Gertrude St. 574.235.9455
Studebaker Park Golf Course* 718 E. Calvert St. 574.287.6634 golfstudebaker.org
*Enjoy seasonally.