Hello Summer | 2021 Program & Event Guide

2021 PROGRAM & EVENT GUIDE

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AQUATICS | ATHLETICS | CAMPS

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It’s the summer season again – one of the busiest and most popular times of the year at South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. Summer will always be filled with things we can look forward to - sunshine and greenery, longer days and warmer temperatures, play, discovery and more time outdoors.

Our city stood together while we were apart in 2020 and while it still may look a little different for each one of us, I’m confident we’ll find ways to safely celebrate this new season with one another. I look forward to saying Hello Summer again this year!

AARON PERRI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND

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AQUA AEROBICS

JUNE 14 - AUGUST 7 | POWAWATOMI POOL Tues, Wed & Thurs: 11:00AM Mon & Wed: 6:00PM Fee: $4/class or $30/10 classes A 45 minute water exercise class outside at Potawatomi Pool. The water adds resistance to exercise while buoyancy makes the work seem effortless. Morning and evening classes will be available.

EAST RACE WATERWAY

REGULAR SEASON: JUNE 6 - SEPTEMBER 5 Saturdays: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Sundays: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Experience an urban thrill unlike any other in the heart of downtown South Bend.

FEES: One Ride Pass: $6 Two Ride Pass: $10 Three Ride Pass: $15 Kayak Day Pass: $15 Rafting Day Pass: $20 Season Pass: $50 Passes: sbvpa.org/eastrace

LEARN TO SWIM

10:00AM - 2:00PM | ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL Session I: June 14th - June 24th Session II: June 28th - July 8th Session III: July 12th - July 22nd Class times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, or 1pm Fee: $45/person Registration opens: sbvpa.org/learn-to-swim

KIDS TRIATHLON

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KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND (KWP) REGULAR SEASON: JUNE 7 - AUGUST 8 DAILY HOURS: 11:00AM - 5:00PM NEW! Special evening hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00PM - 7:00PM EXTENDED SEASON: AUG 9TH - SEPT 5TH Saturdays & Sundays only: 11:00AM - 5:00PM SESSIONS AVAILABLE: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: • 11:00AM - 2:00PM • 2:00PM - 5:00PM Tues, Thurs: • 11:00AM - 3:00PM • 3:00PM - 7:00PM

FEES: Ages 0 - 2: Free Ages 3 - 10: $4/person Ages 11+: $5/person Day Pass: $6/person (ages 3+) Season Pass: $60/individual, $120 family pass* *Good at both KWP and Potawatomi Pool

POTAWATOMI PARK POOL

REGULAR SEASON: JUNE 7 - AUGUST 8 DAILY HOURS: 12:00PM - 6:00PM NEW! Special evening hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00PM - 8:00PM EXTENDED SEASON: AUG 9TH - SEPT 5TH Saturdays & Sundays only: 12:00PM - 6:00PM SESSIONS AVAILABLE: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: • 12:00PM - 3:00PM • 3:00PM - 6:00PM Tues, Thurs: • 12:00PM - 4:00PM • 4:00PM - 8:00PM FEES: Ages 0 - 2: Free Ages 3 - 17: $4/person Ages 18+: $5/person Day Pass: $6/person (ages 3+) Season Pass: $60/individual, $120 family pass* *Good at both KWP and Potawatomi Pool

SPLASH PADS & FOUNTAINS

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY (WEATHER DEPENDENT) Splash pads and fountains are a great free way to cool down and relax during the summer! Visit one of these locations to beat the heat: Southeast Park, Charles Black Community Center, Coquillard Park, The Rask Family Fountains at Howard Park, Historic Studebaker Fountain at Leeper Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Fountain at Jon Hunt Plaza, O’Brien Park, Potawatomi Park, Fremont Park

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DISC GOLF COURSE

6:00AM - 10:00PM | RUM VILLAGE PARK Come out to Rum Village for a game of disc golf!

The view from the hills of Rum Village makes this 24-hole course a great place to play, and it’s FREE!

DTSB SUMMER FITNESS SERIES

JUNE 5 - AUGUST 28* | GRIDIRON Saturdays: 8:00AM - 11:00AM *Excluding August 21 downtownsouthbend.com SCHEDULE: • 8:00AM | Yoga • 9:00AM | Zumba • 10:00AM | Fit Camp/Boot Camp/Barre/Cardio DTSB has partnered with local fitness organizations to provide a free outdoor summer fitness program at the Gridiron in downtown South Bend every Saturday morning to encourage healthy living.

Classes are led by professional instructors from local health and fitness centers, as well as independent instructors.

FITNESS CENTERS

Charles Black Community Center Martin Luther King Jr Center O’Brien Fitness Center/YMCA Partnership

KIDS TRIATHLON

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MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES

ELBEL MARCH 15 - NOVEMBER 15 golfelbel.com Often referred to as “Nature’s Golf Course,” Elbel Park is one of Michiana’s most scenic, fun and challenging courses.

EVENT SCHEDULE: • (TBA): Men’s Metro • (TBA): Men’s Senior Metro • (TBA): Women’s Metro • (TBA): Women’s Senior Metro ERSKINE OPEN YEAR-ROUND (weather permitting) golferskine.com Just minutes from downtown South Bend, Erskine’s classic 18-hole course has been an area favorite for nearly a hundred years.

EVENT SCHEDULE: • (TBA): Men’s Metro • (TBA): Men’s Senior Metro • (TBA): Women’s Metro • (TBA): Women’s Senior Metro • September 13: Directors’ Youth Scholarship Golf Outing

STUDEBAKER APRIL 1 - NOVEMBER 1 Kids play FREE!* golfstudebaker.com Serving South Bend since 1919, Studebaker’s 9-hole, 1900 yard layout provides fun for golfers of all ages. *Requires registration and waiver signed by parent/guardian.

EVENT SCHEDULE: • April (TBA): First Tee/Postle Center Grand Opening • May 8 - 9: Mother’s Day Celebration • May (TBA): Kids’ Summer Celebration • June 19 - 20: Father’s Day Celebration • July 27 - 29: Junior Metro • May - August, monthly: Family Nights • May 1, Aug. 21, Oct. 23: Studebaker Scrambles

MUNICIPAL TENNIS COURTS

MAY - SEPTEMBER There are 6 park locations across South Bend for tennis enthusiasts to play this season: Tarkington, Coquillard, Kennedy, Leeper, Marshall, West Haven LEEPER PARK TENNIS CENTER: MAY - SEPT. OPEN PLAY HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Saturday - Sunday: Court times may vary and availability is limited due to tournaments. Please call to reserve a weekend time.

Cost: $5/Adult, $3/Child (age 12 and under) EVENT SCHEDULE: • April (TBA): Season Open House • (TBA): High School Nights • (TBA): Adaptive Programs Please check the sbpva.org for updates.

See page 13 for camps and lessons.

SOUTH BEND CUBS BASEBALL

MAY 4 - SEPTEMBER 19 | FOUR WINDS FIELD Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Tickets: SouthBendCubs.com

SKATE PARK

O’BRIEN RECREATION CENTER CAMPUS Enjoy one of the best regional skate park facilities at O’Brien Park for free. The concrete, permanent obstacle, 13,000 square foot park includes challenges such as quarter - pipes, half - pipes, bowls, ramps and rails.

WERQ ON THE LAWN

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BEST. WEEK. EVER.

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ALLSTARS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP JUNE 15 - JULY 24 | CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER Ages: 5 - 12 yrs Monday - Thursday 8:30PM - 4:30PM $50 per week This is a fun and educational summer arts camp providing children ages 5-12 with the opportunity to learn about coding, filmmaking, theater, dance, visual and culinary arts. The creative six-week camp will share the experience of the campers with family, friends and the community in a showcase on the final day.

CAMP AWARENESS

JUNE 8 - JULY 31 | WHEELOCK PARK 9:00am - 4:00pm Early Drop Off: 8:00AM - 9:00AM Late Pick-up: 4:00PM - 5:00PM Ages: Campers entering grades 3 - 7 Fee: $175.00 per week/per camper Week 5 is $140.00 per camper Wait list available!

Not your ordinary summer camp! Your kids will experience hiking, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and more! They’ll come home with stories to share of cookouts, games, and new friends.

SCHEDULE: • Week 1: June 7 - June 11 • Week 2: June 14 - June 18 • Week 3: June 21 - June 25 • Week 4: June 28 - July 2 • Week 5: July 6 - July 9* *2nd grade week • Week 6: July 12 - July 16 • Week 7: July 19 - July 23 • Week 8: July 26 - July 30 Weeks 1-4, & 6-8 are for campers entering 3rd - 7th grade in the fall. Week 5 is for campers entering 2nd grade in the fall.

SUMMER FUN CAMP

JUNE 7 - AUGUST 6 | MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER 7:30AM - 5:30PM Ages: 6 - 12 yrs Fee: $50/week/child + $10 one-time registration fee per child This summer, get the kids off the couch, and get them physically and socially active! At MLK, campers enjoy being outdoors, with both structured and open play. Not only do we offer kids fun through recreational sports, games and weekly field trips, we also provide space to explore their creativity through arts and crafts. Our facility has a splash pad, playground, full - size gymnasium, and a theatre room. Our budget - friendly camp also

offers American Red Cross© certified swim lessons, which rounds out the entire Summer Fun Camp experience.

YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS & LESSONS

REGULAR CAMP | LEEPER PARK TENNIS Registration Opens: April 15 Ages: 5 - 12 yrs SCHEDULE: • June 14 - 17 • July 12 - 1 • August 2 - 5 Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Drop off time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM Fee: $150/week/child, $10 off additional kids Registration: opens April 15 ADVANCED CAMP | LEEPER PARK TENNIS Ages: 12 - 16 yrs SCHEDULE: • June 21-25 • July 19-23 • July 26-30 Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Drop off time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM YOUTH LESSONS | LEEPER PARK TENNIS Pee Wee (Age 3-4)

8:30 - 9:00AM or 4:15PM - 4:45PM Little Shots (Age 5-8) 9:15AM - 10:00AM or 4:00PM - 4:45PM Beginner (Age 9-12) 10:15AM - 11:15AM or 5:00PM - 6:00PM Intermediate (Age 13-17) 10:15AM - 11:15AM or 5:00PM - 6:00PM SCHEDULE: • June 14 - 17 • June 21 - 24 • June 28 - July 1 • July 12 - 15 • July 19 - 22 • July 26 - 29 • Aug 2 - 5 Fee: $40/week Registration: opens April 15

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DTSB RED TABLE PLAZA

JUNE - AUGUST | STUDEBAKER PLAZA Mondays - Thursdays: 11:45AM - 1:15PM downtownsouthbend.com Every Monday through Thursday, June through August, soloists, duets and small groups will perform free acoustical lunchtime concerts at Studebaker Plaza located at the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Michigan Street.

HOWARD PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

JUNE - AUGUST | HOWARD PARK, INOVATEUS SOLAR EVENT LAWN Wednesdays: 6:30PM - 8:00PM Enjoy the summer sun and free live music on the Inovateus Solar Event Lawn at Howard Park.

Featuring a different local band every week.

SCHEDULE: (bands coming soon!)

• June 23 • June 30 • July 7 • July 21 • July 28 • August 11 • August 18 • August 25 Please Note: There will be no concert on Wednesday, July 14 or Wednesday, August 4.

MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (MPAC)

BOX OFFICE Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM ET 574-235-9190 or 800-537-6415 MorrisCenter.org A listed landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, the MPAC is listed among the Top 100 Theaters Worldwide by Pollstar Magazine.

The MPAC has also received the national 2015 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award by the League of Historic American Theatres for demonstrated excellence in community impact, quality of programs and services, and quality of physical restoration.

MPAC TICKETED SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE: • April 10: South Bend Symphony Orchestra: “Bach’s Concerto for Oboe D’Amore” • April 17, 18: Indiana Performing Arts and KaidyDid Productions Presents The Color Purple • April 24: South Bend Symphony Orchestra: “Clyne & Haydn” • May 8: South Bend Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven’s 8th” • June 11: Pulse FM Downtown Summer Series Presents: TobyMac with Special Guest Ryan Stevenson • July 9: Pulse FM Downtown Summer Series

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Presents: Chris Tomlin with Special Guest We The Kingdom August 10: Brit Floyd – Echoes August 13: Pulse FM Downtown Summer Series Presents: Newsboys United with Special Guest Building 429

FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN Jon R. Hunt Plaza | MPAC Fridays: 11:45am - 1:15pm SCHEDULE: • June 18: The Van Dyke Revue • June 25: Hey Annie • July 2: Kennedy’s Kitchen • July 9: High Life • July 16: Southside Denny • July 23: The 1985 • July 30: Deep Fried Pickle Project • August 6: PT & The Cruisers • August 13: The Remedy Band • August 20: Nate Venturelli • August 27: IUSB School of Fine Arts • September 3: Whistle Pigs • September 10: Oblates of Blues • September 17: The Music Village

POTAWATOMI PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

JUNE - AUGUST | CHRIS WILSON PAVILION

Sundays: 6:30PM - 8PM A free lunchtime concert series at the Chris Wilson Pavilion on Sunday evenings featuring a different local band every week.

SCHEDULE: • June 6: Shelly Cowling Quartet • June 13: Jazz Assemblage • June 20: Van Dyke Revue • June 27: Duke Tumatoe • July 11: Memphis Underground • July 18: Paul Zulas & Later the Never • July 25: Flat Water • August 15: PT & The Cruisers • August 22: 80/90 Duo • August 29: Los Hermanos Bueno There will be no concert on Sunday, July 4 or Sunday, August 1.

SUMMER VIBES FESTIVAL

JUNE 26 | HOWARD PARK, INOVATEUS SOLAR EVENT LAWN 4:00PM - 9:00PM Live performances from local performing artists and musicians, food trucks, jumbo yard games, outdoor cash bar, signature pieces of art for purchase from local painters, as well as custom products for sale from local merchants.

Ages: 21+ event Tickets available online: $10/person

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BEST. WEEK. EVER.

presented by United Federal Credit Union AUGUST 1 - 8 | ACROSS SOUTH BEND bestweekever2021.com Best. Week. Ever. is a week-long collection of experiences across South Bend celebrating creativity, culture, and progress as a community.

Every day will have a vibrant mix of unique things taking place all over our community…sometimes in unlikely places.

BOOMIN’ PARKS MOVIE TOUR

presented by United Way ALL OVER SOUTH BEND Thursdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM SCHEDULE: • June 3: Martin Luther King Jr. Park • June 17: Pinhook Park • July 8: Coquillard Park • July 22: O’Brien Park More dates and movie titles coming soon!

“Boomer” is a custom-designed mobile recreation vehicle, arriving in your neighborhood park to unpack an experience like no where else in the city! It will arrive programmed with staff and everchanging activities. When Boomer shows up to your park, it’ll be the most exciting place in South Bend to be.

DTSB ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

JUNE 4, JULY 2, AUGUST 6 | DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND Starting Time: 6:00PM downtownsouthbend.com A fun and informative guided walking tour of South Bend’s landmark buildings, exploring their history and present day use. Reservations are required.

DTSB ART BEAT

presented by TCU AUGUST 21 | DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 11:00AM - 7:00PM downtownsouthbend.com Join us for the largest annual event in downtown South Bend, where the streets of downtown are filled with performing, visual, and culinary artists, for a day-long celebration of our local artists!

DTSB ARTS ON THE RACE

JUNE 12, JULY 10, AUGUST 14 | EAST RACE 12:00PM - 5:00PM downtownsouthbend.com A continuation of Art Beat as local artists display and sell their art work along the East Race. Come out, take a raft down the East Race, meet an artist, and take home a new treasure!

DTSB FIRST FRIDAYS

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 5:00PM - 9:00PM downtownsouthbend.com DTSB First Fridays is an immersive community experience showcasing the best of what downtown South Bend has to offer. First Fridays features live music, dining & retail specials, art receptions, kid-friendly activities, and much more.

SCHEDULE: • June 4: Kids Night Out • July 2: Urban Picnic • August 6: Flashback Friday • September 3: Dog Days of Summer

HOWARD PARK EVENT CENTER

OPEN YEAR ROUND 8:00AM - 8:00PM visithowardpark.com There’s something for everyone with over 13,000 feet of innovative & traditional playground equipment, walking paths, the Rask Family Fountains interactive water feature, the Howard Park Public House restaurant, and a packed schedule of classes and events all season long!

KIDS SPARK IN THE PARK

POTAWATOMI PARK, CHRIS WILSON PAVILLION Tuesdays | 10:30AM - 11:30AM Have fun with FREE interactive games, presentations, STEM-based educational activities, music and art projects.

SCHEDULE: Coming soon! KIDS

TRIATHLON

JULY 31 | POTAWATOMI PARK Start time: 8:00AM Ages: 5 - 14 Fee: $26 per child Registration: Coming soon!

A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line.

NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 15 | LEEPER PARK PLAYGROUND 12:00PM - 3:00PM Organized by the National Park Trust. For the 12th year, we’re helping to celebrate an event that encourages kids all over the nation to get active and get connected with nature in our community.

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NATURE

ARBOR DAY

APRIL 24 | PINHOOK PARK Start Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Celebrate South Bend’s Tree City USA status for the 24th consecutive year! Our annual free native Indiana tree giveaway will begin at 9am for the first 50 people in attendance for our Arbor Day Ceremony. Please Note: Recipients must be able to transport their trees.

VOLUNTEER DAY

APRIL 17 | SPRING MULCH EVENTS 8:00PM - 12:00PM Register: sbvpa.com/volunteerday South Bend Venues Parks & Arts provides volunteer opportunities year round. Pre-register to join us for our Spring mulch events happening at the following local parks.

SCHEDULE: • 8:00AM - 11:00AM: Boehm, Keller, St. Clair • 9:00AM - 12:00PM: LaSalle, Martin Luther King Jr. For future volunteer opportunities, register to receive notifications: sbvpa.org/volunteer _______________________________________

DOG PARKS

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PLAYGROUNDS

CITY PARK HOURS: 6:00AM - 10:00PM Boehm, Brownfield, Coquillard, Fremont, Gov. Kernan, Howard, Keller, Kelly, LaSalle, Leeper, Marshal, Martin Luther King Jr., Muessel Grove, O’Brien, Parkovash, Pinhook, Potawatomi, Pulaski, Ravina, River Manor, Rum Village, Sorin, Southeast, Tarkington, Veterans’ Memorial, Voorde

POTAWATOMI ZOO

APRIL 2 - OCTOBER 31 | POTAWATOMI PARK Daily Hours: 10:00AM - 5:00PM EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS: June 1 - August 31: 10:00AM - 8:00PM Entry Fees: $11/Adults, $9/Seniors (ages 62+), $9/Kids (ages 3-14), FREE/Zoo Members & kids (ages 0-2) PotawatomiZoo.org The Potawatomi Zoo is a 23-acre zoological park located in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The Zoo is nestled in Potawatomi Park between the St. Joseph River and the Grand Trunk railroad in the east side neighborhood of River Park. Founded in 1921, it is Indiana’s second oldest Zoo.

RUM VILLAGE PARK CAMPUS

OPEN YEAR ROUND: 6:00AM - 10:00PM This 160 acre rolling, wooded park is rich with trails

for hiking and mountain biking, a Nature Center, a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, rentable pavilions, public restrooms, a dog park, and the Edge Aerial Adventure ropes course.

NATURE CENTER Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM Sunday: 1:00PM - 5:00PM Visit the exhibit area, sit at the bird-viewing window, or enjoy a leisurely stroll on the trails in the woods, or plan a popular group outing.

If you are planning a visit to the Nature Center to learn about the history of the park or its natural inhabitants, please call ahead to make sure it will be open as staff may be out and about within the park.

EDGE ADVENTURES AERIAL PARKS: An aerial challenge park is essentially a series of obstacle courses in the trees suitable for ages 7+.

Climbers choose their courses and climb at their own pace, ensuring a fun challenge that matches their own individual skill and level of comfort.

Sharing an adventure with friends and family isn’t just incredibly fun – it also builds relationships, teamwork, and creates memories that last forever! edgeadventureparks.com/rum-village

TRAILWAYS

A multitude of trailways for walking and hiking are accessible year-round at the following South Bend Venues Parks & Arts locations: Boland Trail, East Bank Trail, East Race Waterway, Gov. Joe Kernan, Gwen Stiver Memorial, LaSalle, Northside Blvd., Pier, Pinhook, Plaza, Riverside, Riverwalk, Rum Village, Seitz, Shetterly, Smart Streets, West Bank Trail, Woodlawn PINHOOK NATIVE TREE TRAIL Open Year Round | Pinhook Park Park Hours: 6:00AM - 10:00PM In conjunction with Arbor Day, Pinhook Park will be debuting the opening of a new educational trail about native Indiana trees. This educational trail stretches along the 3/4 mile walking trail and features information about each species. Trees are also available to be purchased and dedicated.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Open Year Round | Rum Village Park Park Hours: 6:00AM - 10:00PM Pedal your way through the Rum Village bike trail terrain! Did you know there are over five miles of trails at the Rum Village Annex? Located on the west side of Gertrude Street, south of the entrance to Rum Village Park there’s a biker’s oasis beyond the trees.

RIVERWALK TRAILWAY

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HISTORIC STUDEBAKER FOUNTAIN AT LEEPER PARK

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