Fun Things to Do in Michiana

🦃 Thanksgiving Day Plans? 🍽️

If you’d rather skip the cooking this year, several local restaurants and spots around Michiana will be open on Thanksgiving Day — And others that offer order ahead meals. 🥧✨

(Please call ahead to confirm but we have done our best to make sure this list is accurate.)

• Open on Thanksgiving
• Ruth's Chris
• Bob Evans 
• Golden Corral (11a-4p)
• Order ahead meals
• Metro Diner 
• Cracker Barrel 
• Costco
• Walmart
• DC Meats
• Bob Evans
• Cascade
• Rocky Rive Tap
• Das Dutchman Essenhaus

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❄️ Winter Fun ⛸️

Bundle up and enjoy all the local winter activities our area has to offer! From ice skating to cozy markets, sledding hills, and festive events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. 🎄✨

• Christmas in the Park (Lakeville, IN)
• Osceola Tree Lighting  (Osceola, IN)
• Santa Meet and Greet (Mishawaka, IN)
• Lights of Joy (Shipshewana, IN)
• Gift of Lights (Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend, IN )
• Winter Wonderland Lights (Wellfield Botanical, Elkhart, IN)
• Holiday Spectacular (Southgate Crossing, Elkhart, IN)

MUSIC & ART 

You’ll find a lively soundtrack and a creative twist to the lifestyle that residents live in Michiana. Explore some big names and local talent right here in Michiana. 

• The Morris (South Bend, IN)
• South Bend Civic Theater (Downtown South Bend, IN)
• South Bend Symphony (South Bend, IN)
• Blue Gate Theater (Shipshewana, IN)
• Learner Theater (Elkhart, IN)
• Goshen Theater (Goshen, IN)

Find The Fun! 

There’s never a dull moment around here. From crafting events to bingo and trivia to adventurous outings, there’s always something new to experience. Discover unique events of all kinds happening around the area and make the most of your weekends!

• Ladies Craft Night (Lakeville, IN)
• Sips and Steps Solstice Walk (Elkhart, IN)
• Flannel Formal (Mishawaka, IN)
• PBR Bull Fest (The MEC, Shipshewana, IN)
• Bingo with Cats (South Bend, IN)
• Midwest Meow Fest (Century Center, South Bend, IN)
• Winter Wildlife Hike (Elkhart, IN)

Explore What's New

Our community is full of places that keep things interesting—rotating events, pop-up experiences, and new activities every week or month. See what’s new and make plans to join in!

• Make South Bend -rotating classes (South Bend, IN)
• DTSB First Fridays (South Bend, IN)
• Elkhart County Parks - Various Events (Elkhart Co, IN)
• St Joseph County Parks (South Bend, IN)
• The Pigeon and the Hen Events (South Bend, IN)
• Howard Park (South Bend, IN)
• Michiana Event Center (Shipshewana, IN)