Family events in South Bend, IN

Enjoy a full day of laser tag for $20 per person with unlimited play throughout the day. Challenge your friends or group, climb the leaderboard, and keep the excitement going as long as you like. It is a fit for teams, groups, and players of every age. This offer is available at Generations Adventureplex in Mishawaka.

Camp Erin is a two-night camp in South Bend for ages 7 to 14, created to support kids who are grieving. Led by Dustin’s Place, it offers a warm mix of connection and fun with space for healing, so participants can make friends, laugh, and simply be kids in a safe, understanding environment. It is one of two camps offered by Dustin’s Place this year for grieving children and teens.

Registration is required to receive two free games every day throughout the summer. The offer is available all day on weekdays and during a limited window on weekends, and it is subject to lane availability. Reservations are not accepted. Hours of operation may vary by day, so confirm current hours in advance.

Now in its eighth year, the Mishawaka Market brings together fresh produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and a variety of food trucks. Families can enjoy a kids zone and live music, and there will be opportunities for animal adoptions. The stage programming schedule will be posted before the 2026 market season begins. There are select days when the market does not operate.

Kids can enjoy two free bowling games each day all summer through this program. Registration is required to participate, and optional family passes are available. Weekend availability is limited, with broader hours offered during the week.

Brentwood at Elkhart communities come together at Central Park for a walk dedicated to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. This community gathering focuses on walking in support of the cause and uniting people around a shared goal.

An all new live musical brings the world of Fraggle Rock back to the stage with songs, laughter, and plenty of imagination. Based on the Apple TV series that earned an Emmy, the production showcases walk around Fraggles, pint sized Doozers, an appearance by a giant Gorg, and additional new puppet creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. With beloved music and lively visual effects, the show invites Silly Creatures of every age to clap, sing along, and get moving in the aisles.