Happy weekend, South Bend! In today’s happening-today edition: Baby Goat Day, Beetlejuice on tour, and a cat bingo Father’s Day event + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Expanding financial support locally: South Bend Financial Empowerment Center received a $75,000 grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joe to expand outreach and access to free financial counseling for residents -- see the grant details.
Onstage and on tour: Beetlejuice, the eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical, takes the Morris Performing Arts Center stage today and Sunday. Cast member Dan Mason shares how the show has evolved on tour -- meet Beetlejuice onstage.
Family fun and local finds: Baby Goat Day is today at South Bend’s River Valley Farmers’ Market. Cuddle six-week-old goats, snap photos, and browse homemade goods at this free, family friendly event -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: If the driver’s behaving like a rebellious teenager, Blackthorn Golf Academy has patient local pros, indoor simulator lessons when the weather misbehaves, and junior programs that actually stick. Book a tune-up this week and watch your South Bend rounds get a lot less… adventurous.
Date night upgrade: Weeknights deserve a little sparkle, and Cafe Navarre delivers with modern American dishes touched by European flair, a thoughtful wine and cocktail program, and that warm, lamp-lit glow in a historic downtown building. It’s the spot when you want dinner to feel like an occasion, even if your calendar just says Tuesday.
Close-to-home camping: Need a quick reset without leaving town? Shamrock Hills RV Park is year-round with full hookups, long sites, and rural vibes close to everything. Pets are welcome, and it's even a low-stress base for a pregame campfire before a Notre Dame home game.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐐 Baby Goats @ River Valley Farmers' Market | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Swing by the market for baby goats, one-and-a-half months old, ready to cuddle and play. It’s free, it’s adorable, and yes, they’ll steal your heart faster than a cheese sample disappears. Bring patience, gentle hands, and your inner kid.
🏓 Pickleball for a Purpose @ Boehm Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – South Bend’s newest pickleball shindig hits Boehm Park with a friendly round robin, doubles only, backing Families First Center’s work with local kids and families. Expect bragging rights, witty sideline chatter, and two T-shirts. Seniors 55+ get their own brackets, because experience counts.
🌸 Flower Pressing @ Botany & Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Take a breather from fixing things and learn flower pressing the right way, what to pick, when to pick it, and how to make it behave. We’ll roam the gardens and flower field, collect materials, then you head home with bragging rights and pressed blooms.
🧘 Yoga and Mimosas @ Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Roll out your mat at the MLK Dream Center for a peaceful flow honoring beloved instructor Kay Woods, then stick around for mimosas and real community time. All levels welcome, mats provided, and yes, you can be both centered and mildly bubbly before lunch.
🎨 Leeper Park Art Fair @ Leeper Park | Saturday (6/20) – Leeper Park’s 59th art fair brings 80-plus juried artists in clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, painting, digital, and mixed media. Expect a shady stroll and people-watching, then the usual debate over wall space with your budget, better half, and that shelf you swore was full.
🌿 Native Gardens Tour @ Potawatomi Zoo | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Join the Wild Ones for a private peek at the native gardens at Potawatomi Conservatories and the Zoo. The zoo is closed to the public, so be on time for the 9:00 a.m. group entry, then swap plant wisdom, smugness, and South Bend dirt lore.
🎲 Bingo with Cats! Father’s Day Special Event! June 21, 2026 @ The Cat Lady Cafe | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Father’s Day with bingo in the cat lounge, felines supervising, and coffee or a beer in hand. It’s a quick burst of rounds with cat-themed prizes and coupons for future visits, and yes, the only judging comes from a tabby when you yell bingo. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The South Bend report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 71%
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