Howard Park

Watercolor for Beginners
2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Starting Wednesday, June 4 2025.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM,
From June 4, 2025 until August 20, 2025,

Location: Farmer Room | 219 South Saint Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46617
Description:
The instructor is passionate about watercolor paintings. We all have to start with the basics, she will teach you about paint, brush control, paper, techniques, and so much more. We will be painting projects similar to American Folk Art.
Registration:
$5/class $30/session
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Flow with Frick Outdoor Yoga
2025-07-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Discover a midweek ritual designed just for you—a space to breathe, move, and connect with both your community and the beauty of nature.
Whether seeking self-care, social connection, or simply an hour to unwind, this weekly class offers a playful yet nourishing blend of Yin and Vinyasa Yoga, supporting strength and restoration.
Join us for a Outdoor Yoga Flow at Howard Park each Wednesday, guided by Lindsey Frick. A motivator and mentor for movers of all experience levels – she is excited to offer outdoor yoga to the community for a fifth season.
Mark your calendar and share with a friend! Make Wednesday Outdoor Yoga part of your weekly routine.
You’ll get to flow beneath the trees, near wildflowers, with both sun and shade available.
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Know before you go:
We will be practicing at 6:30-7:30pm on the Event Lawn, behind the Historic Lodge
Wednesday (weather permitting).
Wear something breathable and flowy as we will be outside.
Bring your own mat and water bottle to keep you hydrated!

Mommy & Me Movements
2025-07-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 10:30 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
The perfect class for you and your little!

Moms with little one’s ages Newborn to 3 years old, bring your little ones out to our new and exciting Mommy and Me Healthy Movement Class!

During this stage of Motherhood, it is important to keep your little one mobile and active, incorporating movement for newborns and toddlers alike! In this 30-minute fitness and movement class, you will experience a strengthening bond through shared activities with your little one, while making meaningful connections in your community.

Raising little ones takes a village, help your little one learn new skills while maintaining overall physical wellness for Mommy and Little Ones. Together we can find joy in movement, in a fun-loving and nurturing environment.

*No equipment needed

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Kids Spark in the Park
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | IN
Experience Spark in the Park on Thursdays in June and July!

Howard Park will be hosting a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities for kids to play, learn, and be kids! From getting musical and dancing, to learning about the world around us, Spark in the Park is a day at the park that you and your littles won’t want to miss.

Enjoy half-priced kid’s meals at Howard Park Public House on Spark Days until 2pm.

STEAM Lab with St. Joe County Public Library
2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Our STEAM Lab Series is continuing into the new year with the St. Joe County Public Library. The Library will teach a different science or artsy craft at Howard Park Event Center once a month. This gives kids a chance to tinker, build, and create on Saturday mornings during the winter months. Free to attend. Refreshments included.
Schedule:

Saturday, May 24
Saturday, June 14

Saturday, July 19

(Postponed) South Bend Latin Dance Night
2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Due to incoming rain, South Bend Latin Dance Night at Howard Park has been postponed.

Rain date TBA.

South Bend Latin Dance NightDance the night away with the perfect blend of Latin music, dancing, and community atmosphere at Howard Park! Instructed dance, live music from Los Luna Band, and your first drink is included with admission. Whether you love salsa, bachata, or merengue, or want to soak in the Friday night vibes, there’s something for everyone!
Date: July 19Time: 7–9 PMLocation: Howard Park$15 per person – Includes admission + 1 drink
All are welcome to come celebrate culture, rhythm, and summer with us! 🌟
Buy your tickets ahead of time with this link or you can purchase day of the event at the door:
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VPA Garden Club
2025-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Your questions about horticulture answered!

Every 4th Tuesday this spring and summer, join horticulturist, Mary Wojcik, and other VPA Facility & Grounds staff to jump head first into all things plants. Explore plant care, South Bend’s parks and green spaces, and learn together in this unique series.

Discussion topics:Native vs. invasive plantsWater gardensSeasonal maintenance.

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FREE and open to the public to attend!

Schedule:April 22- Howard Park- Spring Ephemerals, Bulbs, Early PlantingMay 27- Howard Park- Weeding and Watering, Establish Ornamentals and NativesJune 24- Pinhook Park – Aquatic Plants: How to manage water gardensJuly 22- Howard Park- Water Management: Xeriscaping and Erosion ControlAugust 26- Charles Black Center – Fall Planting

Outdoor Cardio Drumming
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Cardio Drumming hosted at Howard Park lead by the Kroc Center Instructor, Tiffany Rusher, is a high-energy, full-body workout that combines rhythm, movement, and fun! Using drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an upbeat playlist, you’ll drum to the beat while engaging your core, improving coordination, and boosting your heart rate.

This class is perfect for all fitness levels and offers an exciting way to burn calories, relieve stress, and unleash your inner drummer. Get ready to sweat, smile, and feel the beat!

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*Equipment provided
Ages 15-99+

Sunset Skating at Howard
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Roller-skating is back for a limited series this Summer 2025. Skate until the sun goes down. Come out and vibe with us. There will be a live DJ experience for each of these evenings and each will feature a different local favorite DJ. You can bring your own skates and skate within the flagged off designated areas. Free entrance, all ages are welcome.

June 20th- DJ Grind
July 25th- DJ Shakir
August 22- DJ Cheri
7-9pm

Inclusive Art Fair
2025-07-28 10:00 - 19:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
This year to celebrate Disability Pride Day, Howard Park is pairing up with several amazing organizations to celebrate individuality and inclusion. We will have Corvilla artists pieces of art for sale all day in the commons area. The BFF Bakery will be here serving up fresh baked delicious cookies. We have Marshall Starke Development Center gracing us with some live performance, songs, and even a screening of their award winning independent film. Don’t miss the special guest speaker at 12:30pm.

Zumba with Carlitos
2025-08-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Spreading Joy With Carlitos! is high-energy, upbeat, a great way to burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and have a great time that will leave you feeling energized. Make sure to bring a towel and a full water bottle.
You’ll sweat a lot, so rehydrating throughout the class is very important. Wear something breathable and moveable. Classes are indoors!
$5 drop-in fee and $30 per 12 class session.
Click HERE for Fall Registration

Movies at the Park
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
August’s Movie at the Park will be Finding Nemo. The entire afternoon will be a splash! There will be slip n’ slides, sprinklers, and water slides on the lawn before the movie begins. Come out early to catch a wave! Don’t forget to bring towels and a picnic blanket or lawn chair to get the best spot on the grass. The movie will begin at 6:30pm. We will have Pita Love Food Truck serving Chicken and Pork Gyros and Greek Salad on site and the Howard Park Public House will have their concession stand out as well with popcorn and goodies.
