Senior Spirit Week
2025-06-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
UPDATE: Due to high temperatures on Wednesday, the Senior Picnic has relocated to inside the Howard Park Event Center.
You’re invited to the 4th Annual Senior Spirit Week!
Senior Spirit Week is our chance to highlight programming specifically for the 50+ community at different South Bend parks. Now is the time to plan for the future, get moving and grooving, while enjoying the company of friends during Senior Spirit Week!

Partnering with Real Services, St. Joe County Library, Forever Learning, and many more. Each day of the week will feature classes, info sessions, giveaways, mobile health clinics, and more.

Senior Spirit Week Schedule:

Monday, June 23
Try Y Day at the O’Brien Center and the DTSB YMCA5 AM – 9PM – Check out the YMCA at the O’Brien Center or the Downtown YMCA, offering a Try Y Day to all Seniors who come to the fitness centers.

Tuesday, June 24
VPA Senior Programming at the MLK Jr. Dream Center
Full Schedule coming soon
12:30 PM – Senior Men’s Group at the MLK Jr. Dream Center

Wednesday, June 25Senior Picnic, inside the Howard Park Event Center, Sponsored by Real Services and Venues Parks & Arts10 AM- Senior Nature Walk
10:30 AM – Bingo and Prizes12 PM – Picnic Lunch by Real Services*12:15 AM – Crowning of the King and Queen
12:30 PM – Dream Dancer Performance1 PM – Live Music Performance with the Music Village Jammers*Tickets to this event are $3 and must be purchased at Howard Park by June 20

Thursday, June 2
Let’s Learn at Howard Park
Vendors/ Giveways/ Mobile Health Clinic in Lobby
10am- Don’t Be Sitting Duck- By Real Services
11am- Aging Connections Class- Navigating the Continuum of Care
12pm- Bagels & Coffee from Howard Park Public House
1pm – MELT – YMCA Hand Exercises
2pm- Forever Learning Class- Hula Dancing
5 – 7 PM – Info Sessions & Happy Hour at the Howard Park Public House Patio
Info Sessions will include “mini talks” highlighting the perks of many different senior organizations and resources that are available in our community. Senior Cocktail Special available!

Friday, June 27
Let’s Move at Howard Park
10am- Outdoors with the Kroc Center’s Cardio Drumming
11am- Bingo & Chair Exersize by REAL Services
11:30am-Decluttering by Sharpe Realty
12pm- Medicare 101 and Refreshments
1pm- Low Impact Enhanced Fitness Class by YMCA
2pm-Tips to Keep You on Your Feet by REAL Services
6-8pm- Sock Hop Dance at the Century Center

Saturday, June 28
Ray Comer Pickleball Classic at Boehm Park
10 AM – “Intro to Pickleball 101” by Michiana Pickleball Club
10 AM – 2 PM – Social play for all skill levels
12 PM – 3 PM – Round Robin Pickleball by the Numbers

(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:
REGISTER NOW

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 | 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.

STEAM Lab at Howard Park
2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | IN
Tinker, create, and build something new each month at Howard Park with the learning activities presented by the St. Joe County Public Library. Kiddos can enjoy snacks and refreshments while creating and building something each month, Saturday mornings, free to attend!

Watercolor with Cheryl
2025-09-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Not your typical Watercolor Class.
Discover your artistic side with Cheryl who teaches this intermediate level watercolor class this fall. As you follow along with the session course you will see holiday themed pieces and make something magical to take home this winter.

Howard Park Fall Youth Club
2025-09-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
“Fun, Friends, and Fall Vibes”
Ages: 5–17
Fall themed activities and snacks every month.
September 6 – Leaf it to Us-
Sack Race, Scarecrow Tag, Fall Bracelets, Candy Corn Bingo, Cookies.
October 4- Spooky & Sweet-
Halloween STEM Fun, making Ghost Slime and Monster Masks.
Costume Catwalk Contest!
Apple Cider and Pumpkins to take home.
November 1 – Gratitude & Giving-
Group Talks, Turkey Hunt, Fall Relay Race, Wish Circle. Hot cocoa and granola bars.

Free to Attend/ Register below:
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/sbvpa/shop/activities/6182018?scrollToCalendar=true&date=2025-09-06&view=month

Literary Lounge
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
📚✨ Join the Howard Park Literary Lounge this fall as we dive into The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett — a powerful novel about identity, race, and the paths we choose.
🗓 Sundays | 3-5 PM
📍 Oct 5 – Nov 23 | Howard Park
💵 $45 (includes book, bookmark & refreshments!)
💬 Each week we’ll chat about chapters, read aloud, and connect with fellow book lovers.
🌟 Don’t miss out on this warm, welcoming literary experience!
📥 Register now! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/sbvpa/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=kX6AZJO

Movies at the Park
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
October’s Movie at the Park on October 17th will be a wonderful night and tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month in October showing the movie Coco. Los Memos Tacos on site serving up great food. There will be pumpkin painting, face painting, sugar skulls and a costume contest. Make sure to come out dressed as your favorite character. Come early to grab your spot, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the pumpkins and food before the movie begins at 6:30pm.
