Howard Park

Learn to Juggle
2025-04-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Learn to Juggle with Michiana Jugglers Association, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour. Passionate about teaching all ages and skill levels the art of juggling, our instructors are fun, talented, and engaging.

This is our core course involving a very unique teaching method utilizing juggling equipment and techniques developed by the Michiana Jugglers Association who have taught 5 times at Forever learning Institute in South Bend and twice at the Owls club in Elkhart over the past three years. The follow up course to the Learn to Juggle course is the Intermediate juggling course – ball and club passing, which will come available in Summer or Fall. This course is also very popular and has led to several generations of jugglers within families in the Juggling club.

Class is for students aged from 16-80 years old.
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Mommy & Me Movements
2025-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-17 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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Flow with Frick Outdoor Yoga
2025-05-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-18 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!

Outdoor Cardio Drumming
2025-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 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+

STEAM Lab with St. Joe County Public Library
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 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

VPA Garden Club
2025-05-27 17:00 - 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

Watercolor for Beginners
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 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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Kids Spark in the Park
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 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.

Movies at the Park
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
June’s Movie at the Park will show the film A League of Their Own. Starting at 6pm we will have a fun baseball themed evening of activities that the whole family can enjoy. Waka Dog Cafe will be on site selling Hot Dogs. We will have some giveaways and games for kids. Michiana Jugglers Association will be on the lawn juggling before the movie starts at 6:30pm. Join us for an evening movie at Howard Park and don’t forget to bring out your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

Light the Way: Honoring Fatherhood & Mental Health
2025-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Date: Father’s Day June 15th, 2025 | Dress Code: Formal | Adults Only
Celebrate the launch of Burn This Candle and our “I Feel Collection” with an inspiring evening focused on mental health, self-care, and honoring fathers. Enjoy music, refreshments, and the reveal of our first 3 candles, t-shirts, and artwork.
The first 15 fathers or men to register receive a special gift!Spots are limited—register today.
Interested in partnering or joining our resource network? Email us at burnthiscandleco@gmail.com.After the event, feel free to enjoy the beauty of the park.
Click HERE to sign up!
