Howard Park

Zumba
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Zumba with Carlos Centellas is a can’t miss fitness class! When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® raises the bar. It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba® moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.
Suggested donation of $5.

Cars the Movie at Howard Park
2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
We are showing Cars the Movie for our July movie at the park. Concessions will be available from Howard Park Public House, including ice cream and caramel corn. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening w/ family and friends.

Fitness Bootcamp
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 and 9 more dates | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park!
Fitness Bootcamp features HIIT workouts that build cardiovascular endurance and help develop stamina and mental toughness.
This class offers a supportive community that promotes teamwork through group exercise, building accountability, challenge, and achievement!

Howard Park Summer Concert Series
2024-08-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Another summer, another round of free concerts in the park! Join us every first Friday for a new band. Bring a picnic, bring some chairs, bring some friends! We’ll see you on the lawn.
Concerts Happen Every First Friday, May–Aug. & Oct., 6:30 – 8:30 PM

May 3 | Backyard Vibes
June: 7 | Marriani
July: 5 | The Resurrection Blues Band
August: 2 | DJ Visionaries
October: 4 | Los Hermanos Bueno
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Concerts will take place in the Inovateus Solar Event Lawn (located behind the playground)
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket
Dancing strongly encouraged
Due to lack of shade, attendees are allowed to bring tents or umbrellas. Please do not stake any tents into the ground.
Grab carry out from one of our local DTSB restaurants, and have a picnic in the park! A list of DTSB’s restaurants can be found here.

Howard Park's 125th Birthday Party
2024-08-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Join us for a grand celebration of Howard Park’s 125th Birthday Party!

The celebration starts at 12 PM on August 18 and will last until 6 PM. Enjoy a delightful day filled with cookies and lemonade (while supplies last), freeze pops, yard games, and outdoor activities for the whole family. From 1 PM to 3 PM, groove to the beats of our live DJ, Meech.

Your favorite downtown park only turns 125 once, so we’ll see you there!

Movies in the Park: Casper the Friendly Ghost
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Bring the family out for our last movie night of the year, featuring the Halloween classic, Casper- The Friendly Ghost.
Enjoy the concessions by Howard Park Public House. Bring your little ones dressed up for the Halloween festivities, there will be pumpkin painting and a costume contest for the kids at 6:00pm. It may be a bit chilly that evening so don’t forget a blanket or lawn chair.
The movie will begin at 6:30pm.

STEAM Lab at Howard Park
2024-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
St. Joe County Public Library is coming to Howard Park to present STEAM labs once a month. STEAM (formerly known as STEM Programs) now includes Art into the programs. Tinker, build and create. Enjoy a new art, science or engineering activity each month. Recommended for ages 8-12. Free to attend, no registration.

Teens Got Talent
2024-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
You’re invited to Teens Got Talent!
Showcase your skills with workshops hosted by professionally trained musicians and performers. The activities will vary from music, dancing, singing, hosting, Dj-ing, or creating viral TikToks. The Music Village will be our first partner, on October 18th, offering a Drum Circle experience you won’t want to miss. No experience necessary! Refreshments are provided for those in attendance.
REGISTER TODAY

Chair Yoga
2024-10-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join us for Chair Yoga every Monday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Strengthen both your body and mind with this gentle form of yoga.
Chair yoga is practiced while sitting on a chair or using one for support and is designed specifically for those with physical disabilities or those who find a typical yoga session too challenging. Chair Yoga is possible because of Howard Park’s partnership with The Salvation Army KROC Center and instructor Christina Riehm.
