Howard Park

Winter Open Week
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-06 18:00 - 18:30, 2024-12-07 09:30 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
You’re invited to celebrate the official opening of the ice skating season with a day full of free activities, and everyone is invited. The park will be bustling with holiday excitement, so sip, skate, and sing your way around Howard Park.
Ice Skating Admissions:
Adult (18+) | $10
Youth (3-17) | $7
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Winter Open Week Schedule:
Friday: Howard Holiday Market | 4-8PM
Saturday: Howard Holiday Market | 10AM-3PM
Sunday: Movies in the Park: Winter Edition | Inside the Event Center, 1-5PM
Monday: Cookie Decorating: 4-7PM
Tuesday: $5 Skate | All skate sessions
Wednesday: Howard Holiday Crafts | 4-7PM
Thursday: Mrs. Claus is Coming to Town | 4-7PM
Friday: Notre Dame Hockey Team | 6-7:30PM
Friday: DJ Skate: Ugly Sweater Party | 8-9:30PM
Saturday: Winter Open | All day Saturday, Dec. 7
Winter Open | Saturday, Dec. 7
9:30am: Complimentary Donuts & Hot Chocolate (until supplies last)
9:55am: Welcome with Mayor James Mueller
10 – 11:20am: First Skate
10am – 12pm: DJ Skate
11:30am – 2:30pm: Free Face Painting until
2:30pm – 3:20pm: Character Skate
4-5:30pm: Notre Dame Glee Club Performance
4 – 8pm: Howard Park Public House Cash Bar
6pm: Holiday Juggler Show
8 – 9:20pm: DJ Skate: Glow Skate with DJ Macmane

Winter Open
2024-12-07 09:30 - 21:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
You’re invited to celebrate the official opening of the ice skating season with a day full of free activities, and everyone is invited. The park will be bustling with holiday excitement, so sip, skate, and sing your way around Howard Park.
Ice Skating Admissions Cost:
Adult (18+) | $10
Youth (3-17) | $7
BOOK NOW

Full Winter Open Schedule | Saturday, Dec. 7
Mark your calendar for the second annual Winter Open at Howard Park!

We’re celebrating the official opening of ice skating season with an entire day of FREE activities for the whole family.
Whether you have tickets to skate, just want to get the kids out of the house, or want to spend the evening at the fire pits, the park will be bustling with holiday excitement.

Schedule:
9:30am: Complimentary Donuts & Hot Chocolate (until supplies last)
9:55am: Welcome with Mayor James Mueller
10 – 11:20am: First Skate
10am – 12pm: DJ Skate with Big Perm
11:30am – 2:30pm: Free Face Painting until
2:30pm – 3:20pm: Character Skate
4-5:30pm: Notre Dame Glee Club Performance
4 – 8pm: Howard Park Public House Cash Bar
6pm: Holiday Juggling Show
8 – 9:20pm: DJ Skate: Glow Skate with DJ Macmane

Winter Open Week | Friday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Dec. 7
Friday: Howard Holiday Market | 4-8PM
Saturday: Howard Holiday Market | 10AM-3PM
Sunday: Movies in the Park: Winter Edition | Inside the Event Center, 1-5PM
Monday: Cookie Decorating: 4-7PM
Tuesday: $5 Skate | All skate sessions
Wednesday: Howard Holiday Crafts | 4-7PM
Thursday: Mrs. Claus is Coming to Town | 4-7PM
Friday: Notre Dame Hockey Team | 6-7:30PM
Friday: DJ Skate: Ugly Sweater Party | 8-9:30PM
Saturday: Winter Open | All day Saturday, Dec. 7
WINTER OPEN WEEK
Howard Holiday Market | Friday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Nov. 30

Located inside the Howard Park Event Center, it’s the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping from local, unique vendors.
Friday, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
HOWARD HOLIDAY MARKET

Chair Yoga
2024-12-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-20 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.

$5 Skate Nights
2024-12-10 16:00 - 20:20, 2024-12-17 16:00 - 20:20, 2024-12-24 16:00 - 20:20, 2024-12-31 16:00 - 20:20, 2025-01-07 16:00 - 20:20, 2025-01-14 16:00 - 20:20, 2025-01-21 16:00 - 20:20 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
$5 Skate Nights at Howard Park! What’s not to love?

It’s the night of all nights to bring a friend and we always keep it simple on Tuesdays; $5 for all skaters during all skate sessions.

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a pro on the ice, this is the perfect day to get out on the trail and bring all your favorite people with you!

Purchase tickets today at visithowardpark.com/prepay

Fitness Bootcamp
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

STEAM Lab at Howard Park
2024-12-14 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.

Hungry Hungry Hippos on Ice
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Join in on the fun as we bring the classic game of Hungry Hungry Hippos to life, with a twist, it’s on ice!
Teams of four to six people will compete by sliding your “hippo” out on an inflatable innertube to gather as many balls as possible.
The team’s other members will quickly pull the “hippo” back to base and collect all the balls gathered from the basket. The team who collects the most balls at the end of each round wins and advances on for their chance at Hippo glory.
Each team will have (4 minimum – 6 maximum) players
Registration is open to individuals 9 years and older
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Howard Park Tire Rack Pond
Fee: $25 per team
REGISTER NOW

Yoga on Ice
2024-12-28 08:30 - 09:15 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Come experience the COOLEST YOGA in town! You’ve heard of hot yoga…and well…this is kind of the opposite!

During this 45-minute session, expect to hold poses a little longer to generate some inner heat. Yoga on Ice will be an outdoor slow flow on the Tire Rack Ice Pond at Howard Park South Bend!

What you need to know:•ARRIVE EARLY to get your spot on the ice…it’ll take a little bit to sign waivers and get everyone out / situated on the ice. We will begin class promptly at 9:30 AM – if you arrive too close to the start, you may not be permitted on the ice.-DRESS WARM-Shoes or boots with warm socks (no bare feet).-Hats, gloves, coats.-Layers. Try to figure out how to be as warm as possible without being too bulky or you won’t be able to do the poses.-Hand & feet warmers might be a good addition.-Sunglasses – if it’s sunny, the ice can be bright.-Yoga mat and beach towel-We’ll have a few mats for those who don’t have one, but not many, so please bring your own if you are able. Everyone will NEED to bring a beach towel to put under your mat to keep it in place on the ice.-No admission cost-This is an all-levels class, but the ice and cold add just a tiny level of adventure, so please be aware.-Everyone must sign a waiver on-site before participation

New Year's Eve Drone Show
2024-12-31 18:55 - 19:15 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Howard Park Ice Trail & Pond! This one-of-a-kind event offers the perfect blend of winter fun and high-tech wonder for all ages.
🌟 Event Highlights:
Glide through the beautifully designed Ice Trail & Pond with friends and family.
Warm up with delicious hot cocoa and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Experience the magic of a dazzling Drone Light Show, lighting up the night sky in celebration of the new year!
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of winter joy and innovation, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for a unique way to ring in the new year.

Paint-It-Forward for Skate-It-Forward
2025-01-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Unleash your creativity at Howard Park Ice Trail & Pond on January 5, from 11 AM to 2 PM! Guests of all ages are invited to join us in creating a collaborative art display on the Tire Rack Ice Pond.
As a special treat, participants are invited back for a 4 PM or 6 PM ice skating session to glide over their artwork and experience the magic of the Howard Park Ice Trail & Pond in full swing.
Book now at visithowardpark.com/paint
Don’t miss this unique celebration of art, skating, and community!
Regular ice skating rates apply. Youth (3-17): $7 | Adults (18+): $10

Teens Got Talent
2025-01-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
You’re invited to Teens Got Talent!
Welcoming students to sing their heart out or hang out with their friends
Pizza | Board games | Karaoke
15 min Dance Party finale
No experience necessary!
Refreshments are provided for those in attendance.
