Living Local
This Week in Northern Indiana: October 8–14, 2026
Schedules change, so check the official details before you go.
Warsaw & Kosciusko County
- Fri, Oct 9 · 5–7pm
Sip N Shop
Downtown Warsaw, Warsaw
An easy evening stroll through the downtown shops with wine and cheese at the retailers. Free.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 5–8pm
Food Truck Friday: Fall Fling
Downtown Milford, Milford
The last Food Truck Friday of the year, with a DJ, wagon rides, pumpkin decorating and face painting.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 8–11pm
Soul Taker's Acres Haunted House
Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw
The fairgrounds haunted house is back for its 14th season. Also open Saturday, Oct 10.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 10am–1pm
Heartline Donut Dash 5K Walk/Run
K21 Health Services Pavilion, Warsaw
A big local 5K with donut-eating contests and prizes, raising money for Heartline Pregnancy Center.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 5–7pm
Fall Bash at Camp Mollenhour
C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, Silver Lake
Trick-or-treating with a cabin maze, bonfire, hayride, hot cider, hot dogs and s'mores.
Official details - Mon, Oct 12 · 3–6pm
Family Game Day
Pete Thorn Center Gym, Warsaw
Drop in for board games, card games and giant-sized classics with Warsaw Parks. Free.
Official details
The Lakes (Syracuse, North Webster, Leesburg)
- Sat, Oct 10 · 1–2pm
Witches Paddle
N.W. Park, North Webster
Bring your own kayak, canoe or paddleboard and a costume. DJ, free hayrides, face painting and a food drive.
Official details - Sun, Oct 11 · 2–5pm
Channel Marker Car Show
The Channel Marker, Syracuse
A lakeside car show with live music and cornhole, benefiting the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Free to attend.
Official details
Plymouth & Marshall County
- Sat, Oct 10 · 7–9pm
Loose Associates at Wild Rose Moon
Wild Rose Moon, Plymouth
A South Bend folk and Americana duo celebrating a new album. Ticketed.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 4–8pm
Second Saturday on Main Street
Main Street, Culver
Downtown Culver shops stay open with ice cream, live music and crafts.
Official details - Wed, Oct 14 · 2pm
Seasoned Citizen Film Series: The Pride of the Yankees
The REES Theatre, Plymouth
The 1942 Lou Gehrig classic on the big screen, for adults 55 and older. $8 with popcorn and a drink.
Official details
Goshen & Elkhart County
- Thu, Oct 8 · 5–7pm
Martinis and Music
Goshen Theater Lobby, Goshen
Live music from Julia James with a guest bartender from Goshen Brewing Company. Free.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 7–9pm
Free Movie: The Addams Family
Goshen Theater, Goshen
The monthly free community movie night, this time the 1991 film (PG-13).
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 8am–1pm
Goshen Farmers Market
212 W Washington St, Goshen
Local produce, baked goods and handmade items. Also open Tuesday, Oct 13, 3–6:30pm.
Official details - Wed, Oct 14 · 7:30pm
Fernando Ortega in concert
Sauder Concert Hall, Goshen College Music Center, Goshen
The singer-songwriter plays the Goshen College Performing Arts Series. $30 / $25.
Official details
South Bend, Mishawaka & Osceola
- Thu, Oct 8 · 8am–2pm
South Bend Farmers Market
1105 Northside Blvd, South Bend
The long-running indoor market. Also Saturday, Oct 10, 7am–3pm and Tuesday, Oct 13, 8am–2pm.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 5:30–8pm
Mystery at the Mansion: Stars, Stripes & Secrets
The History Museum, South Bend
An interactive whodunit set in 1976 inside the Copshaholm mansion. $25, $20 for members.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 8pm
NDSO Goes to the Movies
Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra opens its season with film scores and Disney songs.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 10am–1pm
2026 Pumpkin Patch at Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend
The zoo's seasonal pumpkin patch. Also Saturday and Sunday, Oct 10–11, 10am–4:30pm.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 11am–12:30pm
Wheels of Time: The Studebaker Story
Studebaker National Museum, South Bend
A 90-minute guided tour with costumed interpreters. $40 adults, $20 ages 12 and under.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 7–9pm
Mishawaka Market Under the Lights: Second Glow
Ironworks Plaza / Ball Band Biergarten, Mishawaka
An evening market with live music, vendors and food trucks.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30pm
American Crossroads: The Sound of America
Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
The South Bend Symphony's pops concert, with Copland's Appalachian Spring and Route 66 favorites.
Official details - Sun, Oct 11 · 2:30pm
Drawing from the Well: Irish Traditional Music
Patricia George Decio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame
Irish traditional musicians and dancers, including Matt Molloy of The Chieftains.
Official details
Columbia City & Whitley County
- Mon, Oct 12 · 1–2pm
Homeschool Happenings
Peabody Public Library, Columbia City
A weekly program for ages 6 to 11 with a different focus each week. Free.
Official details - Tue, Oct 13 · 4:30–5:30pm
Teen Tuesdays
Peabody Public Library, Columbia City
A weekly activity for ages 12 to 18.
Official details
Fort Wayne & Allen County
- Fri, Oct 9 · 8pm
Robin Trower with Katy Guillen & The Drive
Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne
The classic-rock guitarist in concert. Doors at 7. From $45.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 6:45pm dinner, 7:30pm show
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne
A comic retelling of Dracula with a Romanian-inspired dinner. Also Saturday, Oct 10.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 10am–5pm
Brickworld Fort Wayne
Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
LEGO creations from local builders, plus play areas and vendors. Also Sunday, Oct 11, 10am–4pm.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 10am–3pm
Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo
Fort Wayne Zoo, Fort Wayne
Merry-not-scary Halloween with trick-or-treating and character meet-and-greets. Also Sunday, Oct 11. $24 adults, $22 children.
Official details - Sat, Oct 10 · 8pm
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne
The pianist and songwriter with his band. Doors at 7. From $39.50.
Official details - Sun, Oct 11 · 8:30am–12pm
Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
A fall run/walk with three distances.
Official details - Sun, Oct 11 · 5pm
Komets vs. Wheeling Nailers (preseason)
Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
The Komets' only home preseason game before their 75th-anniversary season.
Official details
Farther north (Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb)
- Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30pm
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana
An Eagles tribute band.
Official details - Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30pm
Dustin Lynch with Deltona
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana
The country hitmaker in concert.
Official details - Tue, Oct 13
Booth Brothers Retreat
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana
A two-day gospel music event, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Official details