South Bend Venues Parks & Arts

South Bend Venues Parks & Arts Inspiring a more livable city, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another.

Join us at Howard Park and Seitz Park on July 3rd from 4 – 9:45 PM for a festive and family-friendly Independence Day ce...
06/23/2026

Join us at Howard Park and Seitz Park on July 3rd from 4 – 9:45 PM for a festive and family-friendly Independence Day celebration filled with live music, outdoor fun, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display! For more information and to view everything that’s in store, visit sbvpa.org/things-to-do/4th-of-july-celebration-fireworks.

Looking for something just as exciting to do indoors? South Bend Symphony Orchestra is performing their annual “Salute to Freedom” concert at the Morris Performing Arts Center – an admission-free community event that celebrates service and sacrifice with patriotic classics and uplifting orchestral performances. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Secure your seat today at https://bit.ly/44mSo0Y.

UPDATE: Seitz Park Concert Series will also be cancelled today.Due to tonight’s (June 21) rain, Potawatomi Park Summer C...
06/21/2026

UPDATE: Seitz Park Concert Series will also be cancelled today.

Due to tonight’s (June 21) rain, Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series will be cancelled. We will see you all next week!

This weekend stop by LaSalle Park and the Charles Black Center for the South Bend Black Expo’s Annual Juneteenth Celebra...
06/18/2026

This weekend stop by LaSalle Park and the Charles Black Center for the South Bend Black Expo’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration.

Celebrate with food, fun, and fellowship. This event is free and open to everyone, see you there!

We’re excited to share that we are now part of the Music Town Initiative powered by Juke! This initiative creates a conn...
06/18/2026

We’re excited to share that we are now part of the Music Town Initiative powered by Juke!

This initiative creates a connected network of live music across the Greater South Bend area, helping artists, venues, and events work together to build a stronger music community. Whether it’s concerts at our parks or performances downtown, the goal is to celebrate our local music community. When you’re at our events, scan the QR codes on our Music Town yard signs to see a full lineup of all the live performances around South Bend.

Due to ongoing storm damage cleanup, Rum Village will remain closed through Wednesday to allow crews additional time to ...
06/15/2026

Due to ongoing storm damage cleanup, Rum Village will remain closed through Wednesday to allow crews additional time to ensure the park is safe for visitors.

All gates will remain closed and locked during this closure. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Due to recent storm damage, Rum Village will be closed this weekend as crews work to assess conditions and ensure the pa...
06/13/2026

Due to recent storm damage, Rum Village will be closed this weekend as crews work to assess conditions and ensure the park is safe for visitors.

All entrances and gates will be closed and locked during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and will reopen on Monday.

Summer is just getting started, and our Summer Concert Series is heating up! Huge thank you to everyone who came out to ...
06/12/2026

Summer is just getting started, and our Summer Concert Series is heating up! Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our first Howard Park show last week.

Keep those feel-good live music vibes going over the weekend - this Sunday, The Motown Machine will be hitting the stage at Seitz Park from 3-5pm, followed by live performances by Mr. Z at Potawatomi Park from 6-8pm.

The best part? There’s much more to come. Take a look at the full lineup of concerts so you can plan your outings and keep dancing in the summer sun at sbvpa.org/things-to-do/summer-concert-series/. ☀️

The temps are up, and the splash pads are OPEN!Are you looking for a fun way to keep your family cool in the hot summer ...
06/10/2026

The temps are up, and the splash pads are OPEN!

Are you looking for a fun way to keep your family cool in the hot summer heat? We have multiple splash pads throughout the city where you and your kiddos can take a break, cool off, and have some splash-tastic fun in the sun. Locations include:

- Charles Black Community Center
- Coquillard Park
- Fremont Park
- Howard Park
- MLK Dream Center
- Potawatomi Park
- Pulaski Park
- Phil St. Clair Park
- Southeast Park

Reminder: The Kennedy Park and O'Brien Park splash pads are under construction and closed for 2026.

Splash pads are open from 10am – 7pm and are free for all to enjoy. To learn more, visit sbvpa.org/things-to-do/pools-splash-pads/

Summer Concert Series Returns This JuneJoin South Bend Venues, Parks & Arts for a month of free live music in some of th...
06/04/2026

Summer Concert Series Returns This June

Join South Bend Venues, Parks & Arts for a month of free live music in some of the city's most beautiful parks. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and enjoy great performances throughout June.

Howard Park | Thursdays | 6–8 PM
June 4 – PT and the Cruisers
June 18 – The Erly

First Fridays | 6–8 PM
June 5 – Bobcat Opossum

Summer Concert Week is here! Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and enjoy three nights of live music in our bea...
06/04/2026

Summer Concert Week is here!
Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and enjoy three nights of live music in our beautiful parks:

PT and the Cruisers — Thu, June 4 · 6–8 PM · Howard Park

Bobcat Opossum — Fri, June 5 · 6–8 PM · Seitz Park

Dreamteam Live — Sun, June 7 · 3–5 PM · Seitz Park

Come out, relax, and let the music set the vibe for your week.

Address

219 S. St Louis Boulevard
South Bend, IN
46617

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15742994765

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