Downtown South Bend

06/13/2026

Today's the day! June First Fridays: Kids' Night Out is TODAY and downtown is ready to celebrate. Bring the whole family out to Michigan Street for a block party packed with live music, Princess Plaza, the Studebaker Car Show, food trucks,
vendors, and so much more—followed by Movies on the Gridiron: Zootopia 2 to cap off the night! 🎬

📅 Today, Saturday, June 13
🎪 Block Party: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎬 Zootopia 2 on the Gridiron: starting at dusk
📍 Michigan Street | Downtown South Bend

We'll see you out there tonight! 💙

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery will be at Kids Night Out from 4:00 PM until we sell out!

Stop by for Pottery-To-Go Kits, Glitter Painting, and more fun creative activities for kids and families.

Come early for the best selection—we can’t wait to create with you
The Hen is extremely strong too!

06/13/2026

Check out Chimichurri’s World Cup set up!

06/12/2026

It's almost here! Kids' Night Out is TOMORROW and we can't wait to share all the fun with you!

🎪 KIDS' NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, June 13 | 5–9 PM
100 & 200 Blocks of S. Michigan Street

Free and open to the community, featuring:
Gridiron kids' fun zone
Princess Plaza by Olivia Grace & Company — meet Captain America & Spiderman! ($5/family)
Live music with Brian Mach
Studebaker Car Show
Friendship bracelet station at our info booth
Food trucks
Vendors

🎥 MOVIES ON THE GRIDIRON: ZOOTOPIA 2
Saturday, June 13 | Pre-show themed Zootopia 2 activities at 7 PM | Film at dusk (~9 PM) | Join Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on their next adventure — free and open to everyone. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks.

See you downtown!

06/12/2026

Our rescheduled First Fridays: Kids' Night Out is TOMORROW, Saturday, June 13 — and we're making it a double feature with Movies on the Gridiron! Before Zootopia 2 kicks off, craft your own character mask. Pick your favorite: Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, or their new friend Gary De'Snake. We can’t wait to see you there!

📆 Saturday, June 13
🕔 Block party starts at 5 PM | Movie starts at dusk (approximately 9:15 PM)
📍The Gridiron & 100-200 blocks of Michigan St.

06/11/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 12 for Fridays by the Fountain happening in Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of The Morris Performing Arts Center. Look forward to incredible live music, food trucks, and free fun all summer long. Blues, jazz, R&B, rock, folk, and more, every Friday from 11:45 AM–1:15 PM.

🎶 Full lineup:
June 12 – Q Sonics
June 19 – Southside Denny
June 26 – Hey Annie
July 3 – Memphis Underground
July 10 – Don Savoie
July 17 – Resurrection Blues Band
July 24 – Big Daddy Dupree's Broke & Hungry Blues Band
July 31 – Van D**e R***e
August 7 – PT and The Cruisers
August 14 – David Hilliker Trio
August 21 – High Life
August 28 – Kennedy's Kitchen

Free admission. See you there!

06/11/2026

The World Cup is here. Watch it downtown. 🌍⚽

South Bend's best bars and restaurants are your home base for every match this summer. Pull up a seat, order your favorites, and catch all the action with your people. Tag who you're going with in the comments. 🥅

Catch the action at:
Chimichurri
Fiddler's Hearth
Manny's
The Rocki Button
Shamrocks Sports Bar

Follow each of these spots on social media for their World Cup watch party schedules, kickoff times, and specials. You won't want to miss a match!

06/11/2026

Princess Plaza is bringing the magic to Kids' Night Out this Saturday and Captain America and Spiderman are crashing the party. Come dressed as your favorite royal or superhero and make a night of it.

📅 Saturday, June 13 | 5–9 PM
📍 Key Bank Plaza | Downtown South Bend
🎟️ $5 per family