Picnic in the Park Storytime
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.

Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:55 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Henry Rollins once said, “Complaining … is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage.” Welcome to Punk Night at the ‘berry.

The Distractions take to the rooftop if there’s anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done.
Hotdogeddy’s will be here, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
High Gravity high up on the roof – for the fifth year in a row.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Juneteenth Celebration with Indiana Black Expo
2024-06-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us in the Downtown library parking lot for music, food and vendors as we celebrate Juneteenth. Elkhart native Nathan Napalm Palmer performs on the rooftop stage. Stay tuned for more information on our social media or on the Indiana Black Expo Elkhart Chapter’s Facebook page.

Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI (jazz fest special time)
2024-06-21 19:30 - 20:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
JAGALCHI has arrived to deliver the riffs you’ve been waiting for. This will be a special start time during Elkhart Jazz Fest.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Stick around for the after party with Paul Erdman, who’ll play 9:45-11:45. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman (jazz fest afterparty)
2024-06-21 21:45 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The one and only Paul E – the “E” stands for “Elkhart Jazz Festival After Party.”

A third trip to the rooftop stage will be special for Erdman. It’s a) his first time playing during the festival and b) way past his usual bedtime.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night.

Come earlier in the evening to catch JAGALCHI play a set about 7:30pm. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Mercado
2024-06-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore nuestro mercado, donde los vendedores latinos locales muestran su artesanía, comida y cultura. Desde tesoros hechos a mano hasta deliciosa comida , sumérgete en el vibrante tapiz de nuestra comunidad.

Curbside Concerts: rebel noire and the accomplices (jazz fest special time)
2024-06-22 19:30 - 20:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
For the first time, rebel noire is coming to the rooftop stage. This special event on Jazz Fest Saturday night starts at 7:30 p.m.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Stick around for Lalo Cura and the after party, starting about 9:45. Both shows free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
2024-06-22 21:45 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Lalo Cura is here to cap your Elkhart Jazz Festival Saturday night. Special start time for this after party – 9:45 p.m.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come early and catch rebel noire and the accomplices at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that’s been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that’s folk, indie pop and psychedelic rock.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!

Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
2024-07-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch.
One room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.

Not Quite Narwhal Preschool Party
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Unicorns, narwhals, land and water are all a part of this party.

Game Night
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring friends and family for new and classic board games. We’ll add a twist, too.

Squirt Gun Painting
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create a watercolor painting masterpiece using only a squirt gun. Due to being an outdoor event watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy.
10 a.m. – 2 to 6 year olds
3 p.m. – 7 to 17 year olds

Summer Reading Prize Party
2024-07-18 15:00 - 19:45 | Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham AVe, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7. Enjoy games, snacks and activities from 3 to 6 p.m. for all ages and 6 to 7:45 p.m. for teens. Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m.

Cookie Monster Preschool Party
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sesame Street brought to you by the letter C and the number 5 with Cookie Monster as the star.

Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
JR Clark brings the blues as we kickoff the fall Curbside Concerts series.

Backed by a horn section that’s been on tour with the Ohio Players, this talented roster also features the legendary Johnny B Gayden on bass. Johnny B was a long-time player with Albert Collins and played on The Ice Man’s Grammy-winning “Showdown!” with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Dedication of Emma Barrett Molloy Historical Marker
2024-09-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart County Historical Museum and Elkhart Public Library invite the community to celebrate the life’s work of Emma Barrett Molloy. The 19th century advocate for women’s rights has been honored with a State Historical Marker in front of the downtown library on High Street.
This event is free and open to all.
Molloy became the first female newspaper editor locally when she took on the role for the Elkhart Observer, 1872-76. The journalist later became an evangelist promoting temperance and prohibition of alcohol, as well as voting rights and equality for women.

Curbside Concerts: Los Ortega
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Bailamos! Los Ortega is coming back to the rooftop stage as Curbside Concerts rolls on Sept. 6. Expect high-energy regional Mexican music from these outstanding players.

Friday shows at Elkhart Public Library are free – bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages and That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be for sale.

These events are “Well Crafted,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.

Nature's Best Hope: A Book Discussion
2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 Lusher Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
You can do your part to help pollinators thrive on native plants in your own yard. Elkhart Public Library, the Elkhart Environmental Center and Wild Ones South Bend are celebrating renowned educator Doug Tallamy’s visit to Notre Dame with this special book talk. Copies of Tallamy’s signature work, Nature’s Best Hope, will be available for pick up at the downtown library while supplies last. Whether you’ve read the book or just have interest in local ecology and biodiversity, you’ll enjoy this talk at the EEC Pavilion, 1717 E. Lusher Ave. Then, Tallamy will be appearing Sept. 15 on Notre Dame campus – more information about that event will be released by the ND Environmental Change Intiative.

App-y Hour in the Atrium
2024-09-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Quite Frank Lee returns to the roof as the fall series of Curbside Concerts rolls on.

Mixing originals with oldies, this local band features Anna Naragon and Scott Vaerewyck on vocals, Rob Booker on bass, Kyle Paulk on lead guitar, and Tony Leininger on drums.

Bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages, That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream will be available for purchase.

These events are “Well Crafted,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.

Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your own Builder’s Cove using our blocks just like Rubble and his family. Plus we’ll have stories and more activities.
