Every First Friday is a celebration in downtown South Bend. Ride the free shuttle, enjoy free music and activities, and take advantage of deals and discounts from local shops and restaurants. https://www.downtownsouthbend.com/first-fridays

Join us at Howard Park for a festive and family-friendly 4th of July Celebration filled with live music, outdoor fun, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display.   Event Schedule:6 – 8 PM: Concert Series featuring Size Matters 8 – 9:30 PM: Outdoor Movie – Shrek (Sponsored by: Visit South Bend Mishawaka)   Post-Movie: Fireworks Display   Enjoy a variety of flavors from local food vendors:Froggies Confession Cultural Bites M.E.X. Snack Cart Memo’s Mexican Grill   What to Bring:Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the show with family and friends.

https://sbvpa.org/things-to-do/howard-park-summer-concert-series/

Join us for Open Studio, a monthly drop-in program designed to help you connect with your creative side. This program encourages participants to engage—in guided or freestyle ways—with materials inspired by the themes, techniques, and media of a featured work of art. This summer, we’ll focus on Earth Kid (Boy) by Yinka Shonibare. Each month there will be a different project, allowing for new ways to connect with this work. Our Studio Host will be available to guide you through the month’s project or support you in your own creative endeavors. All materials are provided. Drop in when you can and stay as long as you like. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St). https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/07/06/open-studio-7/

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces and discover works of art that are highlights of the collection. Meet at the Welcome Desk. All are welcome and no registration is required. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request.

https://sbvpa.org/things-to-do/potawatomi-concert-series/