Community Calendar

Kick off the holiday season with friends and family on a holiday hayride through beautiful Bendix Woods in our winter-themed hay wagons! Enjoy hot cocoa and treats by the fire, create a holiday craft, and make merry in a holiday atmosphere. Registration and payment required by Wednesday, December 3.

The LaGrange County Parks Department is hosting the 2026 Trail of Lights , Christmas in the Country, at Delt Church Park.

Open nine evenings from 5:30 - 8:30pm: December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20

Enjoy walking the nearly 3/4 mile wooded ADA-accessible park trail lined with Christmas lights and displays.
Afterward, join us in the Greenwood Pavilion for cocoa and cookies next to the fireplace, while supplies last.

Enjoyment fee: please share a donation matching your enjoyment and/or budget to help us fund next year's Trail of Lights improvements and additions.

Our elves are hard at work, getting ready for the holiday season. Come out and join us for a merry and bright Holiday Light experience this December, and also check out some of our new and exciting pop up events throughout the month.

The 53rd Annual Madrigal Dinners are a holiday delight and a Saint Mary's College tradition.

Join us for an unforgettable holiday dining experience unlike any other — filled with music, laughter, and Renaissance enchantment that’s sure to spark your Christmas spirit!

In proper madrigal dinner form, each course of your meal is announced with fanfare and song as carolers, dancers, and more perform right in front of you. It's an experience that the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy a holiday feast of culinary delights, featuring an old-world beef entrée, Lyonnaise potatoes, haricots vertes with almonds, a three-apple Waldorf salad, wassail, and raspberry cheesecake.

Vegetarian and children's meals are available.

Don't delay - purchase your tickets today, as this annual event sells out quickly!

Christmas in the Village: “Celtic Christmas” — Celebrate the magic of the season featuring two enchanting performances: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. “What a beautiful time of year to share holiday favorites, infused with the spirit and charm of Celtic music—plus a few delightful surprises along the way. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that blends the warmth of the holidays with the rich traditions of Celtic sound, featuring Vocal Vision, Vocal Vision Youth, Vocal Vibes, members of the Symphony of the Lakes, Grace College’s Lancer Chorus, and a guest performance by Celtic Dancers and Musicians.

Tickets are $12 for seniors and students and $15 for adults. Children 5 and under are free (with any ticket purchase).

Tickets and show times can be found online at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa Claus! Receive a complimentary professionally taken photo with donation of a pet-related item. Enjoy hot cocoa, available for purchase. Pet-related donations aid PetsConnect!

Christmas in the Village: “Celtic Christmas” — Celebrate the magic of the season featuring two enchanting performances: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. “What a beautiful time of year to share holiday favorites, infused with the spirit and charm of Celtic music—plus a few delightful surprises along the way. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that blends the warmth of the holidays with the rich traditions of Celtic sound, featuring Vocal Vision, Vocal Vision Youth, Vocal Vibes, members of the Symphony of the Lakes, Grace College’s Lancer Chorus, and a guest performance by Celtic Dancers and Musicians.

Tickets are $12 for seniors and students and $15 for adults. Children 5 and under are free (with any ticket purchase).

Tickets and show times can be found online at https://www.capwarsaw.com/event-list

Elves have hidden ornaments around the St. Joseph County Parks, and they want YOU to embark on a quest to find them! Every Tuesday in December, the elves will unveil clues on the Parks’ Facebook page (facebook.com/sjcparks) to help lead you to the secret ornament hideaways. Join the game, locate the ornaments, snap a photo, and submit them to mgohn@sjcparks.org for a chance to win park prizes!

Our holiday chorus is returning!

Join the women of River Bend Chorus at our Tuesday evenings rehearsals through December 16, and participate with us in any holiday performances... no cost and no expectations.

Whether you're just curious or thinking about becoming a member, this is a great opportunity to find out what it's like to sing with us in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We'd love to have you!

Rehearsal arrival time is 6:45 pm, and warm-ups begin at 7:00 pm. Guests will be excused at 8:30 pm.

To save time, we suggest that first-time visitors fill out our online-registration form https://forms.gle/45pGbH1igyDgcwwv8

Our regular rehearsal space is located in the lower level of St Michael & All Angels Church.

Join the Goshen Public Library and the Council on Aging of Elkhart County for Library Social - a monthly social gathering for older adults in our community.

Each month, meet new people, enjoy coffee and conversation, and dive into engaging activities or presentations!

DECEMBER 10: Enjoy a festive holiday card-making session! Create a few cards to share with your own friends and family, or make extras that we’ll deliver to a local senior home. We’ll also take some time to highlight a couple of useful library services you may enjoy.
No library card needed.

PLEASE RSVP: https://bit.ly/Library-Social-Dec

For more information, call: Goshen Public Library: (574) 533-9531 OR
Council on Aging: (574) 295-1820