Community Calendar

The Art League invites you to experience A Brush with Nature at the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk, a self-guided tour of stunning Granger home gardens, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. This year’s theme celebrates the intersection of art and nature, with local artists creating live artwork inspired by the beauty of the gardens.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://southbendart.org/events/arts-in-bloom-garden-walk-a-brush-with-nature/, at the South Bend Museum of Art, or on the day of the event at the Hospitality Center, located at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17195 Cleveland Rd, South Bend. On the day of the event, attendees will receive a Garden Walk guide, which includes a map of the garden locations, upon check-in at the Hospitality Center. The self-guided tour can be enjoyed at any time during the event's open hours, from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The Hospitality Center will be open at 9:00 for guide books and last-minute ticket purchases. Guide books will include descriptions of each of the gardens.
Tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Kids 12 & under are free, no tickets required! All proceeds from the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk will benefit the South Bend Museum of Art, supporting arts education and outreach programs throughout the Michiana area.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://southbendart.org/events/arts-in-bloom-garden-walk-a-brush-with-nature/. .
The Art League is dedicated to supporting the South Bend Museum of Art, helping enrich the local community through arts education and cultural programming.

Come celebrate the opening night of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's production of King Lear as we toast to the future and commemorate 25 wonderful years of Shakespeare at Notre Dame! Join our actors, production team, and Notre Dame Shakespeare alumni in enjoying h'ordeuvres and drinks before the show and dessert afterwards.

Come Ride-A-Bike and make lasting memories alongside your neighbors with disabilities during ADEC’s largest fundraising event, presented by Thor Industries, Welch Packaging, and Froggy 102.7!

This year’s event will feature bike rides ranging from 1 to 50 miles in length, walking paths, games, prizes, food trucks, and live music from Froggy 102.7—plus plenty of fun activities for all ages! Whether you choose to ride, walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation directly supports the individuals we serve at ADEC.

For nearly five decades, the community has partnered with ADEC to support individuals with disabilities during the cherished tradition of Ride-A-Bike by participating, fundraising, and volunteering. Marking the event’s 49th year, we encourage our community to continue participating alongside our neighbors with disabilities to raise funds for vital services, with a focus on health and well-being.

Visit www.adecinc.com/rab2025 to learn more, get registered, and start fundraising!

Early Bird Registration (June 1 – July 18)
Adults: $15 | Children under ten: $5

Standard Registration (July 19 – August 23)
Adult: $25 | Children under ten: $10