South Bend’s June Fun Guide: Festivals, Films and Family Adventures

June 1

• Midwest Museum of American Art – Exhibition: Symbols of Freedom
  Free for kids under three; moderate adult fee. Runs until July 31.
• South Bend Public Library – Film Screening: “The Post”
  6 p.m. PG‑13 thriller by Steven Spielberg.
• Mishawaka – Play: “Abigail/1702”
  Tickets inexpensive; available online or at the door.

June 3

• The History Museum – Camera‑History Talk
  Two owners of Gene’s Camera discuss photography evolution. Low cost; reservations required.
• Studebaker National Museum – Exhibit: Pioneering Women Drivers
  Open until mid‑July.
• Swan Lake Resort – Vintage Car Viewing
  5–8 p.m. Dinner at the Chophouse.
• Cloud Walking Coffee – Art Collection: “It’s in the Air”
  Open until late July; up to 100 pieces available for purchase.
• Vickers Theatre (Three Oaks) – Film Showings
  Two films: a 1990 Italian romance and a new PG‑13 thriller. Tickets $10–$12.

June 5

• Essenhaus Classic Car Cruise‑In (Middlebury) – Free Event
  Cars on display from late afternoon to evening.
• Goshen First Fridays – Downtown Party
  Food, drinks, family activities.
• South Bend Downtown – Kids’ Night Out
  Face painters, balloon artists, Studebaker car show.
• South Bend Historic Walking Tour – Guided Evening Tour
  Starts at 6 p.m.; inexpensive.
• Elkhart Civic Theatre – Musical: “The Sound of Music”
  June 5‑7; tickets from $19.
• Michigan City Library – Gene Stratton‑Porter Program
  Afternoon session.
• Dunes Arts Summer Theatre – Season Opener: “Deathtrap”
  Runs through June 14.
• Cassopolis – Stone Lake Beach Bash
  Beer gardens, food trucks, live music, fireworks. Saturday vendor market and drone show.
• Acting Ensemble – Comedy: “The Antichrist Cometh”
  June 5‑14.
• Studebaker Car Show (County Fairgrounds) – 43rd Annual
  June 5‑6; vendors, parts, memorabilia.
• Twin City Players – Musical: “The Prom”
  June 5‑28; tickets $15–$20.
• Three Oaks Township Library – Mark Fidrych Exhibit
  Noon; free, includes Cracker Jack.

June 6

• Fantastic Fishing Derby – Family Event
  Kids & teens up to 17; starts at 11 a.m.
• Safe Paws Recovery Housing – 5‑K Walk
  Free family walk at 9 a.m.; dog treats & competitions.
• St. Joseph River Kayaking – Route: Bristol to Elkhart
  Life jackets required; kayaks rentable.
• National New York Central Railroad Museum – Free Walking Tour
  2½‑mile walk starts at Beardsley Discovery Center; includes lunch.
• Kids’ Fishing Clinic – Safety & Conservation
  9 a.m.–noon.
• Village of Winona – Art Fair
  June 6‑7; 70 juried vendors, live music, kids’ activities.

June 7

• Junk in the Trunk – Annual Junk Market
  Crafts & antiques from vendor trunks.
• Rebel Art Fest (South Bend) – Local Artists & Musicians
  Noon–8 p.m.; food vendors.
• Antiques on the Bluff – Vintage Treasures
  Lake Bluff Park, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Quilt Gardens (Heritage Trail) – Open until September
  Quilting & gardening art.
• Blue Gate Music Hall – Musical Based on Mystery Novel
  Runs through June 18; tickets ~$40.
• Potawatomi Zoo Lantern Festival – Sea to Believe
  Until June 28; undersea lanterns, carousel. Discounted rates for members.
• Motels4Now Art Workshop – “Listen Up” at Civil Rights Heritage Center
  Until July 31; ten pieces for sale.
• St. Joseph Lighthouse Tours – Every Saturday through September
  Free first‑floor access; top floor fee.

Note: All times are local. Check venue websites for updates or changes.