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Admission prices, seasonal hours, parking details, and contact information for ice skating at NIBCO Water and Ice Park, in Elkhart, Indiana. NIBCO Water and Ice Park Ice and water park, located in Elkhart, Indiana. Tickets for NIBCO Ice skating are $8 for kids and $10 for adults. Admission Prices Youth: $8 Adults: $10 Admission is free for children ages two and under. Youth ages three through twelve are admitted for $8.00, while teens and adults ages thirteen and older are admitted for $10.00. Non skaters may enter the rink area for $5.00. Skate rentals are included with admission. Purchase tickets in person, at the entrance. Winter Break Hours December 20 through January 3 During Winter Break, the rink operates on an expanded schedule to accommodate families while school is out. Monday through Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Holiday Hours Christmas Eve: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm New Year’s Day: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Grinch Skate Event The next event planned at the ice rink is Grinch Skate, on Saturday, December 20th, 6pm - 10pm. Address & Contact 301 NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart, IN Phone: (574) 970-7490. Updates on hours and ice conditions are shared on Facebook at @NIBCOWaterAndIcePark Parking info Free parking is available on both sides of NIBCO Parkway. Additional city parking can be found at the corner of NIBCO Parkway and South Elkhart Avenue. Entering the Park The main entrance to the park is located on the north end of the property. The entrance right next to Brass Elk Brewing is not where you enter for ice skaing.

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Pottery by Leonor Wangensteen features small-batch ceramic work, including functional pottery and decorative cork stoppers, seen at the Urban Artisan Market at Potawatomi Conservatories. Leonor Pottery Leonor is a ceramic artist who recently displayed her pottery at the Urban Artisan Market. She makes colorful food-safe dishes and decorative pieces. Events Leonor brought a collection of colorful pottery to the Urban Artisan Market , on December 13th, 2025. Guests loved looking at the detail in her butter dishes and plates. Links You can find her work and contact info on her Facebook page , which she updates regularly. Recent market displays included food-safe dishes, earrings, decorative cork stoppers, and larger planter pots.

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Shaker I got one of these and like it for keeping some black dye at hand. Mixing with salt makes it sprinkle evenly. see Dharma's site More supplies for ice dye: Poly Fleece Mask Detail Bottles Magic Tracks Baskets Gloves Dharma Dye Soda Ash Shirt blanks Mega Bloks Elastics Wire Rack Jacquard Dye Sinew

Mask Powered procion dye is very fine and floats in the air. It's best to wear a well fitting respirator to make sure you aren't breathing it in. I like the standard painter masks. see on Amazon More supplies for ice dye: Poly Fleece Soda Ash Detail Bottles Magic Tracks Baskets Gloves Dharma Dye Shaker Shirt blanks Mega Bloks Elastics Wire Rack Jacquard Dye Sinew

Wellfield Botanic Garden in Elkhart, Indiana is a year-round walking garden with flat accessible paths, a Japanese Garden, kid play areas, and indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings, receptions, and community events. Includes hours, admission info, and what to expect during your visit. Wellfield Botanic Gardens A flat loop-style walking garden with seasonal plant sections, a Japanese Garden, kids’ play areas, and event spaces. Easy to navigate and good for regular visits or quiet walks. Address & Hours 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514 Winter hours (Nov - March): 12pm - 5pm Daily Summer hours (April - October): 10am - 6pm Daily Overview Wellfield Botanic Garden has a long paved path that loops around the whole property, giving access to each distinct section. The layout is flat, wide, and easy to navigate. People use the garden for walking, photography, and repeat visits throughout the year. A membership makes sense for people who come often, especially because the garden changes with the seasons and new plants cycle in and out. If you like spaces that aren't crowded, this is a good place to visit. It's wide open and you don't have to talk to people once you get checked in. Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden is a newer section. It is past the initial installation phase and is now filling in with mature growth. The stone, water, and plant elements are stable, and the area looks more established than it did in its first couple of years. Event Spaces The newer event building has large windows facing the water. The interior is clean, minimal, and designed for rentals such as weddings, meetings, and receptions. There is also an outdoor pavilion used for concerts and smaller programs. Open lawn areas are used for events like Taste of the Gardens and seasonal community activities. Kids’ Area There is a children’s section with a sand pit, small water features, and simple play zones. It is compact and visible from multiple angles, so it’s easy for adults to supervise. The native wildflowers are located near the kids' area and it's amazing in full bloom. In spring, geese nest along the walking paths. Visitors should expect goslings on or near the trail. Dogs Dogs are allowed with a dog membership. They must stay leashed. Staff enforce this consistently. Accessibility The paths are paved, level, and continuous. The entrance has a long accessible ramp leading from the parking area into the garden. Wheelchairs and strollers move easily across the grounds. Way finding is simple because most of the garden follows the loop shape with clear cross-paths. Construction Notes When these photos were taken, the new building was complete but the landscaping around it was still growing in. Plants have been added, but some areas will look more finished as they mature. If you purchase a yearly membership for Wellfield, you also gain access to reciprocal access to other gardens such as Fernwood Botanical Garden , in Niles, MI.

MAKE SOUTH BEND is a community makerspace and art studio in South Bend Indiana offering classes, memberships, tool access, and collaborative arts events. MAKE SOUTH BEND MAKE SOUTH BEND is a community makerspace and art studio in South Bend, Indiana. They offer hands on classes, tool access, memberships, and host collaborative arts events across the region. What they do MAKE SOUTH BEND operates a public makerspace where artists and community members can take classes, use shared tools, and participate in workshops led by local instructors. The space supports a wide range of media including printmaking, fiber arts, woodworking, and mixed media. Events In addition to classes at their studio, MAKE SOUTH BEND organizes and co hosts larger community events, including outdoor art markets and festivals such as Rebel Art Fest. These events often take place at partner venues like parks and conservatories. They post a thorough list of classes and events on their Facebook page, which you can follow here: https://www.facebook.com/makesouthbend/events Location & access The makerspace is located on Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend and is open to the public during scheduled hours, with memberships available for extended access and tool use. 2228 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615 Contact & Links They are quite active on social media and you can find their accounts on Facebook and Instagram . Festival and market events are often created on their Facebook to save for later. Website: https://www.makesouthbend.com/

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