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Community center in Elkhart offering gyms, art and dance rooms, classrooms, and rentable event spaces. Hosts programs, events, and private rentals at the Tolson Center. Tolson Center Community center in Elkhart with rentable gyms, classrooms, art room, cafeteria, dance room, and multipurpose spaces. Hosts public programs, athletic activities, cultural events, and private rentals. Location 1320 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516 Contact (574) 359-7233 www.tolson.org

List of upcoming events in Michiana, linked to event pages for more information. Events are shown in chronological order with labels indicating city location and start date. Events in Michiana This is a chronological list of events coming up in Michiana. See date, location, and link to official event page. Winter Craft Show Saturday, December 20, 2025 Niles https://www.facebook.com/share/16SHnbwoGN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Grinch Skate Saturday, December 20, 2025 Mishawaka https://facebook.com/events/s/grinch-skate/1729290627760292/ Mistletoe Market Saturday, December 20, 2025 Goshen https://www.corkylorenz.com/event/mistletoe-market-goshen Christmas Farmers Market Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Goshen https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCaNpFGWa/ Latin Dance at M&T Friday, December 26, 2025 Elkhart https://www.facebook.com/events/1270833151519865 Amphibians and Reptiles Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Niles https://www.facebook.com/share/1JU1qVs9di/ Fire and Ice Fest Friday, January 2, 2026 Goshen https://facebook.com/events/s/fire-and-ice-festival-january-/1388171615993545/ Sushi Making Class Friday, January 2, 2026 South Bend https://www.facebook.com/share/17srCp7F3u/ Machine Sewing 101 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 South Bend https://fb.me/e/6YKPtUxx3?mibextid=wwXIfr Potawatomi Plant Swap Sunday, January 11, 2026 https://www.instagram.com/p/DSdTi96j-Ny/?igsh=MWRpcmE2bTdmbW44Zg== Winter Walking Club Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Elkhart https://facebook.com/events/s/winter-walking-club/803725718968383/ Monster Truck Wars Saturday, February 7, 2026 Battle Creek https://www.facebook.com/share/16ZitHQkG3/ Frosty Five Run Saturday, February 14, 2026 Elkhart https://facebook.com/events/s/frosty-five-run/25084009501248644/ Southgate Candy Land Party Saturday, February 21, 2026 Elkhart https://www.facebook.com/share/1Zgknmrtsn/ Camping & RV Show Thursday, February 26, 2026 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CeXWoH44n/ Beethoven’s Eroica Orchestra Saturday, February 28, 2026 South Bend https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cw6N9Khdv/?mibextid=wwXIfr NARBC Reptile Expo Saturday, March 14, 2026 Tinley Park https://www.corkylorenz.com/a/tinley-park-reptile-expo-2026 Hiking Club Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Elkhart https://facebook.com/events/s/hiking-club/2620361735022980/ Tulip Time Festival Friday, May 1, 2026 Holland https://www.tuliptime.com/ Indiana Renaissance Faire Saturday, June 13, 2026 Nineveh https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WKQZwCUYt/ Elkhart Jazz Festival Thursday, June 18, 2026 Elkhart https://elkhartjazzfestival.com/schedule/ Blueberry Festival Friday, September 4, 2026 Plymouth https://www.corkylorenz.com/blueberry-festival-plymouth-indiana Nappanee Apple Festival Thursday, September 17, 2026 Nappanee https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/

Details about the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart Indiana, including location, office hours, parking, event types, and its connection to the RV Hall of Fame. Updated information during the current website transition. Northern Indiana Event Center What is the Northern Indiana Event Center? This is a large venue and event space in Elkhart, IN, right off the Indiana toll road. It hosts private events, church services, wedding receptions and RV industry events. What is the East Wing Convention Hall? The East Wing is a new event space within the Northern Indiana Event Center. At first, I was confused looking at the website for the Hall of Fame, thinking that the East Wing was a rebrand for the NIEC, but it appears to be it's on space under the umbrella of the RV Hall of Fame and event center. Relationship to the RV/MH Hall of Fame The Northern Indiana Event Center and the Hall of Fame are located at the same address and are in the same building, but they do have separate entrances and parking. They have separate Google profiles and social media accounts. They are closely connected in the audiences they serve in the RV industry, though. The Northern Indiana Event Center does serve people not affiliated with the RV industry. Event Types Hosted From the images posted to the new website, it is used for large round table events, conventions, expos, and private wedding receptions. When I was there on November 16, 2025, there was a convention happening for trading cards. Location + Parking Address: 21565 Executive Pkwy Elkhart, IN 46514 When you arrive at the front of the building, if you are attending an event at the event center, you might need to turn right and park on the right side of the building. For large events they usually have an attendant direction guests in the right direction. Office Hours For info about upcoming events, or hosting your own, you can contact the office during normal business hours. Phone number: (574) 293-1191 Hours: Monday thru Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 3pm

An annual festival held at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, Indiana affiliated with Make South Bend. See times, projected dates, vendor lists, and event photos. Rebel Art Fest This is a festival hosted at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, Indiana. It is predominantly meant to feature artists and musicians. I attended this event in June 2025 and really enjoyed the set up with music and art vendors. It really felt like a festival that was featuring artists, bringing their own unique work rather than people bringing stuff to resell that they didn't actually make. All of the food vendors were in one area and the loop around the park was the path to see all of the vendor booths. There were two different stages with bands and artists performing. From what I can tell, this seems to be an event that's usually held in early June every year. This page will be updated when the official date has been announced. The host of this event is MAKE SOUTH BEND .

Where to park, hours, ticket prices, RV museum exhibits, and photo guides for visiting the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN A guide for the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart IN, including parking directions, ticket info, exhibits, and photo-based walkthroughs for visitors. The entrance in located at the back of The Northern Indiana Event Center building. Hours & Address Summer hours (April 1 – October 31): • Monday–Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM • Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM Winter hours (November 1 – March 31): • Monday–Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM • Wednesday: Closed • Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM Phone number: (574) 293-2344 Address: 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart IN 46514 Entrance When you have made it to the correct entrance, you will see sinage on the front of the building that reads "RV/MH Hall of Fame" and "RV & MH Museums." The building that reads Northern Indiana Event Center is the wrong entrance to visit the Hall of Fame. Drive around the left side of the building to get to the correct door. Check in & bathrooms This is what the lobby looks like, with the front check in desk on the right, and the exhibit entrances to the left. You can hit the bathrooms by the front desk if you need to. Upper level If the gift shop, you can find the stairs to see the 2nd floor. In the upper floor, you can view all of the RVs from above or visit the library.

Projected 2026 dates for the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth, Indiana. The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is held at Centennial Park each Labor Day weekend. Updated when the official schedule is released. Blueberry Festival Plymouth Indiana The Marshall County Blueberry Festival takes place in Centennial Park at 1660 N Michigan Street. The 2026 projected dates are Friday September 4 to Monday September 7. This festival has food vendors, crafts, blueberry desserts, concerts, fireworks, and family activities. What the festival is The Blueberry Festival in Plymouth, Indiana is a large annual event held every Labor Day weekend at Centennial Park . The festival is formally known as the Marshall County Blueberry Festival and has been running for several decades. It brings in visitors from around the region and features food vendors, craft booths, live entertainment, carnival rides, and community activities. Event location The event takes place in Centennial Park, located at 1660 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Parking is available in designated lots around the park, and temporary signage is usually placed along major roads to guide traffic during festival hours. Organizers The festival is organized by the Marshall County Blueberry Festival committee. They publish updates each year with confirmed dates, hours, vendor information, and schedule changes. For 2026, the official schedule has not yet been released. The projected dates follow the festival’s long-standing pattern of running Friday through Monday on Labor Day weekend. What visitors can expect The festival grounds cover a large area of the park, and different sections are used for food, rides, entertainment, sports tournaments, and craft booths. Attendance varies each year but is typically high due to the regional popularity of the event. Updates coming Additional information, including final dates and any changes to parking or layout, will be added here when the festival releases its official announcements.

Fernwood Botanical Gardens in Niles, MI Fernwood is a large piece of land that has been made into a nature preserve with lots of hiking trails and buildings for community activities. This is a great place for people who love native plant species and curated activities that are art related and educational.

See highlights from the Goshen Reptile Expo, including local breeders, exotic reptiles, and event photos. Articles feature vendors, snake morphs, and care insights from Indiana’s reptile community. Goshen Reptile Expo This is a monthly event occuring most of the year at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Vendors bring a wide variety of reptiles and other unique animals, as well as feeders and enclosures. Address Elkhart County Fairgrounds 17746 CR 34 Goshen, IN 46528 The Goshen Reptile Expo happens most months at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana. It’s usually the first Saturday of each month , except during the summer when the Elkhart County 4-H Fair takes over the space. Event Organizer & Info The expo organizer, Tony, manages updates and vendor info through the Goshen Reptile Expo Facebook page . That’s where new dates, building changes, and table info get posted. The event takes place in one of the main livestock buildings on the fairgrounds. It's often in the Sheep and Swine Arena , but can move depending on space. Expect local breeders, feeders, reptiles, amphibians, and exotic pets, plus enclosures and supplies for sale.

The Tinley Park Reptile Expo is a twice-yearly NARBC event held at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Illinois. See show dates, hours, and visitor photos from the fall 2025 expo, plus details for the upcoming spring 2026 event. Tinley Park Reptile Expo A large 2 day Reptile expo that happens twice a year at the Tinley Park Convention Center. See dates and photos below. Dates NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Expo 2026 is planned for March 14th and 15th. Location This is a 2 day event that usually happens twice a year at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Address 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Photo use Vendors are welcome to download and use images of their displays. Oct 2025 vendor, reptile, and guest images are posted below. See details for the Spring 2026 event here . NARBC 2025 Articles from the fall 2025 reptiles expo. Bullfrog Sundown Hold it Bring a friend Animals Josh’s Frogs Plants John Chausmer Rare plants Crosstown

Event photographer documenting local events, community spaces, and everyday life in Elkhart, IN. Photos, guides, and practical info for people who want to know what things are actually like. About Corky Lorenz Corky Lorenz is an event photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana. She documents local events, markets, festivals, and community spaces across the Michiana area. The content of this website celebrates local community, culture, and education. Everything here is written and photographed from my own experience, unless noted. Educational topics include tie dye, sewing, reptiles, and plant care. Social accounts: Instagram , Facebook , Youtube , Tiktok , Pinterest Contact: corkylorenz@gmail.com