Around the Corner
August Bike Challenge
We challenge YOU, Beacon associates, to ride your bike throughout the month of August, logging miles and working as a team in your department. Prizes, fame, glory and most of all — better health — await. Family members welcome to join, too! Plus FREE cycling classes for the entire month of August for Associates! Register at www.AugustBikeChallenge.com
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
Aug. 4-7
Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort
1600 West Market St., Nappanee
amishacres.com
Festivities include farm wagon rides, four stages of continuous free entertainment and special festival foods, all bringing a distinctive flavor to this annual event.
Family Passport to Play – Picnic in the Park
Aug. 10
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pinhook Park, South Bend
https://www.facebook.com/PlayPassport/?fref=ts
Bring your family and a picnic basket stuffed with your food to Pinhook. Enjoy family games near the playground and canoeing on the lagoon.
Middlebury Summer Festival
Aug. 12-13
Downtown Middlebury
middleburyfestivals.com
Bring your family to meet old friends and new, with live music, festival food, crafters, children’s activities and more!
East Race Duck Chase
Aug. 13
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Race
126 N. Niles Ave., South Bend
eastraceduckchase.com
Have you ever wondered what more than 5,000 rubber ducks would look like when they are dumped into the East Race? This is your chance to witness this quacktastic event at the 1st Annual East Race Duck Chase benefiting Memorial Children’s Hospital.
The community is invited to adopt a duck today and then come watch the chase Festivities will begin with the Duck Drop at 10 a.m. at the East Race. Once the chase is complete, attendees are invited to walk to Howard Park for some continued family fun. There will be bounce houses, kids’ games, food and a Quack Times Cruise-In.
Art Beat
Aug. 20
11 am to 7 p.m.
217 S. Michigan St., South Bend
downtownsouthbend.com/art-beat
Engage your senses in this daylong showcase of over 200 visual, performing and culinary artists from the Michiana area. Stroll the streets of downtown South Bend during this free, family-friendly event.
Home Run for Life
Sept. 3, 7 p.m.
South Bend Cubs Game
Four Winds Field, South Bend
