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10/13/2026

A Mishawaka favorite since 1928, West End Bakery is still making the recipes people have loved for generations. The space has a fresh look, with a new mural and a welcoming feel, and it was recently voted Best Bakery in the South Bend Tribune’s Community Choice Awards. If it’s been a while since your last visit, this is a good time to stop in!

10/07/2026

Doc Pierce’s doesn’t need a seasonal special to feel right for fall. This Mishawaka spot pairs a low-lit, vintage dining room with comfort classics that are perfect when the weather turns. Swipe through for a look at what’s on the table.

📍 120 N Main St. Mishawaka, IN
🕐 11:00 am to ​9:00 pm Mon-Thurs | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Fri & Sat


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10/05/2026

Halloween plans don’t have to wait until the 31st. 👻 Trick-or-treat at Zoo Boo, brave Fear Itself in Mishawaka or spend an afternoon picking pumpkins at Thistleberry Farm. Our Halloween guide has the events, pumpkin patches and haunted attractions to help you plan October in The Bend. Find your next outing:

Check out this guide to Halloween events in South Bend and Mishawaka this year, from classic trick-or-treating to Cops and Goblins.

10/05/2026

There’s plenty to eat, see and do around The Bend this season. Swipe through, pick a few favorites and tell us what you’re checking off first. 🍂

10/01/2026

Events this month around The Bend!🌟

Check out the full list of events at the link in our bio. Event organizers, submit your info via the form on our website to be featured.

09/29/2026

Victory Roll Board Game Cafe in Mishawaka has all the makings of a great game night: a massive game library, a dungeon-themed room, plenty for the kids and a menu that seriously surprised us. Consider this your sign to get a game night on the calendar.

📍711 West McKinley Hwy, Mishawaka, IN

09/24/2026

🎬 Irish Nights & Hollywood Lights! This time on Around the Bend, we’re stepping inside of South Bend’s iconic Corby’s Irish Pub. Just steps from Notre Dame, Corby’s has been a gathering place for students, fans and Irish legends for generations. In true Rudy underdog spirit, Corby's has become a legend itself.

🎥 Full story: https://www.visitsouthbend.com/blog/around-the-bend-corbys-irish-pub/


Corby's Irish Pub VSR Media Jena Stopczynski TV

09/23/2026

A little small-town charm. A whole lot of fall fun. 🍂 Falloween Fest returns Sept. 25-27 to John Glenn Hight School in Walkerton. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, festival food, a parade and plenty more packed into one weekend.

Falloween Fest at John Glenn High School

09/22/2026

Fall officially starts today, so we took the liberty of planning your day. Swipe through and pick your perfect fall itinerary in The Bend. 🍂 Find more on our website!