Visit.

Visit.

Experience
Elkhart.

The city of Elkhart has amenities for all; plenty of outdoor recreation like bike paths, nature reserves, quilt gardens, parks, and our environmental center. Enjoy a range of dining and shopping options.

Elkhart is also home to several museums and cultural landmarks including the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Ruthmere Museum, the National New York Central Railroad Museum, and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

Experience
Elkhart.

The city of Elkhart has amenities for all; plenty of outdoor recreation like bike paths, nature reserves, quilt gardens, parks, and our environmental center. Enjoy a range of dining and shopping options.

Elkhart is also home to several museums and cultural landmarks including the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Ruthmere Museum, the National New York Central Railroad Museum, and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

Upcoming
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March 2025

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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
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ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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House Wren Box Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn all about a common (and conspicuous!) avian backyard visitor at our returning House Wren Box Workshop on Friday, March 14th! Participants of this program will discover the interesting life history and habits of the House Wren, then build their very own wren nesting box to install at home. This workshop will be he , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shop local and enjoy the best of the season at the Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Markets, held on the third Saturday of each month from October through April, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the High Dive Pavilion. Discover a variety of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts from local vendors. Whether you’re loo , ...
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Spring Artisan Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the season and support local makers at our Spring Artisan Market! This event showcases a variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor, and more—all created by talented artisans and crafters. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or looking to treat yourself, you’ll find one-of-a-k , ...
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or in a small apartment, there are simple steps you can take to help support local wildlife – and, in the process, the environment on a larger scale! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to get ideas on how to transform your outdoor , ...
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Upcoming
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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House Wren Box Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn all about a common (and conspicuous!) avian backyard visitor at our returning House Wren Box Workshop on Friday, March 14th! Participants of this program will discover the interesting life history and habits of the House Wren, then build their very own wren nesting box to install at home. This workshop will be he , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shop local and enjoy the best of the season at the Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Markets, held on the third Saturday of each month from October through April, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the High Dive Pavilion. Discover a variety of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts from local vendors. Whether you’re loo , ...
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Spring Artisan Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the season and support local makers at our Spring Artisan Market! This event showcases a variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor, and more—all created by talented artisans and crafters. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or looking to treat yourself, you’ll find one-of-a-k , ...
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or in a small apartment, there are simple steps you can take to help support local wildlife – and, in the process, the environment on a larger scale! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to get ideas on how to transform your outdoor , ...
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City
Bikeways.

City

Bikeways.

Bike Paths

Parks &
Recreation.

The Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department shall provide and maintain quality parks, facilities, open/natural spaces, and services to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of Elkhart’s citizenry.
Bike Paths
Parks and Recreation Collage

Environmental 
Center.

The Elkhart Environmental Center has been opened to the public for 25 years now! This environmental education facility offers environmental educational programs, events and volunteer opportunities for all citizens. The EEC has multiple outdoor settings including the Edible Education Garden, Reflection Grove, wetlands, hiking trails, a boat launch, and more!
Parks and Recreation Collage

Parks &
Recreation.

The Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department shall provide and maintain quality parks, facilities, open/natural spaces, and services to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of Elkhart’s citizenry.

Environmental 
Center.

The Elkhart Environmental Center has been opened to the public for 25 years now! This environmental education facility offers environmental educational programs, events and volunteer opportunities for all citizens. The EEC has multiple outdoor settings including the Edible Education Garden, Reflection Grove, wetlands, hiking trails, a boat launch, and more!