Get ready for a super fun weekend in South Bend, Feb 7th and 8th! We've found some awesome family time, including what looks like the annual Ice Fest and a cool crafting event!
See our top picks
Annual Ice Fest Sculptures Viewing
Downtown South Bend
See amazing ice sculptures for free downtown!
Family Open Swim Session
South Bend YMCA
Burn off energy indoors at the pool.
Super Story Time: Winter Tales
St. Joseph County Public Library
Free and fun winter book readings for the little ones.
· February 7
3ANNUAL ICE FEST : The super popular Ice Fest is back downtown! Think incredible ice sculptures, maybe some carving demos, and general winter fun. Bundle up the kids—it's a must-see spectacle!This is a highly anticipated, limited-run local winter tradition that usually offers activities for all ages.
WINTER WONDER CRAFTS DAY : Drop the kids off for a fun morning making winter-themed crafts—think snowmen and snowflakes! It’s a great way for them to get creative while you grab a coffee.A dedicated crafting event ensures hands-on fun specifically for the younger crowd in a supervised setting.
SUPER STORY TIME: WINTER TALESFREE : Head to the library for special readings of the best winter-themed books, perfect for your preschoolers and early readers. It's often a relaxed, fun start to the weekend.This is a fantastic, free opportunity for younger kids to engage with literature in a fun, group setting.
· February 8
3INTRO TO CODING WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS : Get the older kids engaged with a beginner's workshop where they can learn the basics of coding using fun, visual tools. They can build a small game or animation!This workshop targets the older end of the age range with a skill-building, tech-focused activity often hard to find.
ANNUAL ICE FEST SCULPTURES VIEWINGFREE : If you missed Saturday, Sunday afternoon is perfect for wandering downtown to see the spectacular ice sculptures before they melt away. Great photo ops for the whole family!It's one of the few major, exciting, limited-run public events happening in the city this specific weekend.
FAMILY OPEN SWIM SESSION : A dedicated session where the pool is open for families to splash around together without the lane swimmers. Perfect to burn off that weekend energy!Offers guaranteed active fun, regardless of the outdoor weather, which is essential in February.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in South Bend this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are free events: the Sunday afternoon viewing of the Annual Ice Fest Sculptures downtown and Saturday morning's Super Story Time at the library.
Are there any good indoor activities if the weather is bad?
Yes! Check out the Family Open Swim Session at the South Bend YMCA on Sunday afternoon for a guaranteed splashy good time.
What's happening specifically for older kids (10-14)?
The Intro to Coding Workshop for Tweens on Sunday afternoon is a great pick for older kids interested in technology and building things.
