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Current events and community happenings gathered from official local sources.
View Calendar BelowWhat’s Happening Downtown
A current calendar of downtown Elkhart events and nearby community happenings, selected from official local sources for York Woods residents and visitors.
October 2026
Local events for York Woods residents and visitors. All times are Eastern. Check the official event page for tickets, registration, age requirements, and changes.
Thursday, October 1
10:00 AM–11:00 AMLittle ExplorersDowntown Library4:30 PM–5:30 PMCooking ClubDowntown LibraryFriday, October 2
10:00 AM–11:00 AMSensory PlaydateDowntown Library4:30 PM–5:30 PMHalloween Costume SwapDowntown Library6:00 PM–9:00 PMGarden of VillainsWellfield Botanic GardensSaturday, October 3
9:00 AM–2:30 PMFriends of EPL Book SaleDowntown Library6:00 PM–9:00 PMGarden of VillainsWellfield Botanic GardensMonday, October 5
4:30 PM–5:30 PMTote Bag PaintingDowntown LibraryTuesday, October 6
1:00 PM–2:00 PMPokémon Preschool PartyDowntown Library2:30 PM–4:30 PMComputer One-on-OneDowntown Library4:30 PM–6:00 PMTeen Anime ClubDowntown LibraryWednesday, October 7
9:30 AM–10:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library10:30 AM–11:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library4:30 PM–6:00 PMAdult Anime ClubDowntown LibraryThursday, October 8
10:00 AM–11:00 AMLittle ExplorersDowntown LibrarySaturday, October 10
11:00 AM–1:00 PMCaturday Adoption EventDowntown LibraryMonday, October 12
10:00 AM–11:00 AMCantos y CuentosDowntown Library4:30 PM–6:30 PMHomework Help – DowntownDowntown LibraryTuesday, October 13
2:30 PM–4:30 PMComputer One-on-OneDowntown Library3:30 PM–4:30 PMCoffee and Canvas for AdultsDowntown Library4:30 PM–6:30 PMTeen Movie: “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”Downtown Library5:30 PM–6:30 PMCoffee and Canvas for AdultsDowntown LibraryWednesday, October 14
9:30 AM–10:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library10:30 AM–11:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown LibraryThursday, October 15
9:30 AM–11:00 AMOpen Doors: A community for adults with disabilitiesDowntown Library10:00 AM–11:00 AMLittle ExplorersDowntown Library3:30 PM–4:30 PMPainting with Linda Pieri for KidsDowntown Library5:30 PM–6:30 PMArtificial Intelligence: An IntroductionDowntown Library5:30 PM–6:30 PMPainting with Linda Pieri for KidsDowntown LibraryFriday, October 16
10:30 AM–11:00 AMRhythm and RhymeDowntown Library1:00 PM–5:30 PMGenealogy MarathonDowntown Library7:30 PMPremier Arts: Sister ActThe Lerner TheatreSaturday, October 17
1:00 PM–2:00 PMMusic in the StacksDowntown Library2:00 PMPremier Arts: Sister Act – All Youth ProductionThe Lerner Theatre7:30 PMPremier Arts: Sister ActThe Lerner TheatreSunday, October 18
2:00 PMPremier Arts: Sister ActThe Lerner Theatre6:30 PM–8:00 PMElkhart Community ChorusDowntown LibraryMonday, October 19
4:30 PM–5:30 PMPokémon ClubDowntown LibraryTuesday, October 20
4:30 PM–6:00 PMTeen and Me: CasketsDowntown LibraryWednesday, October 21
9:30 AM–10:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library10:30 AM–11:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library2:30 PM–4:30 PMComputer One-on-OneDowntown Library4:00 PM–6:00 PMDowntown Crafternoons for AdultsDowntown Library6:00 PM–7:00 PMFriends of EPL Board MeetingDowntown LibraryThursday, October 22
10:00 AM–11:00 AMLittle ExplorersDowntown Library3:30 PM–5:30 PMMario Kart TournamentDowntown LibrarySunday, October 25
3:00 PMThe Lerner Loves You: Monsters, Inc.The Lerner TheatreMonday, October 26
1:00 PM–2:00 PMHomeschool Art: Canvas CollageDowntown Library4:00 PM–6:00 PMDía de los MuertosDowntown LibraryTuesday, October 27
4:30 PM–6:00 PMTeen Ghosts in a JarDowntown Library5:30 PM–6:30 PMDowntown Book ClubDowntown Library7:30 PMA Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance SensationThe Lerner TheatreWednesday, October 28
9:30 AM–10:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library10:30 AM–11:15 AMBaby & MeDowntown Library4:30 PM–5:30 PMDay of the Dead CelebrationDowntown Library5:30 PM–6:30 PMBasic Microsoft ExcelDowntown LibraryThursday, October 29
10:00 AM–11:00 AMLittle ExplorersDowntown LibraryFriday, October 30
10:00 AM–11:00 AMHalloween ParadeDowntown LibraryVerified October 16, 2026 from The Lerner Theatre, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, and Elkhart Public Library’s Downtown Library at 300 S. Second St. Event titles open the official listings.
Calendar information is checked against official Lerner Theatre, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Public Library, City of Elkhart, and Visit Elkhart County sources. Event details can change; click an event for the official listing.
