Good morning, South Bend.

Potawatomi Zoo will host Zoo Boo from Oct.

24 to Oct. 26 with trick-or-treating, themed characters and attractions including a spooky train ride and giraffe feedings; visitors will enjoy a Treat Trail+ local food stands and themed fun focused on witches and wizardry. Admission costs start at $16 for adults and vary for children.

South Bend Walmart on Ireland Road underwent an $8.3 million makeover that added a new parking lot, rearranged departments, a full Hispanic aisle + an expanded outdoor power equipment department.

Store manager Joshua said the 14-week renovations improved efficiency for both shoppers and staff.

LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in South Bend announced via Facebook on Monday that it is taking a break amid staffing issues to explore private events and pop-up dining experiences — the restaurant said it will focus on maintaining quality at LaSalle Grill until it returns.

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform the live score for 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' during film concerts at Morris Performing Arts Center on Oct.

25 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m.—tickets cost between $41.75 and $151.25.

The South Bend Community School Corporation approved a resolution on Monday night to sell the long-vacant Marquette School building to the city, which will partner with United Way to create a one-roof neighborhood center offering services like early childhood education, mental health support, and WIC. The building will sell for $60,000, and a $14 million fundraising campaign is set to fund renovations that aim to preserve its historic features—potentially opening as early as 2030.

Stargazers can watch the Orionid meteor shower peak today with about 20 meteors per hour and bright fireballs visible before 2 a.m.—partly cloudy skies may affect views.

Viewers should find a dark spot and look southeast toward the Orion constellation to see the meteors.

Notre Dame left guard Billy Schrauth left the game early last Saturday after injuring his left knee during a 34-24 win over USC, and coach Marcus Freeman said he has not received a clear diagnosis yet.

The injury adds to his past ankle issues and comes as the team has lost other key offensive line players (posing extra challenges for upcoming games).

Bloodline 2025

4:00 PM — The Well Coffee House — Free entry — Experience the dynamic performance of singer-songwriter James Koan III with lyrical poetry.

St. Joseph County Health Fair

4-7 p.m. — Century Center — Free entry — Access free health screenings, vaccines, and community resources with special giveaways for the first attendees.

Foot Chase 5k/10k

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Central Park — Registration required — Enjoy a family-friendly run along the scenic Riverwalk paths of Mishawaka’s Parks.

South Bend Indoor Fantasy Faire

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — $25+ — Immerse yourself in a magical celebration featuring enchanting merchants, authors, and character meet-and-greets.

The Traveling Salvation Show

5:00–8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Neil Diamond's greatest hits in a high-energy tribute show featuring stunning visuals and captivating performances.

Swan Lake Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with a talented international cast and stunning scenery.

St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run

8:15 AM – 12:30 PM — St. Patrick's County Park — Proceeds go to a local ministry — Experience the beautiful trails with race options from a mile to a half marathon.

Women Entrepreneur Summit 2025

9 AM – 4 PM — Rio Park Events — $99 VIP, $65 Late Registration — Engage with inspiring women entrepreneurs and gain valuable business insights.