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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
Events.

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Elkhart’s Independence Day Celebration
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a night full of fun, food, and fireworks! Elkhart’s Independence Day Celebration brings the community together for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display. Grab your friends and family, find a great spot, and enjoy , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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High Dive Tower Tours
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📅 First & Third Sundays | 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM | Now through Labor Day Ready to take your park experience to new heights? Join us for High Dive Tower Tours and climb to the top of this iconic structure for one-of-a-kind views and a peek into Elkhart’s past. From the top, you’ll soak in stunning scenery and learn wh , ...
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Teen Takeover Night
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Teen Takeover at Pierre Moran Pool School’s out, the sun’s up, and the pool is calling! This summer, teens can dive into three exclusive after-hours pool parties at Pierre Moran Pool. Each Teen Take Over night features a different theme—plus music, games, and all the summer vibes. 💥 June 6 – School’s Out for SummerCele , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
Pollinator Promenade 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join our first annual Pollinator Promenade, celebrating all things pollinator! This fun “run” event features 3 competitions that will take place around our newly planted prairie: a pollinator-themed costume contest, speed walking race, and scavenger hunt. It will also showcase booths by local vendors and or , ...
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Summer Chill Concert Series
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
🎶 Summer Chill Concert Series  Sponsored by NIBCO Inc.📍 NIBCO Water & Ice Park | 🕖 7–9 PM | 💺 Don’t forget your chair! Cool off with us this summer at Elkhart Parks & Recreation’s Summer Chill—our free Friday night concert series filled with live music, local flavor, and plenty of good vibes! Grab your lawn cha , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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High Dive Tower Tours
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📅 First & Third Sundays | 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM | Now through Labor Day Ready to take your park experience to new heights? Join us for High Dive Tower Tours and climb to the top of this iconic structure for one-of-a-kind views and a peek into Elkhart’s past. From the top, you’ll soak in stunning scenery and learn wh , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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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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Upcoming
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July 2025

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Elkhart’s Independence Day Celebration
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a night full of fun, food, and fireworks! Elkhart’s Independence Day Celebration brings the community together for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display. Grab your friends and family, find a great spot, and enjoy , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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High Dive Tower Tours
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📅 First & Third Sundays | 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM | Now through Labor Day Ready to take your park experience to new heights? Join us for High Dive Tower Tours and climb to the top of this iconic structure for one-of-a-kind views and a peek into Elkhart’s past. From the top, you’ll soak in stunning scenery and learn wh , ...
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Teen Takeover Night
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Teen Takeover at Pierre Moran Pool School’s out, the sun’s up, and the pool is calling! This summer, teens can dive into three exclusive after-hours pool parties at Pierre Moran Pool. Each Teen Take Over night features a different theme—plus music, games, and all the summer vibes. 💥 June 6 – School’s Out for SummerCele , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
Pollinator Promenade 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join our first annual Pollinator Promenade, celebrating all things pollinator! This fun “run” event features 3 competitions that will take place around our newly planted prairie: a pollinator-themed costume contest, speed walking race, and scavenger hunt. It will also showcase booths by local vendors and or , ...
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Summer Chill Concert Series
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
🎶 Summer Chill Concert Series  Sponsored by NIBCO Inc.📍 NIBCO Water & Ice Park | 🕖 7–9 PM | 💺 Don’t forget your chair! Cool off with us this summer at Elkhart Parks & Recreation’s Summer Chill—our free Friday night concert series filled with live music, local flavor, and plenty of good vibes! Grab your lawn cha , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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High Dive Tower Tours
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📅 First & Third Sundays | 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM | Now through Labor Day Ready to take your park experience to new heights? Join us for High Dive Tower Tours and climb to the top of this iconic structure for one-of-a-kind views and a peek into Elkhart’s past. From the top, you’ll soak in stunning scenery and learn wh , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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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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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!