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The city of Elkhart offers a vibrant, diverse, and unique community. In Elkhart, things are built, opportunity abounds, and our community offers great experiences in recreation, arts, and culture.
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The city of Elkhart offers a vibrant, diverse, and unique community. In Elkhart, things are built, opportunity abounds, and our community offers great experiences in recreation, arts, and culture.

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Welcome.

I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

Welcome.

I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

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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 , ...
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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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Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join the meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2303 411 3258 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-8.4.2025   , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
AGENDA & PACKET FOR AUGUST 4, 2025 .VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-August 4, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING , ...
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Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
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Fire Merit Commission
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Fire Merit Commission: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
Board of Safety
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Board of Safety: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/join J , ...
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Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2025-8-8 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Agenda (Draft) 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Packet (Draft) Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number , ...
EnviroFest
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Joins us for the Elkhart Environmental Center’s 28th EnviroFest event! Brought to you by Elkhart Parks & Recreation, and WVPE, EnviroFest will feature food vendors, environmental booths, silent auction, live music, kids’ area and entertainment, beer & wine garden, and more! Tickets are $5 per family , ...
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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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Police Merit Commission
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Police Merit Commission: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com , ...
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Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-8-12 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting 2025-8-12 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda 2025-8-12 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-8-12 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join , ...
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Lerner Governing Board
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Lerner Governing Board: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex. , ...
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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 River Cleanup
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC), Parks & Recreation, and Public Works Departments in cleaning up sections of the Elkhart River as part of the city’s annual River Cleanup! Volunteers will meet at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Saturday, August 16 starting at 8 AM. Canoe crews will be traveling down , ...
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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Family Day in the Park
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Family Day in the ParkPresented by Elkhart Parks & Recreation and Bad Entertainment📍 McNaughton Park | 3–6 PM🗓️ Sundays: July 13 • August 17 • September 14 Join us for Family Day in the Park, a free monthly event series full of fun, creativity, and connection! Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with liv , ...
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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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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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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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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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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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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 , ...
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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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Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join the meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2303 411 3258 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-8.4.2025   , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
AGENDA & PACKET FOR AUGUST 4, 2025 .VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-August 4, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING , ...
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Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
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Fire Merit Commission
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Fire Merit Commission: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
Board of Safety
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Board of Safety: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/join J , ...
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Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2025-8-8 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Agenda (Draft) 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Packet (Draft) Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number , ...
EnviroFest
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Joins us for the Elkhart Environmental Center’s 28th EnviroFest event! Brought to you by Elkhart Parks & Recreation, and WVPE, EnviroFest will feature food vendors, environmental booths, silent auction, live music, kids’ area and entertainment, beer & wine garden, and more! Tickets are $5 per family , ...
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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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Police Merit Commission
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Police Merit Commission: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com , ...
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Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-8-12 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting 2025-8-12 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda 2025-8-12 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-8-12 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda 2025-8-12 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join , ...
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Lerner Governing Board
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Lerner Governing Board: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex. , ...
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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 River Cleanup
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC), Parks & Recreation, and Public Works Departments in cleaning up sections of the Elkhart River as part of the city’s annual River Cleanup! Volunteers will meet at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Saturday, August 16 starting at 8 AM. Canoe crews will be traveling down , ...
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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Family Day in the Park
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Family Day in the ParkPresented by Elkhart Parks & Recreation and Bad Entertainment📍 McNaughton Park | 3–6 PM🗓️ Sundays: July 13 • August 17 • September 14 Join us for Family Day in the Park, a free monthly event series full of fun, creativity, and connection! Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with liv , ...
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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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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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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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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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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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