Visit.
Visit.
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.
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- 16CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT8:00 am - 12:00 amNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 17CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 18CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 19CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...Summer Chill Concert Series6:00 pm - 8:00 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 , ...Summer Chill Concert Series7:00 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 , ... - 20CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT12:00 am - 6:00 pmNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 21Elkhart Farmers Market9:00 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 , ... - 22
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- 25Art Walk Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Art Walk Wednesdays return to Downtown Elkhart in 2025! Presented by Ruthmere and hosted by Elkhart Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Downtown Elkhart Merchants Alliance, this beloved community event series takes place on the last Wednesday of each month, June through September. 🎨 2025 Dates:June 25 • July , ... - 26Beginning Birder Series9:00 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 , ...Geroldean Thursby Memorial Tot Lot Neighborhood Celebration4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come celebrate the new playground at Geroldean Thursby Memorial Tot Lot! We’re hosting a neighborhood dedication to officially open the brand-new play space at this beloved corner park—and you’re invited to join the fun! 🛝🌳 📅 Wednesday, June 26🕓 4:00–6:00 PM📍 5th & Brady St. | Geroldean Thursby Memorial Tot Lot 🎉 D , ... - 27
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Join guest speaker Allen Chartier of the Great Lakes HummerNet at the EEC on Saturday, June 28th for a morning all about hummingbirds! During this program, Allen will discuss the HummerNet research project and how you can participate, provide hints on how to attract and feed hummingbirds at home, give tips on hummingbi , ...Elkhart Farmers Market9:00 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 , ... - 29
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Our Nature Play Days are back again this summer! Join us every other Monday in June (beginning June 2nd) for activities for kids of all ages at these FREE drop-in programs. Participate in trail exploration, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and more while enjoying time outdoors. Activities are self-guided with staff avai , ... - 1
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- 17CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 18CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...
- 19CDBG – PLANS FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTAll DayNOTICE OF 30-DAY CDBG PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Draft 2025 – 2029 Citizen Participation Plan Draft 2025-2029 Elkhart NRSA Plan Elkhart 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan Current draft 5_19 DRAFT 2025-2029 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) DRAFT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN DR , ...Summer Chill Concert Series6:00 pm - 8:00 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 , ...Summer Chill Concert Series7:00 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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- 21Elkhart Farmers Market9:00 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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- 25Art Walk Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pmArt Walk Wednesdays return to Downtown Elkhart in 2025! Presented by Ruthmere and hosted by Elkhart Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Downtown Elkhart Merchants Alliance, this beloved community event series takes place on the last Wednesday of each month, June through September. 🎨 2025 Dates:June 25 • July , ...
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City
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!
Environmental
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