Is the weather outside frightful? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered (no pun intended!) with these 5 ideas for indoor activities in South Bend - Elkhart with kids:
Location: 3300 W. Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46619
Cost: Tours - $5 ages 12 and up ; $2 children 2-11
Hours: Tours available at the top of every hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm , Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Why my kids like it: My kids love chocolate so this trip was just perfect for them! The staff was great and made the experience fun for all! The taste testing was a delightful highlight of the tour!
Why I like it: The tour lasted about 45 minutes which was a perfect length for my children. The cost of the tour was very affordable for our family with younger children, which was an added bonus!
Location: 201 Chapin Street South Bend, Indiana 46601
Cost: $10 adults ; $8.50 Seniors (over 60) ; $6.00 Students 6-17 years ; FREE Students 5 and younger
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Why my kids like it: My three boys love cars and found themselves in amazement at this museum. The Super Service Center was fun and engaging!
Why I like it: The interactive exhibits were great! You are permitted to take your time and freely explore all the museum has to offer!
National New York Railroad Museum
Location: 721 S. Main Street Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Cost: $6.00 adults ; $5.00 Seniors (61 & older) ; $5.00 Students 4 - 12 years ; FREE Children 3 & under
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5 pm & Sundays 2 pm - 4pm.
Why my kids like it: Our children were fascinated with all that this museum has to offer. The working model train set was a hit!
Why I like it: The staff was great with our little ones. They were very knowledgeable and we all walked away feeling satisfied and filled with more knowledge about trains!
Location: 100 Compton Family Ice Arena Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Cost: Click here for price breakdowns.
Hours: Click here for public skate times.
Why my kids like it: My kids are new to ice skating and this was a perfect space for them to practice.
Why I like it: The arena is clean and the staff were friendly and helpful!
Location: 315 County Road 17 Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Cost: The Petting Zoo is FREE - You can purchase food for the animals for $0.50.
Hours: Sunday & Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm , Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Why my kids like it: The petting zoo was a huge hit for my kiddos. The petting zoo is open all year long!
Why I like it: It was fun to bundle up and be able to do something outdoors as a family. We also enjoyed a yummy snack at their Garden Café afterwards! The zoo offers a few animals to see indoors if the weather is too cold!
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Don’t forget to check Macaroni Kid South Bend - Elkhart’s events calendar for even more ideas for indoor (and outdoor!) family fun in South Bend - Elkhart. We keep the calendar updated with things to do with kids. This allows you to spend less time looking for something to do and more time spending quality time with your kids!
