From fun family activities to thrilling concerts and theatre to community festivals, Elkhart County has your ticket to entertainment and adventure. Here are some of May 2025's top activities:
Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
From May 30 to September 15 annually, the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms in large quilt-themed gardens and hand-painted quilt-themed murals. The Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals are free to view throughout the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee and Wakarusa.
Shipshewana Flea Market
Shop to your heart’s content in the Midwest’s largest outdoor flea market. The Shipshewana Flea Market, 345 S. Van Buren St. (State Road 5), Shipshewana, open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 6 through October 1, 2025 from 8am-4pm. Outdoor Flea Market the size of 30 Football Fields. Crazy Fun Auctions. Delicious Food. You’ll find something for everyone.
Classic Car Cruise-In
See everything from vintage hotrods to classic sedans and everything in between at Das Dutchman Essenhaus’ Classic Car Cruise-In. Make plans every Thursday evening from 4:30pm-8:00pm, beginning May 1 through September 25 at the Essenhaus campus, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, to stroll and browse the classic cars while enjoying tasty treats.
Goshen First Friday: Green Day Celebration
Gather on the courthouse lawn for the monthly street festival in downtown Goshen. From 5 to 9 p.m. May 2, enjoy a celebration of the outdoors and learn more about sustainability. Downtown restaurants and shops will be ready with attractive specials, great deals and fun activities.