Good morning, Elkhart.

Noah Coughlan is completing his coast-to-coast run to unite Americans and he visited Elkhart where local residents warmly welcomed him — his journey includes stops in Edwardsburg and plans for a 2027 documentary as he heads to Hawaii for America's 250th Anniversary.

Callahan’s Restaurant, a local favorite for 42 years, will close on Sunday, March 1 after the building was sold following a two-year market period (customers with unused gift cards should use them at Lux Café in Goshen).

The Indiana Black Expo chapter hosted its awards ceremony on Monday, Feb.

16 at a local venue where community leaders and cultural contributors were recognized for their achievements.

Studebaker Museum offered free admission and guided presidential carriage tours on Presidents Day while visitors viewed restored carriages from presidents Lincoln, McKinley, Grant, and Harrison + a Revolutionary War carriage from Marquis de Lafayette.

The Elkhart Trailblazer Awards honored 158 students for academic excellence — recognizing their achievements during a ceremony held yesterday in a local venue.

The free Countdown to Kindergarten program will launch Tuesday, May 26 at local school sites (Baugo, Concord, Elkhart, Goshen, and Middlebury) for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, offering Monday to Friday sessions from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with extended care and meals; registration opens today.

2026 Home & Outdoor Expo

12 PM – 6 PM — Northern Indiana Event Center — Free entry — Discover home and outdoor inspirations from local professionals and vendors.

Cinderella Tea Party

1-3 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Enjoy magical highlights from Cinderella with family-friendly dances and more.

Annual Meeting 2026

11:30 a.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — Registration required — Celebrate the achievements of the Greater Elkhart business community with key awards and recognition.

Seussical the Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Experience the whimsical adventures of Horton and the Whos in a vibrant musical journey.

Seussical the Musical

7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Dive into a whimsical world where friendship and loyalty triumph in this delightful musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's tales.

Seussical the Musical

2-5 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $19.20 – $34.65 — Experience the whimsical journey of Horton and friends in a colorful musical adventure.