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Friday, October 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fairfield Community Schools unveiled today their new Falcon Fieldhouse and renovated auditorium following a 3-year, $12.8M investment (featuring batting cages, a golf simulator, and spaces for tennis, track, basketball and volleyball practice through extreme weather).  ABC 57
  • Elkhart High School hosted its free 'Track or Treat' event last night at Rice Field on Blazer Boulevard, where kids collected candy from themed tables offered by school athletic teams, clubs—and community partners and voted for their favorite setup while costumes were encouraged.  WSBT

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Michiana's peak fall colors are arriving later than usual—experts link the delay to warmer fall temperatures shifting the seasonal change.  16 News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Penn High School celebrated its girls flag football state championship on Oct. 30 — the win marked an important milestone for the team — with players and officials reflecting on their successful season.  16 News Now
  • Penn High School won the Indiana High School Girls Flag Football State Championship on Oct. 30 after a competitive game—showing the team's strength as they celebrated their title.  16 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

    Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Southern Soul Blues Festival

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — VIP packages available — Celebrate an electrifying night filled with soul and blues featuring legends and rising stars.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

    7:30-10 p.m. — Blue Gate Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable tribute to The Beatles with note-for-note renditions and dynamic performances.

    Thu, 11/6/25

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  • Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay sharing his unique southern charm and relatable humor.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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  • 95.3 MNC Noise with Jimmy Failla

    3-7:30 p.m. — Northern Indiana Event Center — Starts at $55.20 — Enjoy an evening of laughs and entertainment with special guest Jimmy Failla.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $22.60 – $44.75 — Experience a comedy dog spectacular with talented rescue pups that will leave you howling with joy.

    Fri, 11/14/25

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  • Midland Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $42.20 – $319.50 — Experience a night of classic country music with Midland and special guests, featuring high-energy performances and unique sounds.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • The Snow Queen Ballet

    4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $49.25 – $100.80 — Experience the enchanting story of Gerda's quest to save Kai from the Snow Queen's spell set to classic music.

    Sun, 11/16/25

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  • Air Fryer Demo & Recipe Swap

    12-11 a.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Discover the benefits of air fryers while sampling fall recipes and swapping your own delicious ideas.

    Tue, 11/18/25

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  • Magic of Motown

    7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $40.15 – $104.05 — Experience a dynamic celebration of Motown classics with powerful performances from a cast of 15 vocalists.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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  • A Classical Christmas with Girl Named Tom

    4-6 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Experience a festive orchestral collaboration featuring the acclaimed group Girl Named Tom and the Elkhart County Symphony.

    Sun, 11/23/25

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