Good morning, Elkhart.

The Teal Pumpkin Project is helping Michiana children with food allergies enjoy Halloween by encouraging households to offer non-food treats (such as rubber ducks and pop-it toys) so kids can trick-or-treat safely.

Many families share personal stories that highlight the need for allergen-safe festivities for all children.

Woodlawn Nature Center in Elkhart will celebrate 60 years with family activities — guided hikes and local food trucks will offer guests fun ways to enjoy the special event.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host mobile food pantries on Nov.

5th at LaCrosse Apostolic Christian Church, on Nov. 13th at the Starke County Fairgrounds, and on Nov. 20th at San Pierre Town Park—distributions run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST and will offer free boxes of assorted food items while supplies last.

The Science Spooktacular event began Friday at the Elkhart 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen and runs through today.

Hosted by the E3 Robotics Center and American Chemical Society — the event offers interactive STEAM exhibits, a Sky Dome Planetarium, and a haunted photo booth with $5 admission per person and free entry for children under 5.

Communities in Michiana celebrated Halloween by providing candy options for children with food intolerances—organizers said the allergen-safe treats helped ensure everyone enjoyed the festivities.

Americans are projected to spend an estimated 13.1 billion dollars on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations, up from 11.6 billion dollars in 2024 — 73% plan to celebrate — as many Michiana residents save money by reusing decorations while others set up elaborate displays for trick-or-treaters.

Fairfield High School opened its new fieldhouse with a ribbon cutting on Thursday— the facility will host practices, events, and later community activities such as walking and pickleball.

Bird flu was detected at a commercial breeder duck facility in Elkhart County today—more than 6,000 ducks are affected and similar cases have been reported in LaGrange County.

Boston College's Eagles will face a tough test against ND running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price—who are expected to be the best duo they will face this season—in an upcoming game.

Sabrina Hoover interviewed Concord head football coach Craig Koehler on October 31 ahead of the sectional semifinal matchup against Warsaw.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aurinko Ballet Presents Nutcracker

3:00-4:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $21.55 – $36.55 — Experience a modern twist on the Nutcracker featuring a heartfelt story and diverse cultural dances.