Disney Downtown
Friday, March 6, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About
Downtown South Bend is celebrating all things Disney this month with a special Disney Downtown theme this First Fridays. We will have a Disney Character Crawl with Disney characters available at various downtown businesses for Meet & Greets throughout the evening, photo ops, and themed activities.
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Visitors are encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney characters!
In addition to the princess crawl, enjoy live music, comedy, art exhibitions, and special activities happening throughout downtown.
Featured happenings include:
• Live @ Aloft with DJ Outlaw (8–10 PM)
• The Vibes DJ SPIN 2026 at Raclin Murphy Encore Center
• Live music at Ironhand Wine Bar
• Mike Cannon Live at The Drop Comedy Club
• Exhibitions at the South Bend Museum of Art
FREE PARKING
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Parking (on-street and in City-managed garages) is always free in downtown South Bend nights and weekends. For full details on downtown parking options, click here.
Ongoing First Fridays Promotions
714 E. Jefferson Blvd.
A Healing Oasis invites you to attend their First Fridays Open House, which is all about you coming to find out what their practitioners have to offer. Healers share their "magic" by offering mini sessions. You will also have a chance to check out their retail space, group events, and what services are at A Healing Oasis.
127 N. Main St.
Enjoy live music by Kennedy's Kitchen from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every First Fridays!
333 S. Michigan St.
Enjoy amazing bargains on books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, and more for both kids and adults from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1025 Northside Blvd.
Live music by Lucas Miner and 20% off bottles of MI Cabernet Franc​
321 W Wayne St
Enjoy free Coloring pages w/ crayons and colored pencils available. Sidewalk chalk, weather permitting. Board, card and dice games. Simple crafts.
Free Hot Chocolate for kids
Food Drink specials
10% off appetizers and kids meals for First Friday participants.
Bucket O'Beer $18
Spiked Hot Chocolate $6
Duckpin bowling, subject to availability, reserve online at - Ivy Alley
121 S. Niles Ave.
Perry Vine - located inside the Emporium Building - will be doing tastings this First Fridays. Enjoy three free 1 oz. tastings, and additional for tastings $1.50. In partnership with Island Fusion guests may buy a meal and a glass and dine in the atrium area adjacent to our store — please note seats are limited. They will also have bottles for sale! Bring back your clean bottles and receive 10% off your next purchase!
218 Sycamore St.
They are located near Fire Arts and are a minority-owned studio that is seeking to build individual and community power through pole dance. They provide quality pole instruction and a welcoming atmosphere for all of their students.
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They will be featuring an Intro to Pole Class every First Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for $22. Registration is required and can be done on their website.
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