Experience Michiana - October 1st, 2026
In This Episode
-
In This Segment
Help Grow Elkhart During a 3 Day Tree Blitz!
On this week’s Experience Michiana, we’re highlighting an opportunity to help make Elkhart greener! This Saturday, October 3rd, kicks off a 3-Day Tree Blitz, and you can be part of planting trees throughout the city.
The goal is to plant about 600 trees over three days — and they need the community to help make it happen!
📅 Tree Blitz: October 3rd
🌳 Goal: About 600 trees
📅 Additional planting: October 11th & 12th
📍 Throughout the City of ElkhartWant to get involved? Find more information on the City of Elkhart website: CityOfElkhartIN.gov/Trees
Guests
No guest information was found.Share
-
In This Segment
A New Location for Downtown Ministries!
Dave gets a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting progress happening at Downtown Ministries in Elkhart County. The organization has been serving the community for many years, and a recently gifted building will allow them to expand the services they provide.
Dave gets a tour from Executive Director Jim Dreier to see how the renovations are coming along and what the future holds for this new space.
Want to see it for yourself? There will be a public Open House on December 10th at 2 p.m. Come check out the new building and learn more about the work Downtown Ministries is doing in our community!
Guests
No guest information was found.Share
-
In This Segment
Celebrating 175 Years of Railroad History in Elkhart!
We’re taking a look back at an important part of Elkhart’s history — the railroad arrived in the area 175 years ago!
Come celebrate that history at the National New York Central Railroad Museum with a day full of activities for the whole family!
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 National New York Central Railroad Museum• Learn about the history of the railroad
• See a steam engine demonstration
• Ride a miniature train
• Enjoy food trucks
• And much more!It’s a great opportunity to celebrate Elkhart’s railroad heritage and experience some family-friendly fun along the way!
Guests
No guest information was found.Share
-
In This Segment
It’s Time for the Senior Resource Tailgate!
We highlight a fun event for adults 60 and over and their families! It’s a great opportunity to find helpful information and resources — all in one place and in a fun, tailgate-style environment.
📅 Friday, October 9th
⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Portage Commons Parking LotCome out, enjoy the festivities, meet local organizations, and discover resources that can help seniors and their families! Bring the family and join the fun!
Guests
No guest information was found.Share
