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One Day in the Sun


School City of Mishawaka is excited to host the 6th Annual One Day in the Sun: Take a Mental Health Day — a free, family-friendly community event focused on promoting mental health and wellness from school to home.

This special day brings together fun, education, and community connection, all in support of mental well-being for students, families, and residents of all ages.

💬 ABOUT THE EVENT
“One Day in the Sun is about encouraging our community to prioritize mental health in a positive, engaging way. It’s a day to come together, enjoy hands-on activities, and access helpful resources that benefit the whole family.”
— Jenny Sanders, SCM Benefits & Wellness Coordinator and Event Organizer

🎉 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • FREE Picnic Lunch
  • FREE Kona Ice or Bonnie Doon Ice Cream with completed event bingo card
  • Additional treats available for purchase
  • Mental wellness resources and local program information
  • Community-building activities and entertainment

🏆 FREE ACTIVITIES & GIVEAWAYS FOR ALL AGES

  • Bounce House
  • Robotics Activities
  • Zen Garden
  • Interactive Games & Spinning Prize Wheel
  • Face Painting
  • And much more!

📍 EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: Central Park – 295 E Mishawaka Ave, Mishawaka, IN

We hope you’ll join us for this uplifting event that celebrates mental health, community, and wellness. Let’s take a day to recharge, connect, and have some fun — together!

Are you interested in being a sponsor or vendor at this year's event?
Click the links below for more information.

Thank You to our Sponsors

mef logo

 

mishawaka parks logo

 

A stylized golden eagle logo stands to the left of the navy blue text %22GIBSON%22 on a white background.

 

A black oval outline frames the text %22MCCARTHY INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Since 1959%22 with a green clover in the foreground, all on a white background.

 

A stylized red fox tail is incorporated into the "O" of the word "FOX" in the foreground, with "ST CONTROL" visible below in the background.

 

A teal shield logo with the text "trueRx" and "HEALTH STRATEGISTS" is displayed on a light gray background.

 

Dark gray text spelling "dward Jones" is centered on a bright yellow background.

 

A stylized yellow daisy with black outlines sits above the black cursive text "daisy tees" on a white background.
A colorful, abstract flame-like design is on the left, with the words "Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library" and "Learning for a Lifetime" in blue text on the right, all against a white background.
White text reading "PREMIER SHOWERS" is centered on a black background, framed by two thin horizontal lines.