Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend.

Downtown South Bend gears up for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

DTSB

The City of South Bend is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick's Day parade full of colorful floats and exciting events.

The beloved downtown celebration of Irish culture brings together hundreds of people to eat, drink, and cheer on the floats as they head down Jefferson Boulevard tomorrow starting at 1 p.m.

Whether you're scouting out the best spot to watch the floats or making reservations for lunch, those interested can visit Downtown South Bend's event page for route maps, parade details and more.

Goshen College Theater Department to perform 'Rent'

Goshen College

The Goshen College Theater Department is set to perform their spring mainstage musical 'Rent' at the Umble Center.

They are set to perform on the following dates:

• March 21 at 7:30 p.m.
• March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
• March 23 at 2:30 p.m.
• March 29 at 7:30 p.m.
• March 30 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets for this performance are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students, and free for Goshen College Students and employees.

Goshen College rates this performance as PG-13 due to the use of adult language and situations.

“Rent remains as relevant as ever. It emphasizes the importance of valuing people very different from you, building relationships with them, and loving them with all their flaws. The characters of this play inspire audiences by caring for one another through their worst mistakes and tragedies. Our talented young artists cannot wait to share this story with the community," stated Producer of the show and Professor at Goshen College Amy Budd.

Public invited to Brain Awareness Fair at Notre Dame Saturday

Neuroscience and Behavior Program at Notre Dame

The Neuroscience and Behavior Program at Notre Dame will hold its annual Brain Awareness Fair on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Howard Park Event Center.

Organizers describe the event as an interactive science museum for the brain.

The fair aims to encourage people of all ages to learn more about their brain health in a fun, interactive way, organizers say.

Students, faculty, and staff will offer activity stations where you can learn about brain plasticity, how to fall asleep, how music helps with brain development, and more.

The fair is free to attend, and children will be given a Big Brain Book to put stickers in from each station like a passport.

Organizers say there will also be learning materials to take home if you'd like to.

You can learn more about the fair here.