Discover everything happening in Bloomington, Indiana — your go-to guide for festivals, local events, concerts, shopping deals, food specials, and community meetings. Updated regularly to keep you informed on what’s happening around town.
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✅ General Event Calendars
- Visit Bloomington Calendar
- Bloomington Volunteer Network
- Monroe County Public Library – Events / Programs
- The Herald Times – Things to Do
- Bloomingtonian Events
- Indiana University – All Events Calendar
- IDS Calendar (IU Student Events)
- Town Planner – Things to Do in Bloomington, Indiana
- AllEvents – Upcoming in Bloomington
- Eventbrite – Bloomington, IN Events
- let’s go!! – The let’s go! calendar is a monthly events calendar of shows, art openings, cultural events, outdoor activities, film screenings, educational events, parties, and other fun things to do around Bloomington, Indiana.
🎶 Music & Arts Calendars
- WHFB Volunteer Radio Events
- IU Jacobs School of Music Events
- Limestone Post Calendar
- Pillar Arts Happenings
- City of Bloomington – Concerts, Movies, and Plays
🌱 Volunteering Opportunities
- https://www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
- City of Bloomington – Parks & Rec Volunteer Event Listing
- City of Bloomington – Volunteer Network Opportunities
🌲 Nature & Outdoor Fun
- Indiana DNR Events at Lake Monroe
- Outdoors Events in State Parks
- Monroe County Parks Guide
- City of Bloomington – Parks & Rec Program Guide – April – August 2025
📚 Libraries & Lifelong Learning
🏛️ City of Bloomington Meetings
A calendar of upcoming city council meetings, commissions, and public hearings.
🌳 Parks & Recreation Events
Programs and activities hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.
🎯 Visit Bloomington Featured Events
Major events and festivals happening soon via Visit Bloomington.
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – Last poetry slam of this season! If you miss the April slam, then you'll have to wait for our return in September!Sign up link for open mic/slam: https://forms.gle/HBbnHTuutaJVDJxM9Featured Poet for
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – A good groove is the precious lifeblood of a jazz spirit! Tortilla Jackson is a high-energy Latin jazz and funk ensemble known for their playful improvisation and genre-blending sound. With roots in
- 04/10/2026 to 12/11/2026 – A friendly environment to discuss any design-related challenges, questions, and ideas. Learn from others as we talk about tools, strategies, and handy resources. And of course donuts! (Along with
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – In Below the Clouds, Gianfranco Rosi’s monumental black-and-white documentary captures Naples’ hidden, unglamorous side—focusing on everyday lives, municipal routines, and subterranean historical
- 04/10/2026 to 10/30/2026 – Every Friday from 11 am – 9 pm, enjoy Bloomington's best food trucks in one place: Switchyard Park! This family-friendly event is one of the most beloved B-Town traditions and a must-attend event for
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – Kevin Ryan and H. Foley bring you a night of Are You Garbage? featuring stand-up comedy and a chance for you to ask your Garbage questions! Come join us and find out if you're trash!
- 04/10/2026 to 04/11/2026 – This unique experience features excerpts from A Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou, performed by eight VIP Bloomington women, alongside beautiful live music by the orchestra. Guests will enjoy a
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – Another Round is Indiana University’s premier all-male a cappella group. Established in 1996, Another Round has entertained audiences in Bloomington and beyond for three decades! By pairing their rich
- 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 – He earned his stripes to Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is making his Bloomington premiere!It’s SHOWTIME! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of
- 03/03/2026 to 12/31/2026 – Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday we host live trivia from 7-9 p.m.! Tuesdays are themed trivia, which changes weekly! One Tuesday a month, it is specifically Indiana-themed trivia!
- 04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 – Please join us for Juniper's April 9th Thursday Music Night! We are delighted to offer you an evening with Tom Roznowski! This will be an intimate evening of originals and Hoagy Carmichael tunes, and
- 04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 – Join Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Anne Wilson for the second leg of The STARS Tour presented by TPR., this Spring.Come get a first look at new music from her recently released album STARS,
- 04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 – In The Shadow Scholars, Oxford's youngest Black professor, Patricia Kingori, delves into a multibillion-dollar underground industry where 40,000 educated Kenyans ghostwrite essays for students often
- 01/19/2026 to 07/24/2026 – The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, the MomentAs part of the America 250 initiative, the Lilly Library is proud to present an exhibition exploring the Declaration of Independence. The
- 03/19/2026 to 06/25/2026 – Beloved movies on the big screen, and $10 martinis poured tableside, every Thursday at Cardinal Spirits! Movies start at 7pm and are guaranteed to be quotable, rewatchable favorites. For weekly movie
- 04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 – Join the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology as we herald the arrival of spring!Enjoy an assortment of macaroons, tortes and cakes from Sugar & Spice Bakery while a flute and harp duo from the