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
🍔 Food Deals
Bloomington’s best dining specials and drink deals updated weekly.
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Festivals, fundraisers, markets, and community activities happening soon.
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Local store sales and special promotions.
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Live music, concerts, and performances across Bloomington.
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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.
- 04/04/2026 to 10/31/2026 – The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine every Saturday, April through October, at Showers Common next to City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington. April-September: 8
- 07/11/2026 to 07/11/2026 – Join us here at the Monroe County History Center for a celebration of 250 years of American history, with a local Monroe County twist. The celebration will be on the front lawn of the MCHC on
- 05/09/2026 to 10/10/2026 – Shop for handmade art and fine crafts! Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts a celebration of art and community with the sales, demonstrations, and displays of art and fine crafts by local and
- 07/11/2026 to 07/11/2026 – Are you an amateur astronomer or simply curious about the night sky? Members of the Indiana Astronomical Society will provide a variety of telescopes and equipment so you can learn more about the
- 01/03/2026 to 12/18/2027 – Open to all ages. No experience necessary. Learn basic steps of centering and throwing on the wheel. Class lasts 1 1/2 hours and includes instruction, materials and use of tools for $50. Bisque and
- 07/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 – “A Night of Mandolin Music: Jim Richter Presents the Midwest Mandolin Festival” celebrates mandolin music across its spectrum – orchestral, folk, jazz, bluegrass, rock, and blues.Based in Bloomington,
- 07/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 – Doors open at 8 show at 9, 21+ show.
- 07/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 – Dust off your boots and join us for Boots & Bottles Line Dancing on the scenic lower patio at Oliver Winery. Your ticket includes a line dancing lesson with Carla Willis from Mike’s Dance Barn and one
- 02/20/2026 to 12/26/2026 – Join us Friday and Saturday nights from 8-10 p.m. and enjoy live music!
- 07/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 – Sound Weasel – rock bandOpener: SUSTAYN – female-fronted original high-octane rock
- 01/09/2026 to 12/11/2026 – Winter nights are made for cozy hands and quiet focus. Every second Friday, Knit Night brings together knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring your project, start something new, or simply watch
- 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
- 07/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 – The Vinegar Hill National Historic District is one of the most architecturally significant neighborhoods in Bloomington, and home to famous Bloomigntonians including Alfred Kinsey and Nobel Prize
- 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
- 01/02/2026 to 12/17/2027 – Open to all ages. Learn basic steps of centering and throwing on the wheel. Class lasts 1 1/2 hours and includes instruction, materials and use of tools for $50. Bisque and glaze firing is included
- 07/09/2026 to 07/09/2026 – I’m just a Mississippi boy with a loud mouth and a big heart. I grew up believing in hard work, good friends, and telling it like it is, and I never really grew out of that. Most people know me from
