Discover everything happening in Bloomington, Indiana β your go-to guide for festivals, local events, concerts, shopping deals, food specials, and community meetings. Updated regularly to keep you informed on whatβs happening around town.
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β 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.
πΆ 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
π± Volunteering Opportunities
- https://www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
- City of Bloomington – Parks & Rec Volunteer Event Listing
- City of Bloomington – Volunteer Network Opportunities
π² 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
π Libraries & Lifelong Learning
ποΈ City of Bloomington Meetings
A calendar of upcoming city council meetings, commissions, and public hearings.
π³ Parks & Recreation Events
Programs and activities hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.
π― Visit Bloomington Featured Events
Major events and festivals happening soon via Visit Bloomington.
- 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
- 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
- 05/09/2026 to 05/09/2026 – Doors open at 8 show at 9, 21+ show.
- 05/08/2026 to 05/08/2026 – Earth & Energy: A Symbolic Clay Workshop May 8 Doors at 6 Instruction begins at 6:30 Earth & Energy: A Symbolic Clay Workshop part of Gather Social An evening to slow down, get your hands in clay, and
- 04/24/2026 to 05/08/2026 – David NordβConnecting the Thirteen Colonies: The Declaration of Independence in the NewsSystem of 18 th -Century Americaβ β Monroe County History Center / Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Amy
- 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
- 01/09/2026 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
- 02/20/2026 to 12/26/2026 – Join us Friday and Saturday nights from 8-10 p.m. and enjoy live music!
- 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
- 05/08/2026 to 05/08/2026 – Doors open at 7 show at 8, 21+ show.
- 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
- 05/08/2026 to 05/08/2026 – RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sa-barnes-on-deaths-daughter-tickets-1985381047157FREE EVENTJoin us for an evening with bestselling author S.A. Barnes, who will be celebrating the release of her
- 05/01/2026 to 05/17/2026 – Constellation Stage & Screen presents βFinn: A New Musical- At the PB&J Cafe,β on stage May 1-17 at the Waldron Auditorium. From the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Finn is a heartwarming
- 05/08/2026 to 05/09/2026 – Celebrate one of lifeβs biggest milestones at Indiana University Bloomington Graduation Weekend at Oliver Winery. Join us May 8th and 9th for a lively, open-house style celebration honoring the Class
- 05/07/2026 to 05/07/2026 – Doors open at 7 show at 8, 21+ show.
- 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
