Switchyard Park Concert Series; Juneteenth Celebration; Outdoor Programs; and Monroe Water Treatment Plant Tour –June Events and Programs

Bloomington, Ind. – Bloomington is a vibrant community filled with activity. Each month there are numerous opportunities to enjoy and engage socially and civically. The City will provide monthly updates on what is happening in and within the City, and you will discover that no matter your interests or inclinations, there is something for everyone.

 

EVENTS 

City Golf Tournament

Date: Championship Flights register by June 20; Regular, Women's, and Junior's Divisions register by July 2.

Time: 12 p.m.

Cost: Entry fee for Championship Flights is $25; Regular and Women's Divisions $15; Juniors entry fee is free. 

Location: Cascades Golf Course, 3550 N. Kinser Pike

Play in the longest-running Match Play tournament in the state! Visit bloomington.in.gov/cascades for qualifying dates; Tournament opening weekend is July 8-9 and Championship weekend is July 15-16.

For more information or to register for the City Golf Tournament, call Cascades Golf Course at 812-349-3764. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/golf-tournament

 

Limestone Nomad at Peoples Park

Date: Thursday, June 1

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Live music: modern bluegrass/folk trio

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Shakespeare in the Park

Date: Thursday-Sunday, June 1-4

Time: June 1, June 2, and June 3 at 7 p.m.; June 4 at 2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, 331 S. Washington Street

Monroe County Civic Theater presents Richard III.

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Movies in the Parks: The Princess Diaries (2001, rated G)

Date: Saturday, June 3

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson Street

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Bloomington Community Farmers' Market

Date: Saturdays, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24

Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Showers Common south of City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street

Find a wide assortment of goods from farm and field, plus a tasteful variety of prepared foods from local small businesses. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market

 

Tuesday Market

Date: Tuesdays, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., outside north of the Pavilion

Shop for fresh, nutritious, local farm products and artisanal foods, and support the local food economy. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market/tuesday

 

Touch a Truck

Date: Wednesday, June 7

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $1 per person

Location: Winslow Sports Complex, 2800 S. Highland Ave.

Get up close and personal with your favorite big rigs!

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/touch-a-truck

 

nomás at Peoples Park

Date: Thursday, June 8

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Live music: unique Spanish/English covers

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Strawberry Shortcake Festival Concert by Matixando

Date: Thursday, June 8

Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street

Live music: original Latin fusion from Costa Rica

Held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club Auxiliary's Strawberry Shortcake Festival from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Happy Hours on the Lawn: SoundR LampN at Switchyard Park

Date: Friday, June 9

Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street

Live music: quirky rock and roll

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

A Fair of the Arts

Date: Saturday, June 10

Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Held in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, 401 N. Morton Street at City Hall.

Shop for art and fine crafts hand made by local and regional artists.

Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/a-fair-of-the-arts

 

Get Outdoors Day

Date: Saturday, June 10

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street

Open-house style introduction to local outdoor activities.

Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11991

 

Zillafyde at Peoples Park

Date: Thursday, June 15

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Live music: country to folk to hard rock

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Switchyard Park Thursday Night Summer Music Series

Chicago jazz artist Makaya McCraven with Funk Almighty

Date: Thursday, June 15

Time: 6-10 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

 

Switchyard Park Concert Series

Wife Patrol with Rearview Rhonda

Date: Friday, June 16

Time: 6 p.m. opener, 7:15 p.m. main act

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, main stage

Live music: opener Rearview Rhonda, local indie rock/punk rock band, and main act Wife Patrol, alternative rock

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Juneteenth

Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023

Time: 2-7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Switchyard Park (1601 South Rogers Street)

The City of Bloomington will host a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Switchyard Park (1601 South Rogers Street). Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War and a national celebration of freedom. The community-wide, family-friendly gathering will feature free food, games, and music, with Black-owned businesses on-site offering additional products for sale. 

 

Monroe Water Treatment Plant Tour

Date: Wednesday, June 21

Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free! 

Location: Meet at 600 E Miller Dr 

Please join the City of Bloomington Utilities for a guided tour of the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. Participants meet at the Service Center to shuttle to the plant and learn fun history facts about water in Monroe County. We will see where the water comes out at Lake Monroe, then follow the flow as it becomes drinking water and gets pumped into the city. Questions? Contact us at 812-349-3655 or wq@bloomington.in.gov. Register at: https://forms.gle/dfCDsuhEkTQ9f6g87

 

PDVNCH at Peoples Park

Date: Thursday, June 22

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Live spoken wordsmith

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

Summer Solstice Celebration

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St.

Nature- and sun-related activities and games to celebrate summer!

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

The Bazargan Mystics at Peoples Park

Date: Thursday, June 29

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Live music: Hoosier surf klezmer

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts

 

PROGRAMS

Backyard Beach Party

Date: Fridays, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30

Time: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Banneker Community Center, 930 W. 7th Street

Preschoolers make sand castles and run through the sprinkler in the Banneker backyard. Drop in any time. For more information, call the Banneker Community Center at 812-349-3735.

 

Fitness in the Park: Beginning Yoga

Date: Fridays, June 2, June 9, June16, June 30

Time: 12 p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: Switchyard Park, main stage

Outdoor Beginning Yoga with instructor Rivkah Moore. For ages 18 yrs. and up. All skill levels welcome! Registration is not required; just show up and pay the $5 per person fee, or buy a 10-class pass for $45.

For more information about drop-in fitness classes at Switchyard Park, contact Shelby Drake at 812-349-3700. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/fitness/exercise

 

Escape from Wonderland! - An Outdoor Escape Room Adventure by Code & Key

Date: Saturday, June 3; Sunday, June 4; and Saturday, June 10

Time: Departures every 30 minutes, 1-7 p.m.

Cost: $60 per team

Location: Lower Cascades Park, 2851 Old State Road 37, Waterfall Shelter

You followed the White Rabbit, and now you're stuck in Wonderland and must solve mysteries, riddles, and puzzles to escape! Pre-registration is required; register a team of 3 to 6 people by June 1. Learn more at: https://bton.in/t5Jpy

 

Composting Basics

Date: Sunday, June 4

Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Cost: $10/Bloomington residents, $12/out-of-city residents

Location: Willie Streeter Community Gardens in Winslow Woods Park, 2301 S. Highland Ave.

Learn how to use compost in your home garden and how to compost at home, regardless of space restrictions! Pre-registration is required; register online by June 2 at:
https://bton.in/hkK0U

 

Fitness in the Park: Tai Chi

Date: Mondays, June 5, June 12, June 26

Time: 7 p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: Switchyard Park, main stage

Outdoor tai chi class with instructor Jennifer Weiss. For ages 18 yrs. and up. All skill levels welcome! Registration is not required; just show up and pay the $5 per person fee, or buy a 10-class pass for $45.

For more information about drop-in fitness classes at Switchyard Park, contact Shelby Drake at 812-349-3700. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/fitness/exercise

 

Fitness in the Park: ZUMBA

Date: Tuesdays, June 6, June 13, June 27

Time: 7 p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: Switchyard Park, main stage

Outdoor ZUMBA with instructor Darrelyn Valdez. For ages 18 yrs. and up. All skill levels welcome! Registration is not required; just show up and pay the $5 per person fee, or buy a 10-class pass for $45.

For more information about drop-in fitness classes at Switchyard Park, contact Shelby Drake at 812-349-3700. Learn more at: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/fitness/exercise

 

SUP Learn to Paddle

Date: Wednesday, June 7

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introduction to the stand up paddleboard (SUP). Pre-registration is required; register online by June 6. 

Learn more at: https://bton.in/C51rT

 

Intro to Wild Edible Plants

Date: Sunday, June 11

Time: 12-2 p.m.

Cost: $8/Bloomington residents, $10/out-of-city residents

Location: RCA Community Park, 1400 W RCA Park Drive, small shelter

Find your next meal in the forest. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 7 at: https://bton.in/EarkW

 

SUP for Parents and Kids

Date: Wednesday, June 14

Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introductory paddleboard (SUP) class for families. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 13 at: https://bton.in/cGCIo

 

SUP Over 50

Date: Wednesday, June 14

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Learn to paddleboard (SUP) class for adults over 50 yrs. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 13 at: https://bton.in/9vps8

 

Sunset Paddle

Date: Thursday, June 15

Time: 8:30-10 p.m.

Cost: $12/Bloomington residents, $15/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

View the sunset from Griffy Lake. Watercraft, paddles, and life jackets provided. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 8 at: https://bton.in/FnTVx

 

SUP Learn to Paddle

Date: Saturday, June 17

Time: 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introduction to the stand up paddleboard (SUP). Pre-registration is required; register online by June 16 at: https://bton.in/itz54

 

SUP for Parents and Kids

Date: Saturday, June 17

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introductory paddleboard (SUP) class for families. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 16 at: https://bton.in/VwwqR

 

SUP Over 50

Date: Saturday, June 17

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Learn to paddleboard (SUP) class for adults over 50 yrs. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 16 at: https://bton.in/a3BV3

 

SUP Learn to Paddle

Date: Wednesday, June 21

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introduction to the stand up paddleboard (SUP). Pre-registration is required; register online by June 20 at: https://bton.in/MQ8ry

 

SUP Solstice Sunset Yoga

Date: Wednesday, June 21

Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Slow, hatha-style yoga class for people familiar with SUP and yoga. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 20 at: https://bton.in/qiqFy

 

Garden Insects: Friend & Foe

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Cost: $10/Bloomington residents, $12/out-of-city residents

Location: Butler Park Community Gardens in Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park, 812 W 9th St.

Learn to identify beneficial garden insects as well as garden pests, and discuss how to attract beneficial insects. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 22 at: https://bton.in/pb1o4

 

Fossil Frenzy

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Cost: $5/Bloomington residents, $7/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

A half-mile fossil hunt hike. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 20 at: https://bton.in/luv11

 

SUP for Parents and Kids

Date: Wednesday, June 28

Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Introductory paddleboard (SUP) class for families. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 27 at: https://bton.in/LuroK

 

SUP Over 50

Date: Wednesday, June 28

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents

Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd., boathouse

Learn to paddleboard (SUP) class for adults over 50 yrs. Pre-registration is required; register online by June 27 at: https://bton.in/Ote2l

 

OPERATING HOURS 

Animal Shelter Adoption Center

3410 S Walnut Street

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from noon-4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday from noon-3 p.m.

 

Banneker Community Center

930 W 7th Street

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

 

Bryan Park Pool

1020 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission $6 per person; children under the age of 3 yrs. admitted free.

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

 

City of Bloomington 

401 North Morton Street

City Hall is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday except during holidays. City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Non-holiday City Hall closings are announced on the City’s home page and social media. City services can still be accessed online at bloomington.in.gov/services.

 

Griffy Lake Boathouse

3400 N. Headley Road

Open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Watercraft (canoe, kayak, paddleboard) rentals are available for $9/hour. Make rental reservations via email to griffy.boathouse@bloomington.in.gov or call the boathouse at 812-349-3732. Two-hour rental time limit on holidays and weekends.

 

Mills Pool

1100 W. 14th Street

Open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission $6 per person; children under the age of 3 yrs. admitted free.

Economy 20-Punch Pass: $90; Season Pass (good for one individual): $70

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

 

Switchyard Park's Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad

1601 S. Rogers Street

Open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Free admission.

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

 

Twin Lakes Recreation Center Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

1700 W. Bloomfield Road

Daily non-member admission $8

Twin Lakes Recreation Center is a sports, fitness and recreation facility with a ⅛ mile indoor track, cardio equipment, free weights and weight machines, functional fitness area and five hardwood courts. Courts are open for pickleball Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn more about TLRC memberships and group exercise classes at twinlakesrecreation.com

 

 

Bloomington is a diverse, active, and vibrant community with many monthly events and programs. This list is only representative of City and city-related happenings. For a more comprehensive list, please visit the events calendar of Visit Bloomington at  visitbloomington.com/events/.