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Youth Artists' and Growers' at the Market; Concerts in the Parks; and Paddleboarding on Griffy Lake
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 with the City and you will discover that no matter your interests or inclinations, there is something for everyone.
EVENTS
Youth Artists' and Growers' Day at the Market
Date: Saturday, July 1
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St. next to Bloomington's City Hall
Young farmers, artists, growers and entrepreneurs get their own booth space during this special day for kids at the Market. The Market is hosting other youth-oriented activities and youth-led entertainment too!
https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
Date: Every Saturday in July - July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St. next to Bloomington's City Hall
Find a wide assortment of goods locally grown in farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage artisans provide a tasteful variety of satisfying breads, drinks, pastries and savory dishes.
https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market
Fitness in the Park: Tai Chi
Date: Mondays, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31
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
Sunday Concerts in Bryan Park
Date: Sunday, July 2
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.
Back-to-back shows! Jan Bell (Americana country folk) and The Amanda Webb Band (blues rock)
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Fourth of July Parade
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 9 a.m. Bloomington Community Band live music on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn
10 a.m. Fourth of July Parade
Cost: Free
Location: Parade begins at the corner of College Avenue and 10th Street; goes south to Kirkwood Avenue; turns east on Kirkwood Avenue to Walnut Street, then goes north on Walnut Street to end at 10th Street.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/fourth-of-july-parade
Touch a Truck at the Fair
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Cost: Free with Fair admission
Location: Monroe County Fair, 5700 W. Airport Road
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12015
Open Swim Day
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Admission to Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave. and Mills Pool, 1100 W. 14th St., is free all day on July 4 courtesy of the Bloomington Parks Foundation.
Lexi Lynn in Peoples Park
Date: Thursday, July 6
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Live honky tonk/heartbreaker country music by Lexi Lynn
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Fitness in the Park: Beginning Yoga
Date: Fridays, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28
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
Bloomington Trivia Championship Series hosted by Skip Daley
Date: Friday, July 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per team of up to six people. Register online by July 7
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., Pavilion
Will your team be crowned Bloomington's newest trivia champion? The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge is on site with food, soda, beer, and wine available for purchase.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/trivia-championship
A Fair of the Arts
Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Fernandez Plaza, 401 N. Morton St. in front of Bloomington's City Hall
Shop for art and fine crafts hand made by local and regional artists. Held in conjunctions with the Saturday Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/a-fair-of-the-arts
Tuesday Market
Date: Tuesdays in July - July 11, 18 and 25; no Tuesday Market on July 4
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. in front of the Pavilion
Support local farmers and small businesses at the Tuesday Market while shopping for fresh, nutritious, local farm products and artisanal foods.
https://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market/tuesday
Fitness in the Park: ZUMBA
Date: Tuesdays, July 11, July 18, July 25
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
Dan Kusaya in Peoples Park
Date: Thursday, July 13
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Live world music and dance.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Happy Hours on the Lawn at Switchyard Park with Kyle Billman & The Algoriddims
Date: Friday, July 14
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., Pavilion Lawn
Live Latin, Caribbean, reggae & funk rock music.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Sunday Concerts in Bryan Park
Date: Sunday, July 16
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.
Back-to-back shows! Sam Finley Trio (instrumental, funk, blues and jazz) and The Movin' Hips (classic blues, R&B, soul)
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Lennon Beasley in Peoples Park
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Live indie and rock music.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Switchyard Park Thursday Night Summer Music Series presented by Visit Bloomington
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., main stage
Easy Eye Recording artists Shannon & The Clams with Say She She and Abby Jeanne
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Switchyard Park Concert Series presented by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 6 p.m. opener, 7:15 p.m. main act
Cost: Free
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., main stage
Opener Joe Donnelly, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and The Dynamics classic R&B/funk band
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Steve Plessinger with Devin Brown in Peoples Park
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Live Americana with singer/songwriter Steve Plessinger
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
Adult Field Day
Date: Friday, July 28
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Admission $8/person
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., main stage lawn
Get ready for a blast from the past at our ultimate adult playground event! Enjoy nostalgic games like dodgeball, musical chairs, giant lawn games, and test your skills on the IU Outdoor Adventures Rock Wall. Groove to the beats of the 80s, 90s and 00s while sipping on beer and wine available for purchase. Strike a post at our photo booth and capture all the fun memories. Don't miss out on the ultimate throwback experience!
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/adult-field-day
Celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: City Hall, Fernandez Plaza
The Council for Community Accessibility will be celebrating the 33rd Americans with Disabilities Anniversary. It's going to be on Saturday, July 29th, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the City Hall, Fernandez Plaza (next to Farmers' Market). The Council for Community Accessibility Monroe County Public Library, Stone Belt, Indiana Institute for Disabilities and Community, Down Syndrome Family Connection, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission, and many others will be there with games, activities, information and more. The Wheelie Women from the MALL (Mobility Aids Lending Library) will be there, as well, to determine what mobility aids might work best for someone in need. Come, do some of the activities and games, get a cookie from Baked!, and talk with people with disabilities and those that support them.
Follow the Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilforCommunityAccessibility
Sunday Concerts in Bryan Park
Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.
Back-to-back shows! The Top Hat Blues Revue (blues, jazz, rock, and originals) and Straight Up Chumps (relevant upbeat funk-jam)
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/concerts
PROGRAMS
Sunset Paddle
Date: Thursday, July 13
Time: 8:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $12/Bloomington residents, $15/out-of-city residents; register by July 6
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse.
Enjoy a view of the sunset from Griffy Lake!
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11998
BFD Hosts Car Seat Inspections
Date: July 3, July 17, July 24, and July 31
Time: Inspection by appointment at 10a, 11a,12p, 1p, and 2p each date
Cost: Free
Location: BFD’s Training and Logistics Center at 2917 McIntire Drive, Bloomington
Three out of four car seats are misused in Indiana. Many parents are unsure about car seat requirements, state laws and installation. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will answer your questions, help with installation, and give recommendations to make your child safer. Bring your child, your car seat’s manual, and your vehicle’s manual. Expectant parents are welcome. Free. Sign up for an appointment at iuhealth.org/classes-events.
SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Advanced Paddle
Date: Wednesday, July 5
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents; register by July 3
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse.
Refine your turns, paddle around obstacles, and learn new turns during this advanced paddle class with instructor Tyler Ferguson.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12003
DIY Water Filtration
Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $8/Bloomington residents, $10/out-of-city residents; register by June 30.
Location: Leonard Springs Nature Park, 4685 S. Leonard Springs Rd.
Join a Naturalist to discuss some of the negative effects of ingesting untreated water, go on a short hike to find an appropriate water source, and then learn how to filter and treat the water via different purification/filtration techniques.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12024
Insect Black Lighting
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Time: 8-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/Bloomington residents, $6/out-of-city residents; register by June 30.
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse.
Sit beneath the stars and watch insects come to our glowing canvas!
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12034
Outdoor Art & Nature Crafts
Date: Sunday, July 9
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Cost: $8/Bloomington residents, $10/out-of-city residents; register by July 4
Location: Winslow Woods Park, 2120 S. Highland Ave. Meet at shelter
Use locally foraged materials to create an art piece you can take home.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12021
SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Beginner Yoga
Date: Wednesday, July 12
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents; register by July 11
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse
This beginner-level class with instructor Tyler Ferguson is best for those who are comfortable navigating a SUP.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12004
SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Advanced Paddle
Date: Wednesday, July 19
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents; register by July 18
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse
Refine your turns, paddle around obstacles, and learn new turns during this advanced paddle class with instructor Tyler Ferguson.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12003
Glow in the Dark Paddle
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 9:30-11 p.m.
Cost: $10/Bloomington residents, $12/out-of-city residents; register by July 7
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse
Explore Griffy Lake under the stars with the added effect of glow sticks to illuminate your boats and paddles!
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12008
Landscape Education Workshop
Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Switchyard Park Pavilion 1601 S Rogers St
The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) is pleased to announce our first ever Landscape Education Workshop. We are partnering with other City departments to provide information on sustainable landscaping. Topics will include: Best stormwater practices, appropriate plants to use, mowing and mulching techniques, a tour of Switchyard Park's landscaped features, and more! This event is FREE, open to the public, and registration is required. The workshop is geared towards landscapers, property managers, homeowner/neighborhood associations, and anyone enthusiastic about plants! Please plan on joining us at the Switchyard Park Pavilion on July 26th from 10am - 3pm (including a FREE lunch!). FREE parking is available in front of the pavilion. Need to chat with us ahead of the event? stormwater@bloomington.in.gov or (812) 349-3617
We hope to see you for this exciting new event!
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/WYij2vG2Tk1UsYtr8
SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Beginner Yoga
Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: $20/Bloomington residents, $25/out-of-city residents; register by July 25
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse
This beginner-level class with instructor Tyler Ferguson is best for those who are comfortable navigating a SUP.
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12004
Night Paddle
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 9-10:30 p.m.
Cost: $12/Bloomington residents, $15/out-of-city residents; register by July 25
Location: Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. Meet at boathouse
Enjoy a view of the sunset from Griffy Lake!
https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11992
Residents Academy
Date: Thursdays, August 24 through October 26, 2023
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: All around the city
Interested in becoming more engaged in the community? The Residents Academy might be just what you're looking for. Participants learn about the challenges of city government, budget limitations, day-to-day operations, and mandates in this fun and educational 10-week program. Application deadline is July 10. Learn more at: https://bton.in/qrUZU
HAND Home Buyers Club
Date & Time: Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE.
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 N Morton St, Rm 115
The Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Department's Home Buyers Club offers participants a chance to explore the possibility of affordable home ownership. The goal of the class is to help first-time home buyers understand and overcome the obstacles involved in purchasing their first home and what to expect after buying a home. You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a housing counselor to discuss any potential obstacles in achieving your goal. Income eligible graduates may qualify for up to $10,000 in Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance from HAND. Registration is required. Learn more at: https://bton.in/lTDXk
Keep Up with Neighborhood News
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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 Ave.
Bryan Park Pool open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission to Bryan Park Pool is $6 per person; Economy Punch Passes and Season Passes are available for purchase at Bryan Park Pool. For up-to-the-minute information on pool hours of operation, including weather-related closures, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741 or follow City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/pools/bryan-park-pool
City of Bloomington
401 North Morton Street
City Hall is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday except during holidays. 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.
Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad
1601 S. Rogers St. at Switchyard Park
Open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with free admission. For up-to-the-minute information on spray pad hours of operation, including weather-related closures, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741 or follow Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN on Facebook.
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
3400 N. Headley Rd.
Boathouse open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Watercraft (canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboards) are available for rent for $9 per hour. Reservations are recommended; to reserve a watercraft, call the boathouse at 812-349-3732 or email griffy.boathouse@bloomington.in.gov.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/parks/griffy-lake
Mills Pool
1100 W 14th St.
Mills Pool open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission to Mills Pool is $6 per person; Economy Punch Passes are available for purchase at Mills Pool. For up-to-the-minute information on pool hours of operation, including weather-related closures, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741 or follow City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/pools/mills-pool
Twin Lakes Recreation Center Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Open Tuesday, July 4 from 7 a.m.-1 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/.