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Food Truck Arts Parks Event 2022

Bring your mobile food/beverage operation to an Arts in the Parks event this summer! 

Click the Parking and Food Vendors tab below and complete the Food Truck Vendor application to request your opportunity to serve guests during our Sunday Funday, Midweek Music & Market, and Thursday Blockbusters series. With events happening from June 6 through August 21, there's sure to be at least one that's perfect for you. 

Don't delay. Apply today! 

Arts in the Parks includes not only musical performances spanning the spectrum from classical to rock and everything in between, but also offers live theater, food trucks, kids entertainment and much more! All programs are completely free of charge and open to the public. 

Discover Arts in the Parks this summer

 

You can check the status of Arts in the Parks events during inclement weather by calling 952-563-8878 or visiting the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

MONDAY MORNING KIDS SERIES

Wake up to Mondays at Moir Park and Valley View Playfield, June 3 - August 12, 2024. Bring your family and friends alternating weeks at these two popular locations throughout the summer to enjoy music, dancing, magic, storytelling and much more! The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. and each show lasts approximately one hour. 

Jun
03

Monday Morning Kids Series: KidPower with Rachael Kroog

Monday, June 3, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
10

Monday Morning Kids Series: Brodini Magic Show

Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Playfield, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
17

Monday Morning Kids Series: Todd'n'Tina

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
24

Monday Morning Kids Series: Hooperina

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Playfield, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
08

Monday Morning Kids Series: Jolly Pops

Monday, July 8, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
15

Monday Morning Kids Series: Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master

Monday, July 15, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Playfield, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
22

Monday Morning Kids Series: Bob the Beachcomber

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
29

Monday Morning Kids Series: Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Playfield, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Aug
05

Monday Morning Kids Series: ACME Magic Factory

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Aug
12

Monday Morning Kids Series: Bazillions

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Playfield, starting at 10:30 a.m.
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TUESDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES

The sounds of summer echo throughout the Normandale Lake Bandshell area on select Tuesdays this summer when some of Bloomington’s best music and dance takes the stage. The Tuesday Performance series runs June 4 - July 30, 2024. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Jun
04

Tuesday Performance Series: NOTEable Singers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jun
11

Tuesday Performance Series: Bloomington Chorale

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jun
18

Tuesday Performance Series: Blue Groove Bluegrass

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Jun
25

Tuesday Performance Series: Medalist Concert Band

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jul
09

Tuesday Performance Series: Continental Ballet

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jul
16

Tuesday Performance Series: Concerto Dance

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jul
23

Tuesday Performance Series: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
Jul
30

Tuesday Performance Series: Medalist Concert Band

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 7–8 p.m.
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MIDWEEK MUSIC & MARKET

Midweek Music & Market offers top notch music, a mini farmers market, a beer garden, lawn games, and up to seven food trucks, making it one of the largest weekly food truck events in the area! It's everything you need to enjoy your Wednesday evenings in the summer in the Bloomington Civic Plaza east lot--the same location as the Saturday Farmers Market. The series runs July 10 - August 21, 2024 with market, food and beer sales open 5-8 p.m., and music performances beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Jul
10

Midweek Music & Market: Ken Valdez Band

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
17

Midweek Music & Market: Twin Cities Hot Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
24

Midweek Music & Market: The Tuxedo Band

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
31

Midweek Music & Market: BOB, The Music of Dylan

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 5–8 p.m.
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THURSDAY BLOCKBUSTERS SERIES

The Thursday Blockbusters Series is part of our Evening Performance Series at Normandale Lake Bandshell. Throughout the summer we will be hosting some of the best entertainment in the Twin Cities as well as food vendors to handle your dinner plans. The Thursday Blockbusters run June 6 - August 8, 2024. Food and beer service opens at 6:30 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. 

Jun
06

Thursday Blockbusters: Chico Chavez Orchestra

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jun
13

Thursday Blockbusters: International Reggae All Stars

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jun
20

Thursday Blockbusters: The Tuxedo Band (Hometown Heroes Tribute)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jun
27

Thursday Blockbusters: Rhino

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
11

Thursday Blockbusters: Hitchville

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
18

Thursday Blockbusters: Salsa Del Soul

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
25

Thursday Blockbusters: Flannel

Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY FUNDAY

Sunday Funday offers free, family-friendly live music and food. This series is sure to be a fun way to spend summer afternoons in Bloomington. Events take place 4 - 6:30 p.m. at locations throughout the city. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you June - August, 2024.  

NEW IN 2024: Three big shows added at Bloomington Central Station. 

Jun
16

Sunday Funday: John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Sunday Funday heads to the historic Pond House June 16, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Jun
30

Sunday Funday: Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca with Mariachi

Sunday, June 30, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Bloomington Civic Plaza hosts Sunday Funday June 30, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Jul
07

Sunday Funday: Shakespeare in the Park

Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
CAE presents Shakespeare at Normandale Bandshell, July 7, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Jul
14

Sunday Funday: Tropical Zone Orchestra

Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Central Station Park hosts Sunday Funday July 14, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Jul
21

Sunday Funday: Shrek Jr. The Musical

Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Enjoy ETC's Shrek Jr. the Musical at Normandale Bandshell, July 21, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Jul
28

Sunday Funday: Kat Perkins

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Kat Perkins, finalist on NBC's "The Voice", hits the Normandale Bandshell stage July 28, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Aug
04

Sunday Funday: Tim Sigler Band

Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
Central Station Park hosts Sunday Funday August 4, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Aug
11

Sunday Funday: Junk FM

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 4–6:30 p.m.
See Junk FM at the Normandale Lake Bandshell August 11, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
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OTHER ARTS IN THE PARKS EVENTS

Enjoy these additional fun and inclusive Arts in the Parks activities. 

Jun
08

Kites & Bites Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Jul
03

Summer Fete 2024

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 5–10:30 p.m.
Aug
17

On the One Music Festival

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 12–8 p.m.
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PARKING & FOOD VENDORS

BECOME A SPONSOR

This year we are presenting many great ways to become a part of the Arts in the Parks programs!  Learn more about each opportunity below and then for more information or to reserve your sponsorship opportunity, call Arts in the Parks at 952-563-8693.