Bloomington Public Health will be one of many vendors at Normandale's Spring 2026 Wellness and Resource Fair. Our resource table will include information on different programs within Bloomington Public Health along with community resources to support wellness and basic needs. If you're a student, staff, or faculty at Normandale, stop by to say hi during this resource fair!

Get ready for an afternoon of fun at the annual Hillcrest Carnival on Saturday, May 2, from 12-3 p.m. There will be games, face painting, a petting zoo, food trucks, raffle baskets, a silent auction, and an all-new ninja course. Admission is free. Game tickets and concessions will be available for purchase at the event.

Families with Pre-K, kindergarten, or sensory-friendly guests are welcome to arrive early at 11 a.m. for limited activities before the full carnival kicks off. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join Bloomington Police for Cops and Cones 

Ages 18 and younger can receive a free scoop of ice cream. 

Scoops Ice Cream

7700 West Old Shakopee Rd.

Bloomington, MN

Join Bloomington Police for Cops and Cones 

Ages 18 and younger can receive a free scoop of ice cream. 

Scoops Ice Cream

7700 West Old Shakopee Rd.

Bloomington, MN

Join Bloomington Police for Cops and Cones 

Ages 18 and younger can receive a free scoop of ice cream. 

Scoops Ice Cream

7700 West Old Shakopee Rd.

Bloomington, MN

Bloomington Public Health serves the communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield.

Our Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program is hosting this free event to connect with community members. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to participate! 

Come grab a Hello, Nature! Activity Guide and share what you would like to see happen around active living initiatives in Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield with SHIP staff. 

Learn strategies for handling loved ones with dementia. 

Minnesota Hospice presents about effective communication during the different stages of dementia and strategies to support individuals living with dementia. 

The presentation will include:

• Tips for assisting with daily living activities.
• Behavioral strategies for de-escalating dementia-related behaviors.
• Ways professional caregivers and families can work together.

REGISTRATION

• Fee: Free
• Participant Limit: 30
  • For adults 50 years of age and above.
• Registration is required online at Webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Come hear the story of Henry Sibley, Minnesota’s first governor. 

The Dakota County Historical Society will be here to present about Sibley’s:

• Beginnings in the fur trade
• Leadership at the American Fur Company headquarters in Mendota
• Eventual path into politics. 

Learn about his lasting legacy and the history of the Sibley Historic Site.

REGISTRATION

• Fee: Free
• Participant Limit: 30
  • For adults 50 years of age and above.
• Registration is required online at Webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

The Walking Club returns for another year of active fun in Bloomington's beautiful green spaces! 

Walking Club is a free program for adults 50 years of age and above that focuses on socialization and enjoying the great outdoors. Walks take place at various Bloomington locations and are led by Parks and Recreation staff. Each walk is 1 - 3 miles in length, but participants are always welcome to walk at their own preferred pace and distance. 

This is a free activity, but registration is required so you can be added to the email list. Meeting locations and routes for each Tuesday morning walk will be emailed to registered participants the previous Friday.  

Register online at blm.mn/webtrac

BONUS: Join us for this first walk of the year on Tuesday, May 5 (weather permitting) and receive a free giveaway*! 

For complete information on the Walking Club, visit the Fitness and Exercise tab at blm.mn/adultprograms. 

*while supplies last

For more information or questions, call 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

RSVP is required to reserve your compost, and compost is only available to active organics recycling participants. Follow the link below to reserve your 1-hour time slot for compost pickup.

Reserve compost

The compost giveaway, funded through a Hennepin County grant, is an annual event intended to encourage participation in organics recycling that begins and ends with residents. How does it work?

1. Food scraps and other compostable items are collected from participating residents through the City’s organics recycling program, 
2. Organics are processed into compost at SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, and
3. Nutrient-rich compost is returned to participating residents.