Midweek Music & Market: Feel Good Inc.
Midweek Music & Market: Feel Good Inc.
Feel Good Inc. is a 2000's rock tribute band comprised of well-seasoned musicians playing great tunes from the past two decades.
- Food vendors: Brick Oven Bus Pizza, Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, Amazing Momo, Thai Thai Street Food, Minne Tea
- Beer vendor: NorthStar Tavern
Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
- Market, food and beverage sales open 5 - 8 p.m.
- Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.
The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the music.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
Midweek Music & Market: Dred I Dread
Midweek Music & Market: Dred I Dread
Minnesota Music Academy and City Pages Magazine award winners for Best Twin Cities Reggae Band, Dred I Dread features a diverse group of performers hailing from Jamaica, New Orleans and beyond.
Get better acquainted with the group and its music on the Dred I Dread YouTube Channel.
- Food vendors: Momo Express, Samurai Teppanyaki, Eggroll Queen, Smokestack Express, Potter's Pasties, Udder Buddies, LLC
- Beer vendor: Northstar Tavern
Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
- Market, food and beverage sales open 5 - 8 p.m.
- Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.
The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the music.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
City of Bloomington has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace
City of Bloomington has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace
Bloomington, MN — The City of Bloomington has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, a national recognition based on feedback from employees about workplace culture, communication and organizational values.
This is the City’s second consecutive year on the national list. The City of Bloomington was also recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner in 2025.
The City of Bloomington is one of 408 organizations in the U.S. with 500 to 999 employees to earn a place on this year’s list. The recognition is based on results from an employee survey conducted by Engergage, a survey platform used by workplaces to understand employee experiences. Organizations must reach a response rate of at least 35% to qualify. The survey provides insight into how employees view leadership, engagement and alignment with the organization’s mission.
Top Workplaces is the nation’s most widely used employer recognition program. The program partners with more than 60 news outlets, including USA TODAY, to highlight organizations that demonstrate a commitment to listening to employees and supporting workplace success. There is no cost to participate, be nominated or receive an award.
“This recognition reflects the experiences of our employees and their commitment to serving the community,” said Lauren Reynolds, Director of Equity and Workplace Culture. “Creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected and included is essential to the City’s mission. We will continue to use employee feedback to strengthen our culture and support staff across all departments.”
The City of Bloomington will continue to use survey insights to strengthen communication, support staff development and build a positive work environment.
For more information about the Top Workplaces program, visit topworkplaces.com.
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Presentation (50+)
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Presentation (50+)
Do you know what to do if you find an orphaned or injured wild animal?
Michelle from Wildlife Intensive & Critical Care Unit, Inc. will tell you about wildlife rehabilitation and share stories of wildlife rescues. She will share all the different ways anyone can help wild animals.
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.
Bird on a Branch Craft (50+)
Bird on a Branch Craft (50+)
Create your own charming yarn bird perched on a rustic branch!
Come ready to get creative and enjoy a fun, nature-inspired activity.
- No experience needed.
- Instruction and materials provided.
REGISTRATION
- Fee: $5
- Participant Limit: 18
- 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.
Sunday Funday: Global Jazz Collegium
Sunday Funday: Global Jazz Collegium
Headed by award winning guitarist Pavel Jany, the Global Jazz Collegium features an assembly of local and international Jazz musicians performing styles from Brazilian bossa nova to French Gypsy to Spanish flamenco and more.
Global Jazz Collegium plays original material plus works by such artists as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Jeff Beck,
Pat Metheny, Hermeto Pascoal, Jan Hammer, Carlos Santana and other legends of the jazz/fusion genre.
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The East Lawn Amphitheater has no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
Sunday Funday: Alma Andina + Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Sunday Funday: Alma Andina + Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Alma Andina combines traditional instruments from South America with Latin rhythms such as Cumbia, Salsa, Guajira, Reggaeton, Reggae, and other danceable styles.
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca presents the culture, heritage, and beauty of Mexico through folkloric dance. Some dances will be accompanied live by Mariachi Son de Morelos.
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
Sunday Funday: ETC Summer Tour - Frozen Jr.
Sunday Funday: ETC Summer Tour - Frozen Jr.
Educational Theater Company's 2026 Summer Tour presents "Disney's Frozen Jr." at the Normandale Lake Bandshell.
For more than a decade, ETC has provided a space for young artists to explore, feel empowered, and make discoveries through the joy of theater making. Follow ETC on Facebook.
Purchase a cool ice cream treat from the Udder Buddies food truck while you enjoy the show!
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
Sunday Funday: Medalist Concert Band
Sunday Funday: Medalist Concert Band
A long-time favorite in Bloomington, the Medalist Concert Band is one of the top concert bands in the state of Minnesota.
Since its founding in 1968, the group has given countless performances including summer concerts-in-the-park. It has distinguished itself through a wide variety of invitational appearances and is proud to have earned a reputation as “one of foremost community bands in the nation,” as described by the National Band Association. The band was the 1996 recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll Award, which is given annually to the top two community bands in the United States.
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
Sunday Funday: Tropical Zone Orchestra
Sunday Funday: Tropical Zone Orchestra
Contact Information
Tropical Zone Orchestra is an award winning Latin fusion band based in the Twin Cities. For more than a decade these Puerto Rican and Minnesotan musicians have come together to play the best in Salsa and Merengue fusion music.
Visit Tropical Zone Orchestra's YouTube Channel for some samples of the high-energy music you'll experience at Central Station Park!
- Food Truck: Taqueria el Patron
The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!
The Central Station Park venue has no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event.
Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!
See the map below for parking information near Central Station Park. The map may be clicked to enlarge it for better viewing.
