Use an adjustable beam drill to bore holes and make long wood shavings to take home during this free event. 

Watch woodworker Fred Livesay demonstrate 19th century building techniques. Then build a kid-sized log cabin with Miles Jewell, a cabin-building expert! Can you figure out where each log goes? 

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the three-hour event.  All materials provided. 

blm.mn/pondhouse

Ask about Pond House tours

Make your own Church Baby Doll using fancy, colorful handkerchiefs. 

Keeping children quiet during long pioneer church services was a challenge. The solution? Church Babies! 

These simple dolls helped relieve Sunday morning boredom for kids, which was much appreciated by their parents. 

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  All materials provided

blm.mn/pondhouse

Ask about Pond House tours. 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook. 

Bloomington Public Health serves the communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. This event is hosted by Richfield Farmers Market in partnership with the City of Richfield.

Ride your bike to the Richfield Farmers Market on Saturday, May 31 and connect with Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) staff from Bloomington Public Health to learn more about opportunities to be active. 

Need to contact our SHIP team? You can reach out to Gabby House-Fitzgerald at 651-279-1401 or ship@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

The fourth annual On The One Music Festival is back at Bloomington Central Station Park in 2025! 

On The One Music Festival celebrates the best in Twin Cities urban eclectic music, including R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and spoken word. It features some of the top artists in their craft sharing their passions with the state of Minnesota. 

Produced by The Avant Garde and City Of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, this FREE, ALL AGES event is hosted by Chadwick "Niles" Phillips. 

Sponsored by:

• City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
• City of Bloomington Office of Creative Placemaking
• AC Hotels by Marriott Bloomington Mall of America 

Watch this interview courtesy of WCCO TV to learn more about On The One Music Festival and its partnership with the City of Bloomington.

PERFORMER LINEUP

• This years music festival will be headlined by the one and only NUR-D!
• Opening acts will be Nunnabove, SoulFlower, Fanaka Nation, Monique Blakey, Brandyn Lee Tulloch, Kennadi Watkins, Traiveon Dunlap and Imani Waters of ComMUSICation and the “Urban World Collective” from Urban Lights Music!
• Also featuring sounds by David Djdmil Miller (GenerationNOW Entertainment / Minnesota Timberwolves) 

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

• Food Trucks: Amazing Momo, Cave Cafe, Eggroll Queen, Sambusa Samosa, Soul to Soul BBQ
• Beer: NorthStar Tavern

VENDORS

• Black Roots Sauces and Seasoning
• Today's Candle
• Pieces of Kandakes
• Ciara Custom Collection
• The Stoop MPLS
• Ujama Place
• Baby Noodle
• What the Rugs
• Tay's Secret Garden
• Riddle's Jewelry
• Nature's Syrup
• Neecy's Pieces

VENUE

• Location: Central Station Park is located on East 81st Street between 31st and 33rd Avenues South, east of Mall of America and adjacent to Bloomington Central light rail station in the South Loop District.
• Seating: The park features a large, flat, natural grass open space where the performances will take place. There is no permanent seating. It is recommended that you bring a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the show.
• Parking: See below

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025!

Visit the Creative Placemaking webpage to learn about projects and citywide planning efforts. 

See the map below for parking information near Central Station Park. The map may be clicked to enlarge it for better viewing.  

Connect with Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) staff from Bloomington Public Health to learn more about opportunities to be active.

Hosted by Commuter Services in partnership with the City of Eden Prairie. 

Immunizations available by appointment. Please call 952-563-8900 to schedule with an intake nurse. There is a $20 donation request per vaccination. However, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

This clinic is typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Join Parks and Recreation staff for a free guided tour of Logan Lodge, the new temporary location for programs for adults 50 years of age and above.  Meet at 9930 Logan Ave South.

Schedule

• May 15, 10 - 11 a.m.
• May 20, 10 - 11 a.m.
• May 22, 10 - 11 a.m.
• May 23, 10 - 11 a.m.
• May 23, 3 - 4 p.m. 

Details

• Fee: Free.
• Registration: Online at Webtrac.
  • Maximum of 20 participants per tour.

Questions? Call 952-563-4944 or MN Relay 711 or email Creekside@BloomingtonMN.gov

Join the Bloomington Public Health Division on behalf of the Public Health Alliance of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (PHABER). We’ll be sharing the results of our Community Health Assessment (CHA) and asking for your input on the most important health issues to focus on for the next five years. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration in advance is preferred. Please bring a valid ID for facility access. 

Get your summer off to a sizzlin' start. Sign your team up to play in the Dred Scott Sizzler softball tournament June 21 and 22! 

All participating teams are guaranteed to play no fewer than three (3) games. 

Divisions

• Men's C
• Men's D
• Men's E/Rec
• Co-Ed Open
• Co-Ed D/E

Prize Payouts

• 1st Place: $800
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $300

(based on 16-team field)

Registration and Fee

• Sign up at MNSoftball.com.
• Entry fee: $300 per team
• Deadline June 16

Download and share the 2025 Dred Scott Sizzler flyer.

Questions? Email adibella@bloomingtonmn.gov

Presented by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, USA Softball Minnesota and DBL3'Z SPORTS, LLC. 

Join in a vibrant celebration of 50 years of Hmong resettlement and powerful contributions to Minnesota’s cultural landscape. 

All are welcome to experience the richness of Hmong heritage through traditional and modern music and dance performances. 

Whether you’re new to Hmong culture or have lived it for generations, you’ll enjoy this celebration that tells the story of the Hmong journey from the mountains of Laos to communities across Minnesota, honoring a half-century of courage, creativity and cultural preservation. 

The event consultant is Juha Thao. The master of ceremonies is Yengyee Lor (pictured), founder of Faithful Consulting, host of Uncover More Good on 3HmongTV, and a trusted leadership and organizational consultant through which she helps organizations and communities grow stronger through strategy, culture, and heart-centered leadership.

Performances

• Sun Moon & J.I.M
  • Sun Moon and J.I.M are a dynamic new duo—Sun Moon with a beautiful voice and J.I.M, a versatile rapper. Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop and soul, their music tells real stories with emotion, purpose and authenticity.
• Nraug Paj Qeej
  • Boys ages 8 - 15 who serve the Hmong community as txiv qeej at funerals and also perform at celebrations and special events including Hmong New Year.
• Saint Lydia
  • Hmong variety rapper/singer based in St. Paul, Minnesota
• Ammolites
  • Dynamic competition group that brings creativity, raw energy and authenticity to every dance, music and spoken word performance.
• DJ Fatal
• Kwv Txhiaj
• YEEJ
  • YEEJ is an artist, filmmaker, production designer and singer-songwriter. Films to his credit include “The Wind Always Strikes the Highest Mountain," "Pink Drink,” and "Bitterroot," the latter of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024. His current short film, "BYTE” is in pre-production and scheduled for release in spring 2026.
• Seev Cev Hmong Line Dance
  • Seev Cev is a Minnesota-based Hmong Line Dance Team promoting health and wellness through line dance classes and performances since 2016. The group was originally formed by Hmong wives, mothers and women who wanted a safe space to share and explore their love of dance and focus on self-care. They offer bookings for private classes, workshops and performances. 

Food

Enjoy authentic Hmong food from: 

• Chip's Thai Gourmet Kitchen
• MT Thai Food Truck

The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 5 - 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on Sundays, June 15 - August 10. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!

The performance 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 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.