Blades and Bites at Bryant
Blades and Bites at Bryant
Kick the winter blues at the Third Annual Blades and Bites event. Enjoy skating and fun for the whole family! Food will be available for purchase through local food trucks. All attendees will be eligible for fun games and giveaways, while supplies last.
- When and Where:
- Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bryant Park, 1001 W. 85th St.
- Weather: Event is weather dependent. Please call (952-563-8878 option 3) for updates.
- Equipment: A limited number of ice skates will be available to rent for free. Participants are welcome to bring their own skates.
- Fee: Free. There is no entry fee or registration required.
Presented as part of the annual Bloomington Winter Fete
Wondering what Blades and Bites is all about? Check out this short video from the 2023 event!
Contact Parks and Recreation for questions or additional information.
- 952-563-8877
- MN Relay 711
- parksrec@Bloomingtonmn.gov
Make the Right Decisions for Your Life in Retirement (50+)
Make the Right Decisions for Your Life in Retirement (50+)
Make the most out of your retirement years.
Adults 50 years of age and above, join Dawn Marcotte, Certified Professional Retirement Coach, as she shares about building (or rebuilding) your social, emotional, and intellectual life.
It's not too late to build a life in retirement that is filled with friendship, joy, and a purpose that launches you out of bed each morning.
- Cost: FREE.
- Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
- Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
- Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
For questions or more information, contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Holiday Cookie Decorating (50+)
Holiday Cookie Decorating (50+)
Decorate festive holiday cookies to take home!
Our Five Days of Holiday Fun comes to a close with fun, festive holiday cookie decorating.
Decorate seasonal cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and plenty of creative flair. It’s a sweet and cheerful way to wrap up our week of holiday fun.
- Cost: FREE.
- Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
- Space is limited to 16 participants on a first come, first served basis.
- Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
For questions or more information, contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Holiday Karaoke (50+)
Holiday Karaoke (50+)
Sing seasonal and other songs karaoke style!
Day two of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features an afternoon of karaoke.
Sing your favorite songs, cheer on friends and enjoy a relaxed and festive time together.
- Cost: FREE.
- Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
- Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
- Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
For questions or more information, contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Holiday Craft (50+)
Holiday Craft (50+)
Make a holiday craft to take home!
Day three of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features a festive holiday craft.
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on activity where you can create a seasonal project to take home or gift to someone special.
No experience needed and all materials provided.
- Cost: FREE.
- Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
- Space is limited to 18 participants on a first come, first served basis.
- Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
For questions or more information, contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Adaptive Archery
Adaptive Archery
Adults with disabilities, join us for an opportunity to try archery indoors. Participants will learn the basics of archery including:
- Equipment
- Safety
- History
- Shooting form and techniques
Don’t have your own bow? No problem. All equipment is provided.
- Location: Bethany Gym at Substance Church, 6900 W. 115th St.
- Date and Time: March 24, 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fee: $15 per participant
- Registration: Sign up at blm.mn/webtrac.
- Age Requirement: 18+
- Equipment: Provided. Participants will be using compound bows.
Holiday Bingo (50+)
Holiday Bingo (50+)
Enjoy an hour of free holiday bingo!
Day four of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features a festive round of bingo.
Join in an afternoon of light-hearted play, prizes and plenty of holiday cheer.
- Cost: FREE.
- Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
- Space is limited. Register today online at blm.mn/webtrac.
- Play for the chance to win holiday-themed prizes!
For questions or more information, contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Bloomingtones Concert (50+)
Bloomingtones Concert (50+)
Kick off this year's Five Days of Holiday Fun with a concert from our very own Bloomingtones! This mixed choral group performs music from all eras and rehearses weekly at Logan Lodge.
Join us in the Black Box Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts and enjoy a festive start to the week with this special holiday performance of seasonal classics.
- Free event, but registration is required. Register online at Webtrac.
- This event is not ticketed through the Center for the Arts Box Office.
- Event is for adults 50 years of age and above.
- Maximum Attendance: 100
Questions? Contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
About The Bloomingtones
This mixed chorus is composed entirely of seniors from Bloomington, Minnesota, whose repertoire covers a broad spectrum of well-known favorites from standards to showtunes and everything in between, appealing to their senior audiences. The Bloomingtones perform almost exclusively at retirement and care facilities.