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Commissioned indigenous artwork - February 2025

Celebrate American Indian Month at the Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair

The 2025 Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair offers Native art for sale, unique performances, Indigenous food trucks and much more on Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. 

This event is open to all with no entry fee or registration required. Visit the Indigenous Arts and Crafts Fair event page for full details, including an application for vendors to get a no-cost booth! Vendor application deadline is April 1. 


A collaboration between the Bloomington Public Schools American Indian Education Program and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

Explore this house year-round to learn more about the life and times of Gideon and Samuel Pond, the Dakota people and the missionaries who worked with the Dakota people during the mid-nineteenth century. Step back in time at the Gideon and Agnes Pond House and see what life was like in early Bloomington.

Educational programs and events schedule

Please join us for the many fun and educational programs held in the house and park throughout the year. Be sure to check below for upcoming events.

The schedule is subject to change. For last-minute changes or cancellations, call the 24-hour hotline at 952-563-8878 or visit the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar
22
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Make a 19th century folk toy at the Pond House, March 22, 1-4 p.m.
Mar
29
Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Make an old-fashioned feather duster at the Pond House, March 29, 1-4 p.m.
Apr
05
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Experience candy that has stood the test of time at the Pond House, April 5, 1-4 p.m.
Apr
12
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Learn basic needlework skills at the Pond House, April 12, 1-4 p.m.
Apr
13
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 1–3 p.m.
Craft a nature journal from recycled materials at the Pond House, April 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
Apr
19
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Take a tour and learn the secrets of the Pond House, April 19, 2025, 1-4 p.m.
Apr
26
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 1–4 p.m.
Explore the adventures of steamboats on the Minnesota River at the Pond House, April 26, 1-4 p.m.
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ANNUAL EVENTS

SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES

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Hours: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Free

Pond House Video Tour
Discover Bloomington: Gideon Pond House Tour
Discover Bloomington: Gideon Pond House Tour
Indigenous Plant Arboretum

Learn more about the Indigenous Plant Arboretum at Pond Dakota Mission Park.

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Contact Information

Contact Information

Parks and Recreation Department