Parks and Recreation Special Events

December 2024 - March 2025

Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation and community partners in welcoming winter during the annual Winter Fete Celebration. Most activities are free and all activities are fun for the whole family!

Visit the Winter Fete page for all of the exciting details. 

Enjoy a uniquely fun hands-on experience with Public Works and Park Maintenance staff and equipment during the 2023 Public Works Open House, Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Kites and Bites 2023

Enjoy food trucks, music and kites, all of which will take over Valley View Playfields at East 90th Street and Portland Avenue South on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

KITES

FREE kites will be available for youth age 18 and younger (while supplies last). Or bring your own kites to fly high in the sky! 

BITES

• Eggroll Queen
• Heavy Metal Grill
• Hometown Creamery
• Soul to Soul BBQ
• Taqueria el Patron
• Tot Boss

Have a blast dancing and moving to the high energy KidsDance DJ performance. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

June - August

Grab the kids and invite the neighbors to see the best music groups and entertainers in the Twin Cities. Arts in the Parks includes Monday Morning Kids' Series, Tuesday Performance Series, Midweek Music & Market, Thursday Blockbusters and Sunday Funday. All programs are free of charge and open to the public.

Learn more and discover the exciting lineup on the Arts in the Parks web page.

Saturdays, June 10 - October 14, 2023 (outdoor markets)
Wednesdays, July 12 - August 23, 2023 (Midweek Music & Market)

The Bloomington Farmers Market is a weekly gathering in which farmers, growers and producers sell their own products directly to the public. At the market you will find a great variety of fresh locally grown produce as well as flowers, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup, berries, fresh baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee, smoothies, art and more! The market also features music and special activities.

To learn more or become a vendor, check out our Farmers Market page

July 3, 2023
5 - 10:30 p.m.
Normandale Lake Park
84th Street between Normandale Blvd and Chalet Road

Bloomington's Independence Day celebration is held each year on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park. The fun includes music, food, fireworks and more! 

In June you'll find information on performers, food, parking, weather and other details on the Summer Fete page.

On the One Music Festival features rising stars in the Twin Cities R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat and conscious Hip-Hop music scene, along with a touch of Spoken Word Poetry. Produced by The Avant Garde, this is a free event for all ages. Hosted by Chadwick "Niles" Phillips, On the One brings you the premiere talent in the state of Minnesota! 

The 2023 On the One Music Festival takes place at Normandale Lake Bandshell Saturday, August 26, 12 - 8 p.m.

The Fourth Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail event takes place Sunday, October 27, 2024, 2 - 5 p.m. at Normandale Lake Park. 

Get all the details at blm.mn/halloweenparty.