SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Don’t miss out!

There are so many great things going on around Bloomington that you won’t want to miss!

Here are some of the highlights we know about!

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You can also rent the Planted Food Truck to serve food at your events in Bloomington, Monroe County, Brown County and the very nearby surrounding areas.

  • Friday, September 4

    Food Truck Friday

    Switchyard Park

    11:00-9:00pm

    Fridays were made for food and fun.

    Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit.  

    Logistics

    Food Truck Friday takes place at Switchyard Park every Friday from April through October. Swing by anytime between 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (11:00 AM-8:00 PM April and October) to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.

    Upland Brewing Company will have a beer garden every week from 5:00-8:30 PM, starting in May.

    Limited seating is available, but bringing your own lawn chair(s) is advised to ensure you have a place to sit. You do not have to pay admission to attend Food Truck Friday — the only cost is the food and beverages you choose to purchase. 

  • Saturday, September 5

    Hoosier Jazz Festival

    First United Church

    2:00-10:00pm

    A daylong retrospective of the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane performed by the finest jazz musicians from Bloomington, Indianapolis, Louisville, and beyond. IU Jazz alumnus, saxophonist Rahsaan Barber will headline.

  • Wednesday, September 9

    Family Night Out

    Kirkwood outsdie the MCPL

    5:30-8:00

    Family Night Out is a monthly block party designed for easy, low-pressure community connection right in the heart of downtown. On the second Wednesday of every month on Kirkwood Avenue in front of the Monroe County Public Library transforms into a shared dining room and open-air gathering space. Bring your people, grab takeout from participating local restaurants offering special deals, and sit down together at long family-style tables set right in the middle of the street. Along the block you’ll find local art vendors, community partners hosting hands-on activities, and a rotating lineup of buskers filling the air with live music. The Front Porch Trailer brings casual lawn games and extra space to hang out, play, and linger a little longer. It’s part dinner, part street fair, part neighborhood hangout. Come eat, wander, play, and stay awhile.