Bloomington MN Parks and Recreation

06/05/2026

Arts in the Parks 2026 (blm.mn/artsparks) begins with the annual Kites & Bites Festival Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Valley View Middle School playfield, E. 90th St. and Portland Ave. South. Enjoy free kites, a professional kite flying demonstration, food trucks and live music by the Jolly Pops. 🪁

Then things really get rolling with the first week of live entertainment featuring hilarious comedy magic, energetic music from an all-female choir, and an electrifying performance by a former finalist on NBC's "The Voice."

🎩 Monday Morning Kids' Series: Brodini Magic Show: June 8, 10:30 a.m., Valley View Park, 9000 Portland Ave. S.
🎶 Tuesday Performance Series: NOTEable Singers: June 9, 7 p.m., Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 W. 84th St.
🎤 Thursday Blockbusters: Kat Perkins: June 11, 6:30 p.m., Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 W. 84th St. Food/Beverage: Taqueria El Patron, Brick Oven Bus, Minne Tea, NorthStar Tavern

06/05/2026

It's time! The Bloomington Farmers Market will be back in action this Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East Lot of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W Old Shakopee Road. We are so excited for another season featuring your favorite vendors. See you this weekend!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

You'll be filled with wonder when whirling wonders whirl wonderfully during the free Whirling Wonders event Saturday, June 6 at the historic Pond House, 401 E. 104th St.

Drop in any time 1 - 4 p.m. to learn about and play with tops and whirligigs just like early Minnesotans in the 1800s. Then make your own to take home. Click below for details.

Try spinning a variety of tops and make your own to take home from the Pond house, June 6, 1-4 p.m.

06/02/2026

Sometimes you have to get out of the kitchen to get into the kitchen.

Learn about the kitchen, flapjack, dillball, lemon drop and more during Pickleball Beginner Bootcamps! Sessions take place on select dates in June, July and August at Dred Scott Pickleball Courts, 10820 Bloomington Ferry Road, and are taught by champion pickleball player/coach Rachael Kroog.

Get details on the Pickleball tab at blm.mn/adultsports. First sessions are June 11. Sign up today!

06/01/2026

Get ready to kick off a summer of fun with four annual events on Saturday, June 6!

🪁 Kites & Bites Festival, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Valley View Middle School Playfield, E. 90th St. and Portland Ave. S., is the traditional start of the summer Arts in the Parks series. It offers free kites for youth, a professional kite-flying demonstration, six food trucks and music by the Jolly Pops. blm.mn/kites2026

🥕 Bloomington Farmers Market 2026 season begins and runs every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. through mid-October in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, baked goods, crafts and more from local vendors. Enjoy food trucks and live music weekly. blm.mn/market

🏊‍♀️ Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, 201 E. 90th St., opens for the 2026 season and offers zero-depth entry, interactive play features, an aqua climbing wall, water slides, diving boards, a concession stand and more. BFAC is the place to be for cool summer fun. Get $2 off season passes purchased by June 6. blm.mn/bfac

🌿 The free annual Plant Exchange, 8 – 11 a.m. at Logan Lodge, 9930 Logan Ave. S., is your opportunity to donate, exchange and/or adopt indoor, outdoor and vegetable plants. Expert green thumbs, beginners and everyone in between, the 2026 Plant Exchange is for you. blm.mn/plant-exchange-2026

05/29/2026

Art rocks! And when it comes to the free Nature Craft-Rock Painting naturalist event Sunday, May 31, 1:30 p.m. at Smith Park, 8155 Park Ave. S., we mean that literally. 🤘

Drop in to enjoy this creative, hands-on craft led by an experienced naturalist. Design unique patterns, themes, color combinations or whatever comes to mind. Use your artwork as beautiful decorations around your home or elsewhere.

All-ages program. No registration required. All materials provided. Presented as part of our ongoing Naturalist Series.

Paint and decorate rocks inspired by the outdoors at Smith Park, May 31, 1:30-3 p.m.

05/27/2026

Registration for the summer session of Bloomington Ice Garden Skate School opens June 3. Classes start Tuesday June 16 and include options for all ages, skill and experience levels. Summer school has never been so cool! ⛸️

For more details and to sign up, visit blm.mn/big.