The Works Museum is a popular place to take kids to have a ton of interactive fun while learning how about engineering, technology, and science. It's a nonprofit museum who relies on donations to be able to offer a variety of programs for children age 5 - 12 to enjoy. They have several areas like […]

The Bloomington Breakfast Optimists Club sponsers the annual Bloomington Optimist Haloween Event at the Bloomington Event Center in October. They have a lot of activities planned so that everyone in the family (and friends) can have a good time. These activities include Trick or Treat Alley, Face Painting, Carnival Games & Prizes, and more.

The Winter History Festival is part of the Winter Fete which is an annual event, and it (Winter History Festival) takes place in February.  There are lots of fun activities, such as Fox and Geese, and other games in the snow; a guided snowshoe natural walk (snowshoes provided as well as lessons to use said […]

On the One Musical Festival is a free annual event in August hosted by The Avant Garde and Chadwick Niles Phillips. It's a celebration of an eclectic variety of soul-based music such as R&B, hip hop, soul itself, Afrobeats, and more. This year, it'll be headlined by Grammy-nominated R&B artist Carl Thomas. Some of the […]

Bullvino's Brazilian Steakhouse is a Brazilian steakhouse, naturally, that produces excellent churrasco, much beloved by Bloomington community members. Churrasco is the grilling of premium meats, and Bullvino's is enthusiastic about their carefully curated menu. This menu includes quality items such as seasonal fruits, beautifully handmade salads, imported cheeses, traditional feijoada, and specials made by the […]

Taqueria y Birrieria Las Cuatro Milpas, known collequially as Las Cuatro Milpas, is a Mexican restuarant that has a specialty birria. They are the only place in Minnesota that offers the dish called Tacos Dorados de Birria with Consome, and they are proud to provide authentic dishes to Minnesotans. They have a long and varied […]

Aroma Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant that offers cuisine from all over India .They are proud to have traditional dishes with a modern twist and a glow up. They use the freshest ingredients and family recipes to make their dishes. They have all kinds of cuisine, including vegetarian dishes and vegan dishes, too. They […]

Grand Szechuan is an award-winning Chinese restaurant that specializes in Szechuan (Sichuan) cuisine. Sichuan food is known for its distinctive flavors--spicy, flowery, and more. The main ingredient is the chili pepper, which gives the food it's trademark numbing sensation. Sichuan food is bold and bright, and Grand Szeechuan has been serving the best of it […]

The Creekside Community Center is a great place for people in the community to gather. It's not just a social hub, however, but it also have services to help people in many different situations. Loaves and Fishes provides free dinner for anyone during a certain time. They have art classes, classes for caregivers, tax classes, […]

Artistry is a nonprofit organization focusing on visual arts and producing theater in the Bloomington Center for the Arts. They welcome people from all over the region, and their goal is to ignite a lifelong passion for all the arts. In addition to their theater shows and art shows, they provide classes and workshops in […]

IKEA is the iconic Swedish store that has something for your every home furnishing need. They believe in creating the perfect home for each person, not that there is an objective perfect home. They have a vast collection from which you can choose, and they are more than eager to help you find the right […]

Bloomington's Summer Fete kicks off Independence Day with fun and festivities. It's held on July 3rd at Normandale Lake Park, and it's hosted by the city. The fete starts with a Carnival with two stages--one for kids and the main stage. For the kids, there will be inflatable buildings for bouncy fun as well as […]