Examine the 1856 Pond House as a history detective. 

• What are the mysterious markings on the bricks?
• Why is the window glass wavy?
• Why is there a door on every side of the house? 

Answer these and other curious questions to win a detective gadget!

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the three-hour event. 

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Join staff for an open house to discuss Bloomington Ferry Road.  Drop in anytime  as there will be no formal presentation. This study will define a community vision for the corridor that better serves current and future roadway uses, as well as addresses stormwater management and environmental sustainability goals.  All are invited to learn more and share your experience traveling the study area.

Additional Info: Visit the project’s Let’s Talk Bloomington page at blm.mn/bfrstudy to get more info, comment on the project map online, and sign up to receive project updates.  

Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor Visioning Study

Play a game of dueling tops and learn how to spin a whirligig during this free event.

Then decorate your own wooden top and make a whirligig to take home! 

Tops and whirligigs amused children and fascinated Minnesota pioneer families. 

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Bead a necklace to take home including Buffalo bone hairpipe beads with Lakota artist Carol Charging-Thunder. 

Carol has been beading for over 50 years. Her work has been exhibited at the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth and was featured in an art exhibit developed by All My Relations Arts.  

Free program. All materials provided. No registration required. 

Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook. 

Explore the architectural style and details of this fascinating historic 1856 home and unlock secrets about other historic buildings. 

Architectural engineer Jay Biedny will also explain window glass making in the mid-1800’s. 

Young architects can construct a mini brick house! 

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Try your hand at carding, spinning, and weaving on a loom and make a yarn bracelet to take home. 

Follow the process from raw wool to the finished product with Pauline Bold and Sarah Reinke and see samples of naturally dyed wool.

Free program for all ages. Materials provided. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

Ask about house tours. 

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Join the Hillcrest Community School community for a fun-filled school carnival on Saturday, May 3, from 12 to 3 p.m. This exciting event is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and enjoy fantastic food trucks, fun games, face painting, a petting zoo, and more!

Limited activities start at 11 a.m. for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and sensory friendly guests.

Admission is free. Concession and game tickets are available for purchase.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Visit with representatives from the Bloomington Police Department who will be on hand to say hi during the event. 

Español? 952-563-8732

Need translation or other accommodation? 952-563-8732

Whether you are an expert gardener or just beginning, this FREE plant exchange is an opportunity to donate, exchange, or adopt indoor, outdoor, and vegetable plants. 

Hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s Garden Club. 

NEW LOCATION FOR 2025
Logan Lodge, 9930 Logan Ave. S.
Garage (use North Door)
Enter from Logan Avenue just north of the Animal Shelter. Watch for signs to guide you!

Download, print and share: 2025 Plant Exchange flyer

Have questions or need more information? 
Call 952-563-4944 or MN Relay 711

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please keep an eye out for the invasive jumping worm before bringing plants to the plant exchange. Soil that resembles coffee grounds is an indicator of jumping worm presence.

Visit the jumping worm and bare-rooting demonstration/education table for more information.