Free, family friendly event! Celebrate the various celebrations of independence and culture of Mexico and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

    • Free food tickets for Las Cuatro Milpas food truck (on site, while supplies last)
    • Live music from Banda la Escandaloza Michoacana, Los Parranderos, Jacky Saldivar, Katrina Romero, Travieso del Rancho and Miguel Angel Fernandez.
    •Performances from Los Chinelos Comparza San Lucas Evangelista and Kalpulli Mictlan Tonatiuh
    • Mechanical Bull
    • Crafts, activities, face painting, and a bounce house

Presented by Gilberto Diaz, Luro Boots. Sponsored in part by City of Bloomington Creative Placemaking. 

¡Evento gratuito para toda la familia! Celebra las diversas celebraciones de la independencia y la cultura de México y el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

• Boletos de comida gratis para el food truck de Las Cuatro Milpas (en el lugar, hasta agotar existencias)
• Música en vivo de Banda la Escandaloza Michoacana, Los Parranderos, Jacky Saldivar, Katrina Romero, Travieso del Rancho y Miguel Ángel Fernández
• Actuaciones de Los Chinelos, Comparza, San Lucas, Evangelista y Kalpulli Mictlan Tonatiuh
• Toro mecánico
• Manualidades, actividades, pintacaritas y una casa inflable

Presentado por Gilberto Díaz, Luro Boots. Patrocinado en parte por City of Bloomington Creative Placemaking.

The recycling drop-off is open to all Bloomington residents. Certain items will be accepted at no cost, and other items a fee will apply. Cash or check only. A full list of what items are accepted for free and for a fee, and additional event details can be found at blm.mn/drop-off.

Use an adjustable beam drill to bore holes and make long wood shavings to take home during this free event. 

Watch frontier woodworker Fred Livesay demonstrate 19th century building techniques including making mortices and tenons and other joints. 

Then build a kid-sized log cabin! You’ll assemble notched timbers to create a 4’ high frontier home. Can you figure out where each log goes? 

Learn from Miles Jewell, a frontier building expert, about the ingenious joinery that was used to lock the log corners together. 

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

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Examine the historic Pond House as a history detective during this free event! 

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

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Taste a variety of 19th century candies that started as medicine and ended up as delicious treats. 

Learn about the evolution of these American confections. Some are so familiar you’d be surprised they date from long ago. 

History never tasted so sweet!

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

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Make a wooden button and string puzzle to take home! Befuddle your family and friends with these frontier head-scratchers. 

Try unraveling several more string puzzles which will be on display. Then learn to play Cat’s Cradle and other string games that have entertained families for centuries.

This is a free program and all materials are provided. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Help move Bloomington forward and celebrate the possibilities of the new Community Health and Wellness Center during this free event at Creekside Community Center. 

• Live music 4:30 - 6 p.m. from The Tuxedo Band, the Twin Cities' longest-running cover band of classic and contemporary rock, pop and country music.
• Buy dinner from the California Dip & Eat food truck.
• Frozen treats from the Icicle Tricycle.
• Games and activities in the park next to Creekside.
• Learn more about the new center’s possible programs, services and amenities. 
• Get flu shots and helpful information and resources from the Bloomington Public Health Mobile Health Hub.
  • Flu shots available until 5:30 p.m.  
  • Bring your insurance card if you have one. No one will be turned away for not having insurance. 
• Mindful weaving activity from artist Katie Ross.

For more information about the Community Health and Wellness Center project, visit bloomingtonforward.org/chwc. 

Questions?  Email forward@bloomingtonmn.gov.

The final Hatch Bloomington contestants will present their pitches. The Hatch Off will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

View a playlist about the final 3.

The event is designed for residents and families to make connections, learn about city and school district resources, and build community. Community partner representatives, schools and city departments will share resourcesnd information. Featuring food trucks, free activities and entertainment including inflatables, face painting, lawn games, stage performances, the Bloomington Bookmobile, Bloomington Public Health Mobile Health Hub and school mascots, there's something for everyone!

Hosted by Bloomington Public Schools, the City of Bloomington and community partners.

Learn various aspects of the sport of archery during this fun, family-focused program, including: 

• Equipment
• Safety
• History
• Shooting techniques

Youth and adults alike will enjoy this fall program on Tuesdays in October at the beautiful Marsh Lake Archery Range. Friendly competition is encouraged!

• Dates and Times: 
  • October 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 
  • October 8, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
  • October 15, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
  • October 22, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
  • October 29, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
• Fee: $5 per participant per session
• Registration: Sign up at blm.mn/webtrac. 
  • Maximum 10 participants per session.
  • Sessions are identical.
  • Participants must be at least 8 years old by session date. 
• Equipment: Provided. Participants will be using compound bows.  
• Parking: Limited on-site parking. Additional parking available at Marsh Lake Playfields.