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CALLING ALL FOOD VENDORS! 

Bring your mobile food/beverage operation to an Arts in the Parks event in summer 2025. Click the Parking and Food Vendors tab below and complete the application to request your opportunity to serve guests during our Sunday Funday, Midweek Music & Market, and Thursday Blockbusters series. 

With a wide variety of events happening June through August, there's sure to be one that's perfect for you. Don't delay. Apply today! 

Arts in the Parks includes not only musical performances spanning the spectrum from classical to rock and everything in between, but also offers live theater, food trucks, kids entertainment and much more! All programs are completely free of charge and open to the public. 

Discover Arts in the Parks this summer
Discover Arts in the Parks this summer

You can check the status of Arts in the Parks events during inclement weather by calling 952-563-8878 or visiting the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.


MONDAY MORNING KIDS' SERIES

Wake up to Mondays at Moir Park and Valley View Park, June 9 - August 11, 2025. Bring your family and friends alternating weeks at these two popular locations throughout the summer to enjoy music, dancing, magic, storytelling and much more! The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. and each show lasts approximately one hour. 

Jun
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Monday, June 9, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
16
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
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Monday, June 23, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jun
30
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Valley View Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
07
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
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Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
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Monday, July 21, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Jul
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Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in free kids entertainment at Valley View Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Aug
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Monday, August 4, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Moir Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Aug
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the finest in kids entertainment at Valley View Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.
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TUESDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES

The sounds of summer echo throughout the Normandale Lake Bandshell area on select Tuesdays this summer when some of Bloomington’s best music and dance takes the stage. The Tuesday Performance series runs June 10 - August 5, 2025. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
Jul
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 7–8:30 p.m.
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MIDWEEK MUSIC & MARKET

Midweek Music & Market offers top notch music, a mini farmers market, a beer garden, lawn games, and up to seven food trucks, making it one of the largest weekly food truck events in the area! It's everything you need to enjoy your Wednesday evenings in the summer in the Bloomington Civic Plaza east lot--the same location as the Saturday Farmers Market. The series runs July 9 - August 27, 2025 with market, food and beer sales open 5-8 p.m., and music performances beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Jul
09
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Jul
30
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Aug
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Aug
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Aug
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
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THURSDAY BLOCKBUSTERS SERIES

The Thursday Blockbusters Series is part of our Evening Performance Series at Normandale Lake Bandshell. Throughout the summer we will be hosting some of the best entertainment in the Twin Cities as well as food vendors to handle your dinner plans. The Thursday Blockbusters run June 12 - August 14, 2025. Food and beer service opens at 6:30 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. 

Jun
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jun
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Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jun
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
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Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Jul
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY FUNDAY

Sunday Funday offers free, family-friendly live entertainment. This series is sure to be a fun way to spend summer afternoons in Bloomington. Events take place 5 - 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at locations throughout the city. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you June 15 - August 17, 2025.  

Jun
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Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 5–7 p.m.
Sunday Funday heads to the historic Pond House on June 22.
Jul
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Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 5–7 p.m.
CAE presents Shakespeare in the park at Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 6.
Jul
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Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Charanga Tropical brings sizzling Cuban music to Central Station Park on July 13.
Jul
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Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
Classic big band and crooner sounds fill the air at Civic Plaza on July 20.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 5–7 p.m.
Sunday Funday heads to Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 27.
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OTHER ARTS IN THE PARKS EVENTS

Enjoy these additional fun and inclusive Arts in the Parks activities. 

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Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Jun
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Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 5–10:30 p.m.
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PARKING, PERFORMERS & FOOD VENDORS


BECOME A SPONSOR

There are many great ways to become a part of Arts in the Parks!  Learn more about each opportunity below and for more information or to reserve your sponsorship opportunity, call Arts in the Parks at 952-563-8693.

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