Community Calendar

Join the City of Bloomington for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration event on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater. This year’s theme "Soul, Spirit, and Sacrifice: Honoring the Legacy of Coretta Scott King and the Women Who Faced America to Save U.S.," will feature community leaders, a performance by world-renown mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson, and an inspiring keynote speech from Dr. Traci Parker.

This free, un-ticketed event will begin at 6:00 P.M. with doors opening at 5:30 P.M. For more information, please visit bton.in/mlk2026.

This event will also include the presentation of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, or organizations whose work reflects the values exemplified by Dr. King.

For more information, please contact Aubrey Seader, Staff Liaison, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission at mlk@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3433.

The Jacobs School of Music presents a Guest Music Theory Lecture by Victoria Malawey (Macalester College).

The Jacobs School of Music presents a Guest Music Theory Lecture by Victoria Malawey (Macalester College).

The Jacobs School of Music presents the 32nd Annual Music Research Symposium.

Event Name Discovery Time

Description
Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages Children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers

Dates
Weekly on Fridays (beginning January 9)

Times
11 - 11:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name STEM Saturday

Description
Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.
First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Recommended Ages STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

Dates
Weekly on Saturdays

Times
3 - 4pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk

Event Name Discovery Time

Description
Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages Children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers

Dates
Weekly on Fridays (beginning January 9)

Times
11 - 11:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name STEM Saturday

Description
Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.
First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Recommended Ages STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

Dates
Weekly on Saturdays

Times
3 - 4pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk

Event Name Discovery Time

Description
Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages Children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers

Dates
Weekly on Fridays (beginning January 9)

Times
11 - 11:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name STEM Saturday

Description
Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.
First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Recommended Ages STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

Dates
Weekly on Saturdays

Times
3 - 4pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk