Community Calendar

The Friends of McCormick's Creek 5k Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:30am at McCormick’s Creek State Park. Runners and Walkers should register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Spencer/FriendsMcCormicksCreek5k
Proceeds will be used to develop and support projects and events that help preserve, restore, manage, and interpret the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of McCormick’s Creek State Park. This timed, family-friendly event is part of the Mag 7 Race Series.

The MADD 3v3 Basketball Tournament is a community-based event that brings together local teams, families, and supporters for a fun and competitive day of basketball, all while supporting a meaningful cause. Hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the tournament helps raise funds to support MADD’s mission to end drunk and drugged driving, support victims and survivors, and prevent underage drinking. Proceeds from the event benefit victim advocacy services, educational programs, and community awareness initiatives that promote safer roads. The tournament is more than just basketball, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together, promote responsible choices, and make a positive impact. We will also be honoring local law enforcement for going above and beyond in OWI arrest and assisting in crashes. There will be a speaker on how MADD has made an impact on their family. Texas Roadhouse will be catering the event for those who attend.

The Friends of Monroe County Public Library present the Big Spring Book Sale. All books are just 50¢ to $2.00. The sale reflects the breadth of our community’s interests – add to your choices for cooking, delve into a new area in history, or find good books for (grand)children. Fiction, biography, politics, DVDs, music, and much more are in good supply, with new material added every day.

Thursday, April 16: 4:00–7:00 PM (Early bird sale for Friends members only: you can join at the door or online at mcpl.info.friends).

Open to the public:
Friday, April 17: 10 AM–6 PM (all books 50¢ to $2.00)
Saturday, April 18: 10 AM–6 PM (all books 50¢ to $2.00)
Sunday, April 19: Noon–6 PM (fill a Friends tote bag for $12; fill a box for $18)
Monday, April 20: 9 AM–2 PM (all remaining items are free)

The sale is in Meeting Rooms 1B/1C on the ground floor of the Monroe County Public Library at 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington IN 47408. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Library.

Have you ever seen a crazy quilt? Stop by the Wylie House in March to see Rebecca Wylie’s 100+ year-old crazy quilt, a beautiful patchwork of fabric filled with embroidery. Then, Saturdays March 7 & 28, come to our education center and learn how to stitch those same designs onto your own felt ornament.

March 5-7 the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show will be held at the Bloomington Convention Center, where you can see contemporary quilts come to life!

*The museum will be closed Saturdays March 14 & 21 for Spring Break.

Saturday Crafternoons are a free event for families, students, and friends of all ages! Activities change monthly. Check the Wylie House Museum socials and website for updated information, parking information, and museum tour hours.

Come preserve a memory of spring by making a Pocket Flower Press at the Wylie house museum. Theophilus Wylie and his family regularly pressed flowers and sent the specimens to one another as keepsakes. Records of this exist in the letters- many reference Anton Wylie and his father Hermann Boisen sending leaves and flowers while Hermann was away on trips.

Saturday Crafternoons are a free event for families, students, and friends of all ages! Activities change monthly. Check the Wylie House Museum socials and website for updated information, parking information, and museum tour hours.

Where: B-Line Trail, meet at the Bloomington Banquet sculpture at City Hall
Hotline: 812-349-3754 for updates on routes and weather-related delays or cancellations

This isn't a performance, it's participation. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a casual bouncer, or just someone who wants to smile and move, you're welcome here. We play an energetic, feel-good playlist that blends funk, pop, disco, house, and throwback hits as we stroll (and shimmy) through parks, trails, and city streets. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and your best dance moves, and get ready to groove at this free event!

All ages and vibes are welcome. The only rule? Keep moving and spread the joy! All walks will be approximately one mile on paved surfaces.

The Jacobs School of Music presents a "Opera Insights," a pre-show talk on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”

An evening to sip, savor, and explore 6 wines from around the world. Host François Hugon has hand selected the wine and pairings for an unforgettable evening.
Tickets available now for $45.
Limited spots available, snag yours now!

The Friends of Monroe County Public Library present the Big Spring Book Sale. All books are just 50¢ to $2.00. The sale reflects the breadth of our community’s interests – add to your choices for cooking, delve into a new area in history, or find good books for (grand)children. Fiction, biography, politics, DVDs, music, and much more are in good supply, with new material added every day.

Thursday, April 16: 4:00–7:00 PM (Early bird sale for Friends members only: you can join at the door or online at mcpl.info.friends).

Open to the public:
Friday, April 17: 10 AM–6 PM (all books 50¢ to $2.00)
Saturday, April 18: 10 AM–6 PM (all books 50¢ to $2.00)
Sunday, April 19: Noon–6 PM (fill a Friends tote bag for $12; fill a box for $18)
Monday, April 20: 9 AM–2 PM (all remaining items are free)

The sale is in Meeting Rooms 1B/1C on the ground floor of the Monroe County Public Library at 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington IN 47408. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Library.

It’s the 2nd anniversary of The Goat Conspiracy’s “transfarmation”.
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the Sanctuary staff and residents. Meet the goats and chickens, enjoy plant-based fare from Planted Bloomington, and learn more from our animal advocate friends.
All are welcome. This is a free event.