Community Calendar

Monroe County Humane Association's 31st Annual Run for the Animals, presented by The Dog House is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Each registration includes an official Run for the Animals t-shirt and sponsor swag.

The 5K course starts at Karst Farm Park and loops through the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The awards ceremony and sponsor booths are now located near the start/finish line, making it easier for participants and families to celebrate together—and for faster results posting! After the awards, stick around for the raffles and fan-favorite pet contests! You don't have to be registered in the 5K to participate in the raffle and pet contests!

Event Schedule:

Sunday, October 4

8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
9:15 AM: Registration Closes, Trainer-led Group Stretch
9:30 AM: 5K Run Begins
9:35 AM: 5K Walk Begins
10:30 AM: 5K Run Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM: Pet Contests & Raffle Winners Announced

We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and furry friends to this event! Don’t miss this great opportunity to support animal welfare in our community!

For more information and to register, visit monroehumane.org/5K.

Shop for handmade art and fine crafts! Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts a celebration of art and community with the sales, demonstrations, and displays of art and fine crafts by local and regional artists.

A Fair of the Arts takes place on the second Saturdays of the summer season, May through October, in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market at the following location:

Fernandez Plaza (in front of City Hall)
401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN

Step right up and get ready to be amazed by our famous Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! Discover the perfect glass pumpkin that will bring a burst of color and joy to your home. There is nothing quite like seeing glass pumpkins sparkle in the sun on a gorgeous fall day. Come and experience the magic for yourself!

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch is BCGC's main fundraiser of the year. We work year round to create beautiful pumpkins that we only sell at the Pumpkin Preview (10/3) and the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch (10/10)

Come listen to various topics related to Indiana farming and agriculture. New speaker each time!

Come listen to various topics related to Indiana farming and agriculture. New speaker each time!