Community Calendar

Join us in the children's department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!

People's Co-op Market
Weekly Saturday Market 10am to 2pm with Fresh Local Produce, Artisan Vendors, Hot Food Vendors & More.
Special events once a month.

Share table with veggies filled from our BIPOC farmers small farmers & LGBTQ & Lady Farmers! Tons of seasonal veggies also coming from our very own Greenhouse!! $15 CSA bags & $5 eggs from our friends at Little by Little Farm.

Buying from People's Market is a win win. You get amazing food & support Black & Brown farmers in Indiana who are under attack from discrimination and disinformation campaigns that they do not exist!
Each week we share community and fun, great conversations about growing food, feeding our community, food sovereignty & eliminating hunger in Monroe County via growing food!

Come see us every week!
Order your $15 full basket CSA veggies & $5 eggs from
every week from Sat to Wed on our website:
www.peoplesmarketbtown.org
Ordering a CSA every week is the best way to ensure you get weekly abundance. Select delivery or pickup

10am to 2pm at First United Church in the Fellowship Hall 2420 E 3rd st. On the Eastside of Bloomington IN

People's Market is more than a market! Abundance in Mind & Solidarity with BIPOC Farmers in Action!
We strive for intersectional anti-racism in our market!

Celebrate 50 Years of Art at the 4th Street Festival!

Bloomington’s premier arts tradition is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Show this Labor Day weekend! Join us rain or shine on 4th Street (between Indiana Ave. and Grant St.) for this free, community-centered event.

● Saturday, Sept. 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
● Sunday, Sept. 6: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shop world-class fine art from 120 national artisans. Enjoy live music, spoken word, community booths, and an interactive community art activity at the Lotus Fest children’s tent.

Volunteers needed: Volunteers get a free T-shirt! Help us celebrate 50 years by signing up for a volunteer shift today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FA4AF2FA4FF2-64464152-2026?useFullSite=true#/

Plan your visit or sign up at 4thstreet.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Start your engines and join the Bedford Public Library for the Kinder Car Show on Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Thornton Pavilion!

Young drivers ages 2–8 are invited to show off their favorite electric Power Wheels, ride-on vehicles, or pedal cars in a fun-filled community car show. Whether it's a classic cruiser, a custom creation, or an off-road adventurer, every vehicle has a chance to shine!

After checking out all the amazing rides, stick around to enjoy free food and refreshing popsicles while celebrating our young car enthusiasts.

Participants can compete for one of six special awards:
- Best Vintage
- Most Unique
- Best Non-Motor
- Best Off-Road
- Best Custom
- City of Bedford's Choice

Vehicle Requirements:
- Only electric Power Wheels or non-motorized vehicles are permitted.
- NO gas-powered vehicles, ATVs, golf carts, or bicycles will be allowed.

Bring the whole family for a morning of cool cars, sweet treats, and plenty of fun. We can't wait to see what rolls into the show!

Celebrating the centenaries of two of jazz music's most seminal figures, Hoosier Jazz Festival: Miles & Trane @ 100 brings an exhilarating lineup of talent from Bloomington, Indianapolis, Louisville, and beyond to South Central Indiana this Labor Day weekend. IU Jazz alumnus, saxophonist Rahsaan Barber headlines the daylong retrospective of Miles Davis and John Coltrane's music.

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.

Constellation Stage & Screen presents “Heist” on stage September 3-20 at the Waldron Auditorium.

A band of criminals, torn apart by suspicion and betrayal, reunites for one last job. The target: a multi-million dollar ruby owned by an international jewel thief. When the plan goes sideways, they slowly realize that when stealing from a thief, there are no rules. Inspired by caper films like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and The Sting, this high-stakes thriller is packed with double-crosses, disguises, and daring escapes.

See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/heist/

Celebrate 50 Years of Art at the 4th Street Festival!

Bloomington’s premier arts tradition is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Show this Labor Day weekend! Join us rain or shine on 4th Street (between Indiana Ave. and Grant St.) for this free, community-centered event.

● Saturday, Sept. 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
● Sunday, Sept. 6: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shop world-class fine art from 120 national artisans. Enjoy live music, spoken word, community booths, and an interactive community art activity at the Lotus Fest children’s tent.

Volunteers needed: Volunteers get a free T-shirt! Help us celebrate 50 years by signing up for a volunteer shift today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FA4AF2FA4FF2-64464152-2026?useFullSite=true#/

Plan your visit or sign up at 4thstreet.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Join the Writers Guild at Bloomington as we learn about Indiana history with featured readers Sue Hyatt and Ed Fujawa on Sunday, September 6 at the Juniper Art Gallery at 4pm. Both writers have worked on exciting projects in Indianapolis that tell us more about the people and places in our state. Don’t miss it! Open mic to follow.

WonderLab will be open to the public on Labor Day with half-priced admission. Please note: administration offices will be closed.

Give Back While You Visit: Food Drive for Pantry 279
Donation boxes for canned food and non-perishables will be available at the front desk from July 25th, 2026 – September 7th, 2026, during WonderLab’s open hours.

Play, explore, and give back—let’s make a difference together!

NOTE: The special event, DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn, is also happening on Monday, September 7.