Community Calendar

Join us for an evening of books, community, and winter festivities at Season’s Greetings at the Museum, a special event hosted in conjunction with Morgenstern’s Books, Middle Way House, and New Hope for Families.

The evening will feature a Local Author Fair, where you’ll have the chance to meet talented writers from our community and discover new books for yourself or as gifts for the book lovers in your life.

Because the holiday season is also a time for giving, we invite you to take part in our Community Giving Tree, held in partnership with both Middle Way House and New Hope for Families. Your donations and gifts will help support individuals and families in need this winter, and we encourage you to join us if you are able. More details on how to contribute will be shared shortly and at the event.

Feeling creative? Dive into our craft stations! Design your own bookmarks and bookplates, assemble fragrant mulling spice and potpourri packets, make holiday greeting cards for friends and family, and craft one-of-a-kind ornaments to take home. And when you need a break, warm up with a sweet treat at our hot chocolate bar, stocked with marshmallows, candy canes, whipped cream, and more!

Explore all these offerings and so much more this December. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Writers Guild Spoken Word Series
THURSDAY, DEC 11
6pm EST

Special Presentation
William S. Burroughs' timeless story of giving
"The Junky's Christmas"
performed by ORTET with KYLE QUASS

open mic to follow

Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association

Constellation Stage & Screen presents "A Christmas Story the Musical," on stage December 11 - January 4 at the Waldron Auditorium.

This holiday season, join Ralphie Parker on his hilarious quest for the perfect Christmas gift! Based on the beloved 1983 film, A Christmas Story the Musical brings laughter, nostalgia, and holiday cheer to life with unforgettable moments like the infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare gone wrong. From the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, this delightful holiday musical is a joyous celebration of Christmas, family, and childhood dreams!

Gremlins is a 1984 horror-comedy film about a young man who receives a strange, furry creature called a Mogwai for Christmas.

After inadvertently breaking three crucial rules—no bright lights, no getting it wet, and no feeding it after midnight—he unleashes a horde of mischievous and destructive Gremlins that wreak havoc on his small town. The film follows Billy, his family, and his girlfriend Kate as they fight back against the monstrous creatures.

1984
RATED: PG
LENGTH: 1h 46m
FORMAT: DCP (2D) – English

A Hoosier holiday tradition continues as Straight No Chaser returns to Indiana with the all-new Holiday Road Tour. Join WTIU as a monthly donor at $20 and request two tickets. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the IU Auditorium in Bloomington. Be part of the fun and support WTIU this holiday season.

The Jacobs School of Music presents a double bass recital by Performer Diploma student, John Woodward.

Mercy Table’s 4th Annual Christmas Holiday Market returns to Anderson, Indiana, on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10AM to 4PM. It is hosted at Mercy Road Church Anderson, 2625 Lindberg Rd. This festive two-day event is a celebration of community, creativity, and generosity, with proceeds directly supporting Mercy Table’s Wrapped in Mercy Toy Drive the following weekend, which ensures local children receive Christmas gifts.

Guests can expect a cheerful and welcoming holiday atmosphere filled with local vendors offering handcrafted goods, seasonal treats, and one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages. Santa Claus will be on-site for photos with children, and for added convenience, a gift-wrapping station will be available for a small fee. There will also be live entertainment. This market is more than a shopping experience, it’s a meaningful way to give back. Every person in attendance helps bring joy to children, making this market a place where the Spirit of Christmas truly comes to life.

Celebrate the season at Wylie House Museum. Step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greenery.

Free Traditions Tours are offered on Friday and Saturday, December 12–13 and 19–20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours begin every hour on the hour, with the final tour starting at 3 p.m.

Each guided tour offers a glimpse into holiday customs of the past, featuring festive history and personal stories from the Wylie family. Before or after your tour, be sure to visit the Education Center next door for cookies and craft activities, available throughout the day.

Please RSVP for a tour time at the link provided. We’ll hold a few spaces for walk-ins.

The Jacobs School of Music presents The Musicology Colloquium Series, focusing on Jacqueline Fortier, “‘Kouté pou tann, tann pou komprann’: Cultural Heritage and Protest in Martinican Rap.”

This program is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff directly to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can have the opportunity to meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids and more up close and out of their habitats.