Coming to Bloomington for Thanksgiving? Make a long weekend out of it! From sporting events, to Thanksgiving dining options, and the start of Christmas events, your long weekend will have it all.
Wednesday
IU Volleyball vs Michigan
Date: Wednesday, November 27
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Wilkinson Hall
Admission: $10.00 adult, Youth 3-18 $5.00
Thanksgiving Day
Check out these restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day or order catering for your stay.
B-Town Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 28
Time: 8:30-9:30 AM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Registration $30.00 adults, Ages 10-22 $20.00, under 9 free
A 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning in Bloomington's B-Line Trail through Switchyard Park for neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy together! Register here.
Friday
Dinosaurs at WonderLab Museum
Date: Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30
Time: 11:00 AM-2:30 PM
Location: WonderLab Museum
Admission: $22.50 - Non-members, $8.00 Members, $6.00 Access Pass
Feller Express brings their herd of large scale, interactive dinosaur puppets. Ticket holders will have a chance to meet one of three dinos: Dilophosaurus, Parasaurolophus (NEW) or Carnotaurus (NEW). One large and two smaller dinos will be present at each program. Please note: No guarantee which dinosaur will be at each specific program. Tickets can be purchased here or in-person.
Canopy of Lights
Date: Friday, November 29
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Courthouse Square downtown Bloomington
Admission: Free
Get in the holiday spirit with the annual lighting of the downtown square. Sparkling lights, music, food, various open houses at downtown attractions and a visit from Santa.
IU Volleyball vs Illinois
Date: Friday, November 29
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Wilkinson Hall
Admission: $10.00 adult, Youth 3-18 $5.00
Saturday
IU Football vs Purdue
Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: TBD
Location: Memorial Stadium
Admission: Ticket prices vary
Cheer on the Hoosiers as they face their in-state rivalry the Boilermakers.
Small Business Saturday
Date: Saturday, November 30
Location: Downtown Bloomington
Support the local businesses, shops and artisan spaces that make B-Town an arts mecca. Free parking downtown.
PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure"
Date: Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1
Time: Saturday: 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Location: IU Auditorium
Admission: Ticket prices start at $30.00
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!
All Weekend
Drive Thru Christmas Light Show
Date: Friday & Saturday, November 29-30 & Sunday, December 1
Time: TBD
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Admission: $20.00 per car
A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa's Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit with Santa!
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