# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Bloomington

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Bloomington with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
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As Christmas draws near in the Bloomington in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Bloomington waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Bloomington to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Bloomington
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cndl8-christmas-carols-on-s

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bloomington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of C
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 02:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings-bloomington/200030067398437
  - **Venue**: Woolery Mill, 2250 West Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
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- **Event Name**: Stone Belt's Annual Pancake Breakfast, Holiday Art Sale, & Silent Auction
  - **Description**: Stop by Stone Belt on December 11th for a plate full of pancakes, tons of community cheer, and the opportunity to purchase (or win!) meaningful holiday gifts!

Shop the Holiday Art Sale for a wide selection of beautiful artwork, calendars, note cards, and
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/stone-belts-annual-pancake-breakfast-holiday-art-sale-and-silent-auction/200030684092537
  - **Venue**: 2815 E Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47408
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- **Event Name**: A Magical Cirque Christmas at Indiana University Auditorium
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Dec 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Indiana University Auditorium
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## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: IU Homecoming Parade 2026
  - **Description**: The Homecoming Parade is back on Kirkwood! ⚪️🔴

Join us Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m. as IU student groups and local organizations take over downtown Bloomington with floats, costumes, music, and plenty of Hoosier spirit.

The parade starts at Washingt
  - **Venue**: Kirkwood Ave
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- **Event Name**: Partita: An Evening with Barbara Kingsolver
  - **Description**: InformationJoin Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita.
  - **Venue**: Indiana University Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Mall of America
  - **Description**: ⭐ Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next
  - **Venue**: Mall of America
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Trick or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON! 🍬

Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready for one of our favorite Downtown traditions!

Join us for an evening of FREE, family-friendly Halloween fun as Downtown businesses, nonprofit
  - **Venue**: Downtown Bloomington
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers Football vs. Ohio State Football
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsIndiana Hoosiers Football has 7 upcoming events.Ohio State Buckeyes Football has 9 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium - Bloomington
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- **Event Name**: Tim Hawkins Live - Bloomington, MN - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Life’s serious enough - take a night off with Tim Hawkins! Known for his hilarious favorites like “Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife,” “Cletus Take the Reel,” and “Pink Pretty Tractor,” Tim brings his one-of-a-kind blend of music and comedy to audiences w
  - **Venue**: 8600 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1920, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Bloomington (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 02:45 pm at Woolery Mill, 2250 West Sunstone Drive, Bloomington), Stone Belt's Annual Pancake Breakfast, Holiday Art Sale, & Silent Auction (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:00 am at 2815 E Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47408), A Magical Cirque Christmas at Indiana University Auditorium (Tue Dec 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Indiana University Auditorium).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Bloomington include Woolery Mill, 2250 West Sunstone Drive, Bloomington, 2815 E Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47408, Indiana University Auditorium.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Bloomington include Encore Galore, Stone Belt, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Bloomington.

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