Bloomington offers several indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities for visitors. We have curated a small list of activities but encourage you to check out visitbloomington.com and visitbloomington.com/things-to-do/family-travel for more information.
Family-friendly activities and resources
Indoor fun
WonderLab Museum
308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Hoosier Heights Climbing Gym
1008 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403
LaserLite Laser Tag
4505 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Storytime at Morgenstern’s Books
849 S. Auto Mall Road, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Boys and Girls Club
11 S. Lincoln Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Urban Air Adventure Club
3603 IN-46, Bloomington, IN 47404
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Vintage Phoenix Comic Books
114 E. 6th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
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IU Biology Greenhouse
1001 E. 3rd Street, Room 139, Bloomington, IN 47405
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Pottery House Studio
223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Ste 17, Bloomington, IN 47408
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The Slocum Puzzle Collection at the Lilly Library
1200 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
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The Monroe County Public Library
303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
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Day pass at the YMCA
Northwest: 1375 N. Wellness Way Bloomington, IN 47404
Southeast: 2125 S. Highland Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47401
YMCA Fieldhouse: 1917 S. Highland Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47401
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For more, read Visit Bloomington’s post on the Best Indoor Attractions for Kids.
Outdoor adventures
Minigolf at Hoosier Putt Hole
4747 IN-46, Suite A, Bloomington, IN 47404
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47401
Switchyard Park
1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403
Switchyard Park Splash Pad
Music performances at Switchyard Park on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21
Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park on Friday, June 21
Karst Farm Park
2450 S. Endwright Road, Bloomington, IN 47403
Griffy Lake Nature Reserve
3400 N. Headley Road, Bloomington, IN 47408
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Frog hunting (with your eyes only!) at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Reserve
N. Woodall Road, Ellettsville, IN 47429
B-Line Trail
350 W. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Musical performances by local bands at the People’s Park
501 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
The Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S. Snoddy Road, Bloomington, IN 47401
The Bloomington Visitor’s Guide provides an enjoyable itinerary for a day with kids on the IU campus.
The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Council provides a guide for a self-paced Historic Bloomington Walking Tour.
For more, read Visit Bloomington’s post on Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities in Bloomington.
Family-friendly restaurants
Amrit India
124 N. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Dagwood’s Deli & Sub Shop
116 1/2 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Dave’s Hot Chicken
316 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Lennie’s
514 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Mother Bear’s Pizza
1428 E. 3rd Street (downtown), Bloomington, IN 47401
Noodles & Company
517 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
2560 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Potbelly
517 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Runcible Spoon
412 E. 6th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
Siam House Thai Cuisine
430 E. Fourth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
The Village Deli
409 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Two rows of a variety of multicultural restaurants offering many different authentic international fares on Downtown’s beloved 4th Street!
For more, read Visit Bloomington’s post on Family-Friendly Restaurants in Bloomington.
Ice cream!
Jiffy Treet Ice Cream
223 S. Pete Ellis Drive #3A, Bloomington, IN 47408
4727 W IN-46, Bloomington, IN 47404
The Chocolate Moose Ice Cream
405 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Bruster’s Ice Cream
4531 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Hartzell’s Ice Cream
107 N Dunn St, Bloomington, IN 47408
Grocery and convenience stores
Bloomingfoods Co-Op Market
Downtown: 316 W. 6th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
East: 3220 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
World Foods Market
106 E. 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
B-Town International Market
2901 E. Covenanter Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
Apna Bazaar International Market
2556 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
4th Street International Market
408 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Village Pantry
1320 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
1307 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
1831 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
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Aldi
2813 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
2035 Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403
Fresh Thyme
2812 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
3600 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Kroger
528 S. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
1175 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN 47401
1825 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
500 Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403
Target
2966 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401