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Small Business Saturday
Where: Throughout Downtown When: Saturday, November 27
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. This year, November 27th is the first ever Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Downtown Bloomington joins the national movement spearheaded by American Express OPEN.
Join us as we raise awareness and generate demand for downtown businesses this holiday season and beyond!
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Local First Indiana Holiday Guide
Local First Indiana has created their first Think Local First  Holiday Guide. The Holiday Guide is filled with ideas for your Holiday shopping list--and they are all from local, independent businesses in Bloomington. Bursting with 32 pages of ideas for a variety of budgets and recipients, the guide also includes a list of events happening in Local First Indiana member businesses on Black Friday and throughout the Holiday Season.
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Canopy of Lights
Where: Southside of Courthouse SquareWhen: Friday, November 26, 7pmCelebrate our sparkling tradition as the Canopy of Lights transforms downtown into something magical. Festivities with the Bloomington Brass Band playing, Bloomington POPS Carolers singing holiday tunes and a special performance by costumed characters from Cardinal Stage's Production of A Christmas Carol. Master of Ceremonies Keith Klein along with Polka Dot the Clown and County Commissioner Iris Kiesling and Mayor Mark Kruzan will be on hand to light up the Canopy of Lights. Bloomington Hospice and Home Health representative, Debbie Lemon, will light the Light up a Life Tree. Costume characters, hot chocolate, holiday snacks and more will help with the festive atmosphere. Visit Santa at Fountain Square Mall immediately following the downtown lighting ceremony.For a complete listing of holiday events, visit www.downtownbloomington.com |
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A Special Thanks...
The City of Bloomington offers a very special thank you to CFC Properties for their time and effort in the development of the Canopy of Lights Festival in Downtown Bloomington. Events such as these are part of what make Bloomington such a wonderful place to live and work and they are impossible without the support of partners like CFC. We at the City of Bloomington realize there may have been some inconvenience with parking during the process, but the long term gain of keeping Downtown Bloomington a premiere destination attraction is certainly worth it. Please join us as we again thank CFC Properties for their assistance in creating a festive holiday atmosphere.
Downtown Bloomington Inc. would like to thank Monroe County Commissioners Council, City of Bloomington Public Works, Indiana University and our sponsors. |
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Holiday Market
When: Saturday, November 27, 10am - 3pm
Where: City Hall, 401 N Morton St
The eighth annual Holiday Market, the final City of Bloomington Community Farmers' Market of the season is Saturday, November 27. Admission is free. The Holiday Market hosts approximately 50 farm vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, honey and holiday decorations including wreaths and centerpieces. In addition, over 50 art and fine craft vendors will fill City Hall and the big tent in the Farmer's Market area with the results of boundless imagination and talent in a variety of mediums. Besides music, evergreen trees and wreaths, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and unique and unusual gifts, the Holiday Market also includes live reindeer and horse-drawn carriage rides (for a small fee). Saturday Entertainment by Cardinal Stage Christmas Carolers, Erzsebet Gaal, The Merry Musicmakers, Chamber Singers and The Tuba Santas (1:30pm).
Sneak Preview on Friday, November 26, 4-7pm
Shop early for the best selection of unique, locally made gifts! Children under the age of 12 years admitted free. There is a $2 admission fee for all others.
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Downtown Bloomington Gift Certificates Special Gift with Purchase
For every $100 of Gift Certificates purchased from November 29 - December 31 receive a $10 Gift Certificate for FREE!
Need a gift good at over 100 merchants throughout Downtown? Buy a gift certificate today!
Treat your special person with a downtown gift certificate available at Downtown Bloomington, Inc. office located at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center at 302 S College Ave or online at www.downtownbloomington.com. The certificates can be used at participating downtown stores. Certificates are available for purchase in person Monday thru Friday, 8am - 5pm. |
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Other Happenings
Candlelight Shopping on Friday Evenings
5-8pm each Friday thru the holiday season.
I Buy Bloomington and Register to Win!
Make a purchase at downtown stores and register to win downtown gift certificates. Drop your registration slip in at participating stores. Winners will be drawn on Friday, December 3 and Friday, December 17.
For all holiday events, check the listing on our website. |
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Downtown Bloomington, Inc. Is a not for profit organization formed in
1984. It is a public/private partnership
made up of members working to enhance the economic vitality of downtown Bloomington. Membership
support comes from residents, businesses, property owners, economic and
cultural development organizations, local government and industry. A healthy downtown is important for the
entire community.
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