Bloomington Announces Spring Community Events and Services
The City of Bloomington highlighted several upcoming community events and services during its latest community update, featuring programs designed to serve residents of all ages.
An Early Childhood Expo will take place Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Civic Plaza. The event, hosted by the City of Bloomington, Bloomington Public Schools and Hennepin Health, will feature 34 exhibitors and nine breakout sessions offering expert tips for parents and caregivers of children 5 and under. The expo will include two musical entertainment bands and a baby gear swap for items suitable for children 2 years and younger.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation announced its naturalist-led programs will continue on select Saturdays and Sundays each month at parks and nature areas throughout the city. The drop-in programs, which are free to attend, will cover topics including "true color of flowers," "creatures of the marsh" and "from seed to sprout."
Residents may observe helicopters and drones as the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District conducts preventative measures to reduce mosquito populations in the Twin Cities area. The 2025 season marks the first year drones will be used to treat mosquito larvae in standing water.
Two department open houses are scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Bloomington Public Works will host its event from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by the Bloomington Police Department open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The police event will include officer meet-and-greets, building tours and demonstrations including the K9 unit. Both events are free and open to the public.
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- Introduction of drone technology by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District to treat larvae in 2025.
- Community engagement initiatives through joint Public Works and Police department open houses.
- Cultural partnership efforts between the City of Bloomington and Normandale Community College for heritage celebrations.
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- Early Childhood Expo: April 26th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Civic Plaza
- Public Works Open House: May 17th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Police Department Open House: May 17th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- AANHPI Heritage Celebration: April 30th, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Normandale Community College
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Early Childhood Expo
Bloomington Parks and Recreation naturalist programs
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District aerial treatments
Public Works and Police Department open houses
Normandale Community College AANHPI Heritage Celebration
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