The City of Bloomington and Downtown Bloomington Inc. are bringing a Family Night Out block party to Kirkwood Avenue on the second Wednesday of every month May through October. The block in front of the Monroe County Public Library will be closed to vehicular traffic to allow families and individuals to spread out across the street and enjoy live music from buskers, displays from local artists, food from local restaurants, and more.

Community groups and local businesses will table at each event, bringing information and activities to attendees of all ages. The City of Bloomington’s Front Porch Trailer will provide an array of activities, including corn hole and Spikeball sets, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, and more, giving the whole family a chance to treat Kirkwood Avenue like their own front lawn.

Local restaurants will feature special deals during each Family Night Out, and there will be ample tables for groups to sit down and enjoy their food amidst the bustle of Kirkwood Avenue.

Family Night Out is geared toward people of all ages. All dates will take place rain or shine.