We thought it would be fun to list 100 fun things you can do in Bloomington-Normal! Grab a pen a paper, you might want to add some of these to your to-do list.
1. Play basketball at the YMCA
2. Listen to some Summer Stories in the Park
3. Ride around Safety Town
4. Get some ice cream at Carl's
5. Go Ice Skating at the Pepsi Ice Center
6. Go to the McLean County Fair
7. See a show at the BCPA
8. Check out books at the Bloomington Public Library
9. Go to a Family Story Hour at the Normal Public Library
10. Run in the Lake Run Club Kids Run for Fun
11. Check out the B-N Macaroni Kid Kids Eat Free or Cheap listings and grab a bite (call ahead first!)
12. Ride your bike on the Constitution Trail
13. Get your face painted by the Zoo Lady
14. Build build build during Lego My Library at the Normal Public Library
15. Go bowling at Pheasant Lanes
16. Paint some pottery at Artful Designs
17. See a movie at the Historic Normal Theatre
18. Celebrate the New Year during the CDM's Noon Year's Eve
19. Hang out at F1RST FR1DAY every first Friday of month in Downtown Bloomington
20. Get up and dance during the Day of Dance
21. Eat and play at the McDonald's on Oakland and Veteran's Parkway
22. See some art at the University Galleries at ISU
23. Visit some four-legged friends at the Humane Society of Central Illinois
24. Bounce around at a trampoline park -- BN has two!
25. Learn more about the animals during the Zoo's Animal Enrichment Day
26. Hear a free concert on the Illinois State University Quad
27. Check out the fish tank at the Culver's on Hershey
28. Play at World Wide Day of Play
29. Take a ride on the Amtrack Train just for fun
30. Visit the McLean County Art Center
31. Visit every single park in town
32. Cheer on the CornBelters at the Corn Crib
33. Skate at the Skate 'N' Place
34. Catch the Gamma Phi Circus Show
35. Make some new friends by joining a Moms' Group
36. Buy some fresh produce at the Bloomington Farmers' Market
37. Learn some history at the Lincoln's Festival
38. See a performance by the Community Players Theatre
39. Pick some pumpkins at a nearby farm
40. Make a froyo creation at Orange Leaf
41. Climb a rock wall at Upper Limits
42. Take a stroll around Uptown Normal
43. Go to open mic night at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
44. Listen to some music on the IWU Quad
45. Head to a lunchtime concert Downtown
46. Visit the Miller Park Zoo to see the alligators (one is albino!)
47. Get dirty at Funks Grove
48. Explore the Children's Discovery Museum
49. Splash around the Tipton Splash Park
50. Cool off at the splash park at McGraw
51. Catch a free movie at the Connie Link Amphitheater
52. Take your dog to one of our two dog parks (Maxwell and Shephard)
53. Have some fun in Eastland Mall's Play Area
54. Sled down Jersey Hill in the winter
55. Indulge in a cupcake at Sugar Mama's Bakery
56. Catch a show by the Holiday Spectacular
57. Take a family-friendly group fitness class at Four Seasons with a day pass
58. See the sights at the Festival of Trees
59. Munch on some corn at the Sweet Corn Blues Festival
60. Learn something at Family Science Day
61. Explore Sugar Grove Nature Center
62. Root for our local heroes at the annual Battle of the Bravest
63. Trick or Treat at the Miller Park Zoo Spooktacular
64. Ride a horse at Breezy Bluff Riding Academy
65. Head to story time at the libraries
66. Get crafty with your fellow teens at the library
67. Take a swim at a local pool
68. Get a closer look at the Nickel Plate Railroad Exhibit
69. Sit in a helicopter and vintage plane during open cockpit day at the Prairie Aviation Museum
70. See the stars with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers
71. Camp out during the Great American Backyard Campout
72. Head to a Dress Up Movie Night hosted by Normal Parks & Rec.
73. Make a fun craft at Michael's
74. Run in the 5K Grow & Go
75. Smell some flowers and Ewing Manor
76. Browse the neat shops in Downtown Bloomington
77. Get some good tips during Money Smart Week
78. Head to the Miller Park Bandstand for a great show
79. Go fishing at State Farm Park
80. Head to ISU to cheer on the Redbirds with the Reggie Kids Club
81. Trick-or-treat in Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington
82. Learn about our town's history at the McLean County Museum of History
83. Participate in one (or both!) or the Library's summer reading programs and win fun prizes
84. Find some cool art at the Sugar Creek Arts Festival
85. Listen to the Blues during the Blue's Festival
86. Build something at a Home Depot Kids' Workshop
87. Take your child to a Lowe's Build & Grow
88. See a show at the ISU Planetarium
89. Play at Chuck-e-Cheese
90. Play at the Uptown Normal Circle
91. Splash around the Miller Park Splashground
92. Check out a movie from the library for a movie night
93. Take a walk and do some shopping at College Hills Mall
94. Play some games at Grady's Family Fun Park
95. Play miniature golf at Miller Park
96. Celebrate America with a great fireworks show
97. Participate in a Cash Mob to support local businesses
98. Hunt for some Easter Eggs during one of the area's many hunts
99. See some kid-friendly Shakespeare during the Illinois Shakespeare Festival
100. Step back in time at the David Davis Mansion
There's 100 and we know there are so many more!
