Summer is officially here, and there is no shortage of sunny-day adventures waiting for us right in our own backyard! We have teamed up with our amazing sponsors at Bloomington Parks and Recreation to bring you the ultimate summer checklist.
Print this out, stick it on the fridge, and see how many you can check off before school starts up again!
🌊 Beat the Heat
- Float around the lazy river at O’Neil Pool
- Splash around Toddler Time at Anderson Pool
- Run around McGraw or Tipton Splash Pads
🌳 Embrace the Great Outdoors
- Go on a nature hike in Funks Grove
- Go for a bike ride (or walk) on the Constitution Trail
- Paddleboat at Miller Park
- Enjoy a picnic at the ISU Horticulture Center
🎨 Culture, Creativity & Community
- Stroll through the Bloomington Farmers’ Market
- Get creative at Free Fourth Saturday at Illinois Art Station
- Visit the McLean County History Museum
- Pop into a storytime at the library
🍿 Entertainment & Classic Fun
- Cheer on the Cornbelters at the Corn Crib
- Boogie to Live Music at Uptown Circle
- Check out a Monday Movie Matinee at Normal Theater
- Jump on a ride at Grady’s Fun Park
- Pet a baby goat at Rader Farm’s Baby Animal Day
- Grab ice cream at Gene’s
Need some more ideas?
- Check out What Are We Doing All Summer? 100 Easy Ideas for Kids + Free Printable for fun crafts, yummy recipes, and general summer fun!
- Browse this week's Macaroni KID BloNo Events Calendar.
🌟 Dive Deeper Into Summer Fun!
A massive thank you to Bloomington Parks and Recreation for keeping our parks beautiful and making this community resource possible!
Looking for even more ways to keep the kids active, safe, and entertained this season? From swim lessons and youth sports to special community events, they have a whole lineup of incredible activities waiting for you. Flip through the Bloomington Parks & Rec Summer Program Guide to map out your absolute best summer yet!
Get your free BloNo Summer Bucket List Printable now→
Show us your adventures! Tag us on social media and use the hashtag #BloNoSummer as you check items off your list!
