Located in the South Atrium, Main Level
November 26 – December 16

Children can drop off their letter at Santa’s Mailbox to later receive a personalized reply letter from Santa himself!

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Accessible During Lobby Hours:
Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm
Sunday 12-7pm

Eager children and their families can experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with a visit to the Simon Santa Photo Experience at College Mall. On Saturday, December 3 at 8:30 a.m., children and their families are welcome to enjoy Breakfast with Santa, featuring a magician, a delicious breakfast, and extra time to interact with the Jolly Old Elf before having their photos taken. Families must RSVP to attend at https://collegemallsanta.eventbrite.com, and reservations are free. Children and their families are encouraged to make a $5 suggested donation to Monroe County Casa.

With over 30 vendors, you can fill your basket with your favorite market goods all winter. The Market offers fresh fruits & vegetables, mushrooms, ferments, breads & cereals, prepared foods, seeds & plants, cut flowers, meat & poultry, maple syrup, honey, dairy, eggs, jams & sauces, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, soap, holiday items, and more. The Market features live music from a variety of talented local musicians.

Saturday mornings from 9:00a.m. to 12:30p.m.,
December 3rd – March 25th (closed December 24th)

Some shop at the Winter Farmers’ Market for the freshest, tastiest foods around. Others come for a variety of artisanal soaps, candles, flower arrangements, and holiday gifts. Some come for community. Whichever your preference, your support is essential to a strong local food economy. All of our market vendors are local growers and producers from Bloomington and surrounding areas. Come for breakfast, enjoy live music, and find great ingredients for the week. Winter Market is a dynamic experience for the whole family.
The Farmers’ Market Doubles SNAP Benefits!
Farm to Family Fund: Help support the Farm to Family Fund (formerly the Healthful Food for All Fund) with gift cards at the Market’s info table. The Farm to Family fund buys fresh market food at half price every Saturday of Winter Market for donation to the Rise, the Community Kitchen of Monroe County, and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. It’s win-win for farmers and families. For $10 you can provide a dozen eggs for 15 families; $25 provides a 1 week supply of greens for 7 families; $50 provides 2 bushels of apples. A generous and thoughtful holiday gift in honor of family and friends!
Parking: In addition to the Harmony School lot, street parking is free on Saturdays. For an easy covered option, the IU Atwater Parking Garage (entrance is off Woodlawn) is only a block away and free on weekends.

Habitat for Humanity is building the Midwest’s Largest Gingerbread House in Dunn Meadow on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. IU Habitat members will be constructing on our 20×12 house, and it will be ready to decorate on Saturday December 3rd from 10 am to 8 pm. All are invited to donate $5 to receive icing and candy to decorate the house, visit Santa, sip hot chocolate, enjoy live performances, and experience holiday festivities. Habitat for Humanity aims to raise money and awareness in order to alleviate substandard housing in the Bloomington community. All proceeds will go to funding a future home in Monroe county! Come visit our winter wonderland on December 3rd!

Nov 26 – Dec 18 Photos with Santa Every Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 12-4pm
Dec 19-24 Everyday 10am – 4pm

Located in the South Atrium, First Floor
$5 Per Photo

Each paid photo visit with Santa will receive an entry for the Giant Stocking contest (only one entry per child). The Giant Stocking filled with goodies will be given away on Christmas Eve, December 24th, at 4:00pm.

Animated holiday classic movie! A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Features the voice of Tom Hanks. Rated G. Part of BC Community Foundation’s Stuff-A-Stocking. See it on our 23-foot screen, now with upgraded projection and surround-sound!

Year after year, audiences delight in this holiday spectacular with performances by IU Jacobs School of Music ensembles, including the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers. FAMILY FRIENDLY

Take a special thematic tour presented by Eskenazi Museum of Art docent Ilona Richey. Free and open to the public. Walk-ins and kids are welcome. Meet by the information desk on the first floor of the museum atrium.

https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/calendar/161203-tt.html

Meet in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium on the first floor for a free, docent-led tour every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Additional tours can be arranged upon request. The museum also offers audio description and touch tours for people with low vision. Walk-ins and kids are welcome. Please contact tour manager Patsy Rahn at [email protected] or (812) 855-7719 for more information.

Year after year, audiences delight in this holiday spectacular with performances by IU Jacobs School of Music ensembles, including the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers.