Canopy of Lights

Experience one of Bloomington's most magical winter traditions.

Bring the entire family to downtown Bloomington to witness Santa flipping the switch to transform the area into a sparkling, winter wonderland. Thousands of lights display on and around the Monroe County Courthouse, turning the area into a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie. Attendees can also enjoy:

Performances by several local music groups
Sing-along Christmas songs
Dropping off letters to Santa in the atrium of Fountain Square

Be sure to visit the many downtown businesses open during the lighting ceremony.

Event Details
Schedule of Events

Canopy of Lights Santa In Bloomington, IN

Event Details

Date & Time

Friday, November 29, 2024, 6:00 PM

Location

Various locations around The Square and on Kirkwood Avenue

Admission

Admission is free for the Canopy of Lights! The City of Bloomington also provides free metered parking throughout downtown all weekend in celebration of the event and holiday season.

The City of Bloomington is offering FREE PARKING in all City public garages and on-street parking spaces on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Complimentary parking will be available at the Morton Street, Walnut Street, Fourth Street, and Trades District garages, as well as at on-street meters.

Schedule of Events

Monroe County History Center Holiday Open House

Location: Monroe County History Center
Time: 5:00-9:00 PM
Details: Explore the History Center's new holiday exhibit, play holiday games, and create holiday crafts!

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Presents: Celebrate the Season

Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Time: 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Details: Enjoy a seasonal performance by the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Buy tickets here.

Holiday Activities Around The Square

Location: The Square
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: Meet costumed characters, listen to B97 & Hoosier Country 105's live radio broadcasts, and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and kettle corn.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, is sponsoring a food drive at the Canopy of Lights. They will have a drop-off point for non-perishable food and monetary donations at the event and will continue to have donation barrels inside the Courthouse Rotunda through Giving Tuesday, November 28^th.

Bloomington Brass Band Performance

Location: Kirkwood Avenue Stage
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: Enjoy a holiday performance by the Bloomington Brass Band.

Lighting Ceremony Events

Location: Kirkwood Avenue Stage
Time: 6:45-7:00 PM
Details:

Welcome by emcee, Jim Inman and local officials
Light up a Life with IU Health Hospice Tree lighting
Windfall Dancing Elves
Constellation Stage + Screen musical performances from Wizard of Oz
Community sing-along, "Jingle Bells" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Santa arrives to lead the countdown to the official lighting of the Canopy of Lights