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Things to Do Around Bloomingdale

Whether you’re out with family and friends looking for fun or want to get out among the masses at a community event, Bloomingdale has you covered with places to go, people to see and plenty of fun things to do all year long. Be sure to check out some of these awesome adventures: n More than a trampoline park, Ultimate Air

Adventure Park, 140 E. Lake St., is where kids of all ages – as well as adults who are kids at heart – can explore thrilling attractions and challenge their body and mind. n Looking for an escape from reality? Find it along with heart-pounding excitement on a date night or an excursion with family and friends at Challenge

Accepted Escape Room, 314 Stratford Square Mall. n Axes aren’t only flying around in slasher movies; you can also toss them and slash away boredom at Bull & Bear Axe Throwing, 620 Stratford Dr. The recreation center teaches you and your friends how to safely play axe-throwing games. n While we look at screens daily, nothing tops the silver screen. Picture Show Entertainment at Bloomingdale Court, 324 W. Army Trail Rd., is a family-friendly movie theater that provides entertainment at affordable pricing. n The Village of Bloomingdale, the Bloomingdale

Public Library and the Bloomingdale Park District organize and host a number of great events throughout the year. • The annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for April 9 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Circle Park, an annual

Memorial Day Observance is scheduled for May 30 through the Bloomingdale Historical Society, and a

Fourth of July fireworks display is set for July 3. • Monthly lunchtime summer concerts at the

Founders Park Gazebo, which is located in front of the library, provide a nice break in the day for sun and socialization over tunes. • The Summer Concert Series begins in June with concessions available. Showtime is at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays in Old Town Park, 111 3rd St. • One of Bloomingdale’s annual highlights is

Septemberfest. This end-of-the-summer gathering treats guests to a variety of stage performances, family-friendly carnival rides and games, numerous food and craft vendors and a beer tent for tasty, cold suds to wash it all down.

A parade kicks it off. • The Old Town Brew Fest will take place on Oct. 8 with lots of beer, food, music and fun. • On Dec. 2, the annual Festival of Lights will return for its 10th straight year, offering visitors a sparkling display of holiday sights in Old Town

Park and Old Town Bloomingdale through New

Year’s Day 2023. Among the many activities of the event is the Kris Kringle Market, which brings a few dozen vendors into town with their unique collection of winter accessories, holiday décor, jewelry, handcrafted gifts and more, including delicious food and drink. • The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce welcomes back its second annual Restaurant

Week this spring, from April 22 to May 1. Home to diverse culinary options – including Indian,

Australian, Vietnamese, African, American, Italian and Mexican cuisine – it’s a great time to take a break from cooking and recognize wonderful local dining establishments. • Maker’s Market, featuring local small businesses, entertainment and food trucks, is scheduled the last Sunday of every month from April through

November as well as on Dec. 11 on the corner of

Schick and Bloomingdale Rd. The monthly market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the most up-to-date information about events, check websites and social media for details as dates get closer.