Bloomington News & Updates

Bloomington and Elletsville are offering a variety of Halloween activities throughout October. Events include family treats, haunted mazes, cemetery tours, horror films, and the Pumpkin Launch.

The Monroe County Courthouse lawn will be adorned with glass pumpkins this year for the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. Visitors can enjoy this free display of artistic pumpkins.

This article provides tips on how to decorate your yard to create a frightening atmosphere for Halloween. It focuses on staging your outdoor space for maximum spooky effect.

A police presence near the Cedar Avenue bridge was prompted by a report of skeletal remains. The remains turned out to be a Halloween prop.

Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. The event will take place at Normandale Lake Park on Sunday, October 25, from 2-5 p.m.

Constellation presents the Indiana premiere of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps The Musical this fall. Get into the Halloween spirit with this spooky and fun theatrical event.

Experience Friday Night Frights starting September 25th with Cronos, followed by Dead Ringers on October 2nd. Faust with live music is also scheduled.

Participating U.S. DQ locations are offering a DQ Mystery Blizzard Buddy for $4 with any purchase. Each buddy comes in mystery packaging.

The interactive screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' are back in Bloomington for their 21st annual run. This event has become a beloved Halloween-season tradition for the community.

Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minneapolis is hosting a Halloween celebration. The event runs from September 14 through October 31, 2026.

Constellation Stage & Screen is bringing 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' back to Bloomington for its 21st annual screening. This event is a staple of the local Halloween season.

Spirit Halloween, the world's largest specialty Halloween retailer, is opening 56 stores throughout Illinois. Many of these locations are annual pop-ups for the season.