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Downtown Shop Night Invites the Community to Shop Local and Support Downtown Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington is staying open a little later and inviting the community to discover everything that makes shopping local so special during Downtown Shop Night.

Held on the third Wednesday of every month, Downtown Shop Night is an invitation to slow down, stroll the sidewalks, and experience the businesses that give downtown its character. Participating retailers will keep their doors open late, offering a fun evening of shopping, connection, and community. Many shops will feature refreshments, special promotions, or unique experiences that make each Shop Night a little different.

When you shop locally, you're doing more than making a purchase. You're supporting your neighbors, creating local jobs, investing in small business owners, and helping keep downtown Bloomington vibrant for generations to come.

Participating businesses include:

  • Gather
  • Lola
  • Walkover Sounds & Stones
  • Chico's
  • Caveat Emptor
  • Oak
  • Cafe Thistle
  • Goods for Cooks
  • Art Remains
  • JL Waters
  • That's The Rub
  • Mirth
  • Stuck on You on Kirkwood
  • Urban Outfitters

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, refreshing your wardrobe, discovering your next favorite record or book, picking up outdoor gear, enjoying a handcrafted drink, or simply spending an evening with friends, Downtown Shop Night is the perfect excuse to explore all that downtown has to offer.

Make a night of it. Grab dinner at one of downtown's incredible restaurants, enjoy a sweet treat, browse your favorite shops, and discover somewhere new along the way.

Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our community and supports the independent businesses that make Bloomington unlike anywhere else.

Shop Small. Stay Local. Love Downtown.

For updates on Downtown Shop Night and other downtown events, follow Bloomington Brick and Mortar and/or Gather's social media channels!