Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington will host its final Bruegala charity beer festival on Oct.

4 — marking the end of a 25-year celebration in downtown Bloomington.

Rader Family Farms hosted about 250 children for the fifth annual Make-A-Wish Kid Day on Sunday, giving kids battling critical illnesses a chance to enjoy animal friends, pumpkins, and a corn maze.

The event began in 2020 and continues to bring smiles and hope to families in our Bloomington-Normal area.

Architect Russel Francois, who worked on major buildings in Bloomington-Normal, has turned his retirement into art by installing upside-down hackberry tree sculptures in his backyard near Crestwicke Country Club—he used heavy equipment and help from friends to set them in place.

Illinois State University Redbirds will host their third annual Ballin’ on Beaufort pre-season basketball event on October 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. on a section of East Beaufort Street in Normal that will be closed for the event—No Parking signs will be posted from 10 a.m. and the street will be closed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Great Pumpkin Hunt WEEK 1

11 AM - 9 AM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Participate in a fun pumpkin hunt with clues leading to decorated pumpkins across Bloomington Parks.

The Rocket Man Show

6-8 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Experience an electrifying tribute to Elton John's greatest hits with Rus Anderson as your guide.

John Cleese: Not Dead Yet!

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $49.75+ — Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python with John Cleese in a night of absurdity and humor.

Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary Celebration

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Celebrate the beloved indie classic 'Napoleon Dynamite' with a screening and lively discussion featuring cast members.

Bommer with Special Guest XaeboR and Support from GramGreene

8 PM – 2 AM — The Atchison — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of exciting live music with Bommer, XaebyR, and local talent.

Adam Wainwright Event

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $19.00+ — Celebrate the baseball legend Adam Wainwright as he transitions into music with his debut record.

Iowa Heartlanders Opening Night

7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Free with ticket — Celebrate the season opener with a White Out party featuring pre-game festivities and giveaways.

Oktoberfest Rotary Run

2-5 p.m. — Union Park — Fundraiser event — Participate in a festive 5K run and 1-mile walk to support local youth services.

Toledo Walleye at Bloomington Bison

7-8:30 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — $3 Busch Light cans and $0 popcorn — Experience an exciting night of hockey and local fraternity competition at our first 309 Night!

Masters of Illusion

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $33+ — Experience world-class magicians performing astounding illusions and comedic magic live on stage.