Looking for things to do in Bloomfield, Iowa, this October? Downtown Bloomfield has a full month ahead, with a kids craft market, evening shopping, an outdoor movie, and Halloween events on the square. Here’s what’s happening and when.
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October 3: Kids Craft Market at the Bloomfield Farmers Market
Our last special Farmers Market of the season includes a free activity for kids. At the Kids Craft Market, children can make a small garden stone to take home. The activity is free and available while supplies last. We will have live music by Wildfire Creative and drinks on location from Roasted Bin. Our Farmer’s Market will conclude on October 10th. Be sure to stop by and check out all the local makers, bakers, and growers before the market ends.
Photos below are from the 2025 Kids Craft Market
October 8: Moonlight Madness Shopping & Toy Story 5 Outdoor Movie Night
Candy, popcorn, pop, water, and juice boxes will be available at the concession stand. Concession purchases help Bloomfield Main Street raise funds to continue offering community events and programs each year. Join us on the courtyard lawn for our last outdoor movie night of the season, featuring Toy Story 5. The movie begins at sundown, around 6:45 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for the show!
Spend your evening shopping in downtown Bloomfield during Moonlight Madness. Participating businesses will stay open later than usual, giving you more time to explore local shops.
Moonlight Madness was created by Beth Kral, owner of Clover and Bloom. Beth enjoys the atmosphere of evening shopping and wanted to bring more of that experience to downtown Bloomfield. We appreciate her initiative and the chance it gives our community to shop local and enjoy a night out. Be sure to look for information on the event on Facebook!
October 23: Witches Brew Ha Ha in Downtown Bloomfield
Witches Brew Ha Ha returns to the downtown Bloomfield square for an evening of themed shopping and extended hours at local businesses. You can come dressed up or not either is fine! This is an evening to experience fun themed shopping in Bloomfield.
This is the sixth year of the event, thanks in part to the dedication of Kelley Jackson, owner of Indigo Roots. Kelly created the Witches Brew Ha Ha a downtown tradition and we’re grateful for the time and creativity she puts into bringing shoppers together on the square.
October 30: Trick or Treat Night on the Square
Families are invited to Trick or Treat Night on the Square in Bloomfield on October 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several businesses around the square will be participating. Bring your costumes and treat bags, and make your way around downtown to visit them!
Whether you’re searching for family activities, Halloween events, or a chance to shop local in Bloomfield, we hope you’ll join us downtown this October.
