Fall Preschool Programs at the Banneker Center

With the end of our busy summer camp, it's time to start the late summer/fall programming season at Banneker!


Beginning Monday, July 31st 

Building Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday


Preschool Toy Time: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon; Free

Enjoy our spacious third floor play area. Kids love all the toys, while adults appreciate the free indoor play space and a chance to socialize with other grownups.

Physical Fridays Gym Play: Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon; Free

Balls, hula hoops, riding toys, and more appear in the Banneker gym on Friday mornings. Let's run around and burn off some energy!



Preschool Storytime: Mondays from 10-11 a.m. on the 3rd floor
Free; for kids ages 2-5 with an adult

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement make up our 30 minute circle time, followed by a craft and other extension activities.

BabyTime Songs and Stories: Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. on the 3rd floor
Free; for kids under 2 with an adult

Tickles, bounces, and rhymes with baby on your lap. We'll explore books with all our senses, make music, and end with bubbles and a parachute.

Coming Soon

NEW! Preschool Picassos 
Young artists explore the joy of creativity with colors, shapes, and different artistic media. Each meeting includes a short circle time and a story related to the theme.
For kids ages 3-5 with an adult
Thursdays, October 12th - November 16th from 10-11 a.m.
$30 in city/ $35 outside city; register online at bloomington.in.gov/parks



Monthly Evening Family Events
For kids ages 2-7 with adult 
Games, crafts, storytime, and a snack in the Banneker gym.
$5 per family; register online at bloomington.in.gov/parks

Friday, September 8th: Banneker Drive-In
Help your youngster build a cardboard car and enjoy a real live drive-in movie, complete with snacks. Kids may take their cars home with them!

Friday, October 27th: Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Dress in costume for a howling good time! Hear kid-friendly scary stories, make creepy crafts, play ghoulish games, jam to monster music, and of course, get a Halloween treat!

Friday, November 17th: Mad Scientist Extravaganza
Sensory activities turn the Banneker gym into a science laboratory! Help your little one become a mad scientist with fun experiments, games, and learning more about states of matter.

Friday, December 15th: Candy Cane Hunt
It's cold outside, but it's nice and warm inside the Banneker Community Center. Bring your little ones to celebrate the winter season with candy cane crafts, fun winter games, and snacks.