Come and join us for a fun fall evening with BISM!
Saturday, October 3 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Fall in Indiana is a great time to get outdoors! Join us for an evening of food, games, a bonfire, hay rides, apple pressing, and time with friends.
All internationals and Americans are welcome. Bring your friends and come experience some American fall traditions with us!
Some Highlights
🍔 Cookout – Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, with vegetarian options available.
🚜 Hay Rides – Take a hay ride and enjoy an Indiana fall evening.
🍎 Apple Pressing – Help press fresh apples and see how apple cider is traditionally made.
🔥 Bonfire & S’mores – We’ll gather around the bonfire and make s’mores. If you’ve never had a s’more before, this is your chance to experience this classic American campfire treat!
🎯 Games – We’ll have games and activities throughout the evening.
🤝 Meet New Friends – Come reconnect with people you’ve met at other BISM events and meet students and volunteers from around Bloomington.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Home of the Himmelwrights ( 9030 W State Road 48, Bloomington, IN 47404)
🚗 Free Transportation
Rides will be provided for those who need transportation. Please select your preferred pickup location when you register.
| Pickup Time | Pickup Location |
|---|---|
| 4:15 PM | Wells Library – Back Parking Lot |
| 4:15 PM | Hunter Ridge – Building C |
| 4:15 PM | Hoosier Court – Leasing Office |
| 4:30 PM | Eigenmann Hall – Main Entrance |
| 4:30 PM | Park Doral – Leasing Office |
| 4:30 PM | Fountain Park – Leasing Office |
| 4:30 PM | Meadow Park – Leasing Office |
Return rides will also be provided after the cookout.
Registration
This is a FREE event, but online registration is required.
There is a limit to how many people we can accommodate, so please register early.
This event is open to everyone. You are welcome to invite your friends, but please make sure each person registers.
Please contact Elan Rajamani at elan@ifmusa.org or 812-327-9587 if you have questions.
All Internationals and Americans Welcome.
