Events on July 4, 2026

July 4; 4 p.m. | East Lawn and Greensward 
Free Community Event  

Gather your loved ones, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and celebrate Independence Day at Minnetrista! The evening will be filled with family-friendly fun, including lawn games, glitter tattoos, live music, and more! And don't worry about snacks and drinks because we've got you covered with food trucks and concessions available for purchase throughout the event. Enjoy $4 Center Building gallery admission from 4–9 p.m., including access to the dual America at 250 exhibitions and Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!, with free admission for members. As night falls, enjoy a dazzling fireworks show with lively music in the background, creating the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy with your friends and family. Presented in partnership with eKeeper Systems. 

Stars & Stripes Forever USA

   — July 4 - Performing Live outdoors —    
 at Minnetrista from 8-9 pm — the  brass,   
 percussion, and woodwind players of    America’s Hometown Band of Muncie    
 bring the ‘real deal’ patriotic music to the   evening’s festivities — especially the rousing feelings & volume of John Philip Sousa’s 
      🎵STARS & STRIPES FOREVER 🎵

   You won’t want miss a note!