Events on September 12, 2026
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Ball State Football vs. Stony Brook (Family Weekend)
2pm @
Scheumann Stadium
Cost: Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ignorQ Come cheer on Ball State Football during Family Weekend as the Cardinals take on Stony Brook at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 12!
There’s plenty happening beyond the game, including a pregame flyover, bounce house, face painting, balloon artists, mini football field and other activities for the whole family.
⚪ It’s also a WHITE OUT, so wear white and come spend your Saturday at Scheumann Stadium!
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- Family Weekend-Ball State Football vs. Stoney Brook 2pm @ Scheumann Stadium Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: GA Tickets:$25 Football is back at Scheumann Stadium!
Kick off the 2026 home season during Family Weekend as the Cardinals host Stony Brook in an afternoon packed with football, family fun, and community celebration, including an exciting flyover to help kick off the game!
Wear white and help us create a White Out as we honor our local first responders and hometown heroes.
Whether you're a student, alum, parent, or lifelong fan, there's no better place to spend your Saturday than cheering on the Cardinals at Scheumann Stadium!
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: K through 3rd grade 
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ 
Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Exploring Minnetrista: Nature Area Night Hike
6:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $8.00 
September 12; 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Center Building and Nature Area
Cost: $12 Adult and $8 Child (3 and Under Free) | Member Discounts Apply
Experience Minnetrista’s Nature Area after dark in this guided evening adventure. Learn about the history of the land and discover the plants and animals that call it home as you explore from dusk into night. Flashlights and walking sticks are encouraged as you take in the sights and sounds of Indiana’s natural landscape. The evening concludes with s’mores around the fire, adding a tasty finish to this unique outdoor experience. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ 
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
- Live Music: Kevin 'KDOG' Klinger 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Join us as local musician, Kevin 'KDOG' Klinger, takes the RoHo's stage!
KDOG brings warmth and sincerity to the stage with his guitar and voice. He leans into honesty and feeling, and delivering music with passion. Whether at open mics or intimate shows, his performances are sung from the heart.
- Family Weekend-Ball State Football vs. Stoney Brook 2pm @ Scheumann Stadium Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
