Events on October 3, 2026
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"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: Oct. 3, 17 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 learnerPlan 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.
"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 8+ 
Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.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.- "Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 12+ Fridays: Oct. 2, 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 6:30 p.m.From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.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.
