Events on October 3, 2026

Join us at Maring-Hunt Library for the Eighth Annual Scarecrow Festival!

Celebrate the season at this autumnal event featuring free hotdogs and apple cider slushies (while supplies last), live music, and family-friendly activities including Fall-themed temporary tattoos, crafts, an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course, and of course - the Scarecrow Competition! Enjoy shopping with local entrepreneurs at the Fall Market with the Muncie Makers Market, including The Pie Lady!

Help us fill the Maring-Hunt Library Garden with scarecrows and kick off the fall season. Special thanks to the 8twelve Coalition, Jacob’s Orchard, Muncie Mission’s Attic Window, and Rock Daddy, for making this event possible with their contributions. 

Scarecrow Competition Details:

• Assemble your scarecrow and bring it to the MH Garden Pavilion between 1:00–2:00 pm on festival day.
• Registration takes place in person at drop-off.
• Winners are chosen by popular vote during the festival. The winners have a chance to receive either a Family Pass to Jacob’s Orchard or a Gem Mining voucher from Rock Daddy. 

For questions about the festival or competition, contact Maring-Hunt Library’s Information Desk at (765) 747-8204.

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 learner

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.

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.