General Events
Aug 11, 2025
Today
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Spartan Bootcamp
6pm to 7am @
Muncie YMCA
615 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $55 for YMCA members and $80 fo non-members Get Spartan ready by joining us for this 6-week bootcamp! Participation in the Spartan Race is not required, but encouraged! What to expect: fun, energizing workouts led by personal trainers (both indoor and outdoor). Each participant will receive a discount code to sign up for the Spartan Race on September 20th!
Aug 13, 2025
This Wednesday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 14, 2025
This Thursday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Collections Tour: Traveling through Collections 10am to 11am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $10 Miss your chance for a summer vacation? Come travel vicariously through the Minnetrista Heritage Collection! Get a behind-the-scenes look at travel-themed artifacts on this guided tour with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price. Explore items that are not currently on public display and gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance behind them. This is your chance to engage with history in a way you’ve never experienced before—up close and personal!
Aug 15, 2025
This Friday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 16, 2025
This Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: all Ages The Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Every Saturday through October
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Main Parking Lot
Free Community Event
Snap, Snap Double Up, and eFMNP (WIC FMNP and SFMNP) are accepted at participating vendors, making it easy for everyone to enjoy local treasures. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
The outdoor market season is presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Live Geode Slicing Saturday 3pm to 7pm @ Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities 111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Prices starting at just $5 ! Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30pm to 11:50am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.
Location: Betty’s Cabin
Free Community Activity
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Dec 27, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 11:30am - 11:50am Timezone: EDT
Aug 17, 2025
Sunday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday
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Queers Who Lunch!
12am @
Common Market
900 W. 8th Street, Muncie IN
Join Muncie Queer Alliance for lunch at Common Market! Buy a pizza or bring your lunch and engage in some much-needed community! This is a safe space to take off your armor and just be yourself!
This will be a biweekly event
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 21, 2025
Thursday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Third Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market 5pm to 8pm @ MadJax Maker Force 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47305
THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!
The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
MadJax Maker Force:
Mad Axe Muncie:
The Guardian Brewing Co.:
Aug 22, 2025
Friday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Magic Tree House: Space Mission 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 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; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sky Skills Live 6:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program.
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Aug 23, 2025
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: all Ages The Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Every Saturday through October
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Main Parking Lot
Free Community Event
Snap, Snap Double Up, and eFMNP (WIC FMNP and SFMNP) are accepted at participating vendors, making it easy for everyone to enjoy local treasures. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
The outdoor market season is presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Muncie Senior Center Benefit Car Show sponsored by Greg Hubler Ford 12pm to 4pm @ Greg Hubler Ford 6400 W. Hometown Blvd
Who: Open to all car clubs
What: Car Show to benefit the Muncie Senior Center
When: August 23, 2025, 12 pm to 4 pm
Registration begins at 10 am.
Where: Greg Hubler Ford, 6400 W. Hometown Blvd, Muncie, IN 47304
Registration Donation: $15
Why: To support the Muncie Senior Center
How: In person registration only the day of the event
Food: Chef Steve's Food Truck will be available
Giveaways: Giveaways and split the pot
Dash Plaques: The first 50 to register
Awards: Plaques for:
Top 25
Best New Gen
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best Truck
Best GM
Best Female Driven
No Longer in Production
Best Veteran Driven
People's Choice
Best of Show
Cash Prizes:
$400 Best of Show
$100 Best Veteran Driven
$100 Best Truck
$100 People's Choice
$100 Best New Gen
Muncie Senior Center benefit Craft and Vendor Fair 12pm to 4pm @ Greg Hubler Ford 6400 W. Hometown Blvd
Join Us for a Day of Shopping, Cars & Community!
Two awesome events. One exciting location!
🧵 Craft & Vendor Fair – Shop local artisans, crafters, and small businesses offering handmade goods, home décor, jewelry, treats, and more!
🚘 Muncie Senior Center Benefit Car Show – Check out classic cars, hot rods, and custom rides while supporting a great cause!
Chef Steve's Food Truck will be on-site for lunch or early dinner.
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts, admiring amazing cars, or just looking for a fun afternoon, there's something for everyone!
📣 FREE ADMISSION – Bring your friends and family!
Muncie Senior Center Benefit Car Show and Craft/Vendor Fair 12pm to 4pm @ Greg Hubler Ford 6400 W. Hometown Blvd
Muncie Senior Center Benefit Car Show and Craft/Vendor Fair
Muncie Senior Center Benefit Car Show and Craft/Vendor Fair sponsored by Greg Hubler Ford
Car Show information:
Who: Open to all car clubs
What: Car Show to benefit the Muncie Senior Center
When: August 23 2025 - 12 pm to 4 pm
Registration begins at 10 am.
Where: Hubler Ford 6400 W. Hometown Blvd Muncie IN 47304
Registration Donation: $15 day of event
How: In person registration only the day of the event
Food: Concessions will be available by Chef Steve
Giveaways: Raffle and 50/50
Dash Plaques: The first 50 to register
Awards: Plaques for:
Top 25
Best New Gen
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best Truck
Best GM
Best Female Driven
No Longer in Production
Best Veteran Driven
People's Choice
Best of Show
Cash Prizes:
$400 Best of Show
$100 Best Veteran Driven
$100 Best Truck
$100 People's Choice
$100 Best New Gen
Craft/Vendor Fair Information:
Register on our website only! www.muncieseniorcenter.com
Join Us for a Day of Shopping Cars & Community Saturday August 23 2025 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sponsored by and held at Greg Hubler Ford 6400 W. Hometown Blvd Muncie IN
The indoor showroom will be cleared out to make room for the Craft & Vendor Fair – Shop local artisans crafters and small businesses offering handmade goods home décor jewelry treats and more!
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts admiring amazing cars or just looking for a fun afternoon there's something for everyone!
FREE ADMISSION – Bring your friends and family!
Magic Tree House: Space Mission 3:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 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; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Birth of Planet Earth 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 5:00 p.m.
This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sky Skills Live 6:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program.
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30pm to 11:50am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.
Location: Betty’s Cabin
Free Community Activity
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Dec 27, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 11:30am - 11:50am Timezone: EDT
Aug 24, 2025
Sunday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
Cuplets - Open Mic Poetry 5pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Please join us for Cuplets, live “open mic” poetry at The Cup! 🎙️ Everyone is welcome! Read your words! Read the words of others! Come to enjoy others reading words! We are all looking forward to listening to everyone’s words!
Cuplets is for fellowship, not critique. We all clap at all the poems and we want to make friends. You CAN sit with us, every 4th Sunday at 5p. The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue in Muncie, Indiana - parking is in the back. Please support our host small business venue with your purchase from their menu as admission to Cuplets! ☕️ 🥯
∙ Cuplets has a YouTube Channel! 🍿 Check it out:
∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:
Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658
∙ The Cup is on Instagram:
Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage
Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 28, 2025
Thursday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 29, 2025
Friday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Magic Tree House: Space Mission 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 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; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sky Skills Live 6:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program.
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Aug 30, 2025
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: all Ages The Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Every Saturday through October
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Main Parking Lot
Free Community Event
Snap, Snap Double Up, and eFMNP (WIC FMNP and SFMNP) are accepted at participating vendors, making it easy for everyone to enjoy local treasures. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
The outdoor market season is presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Magic Tree House: Space Mission 3:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 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; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Birth of Planet Earth 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 5:00 p.m.
This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sky Skills Live 6:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program.
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30pm to 11:50am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.
Location: Betty’s Cabin
Free Community Activity
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Dec 27, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 11:30am - 11:50am Timezone: EDT
Aug 31, 2025
Sunday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
Sep 3, 2025
Wednesday
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Queers Who Lunch!
12am @
Common Market
900 W. 8th Street, Muncie IN
Join Muncie Queer Alliance for lunch at Common Market! Buy a pizza or bring your lunch and engage in some much-needed community! This is a safe space to take off your armor and just be yourself!
This will be a biweekly event
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 4, 2025
Thursday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Live Geode Slicing during First Thursday 5pm to 8pm @ Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities during the Muncie Maker’s Market 111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: prices staring at just $5 First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market 5pm to 8pm @ Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie
FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!
The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
First Thursday Gallery Walks:
https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday
Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:
https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com
Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿
Sep 5, 2025
Friday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 6, 2025
Saturday
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Muncie Cars & Coffee
9am to 12pm @
Corner of Walnut & Charles Streets
Old National Bank Parking Lot
116 W Charles St, Muncie, IN 47305
Open to all years, makes and models. Come out, check out the vehicles and talk Cars with other gear heads and car enthusiasts. Hosted by the Muncie Volkswagen Club.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: all Ages The Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Every Saturday through October
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Main Parking Lot
Free Community Event
Snap, Snap Double Up, and eFMNP (WIC FMNP and SFMNP) are accepted at participating vendors, making it easy for everyone to enjoy local treasures. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
The outdoor market season is presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30pm to 11:50am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.
Location: Betty’s Cabin
Free Community Activity
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Dec 27, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 11:30am - 11:50am Timezone: EDT
Sep 7, 2025
Sunday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tea & Talk: Accessorizing with the Heritage Collection 3pm to 4:30pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $18.00 Step into the world of fashion with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price as they showcase a variety of accessories preserved in the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. From elaborate hats and intricate jewelry to vintage handbags and embroidered scarves, fashion accessories have long been symbols of status, creativity, and cultural identity. Take a closer look at notable pieces not currently on exhibit and learn more about their historical significance and the stories they tell about the people who wore them.
September 10; 3–4:30 p.m.
Location: Center Building, Indiana Room
Cost: $18 | Member Discounts Apply
Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.Sep 11, 2025
Thursday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 12, 2025
Friday
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Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Accidental Astronauts 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Evening Hours: Back to School Social 5pm to 8pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Ages: 0-13+ Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, interactive exhibition-themed activities, and great company! Soak in the lively atmosphere, connect with friends old and new, and immerse yourself in a night of culture and fun. Plus, enjoy complimentary access to the exhibitions in the Center Building. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss—come for the vibes, stay for the memories!
September 12; 5–8 p.m.
Location: Center Building
Free Community Event
Preregistration is highly encouraged. The Back-to-School Social is presented in partnership with eKeeper Systems.Living Worlds 6:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 6:30 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.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sep 13, 2025
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Ages: all Ages The Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
Every Saturday through October
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Main Parking Lot
Free Community Event
Snap, Snap Double Up, and eFMNP (WIC FMNP and SFMNP) are accepted at participating vendors, making it easy for everyone to enjoy local treasures. Stop by our Minnetrista info booth at the market to swipe your SNAP/EBT card to get your vouchers for the amount you’d like to spend. We will match up to $20 in SNAP credits ($40) total. To learn more about this program, please refer to Double Up Indiana. Don’t miss out on this delightful experience!
The outdoor market season is presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 2, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Good Night Forest 9am to 12pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15 Ages: all Ages Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 7 through November 2, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 1 & 2
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Good Night Forest is organized and produced by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, with support from Ball Brothers Foundation and George and Frances Ball Foundation.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 7, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend 9am to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Ages: all Ages The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.
July 12, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Location: Center Building, Gallery 3
Cost: Included with your admission ticket
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 12, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
The Old Washington Street Festival 12pm @ East Washington Street 715 E Washington Street
Ladies, gents, ragamuffins and rosy-cheeked rascals of all ages—step right up and lend me your ears, for the most glorious, gallivantin’, and gaslight-glowin’ event of the season is set to RETURN!
Yes sir, yes ma’am, yes indeedy—it’s the annual extravaganza, where history waltzes with whimsy and every cobblestone hums with the spirit of the Gas Boom Era!
Marvel at the Victorian homes—some open for tours and brimming with tales of old!
Stroll past over handcrafted artisan booths—jewelry, pottery, plants, candles, glass, and curios galore!
Tap your toes to live music, street performers, and tunes that'll tickle your tin ear like it's 1925 all over again!
Feast like a king on a variety of vibrant victuals and the sweet kiss of homemade ice cream!
Kiddos, don’t be shy—this is a family-friendly event with fun for all and smiles wide as the White River!
Watch live demonstrations from tradesfolk, artists, and old-timey wizards of craft — some’ll even let ya try your hand!
Admission is FREE, though home tour tickets will cost you just a song.
Come one, come all, for a festival where Muncie’s past becomes your present!
So mark those calendars, press those suspenders, and join us at the Old Washington Street Festival—where the spirit of yesteryear is alive and jivin’!
Accidental Astronauts 3:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Dynamic Earth 5pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
This cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.
Suitable for adults and ages 12+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Family Night Hike 6pm to 8pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
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