130 Past Events at Canan Commons

FREE public concert with Telarc recording artist Otis Taylor band at Canan Commons. Otis Taylor is a 4-time winner of Downbeat's Blues Album of the Year. Part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series

FREE concert by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. AP says, "williams fills Chicago's biggest shoes with more life and heat than anyone on stage today."

For complete information, visit www.munciethreetrails.org

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper return to the Muncie Three Trails Musci Series on Saturday, Setp. 6th at 8 PM. Cleveland is a 9-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Fiddle Player of the Year," including winning 5 of the last 6 years. His show was ecstatically received last year, so we decided to bring him back. For complete infoirmation on this show and the entire series, please visit www.munciethreetrails.org.

2012 Grammy winner Steve Riley & his Mamou Playboys come to Muncie on Thursday, Oct. 2nd as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This show also caps off Muncie's final Artswalk of the seaon. For complete information about this show and the entire series, please visit www.munciethreetrails.org.

Free Family Movies return to DWNTWN!  Join us at Canan Commons for 4 fabulous movies and family preshow jubilees! Themed family activities will be provided before the movies each month. Canan Commons is located in the 500 Block of S. Walnut St.  near the roundabout. Family preshow activities begin at 7:00pm. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:30pm).

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on site with light snacks.

May 30th - Wizard of Oz

Follow the Yellowbrick road to the DWNTWN land of OZ! Come dressed as your favorite Oz Character, Meet Muncie Civic Theatre cast from the upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz, The Characters of the Spirit of Oz, enjoy live stage performances, Auntie Em’s Kansas petting zoo, Toto look-a-like contest and kids Karaoke beginning 7pm. The Wizard himself will be on hand with his real life hot air balloon!  Please check the website for karaoke sign up and song selection availability. We will be limited to the first 20 applicants. 

Free Family Movies return to DWNTWN!  Join us at Canan Commons for 4 fabulous movies and family preshow jubilees! Themed family activities will be provided before the movies each month. Canan Commons is located in the 500 Block of S. Walnut St.  near the roundabout. Family preshow activities begin at 7:00pm. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:30pm).

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on site with light snacks.

June 27th - Muppets Most Wanted

Come dressed as your favorite Community Helper!  Fireman, Policeman and K9, EMTs, Muncie Sanitary District, and many more will be onsite with vehicles and equipment to explore. Meet the Mayor! It takes so many kinds of helpers to make a community work: Chiropractors, Artists, Dog Groomers, Trolley drivers, military personnel, doctors, nurses, plumbers, librarian, arborists, lifeguards, heavy equipment operators, farmers, psychiatrists, dentists, chefs, and electricians. Meet them all!   Kasey the Firedog, The Muncie Animal Shelter volunteers with pups to pet, rain barrel and recycling demo, activities and idea for how you can be a community helper too! 

On August 15th 2015 Thirty area churches have combined talent to present a day of Celebration of Jesus.  This event is free to the public.  There will be differnt types of musice with Bands, Community Choir, Speakers.  There will be Food Vendors and a Childrens area.  This is an all around great time, fun for everyone.  Please come and join us as we celebrate Jesus at ChristFest Muncie 2015

FREE!  Join the crowd with your lawn chair or blanket on the grounds of Canan Commons and enjoy this unique combo program of concert band music and golden oldies. And don't forget to bring along your classic dance moves!  

Free Family Movies return to DWNTWN!  Join us at Canan Commons for 4 fabulous movies and family preshow jubilees! Themed family activities will be provided before the movies each month. Canan Commons is located in the 500 Block of S. Walnut St.  near the roundabout. Family preshow activities begin at 7:00pm. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:30pm).

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on site with light snacks.

August 29th - Cars

It’s all about Wheels and thing that move!  Bumper Cars, Trikes, Big Trucks, big wheel races, tire obstacle course, ABATE Motorcycle Show and Tiny Tot training course, stunt bike and skateboard expo, remote control planes and more!

This free family event will focus on the importance of being a good neighbor!

Meet Daniel Tiger, star of the PBS KIDS' animated series "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood."

Use a “neighborhood map” to visit the booths where our community’s great neighbors “live.” Participate in fun activities while learning about ways to give back -through volunteering, supporting the arts and helping those in need.

Snap a selfie with some of your other favorite PBS KIDS characters like SuperWhy and Buddy the Dinosaur, who will be hanging out in the neighborhood, or be the “I” in  the “One Muncie” sign.

Visit with members of our local police and fire departments and their cool vehicles.

Listen – and dance, of course  - to our featured performer Ruditoonz, a fun, creative musician the kids (and parents) are going to love. The Muncie Symphony’s Together In  Music program will also perform a selection of great, toddler-friendly tunes.

And, above all, enjoy a beautiful day in the neighborhood with YOUR neighbors!

For more info, go to www.wipb.org

Men of the Muncie community are volunteering to walk in high heels to compete against each other for your votes. You will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite men at the event or before, by visiting our website at www.muncieywca.org. There will be a meet and greet with the Ball State Mens Basketball team at 10AM before the event. Please come out and help raise awareness and support for the YWCA of Muncie!

Free Family Movies return to DWNTWN!  Join us at Canan Commons for 4 fabulous movies and family preshow jubilees! Themed family activities will be provided before the movies each month. Canan Commons is located in the 500 Block of S. Walnut St.  near the roundabout. Family preshow activities begin at 7:00pm. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 9:30pm).

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on site with light snacks.

September  26th - Guardians of the Galaxy

Calling all Superheroes (and they aren’t all boys!) Join us for Muncie’s 150th Birthday Party! GIANT Birthday Cake and ice cream for the first 150 guests! Inflatables, party games on the lawn, photo ops with Charlie Cardinal, Garfield, Mr Blue and more.  Fireworks before the movie!