11 upcoming events with the christmas tag

#ShopSmall at Muncie’s annual Holiday Gift Market! 🎁 Light Up Muncie will be on Thursday, December 3rd from 5-8p! Follow the Lighted Parade to Canan Commons!  Enjoy Ice Skating, the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, Performers, Food Trucks, Santa, our Holiday Gift Market, & MORE at Canan Commons 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 outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut AND indoors every Third Thursday at MadJax Maker Force. We also set up at special annual events like Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events - please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram!

2026 Amazing Elf Adventure at MCM

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑–𝟔!
The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back for another season of holiday fun at Muncie Children’s Museum! Bring the family for a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities, fun challenges, and elf-worthy tasks. Work together to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss this holiday favorite — open for four days only!

𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
MCM Members: $4
Non-Members: $6 for AEA only | $12 for both AEA/MCM
MCM Access for All: $1

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐂𝐌’𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤.

Amazing Elf Adventures is presented by Shafer Foundation, with additional support from Thrive Credit Union.

December 4 and 5; 5–9 p.m. | Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theatre, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, our popular Holiday Artisan Market, and more. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this FREE community event. 

Happens on the following Dates:

• Dec 4, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Dec 5, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Fridays: Dec. 4, 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 5, 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

December 4 and 5; 5–9 p.m. | Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theatre, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, our popular Holiday Artisan Market, and more. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this FREE community event. 

Happens on the following Dates:

• Dec 4, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Dec 5, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Fridays: Dec. 4, 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 5, 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

2026 Sundaes with Santa at MCM

Santa is coming to the Muncie Children’s Museum!
Join us on Sunday, December 6th, from 1:00–4:30 pm, for Sundaes with Santa — an afternoon of holiday fun for the whole family!

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
-Visit and take your own photo with Santa
-Enjoy an ice cream sundae and a drink
-Christmas activities and craft
-Festive face painting
-A ticket to the Amazing Elf Adventure (to be used during the event)
-And MORE!

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:
Kids: $15 (members) | $20 (non-members) | $8 (MCM Access for All)*
Adults: $5 (members and non-members) | $2 (MCM Access for All)*

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 TICKETS 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Space is limited, and tickets are expected to sell out!

*If purchasing an Access for All ticket, you must email a picture of a qualifying card to krinker@munciemuseum.com BEFORE attending the event.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: The museum will be closed to general admission on December 6th for this special event

Fridays: Dec. 4, 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 5, 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: Dec. 4, 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 5, 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

"Holiday Brass"

In the mood for a captivating and fun concert experience? Kick off the holiday season with Orchestra Indiana's uniquely joyful sound of brass music in a resonant space. Led by guest conductor Todd Craven, a former professional trumpet player who brings a deep understanding of the brass sound from the inside out, this program combines festive favorites, warm seasonal colors, and moments of brilliance that feel both celebratory and intimate. Whether you come for the sparkle, the nostalgia, or simply the sound of great musicians playing together, this concert offers a chance to gather and get into the holiday spirit. Cookies and cocoa afterwards!