211 past events with the christmas tag
4 upcoming events with this tagDec 6, 2024
Friday
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Enchanted Luminaria Walk
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Whole Campus
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theater, 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.
Dec 7, 2024
Saturday
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Amazing Elf Adventure at Muncie Children's Museum
10:00am to 4:30pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: MCM Members: $4, Non-Members: $6 for AEA tickets only or $12 for AEA/Museum combo tickets 
It’s time again for the Amazing Elf Adventure, one of Muncie Children’s Museum’s biggest events of the year! The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is a holiday fun house that invites your family to participate in a scavenger hunt filled with activities and tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest elves.
Admission to Amazing Elf Adventure is $6 for non-members and $4 for MCM members. For non-member families visiting both Amazing Elf Adventure and the museum exhibit floor, admission is $12. Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.
Amazing Elf Adventure is made possible thanks to our presenting sponsors, Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
- Enchanted Luminaria Walk 5:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Whole Campus 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theater, 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.
- The Christmas Star 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.- The Christmas Star 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Dec 8, 2024
Sunday
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Sundaes with Santa
1:00am to 4:30pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Child admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Adult admission is $5. 
Santa is coming to MCM!!
Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 1-4:30pm, for Sundaes with Santa, hosted by the Muncie Children's Museum Guild! Admission includes an ice cream sundae & drink, a photo with Santa, face painting, reindeer food, Christmas activities and craft, a ticket to the Amazing Elf Adventure (to be used during the event) and much more. Early registration is recommended. The museum will not be open for general admission on December 8th.
- Sundaes with Santa 1:00pm to 4:30pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Child admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Adult admission is $5 each. Santa is coming to MCM!!
Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 1-4:30pm, for Sundaes with Santa, hosted by the Muncie Children's Museum Guild! Admission includes an ice cream sundae & drink, a photo with Santa, face painting, reindeer food, Christmas activities and craft, a ticket to the Amazing Elf Adventure (to be used during the event) and much more. Early registration is recommended. The museum will not be open for general admission on December 8th.
WINOS - Happy Holidays Style
2:00pm to 5:00pm @
Madjax Muncie
515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
WINOS - Happy Holidays Style!
We are back at MadJax Muncie!
Come join us at MadJax Muncie for food, fun, and shopping with 15-20 vendors! We are located in the MadJax Building on the corner of Jackson and Madison. Enter through the South west door by The Guardian entrance.
3 Raffle Baskets - Get a ticket from each of our vendors to put in for the basket you want to win! Win one of baskets for yourself or as a gift for someone on your list. 🎁
This event is open to the public!
Gather your friends and come enjoy the afternoon with us!
- A Jazz Christmas Celebration Concert 3:00pm to 4:15pm @ Hazelwood Christian Church 1400 W. University Ave., Muncie
Cost: Free, Donations welcome Save the Date! Muncie's America's Hometown Jazz Combo presents a holiday Jazz concert to benefit the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. Admission is free donations are welcome. Join saxophonist George Wolfe and his fellow musicians for a family friendly show that includes sing-along carols and other seaonal favorites as well as a Hanukkah song played in the Kelzmer style. Start you holiday season off with this entertaining concert! America's Hometown jazz combo appears courtesy of America's Hometown Band.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
6:00pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $25 - $65 
Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. Get ready to be swept away on a journey filled with music, marvels, and merriment, guaranteed to ignite the festive spirit in all who attend. Join us for a breathtaking spectacle featuring the unparalleled talents of the Cirque Musica ensemble. From awe-inspiring acrobatics to gravity-defying aerial feats, every moment is a testament to the performers' extraordinary skill and boundless imagination.
Dec 12, 2024
Thursday
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The Children's Nutcracker
7:00pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 tickets in person, $11 online The Children's Nutcracker, a ballet theatre fairy tale in two acts, with dancing mice, toy soldiers, dolls and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The perfect length for our younger audience. Thursday, Dec 12, & Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 PM, Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 PM. Tickets $10 at the door or local outlets, or $11 online https://www.muncieballet.org/performances
A Chris Mystery II: The Case of the Missing Missus
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Senior: $15 Student/Child: $5 
Photo from 2023 Christmas Radio Drama
Detective Phil Barlow and his intrepid canine companion Bogie are back with another Yuletide adventure! When Mrs. Klaus disappears under suspicious circumstances, Phil and Bogie team up with Reindeer Force, Squadron B to scour the city and find her before the evil Krampus ruins Christmas for everyone. Join us for some high-flying mystery-solving fun with Zipper, Flipper, Schnitzel and the rest of Squadron B as they learn that even the oldest legends can have surprising twists, and it’s the unexpected deliveries that truly make the holidays magical.
IPR Radio Dramas feature community and campus actors, musicians and singers who through their live performance, transport listeners back to a different time, evoking memories of shared experiences, and reminding people of a bygone era when imagination played a more significant role in entertainment. Live music and sound effects help recreate an authentic radio drama reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio.
Audience members play a crucial role in the radio drama experience by actively engaging with the narrative and reacting to the emotions presented through audio.
Attendees should be seated by 7:30 p.m. and will be treated to a pre-show program including a sound effects demonstration.
Tune in at 8pm for the live broadcast on Indiana Public Radio.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Senior: $15
Student/Child: $5
Tickets for in-person attendance are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.Dec 13, 2024
Friday
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The Christmas Star
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.- The Children's Nutcracker 7:00pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 tickets in person, $11 online The Children's Nutcracker, a ballet theatre fairy tale in two acts, with dancing mice, toy soldiers, dolls and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The perfect length for our younger audience. Thursday, Dec 12, & Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 PM, Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 PM. Tickets $10 at the door or local outlets, or $11 online https://www.muncieballet.org/performances
Dec 14, 2024
Saturday
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Amazing Elf Adventure at Muncie Children's Museum
10:00am to 4:30pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: MCM Members: $4, Non-Members: $6 for AEA tickets only or $12 for AEA/Museum combo tickets It’s time again for the Amazing Elf Adventure, one of Muncie Children’s Museum’s biggest events of the year! The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is a holiday fun house that invites your family to participate in a scavenger hunt filled with activities and tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest elves.
Admission to Amazing Elf Adventure is $6 for non-members and $4 for MCM members. For non-member families visiting both Amazing Elf Adventure and the museum exhibit floor, admission is $12. Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.
Amazing Elf Adventure is made possible thanks to our presenting sponsors, Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
- The Children's Nutcracker 2:00pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 tickets in person, $11 online The Children's Nutcracker, a ballet theatre fairy tale in two acts, with dancing mice, toy soldiers, dolls and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The perfect length for our younger audience. Thursday, Dec 12, & Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 PM, Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 PM. Tickets $10 at the door or local outlets, or $11 online https://www.muncieballet.org/performances
- The Christmas Star 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.- The Christmas Star 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Dec 15, 2024
Sunday
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Amazing Elf Adventure at Muncie Children's Museum
1:00pm to 4:30pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: MCM Members: $4, Non-Members: $6 for AEA tickets only or $12 for AEA/Museum combo tickets It’s time again for the Amazing Elf Adventure, one of Muncie Children’s Museum’s biggest events of the year! The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is a holiday fun house that invites your family to participate in a scavenger hunt filled with activities and tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest elves.
Admission to Amazing Elf Adventure is $6 for non-members and $4 for MCM members. For non-member families visiting both Amazing Elf Adventure and the museum exhibit floor, admission is $12. Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.
Amazing Elf Adventure is made possible thanks to our presenting sponsors, Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
Dec 20, 2024
Friday
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Escapades Winter Wonderland
5:00pm to 8:00pm @
Escapades Family Fun Center
4241 W Williamsburg Blvd., Muncie, IN 47304
Cost: Kids ages 1-15: $13.99-$20.99, Adults: Free We’re turning Escapades Family Fun Center into a Winter Wonderland! Come join us for a fun, festive, and family-friendly event with a special appearance by Santa Claus!
Escapades Winter Wonderland will also have holiday games, special activities, music, a festive holiday menu, and so much more!This is a family-friendly all-ages event. The Kitchen at Escapades will have a full menu available alongside a special event menu featuring holiday themed appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks.
Ugly Sweaters are totally welcomed, by the way. Feel free to dress up & be festive!
Advance tickets are highly recommended for this one-night-only event and are on sale now at EscapadesFamilyfun.com. We can’t wait to see you at Escapades Winter Wonderland!
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Escapades Winter Wonderland
5:00pm to 8:00pm @
Escapades Family Fun Center
4241 W Williamsburg Blvd., Muncie, IN 47304
- The Children's Nutcracker 2:00pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
- The Children's Nutcracker 7:00pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
- Sundaes with Santa 1:00pm to 4:30pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
- Enchanted Luminaria Walk 5:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Whole Campus 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
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