1,255 past events with the family events tag

Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

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Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

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. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. 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 Sip & Savor, 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 and please share us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

Stars & Stripes Forever USA

   — July 4 - Performing Live outdoors —    
 at Minnetrista from 8-9 pm — the  brass,   
 percussion, and woodwind players of    America’s Hometown Band of Muncie    
 bring the ‘real deal’ patriotic music to the   evening’s festivities — especially the rousing feelings & volume of John Philip Sousa’s 
      🎵STARS & STRIPES FOREVER 🎵

   You won’t want miss a note!

Jazzy Swing Tunes by the AHB Big Band

🎵  JULY 9 -   Thu,  7:30 pm

   ‘Big Band Hit Parade’ - Flashy & Fab!

       by the AHB Big Band players

      and led by Trumpeter Larry McWilliams

   Plenty of seats INDOORS  in the AC-cool auditorium  at:

          Cornerstone Center for the Arts

          520 E Washington St, Muncie IN

Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

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AHB Concert Band at Westside Park

     The Concert Band Musicians from America’s Hometown Band of Muncie are performing a family-pleasing review of favorite screen & stage themes that you will recognize and probably hum along with. Come to the park and reminisce with the band!  Free and open to all - coolers & non-alcoholic drinks ok

Annual HVNA Rummage Sale

Our BIG annual multi-neighborhood rummage sale is back this year on Saturday, July 18th starting at 8AM. Some sellers will be selling multiple days. Be sure to check our driving map to see the participating homes, with sale dates and sale items listed. We will continue to make updates as new information is received.

Likewise, be sure to like, follow and share our Facebook event, where we will provide further updates in the coming weeks.

This is a huge area comprised of ~1,000 homes in the Norwood, Nor-Hal and Halteman Village neighborhoods (the area between McGalliard, Wheeling, Riggin and Everett roads) in Muncie. We're also including the Halteman and Brewington Woods area between Moore and Riggin, and as always, the Halteman area (west Twickingham) just west of Everett.

Be sure to add this event to your calendar, and make plans to stop and shop in our corner of Muncie!

Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

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Community Field Trip Program at MCM

Ever wondered what one of Muncie Children's Museum's field trip programs is like? Now's your chance to find out!

Join us on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for a Community Field Trip featuring our popular fire safety program, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧. This hands-on learning experience gives families the opportunity to:

🔥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫
👨‍🚒 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞
🏠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞
🚒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

This program is included with museum admission ( FREE for MCM Members), but registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants.

Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code or registering here: https://forms.gle/5QkLYGBA4AULbts79

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. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. 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 Sip & Savor, 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 and please share us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

This is our annual community event that we have hosted for 12 years now. It’s fun for the entire family! The Bulldogs will perform their famous 50’s & 60’s Rock n Roll show. Food trucks, bounce house, dunk tank & a magician! There will also be a huge raffle and 50/50 to assist in our fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket & have a blast! Feel free to also bring a classic car and enter our car show. There aren’t any dash plaques awarded as this is our way to give back to the community. If you would like to enter a classic car, please be parked by 4:30 in the afternoon and plan on staying for the entire entirety of the event that ends at 8:30. A meal ticket will be provided to the driver. We look forward to seeing you and having some fun!

Hear A-Level Big Band Tunes with AHB

   “Mellow as it Goes”     This August — on this Thurs evening – plan on a lively musical date with the very special Big Band musicians of America’s Hometown Band of Muncie.   
    They’ll be playing their ‘cool‘ music of the heart — in the Cornerstone Center for the Arts auditorium.  Come fill some comfy seats there and enjoy the talent onstage!  
            Free & Open to all & all ages

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

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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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 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.
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: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 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.
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.