General Events
Nov 12, 2025
Today
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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
Nov 13, 2025
Tomorrow
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MR Around Town
5:30pm to 7:30am @
The Guardian Brewing Co.
514 E Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47305
- RoHo's Melody Match 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ RoHo's Melody Match
November 13, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Nov 14, 2025
This Friday
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 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; 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.
Water Worlds Live
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth.
Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages 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.
- Live Music: Bella Pike 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Bella Pike
November 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USANov 15, 2025
This Saturday
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Free Admission Day at Muncie Children's Museum
10am to 5pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Kat’s Crystals 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
11am to 7pm @
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
Downtown Muncie
111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
3:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 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; 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.
We Are Astronomers
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider.
Most suitable for adults and ages 8+; all ages 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.
Country, Rock, and Metal Show
6pm @
Room 5 Piano Bar
2105 W White River Blvd.
Ages: 21+
Water Worlds Live
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth.
Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages 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.
- Know Your Affiliation Wrestling 7pm @ Boys & Girls Club of Muncie 1710 S. Madison St., Muncie IN 47302
Cost: $12 General Admission, $100 VIP Tables Come check out this debut wrestling promotion.
Doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM
- Live Music: Barrelhouse Cats 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Barrelhouse Cats
November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USABased in Muncie, IN, the group features standards from great American song book.
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
Nov 16, 2025
This Sunday
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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!
Nov 17, 2025
This Monday
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Educational Censorship Teach-In: Protecting the Freedom to Learn
5:30pm to 7:30pm @
Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library
2005 S. High Street
Join us for a panel discussion on educational censorship. We will explore the growing efforts to limit what can be taught, read, or discussed in America’s classrooms. This teach-in features firsthand experience in both K–12 and higher education. Panelists will share stories from their own classrooms and discuss the broader effects on democracy and academic freedom. Participants will also have the chance to reflect on how communities can respond.
Whether you are a parent, educator, student, or concerned citizen, this event offers a chance to learn, ask questions, and consider ways to take action.
Nov 20, 2025
Thursday
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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.:
- Muncie Rotary Thirsty Third Thursday 5pm to 7pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Muncie Rotary Thirsty Third Thursday
November 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Comedy Night @ RoHo's 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Comedy Night @ RoHo's
November 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dick Ridgway (10 min set)
Cameron Grubbs (15 min set)
Jeff Crone (15 min set)
Dan West (headliner)Nov 21, 2025
Friday
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 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; 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.
Water Worlds Live
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth.
Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages 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.
- Live Music: Mason+Vaughn Project 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Mason+Vaughn Project
November 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USARyan Vaughn and Mikey Mason get up on stage, make great music, and have fun.
Nov 22, 2025
Saturday
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A Community Portrait: Winter
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Back for the holidays with new images and stories to explore, A Community Portrait turns our neighbors into art through the beauty of portrait photography by Tom Styrkowicz. Join us for the culmination of this three-year-long project that seeks to illuminate our community through the unique individuals who call it home.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 22, 2025 to Feb 1, 2026 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
3:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 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; 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.
We Are Astronomers
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider.
Most suitable for adults and ages 8+; all ages 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.
Water Worlds Live
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth.
Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages 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.
- Live Music: Nathan Persinger 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Nathan Persinger
November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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
Nov 23, 2025
Sunday
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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
Nov 26, 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
Nov 28, 2025
Friday
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Live Music: Jess Jones
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Nov 29, 2025
Saturday
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Live Music: Mike Martin
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Mike Martin
November 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USAIndiana native and hardcore troubadour Mike Martin has spent much of the last decade traveling in a van with his appropriately named band, The Beautiful Mess. A bona fide honky-tonk hero, there is scarcely a Lowcountry juke joint or music venue where Martin has not held court in recent years. Weaving country-rock infusions, Martin’s distinctive output embodies what Gram Parsons of The Byrds once described as “cosmic American music".
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
Nov 30, 2025
Sunday
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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!
Dec 3, 2025
Wednesday
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Snowflakes and Storefronts: Holiday Shopping Magic in Muncie
6pm to 7:30pm @
Ball State Alumni Center
2800 W. Bethel Ave.
Ages: 18+ Wednesday, December 3, 6 p.m.
Held at the Ball State Alumni Center
No Charge—Reservations Required
Please reserve your space at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057
Refreshments served after presentationFor generations, holiday shopping in Muncie was more than a seasonal task—it was an experience filled with tradition, excitement, and community spirit. Downtown once sparkled with festive lights, and families crowded the sidewalks to admire elaborate window displays at Ball Stores and other local retail establishments. This program explores the history and experiences of holiday shopping in the “Magic City” through the combined resources of the Ball State University Libraries, Delaware County Historical Society, and the Muncie Public Library.
Presenters:
Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries
Cody Sprunger, Archivist for Architectural and Design Records, Ball State Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning
Sara McKinley, Carnegie Library Manager and the Archivist for Muncie Public Library
Karen Vincent, Executive Director, Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian
Susan Smith, Archivist, Minnetrista Museum & GardensDec 4, 2025
Thursday
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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. 🌿
Amazing Elf Adventure
5pm to 8pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Members: $4, Non-Members: $6, MCM Access for All: $1 The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back!
Join us for a holiday fun house experience where your family will embark on a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities and elf-worthy tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss out on this fan favorite — open for one weekend only!Admission:
Members: $4
Non-Members: $6 for AEA or $12 for AEA/MCM combo tickets
MCM Access for All: $1
Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.Presented by our generous sponsors: Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
- Karaoke 9pm to 11pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ Karaoke @ RoHo's!
December 4, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USADec 5, 2025
Friday
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RoHo's Live Music: Cherry Chub
7am to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Cherry Chub
December 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA🦋🫶KENTUCKIANA touring singer/songwriter and Holistic Healer🦋🫶
https://www.instagram.com/thecherrychub
https://www.facebook.com/cherrychub
Amazing Elf Adventure
3pm to 8pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Members: $4, Non-Members: $6, MCM Access for All: $1 The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back!
Join us for a holiday fun house experience where your family will embark on a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities and elf-worthy tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss out on this fan favorite — open for one weekend only!Admission:
Members: $4
Non-Members: $6 for AEA or $12 for AEA/MCM combo tickets
MCM Access for All: $1
Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.Presented by our generous sponsors: Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
The Christmas Star
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Ages: 12 and under13+ 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.
The Christmas Star
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
Dec 6, 2025
Saturday
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Amazing Elf Adventure
10am to 8pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Members: $4, Non-Members: $6, MCM Access for All: $1 The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back!
Join us for a holiday fun house experience where your family will embark on a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities and elf-worthy tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss out on this fan favorite — open for one weekend only!Admission:
Members: $4
Non-Members: $6 for AEA or $12 for AEA/MCM combo tickets
MCM Access for All: $1
Tickets can be purchased at MCM’s front desk.Presented by our generous sponsors: Shafer Foundation and Thrive Credit Union.
- Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea 2pm to 3pm @ Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave
Cost: $25 1 child and adult, $10 each additional child Ages: 3 and up
Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea
Ages 3 and up
Saturday, Dec 6, 3 PM
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 PM
Tickets $25 for one child and an adult, $10 for each additional childImagine an enchanted afternoon for your special ones with Sugar Plum fairies and Nutcracker favorites
Your special princess or prince will need you by their side to share this day, and reservations are required to attend. Keepsake crafts, delightful treats, and a take-home photo capture this exceptional event.
Tickets: $25 per adult, child. $10 additional child. Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea is recommended for children 3 and up. Saturday, Dec 6th, 3:00 PM or Sunday, Dec 7, 2:00 PMReservations are required. https://forms.gle/Aw6otLL5PXDw6dCr9
This fundraiser will take place at Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W. Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Muncie Ballet Studio, a non-profit promoting classical dance and music for children.
Earth, Moon, and Sun
3:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Coyote’s many misconceptions about Earth and its neighbors spark curiosity and lead viewers to explore how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system, distinguishing myth from science.
Best suited for families and groups with kids 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.
The Christmas Star
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
The Christmas Star
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
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
Dec 7, 2025
Sunday
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RoHo's December Brunch
10am to 2pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ RoHo's Monthly Brunch
December 7, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea 2pm to 3pm @ Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave
Cost: $25 1 child and adult, $10 each additional child Ages: 3 and up
Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea
Ages 3 and up
Saturday, Dec 6, 3 PM
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 PM
Tickets $25 for one child and an adult, $10 for each additional childImagine an enchanted afternoon for your special ones with Sugar Plum fairies and Nutcracker favorites
Your special princess or prince will need you by their side to share this day, and reservations are required to attend. Keepsake crafts, delightful treats, and a take-home photo capture this exceptional event.
Tickets: $25 per adult, child. $10 additional child. Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea is recommended for children 3 and up. Saturday, Dec 6th, 3:00 PM or Sunday, Dec 7, 2:00 PMReservations are required. https://forms.gle/Aw6otLL5PXDw6dCr9
This fundraiser will take place at Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W. Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Muncie Ballet Studio, a non-profit promoting classical dance and music for children.
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!
Yule Ornament Workshop
6pm to 8pm @
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $25 per student Join us at Kat’s Crystals for a Yule Ornament Crafting Workshop ! The workshop will cost $25 per person and will include a brief instruction on a few ornament designs + materials to create 3 of your own ornaments to take home ! Attendees may create additional ornaments to take home for an additional $5 per ornament . Workshop duration will be 2 hours .This workshop is the perfect opportunity to create something handmade and truly special to gift to your loved ones this holiday season . We hope you will join us ! 🎄🧑🏻🎄 Class size will be limited to 12 students . Spots are first come first serve and will not be reserved until payment has been made . Spots can be booked and paid for through the Events section of our website ! https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com/events
Dec 8, 2025
Monday
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Muncie Resists Holiday Party & Donation Drive
5:30pm to 7:30pm @
Muncie Delaware County Senior Center
2517 W 8th St, Muncie, IN 47302
Join Muncie Resists as we wrap up the year in community and gratitude! Our annual Holiday Party is an open house and carry-in gathering — a chance to connect, celebrate, and give back together. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy good company, conversation, and cheer.
This year, we’re also collecting donations for the Muncie Senior Center Food Pantry, which provides vital support to local seniors in need. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items, household goods, or personal care products to contribute.
Come when you can, stay as long as you’d like, and help us spread warmth and kindness this season. ✨
Dec 9, 2025
Tuesday
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Tea, Scones, and Not Your Grandmother's Needlepoint
2pm to 3:30pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $10 Ages: 18+ Tuesday, December 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Limited to 40 participants
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 (in the “Art” section)We’ll begin our afternoon on the 3rd floor, discovering fascinating insights into the art of needlepoint. Then, we’ll make our way down to the first floor to savor a delightful afternoon tea in the elegant Ball Family mansion. Along the way, guests can explore all three floors adorned in festive holiday décor and admire the stunning collection of needlepoint pieces showcased in the living room.
Dec 10, 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
Dec 12, 2025
Friday
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The Christmas Star
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
The Christmas Star
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
Dec 13, 2025
Saturday
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Earth, Moon, and Sun
3:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Coyote’s many misconceptions about Earth and its neighbors spark curiosity and lead viewers to explore how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system, distinguishing myth from science.
Best suited for families and groups with kids 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.
The Christmas Star
5pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
The Christmas Star
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Dec. 5, 12 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13 at 5:00 p.m. & 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.
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.
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
Dec 14, 2025
Sunday
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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!
Dec 15, 2025
Monday
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Yule Simmer Pot Workshop
7pm to 8pm @
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 per student Join us at Kat’s Crystals for a Yule Simmer Pot Workshop ! The workshop will cost $20 per person and will include a brief lesson on the history and usage of simmer pots plus instructions on how to build your own blend to take home ! Attendees may create additional simmer pot kits to take home for an additional $5 per kit . Workshop duration will be 1 hour . This workshop is the perfect opportunity to create something handmade and truly special to gift to your loved ones this holiday season . We hope you will join us ! 🎄🧑🏻🎄 Class size will be limited to 12 students . Spots are first come first serve and will not be reserved until payment has been made . Spots can be booked and paid for through the Events section of our website ! https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com/events
Dec 18, 2025
Thursday
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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.:
Dec 20, 2025
Saturday
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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
Dec 21, 2025
Sunday
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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!
Dec 24, 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
Dec 27, 2025
Saturday
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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.
Dec 28, 2025
Sunday
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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
3pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! 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 3p through the Winter, and at 5p the rest of the year). 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
Jan 25, 2026
Sunday
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Crystal Healing Workshop
7pm to 8pm @
Kat's Crystals & Curiosities
111 East Adams Street, Downtown Muncie
Cost: $20 per student Join us at Kat’s Crystals for a Crystal Healing workshop ! The workshop will cost $20 per person and will include a beginner’s class session + 2 crystals to take home! Workshop duration will be 1 hour . This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn more about how Mother Nature’s beautiful gemstones can help you in your day-to-day life . We will be looking at this subject from both a scientific and a spiritual lens . We hope you will join us ! 🔮✨ Class size will be limited to 12 students . Spots are first come first serve and will not be reserved until payment has been made . Spots can be booked and paid for through the Events section of our website ! https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com/events
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Queers Who Lunch!
12am @
Common Market
900 W. 8th Street, Muncie IN
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Queers Who Lunch!
12am @
Common Market
900 W. 8th Street, Muncie IN
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Tea, Scones, and Not Your Grandmother's Needlepoint
2pm to 3:30pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
- Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea 2pm to 3pm @ Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave
- Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea 2pm to 3pm @ Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave
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Live Music: Mike Martin
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Jess Jones
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
- Muncie Rotary Thirsty Third Thursday 5pm to 7pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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- RoHo's Melody Match 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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