1,133 past events with the family events tag
64 upcoming events with this tagDec 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.
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.
- The Children's Nutcracker 7pm to 8:30pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts Auditorium 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Muncie Ballet Studio brings classical dance and music to life with each performance.
The Children's Nutcracker will be performed on Friday, Dec 12th and 13th at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Details:
Friday, Dec. 12th 7 PM
Saturday, Dec 13th, 11 AM and 4 PMTickets: $10 General Seating for ages 5 and up. No charge for children under 5 Tickets at BerryWinkle Frozen Yogurt and RoseBud Coffee House
Learn more at MuncieBallet.org
The Children’s Nutcracker is a delightful retelling of the beloved holiday classic, capturing the wonder and imagination of a young girl’s dreamlike adventure. When her cherished Nutcracker doll comes to life, she is swept into a magical journey filled with dancing snowflakes, a fierce battle with the Mouse King, and a visit to the enchanting Land of the Sweets. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this ballet celebrates the magic of childhood and the joy of the holiday season. Performed for children by children, the perfect length for children.
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 31, 2025
Wednesday
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New Year's Eve Bash
1pm to 4:30pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $8 for non members, $1 for MCM Access for All, FREE for MCM members Get ready to ring in the New Year with your little ones!
Join us on Wednesday, December 31st, at the Muncie Children’s Museum for an exciting afternoon of family fun during our annual New Year’s Eve Bash. Festivities kick off at 1:00 pm and conclude with a festive balloon drop at 4:30 pm. Don't miss out on this magical New Year's celebration designed with families in mind!
All activities are included with admission and free for MCM Members!
Jan 9, 2026
Friday
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"The Great Solar System Adventure" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
Jan 10, 2026
Saturday
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"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 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 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.
From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
Jan 15, 2026
Thursday
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Open Press Night
5pm to 8pm @
Tribune Showprint
2404 Dr M.L.K Junior Blvd
Randy Otto as Winston Churchill
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 Winston Churchill is back! His purpose: To warn humanity not of a Nazi threat, not of Soviet Iron Curtain Communism, but rather - that a Digital Iron Curtain has fallen across all of humanity and that action this day is necessary to Defend Liberty and Freedom.
Winston Churchill, along with Michael Duncan’s brilliant narration, Eric Anderson’s stirring musical renderings and Kevin Pehler’s stunning audio-visual magic leads us through history, painting the portrait of humanity’s struggle between totalitarian conquest and control and individual liberty and freedom. This stirring, inspirational “Theatrical Keynote” brings Winston Churchill’s keen, incisive message of hope to the 21st Century. The audience will have the opportunity to interact directly with Prime Minister Churchill during Ask Winston, a fun, lively Q&A.
World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
Jan 16, 2026
Friday
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"The Great Solar System Adventure" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
Jan 17, 2026
Saturday
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Not Your Average Storytime
1pm to 2pm @
Bracken Library, Ball State University
Schwartz Digital Complex, 1st Floor West
1100 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Take a deep dive into children’s literature of the past and compare and contrast the themes and narratives in children’s book of the past with contemporary children’s stories today. Cookies and coffee will also be provided.
Parking is available on Ball State’s campus in all public lots for free on the weekends. This includes parking garages. Overnight parking from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. is not permitted.
Speakers:
Amy Petts, Associate Dean for Strategic Engagement and Learning, Ball State University Libraries
Lindsey Vesperry, Digital and Physical Records Archivist, Ball State University Libraries
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 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 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.
From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
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