736 past events with the family events tag
33 upcoming events with this tagDec 10, 2023
Sunday
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Family Workshop: Gingerbread House
2pm to 4pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $38 per house December 10; 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $38 per house; Member discounts applyLeave the mess to Minnetrista when you join us for a fun afternoon of creativity with your family building and decorating your very own gingerbread house! We will provide gingerbread, icing, and a wide variety of beautiful treats to decorate your creation. Cocoa and cookies will be served to all guests, and Gingy, the gingerbread man, will make an appearance to help get you in the holiday spirit.
All tools and supplies will be provided.
Dec 16, 2023
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Farmers Market has moved indoor for the season, but you can still find locally grown produce, artisanal goods, and more! Connect with the community at this must-attend event.
Feb 5, 2024
Monday
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Hairspray
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Public: Adult: $59/$49/$39 Youth: $25/$25/$20 Ball State University: Students: free in advance, $10 at the door Promotions: Artist Series Subscribers: $51/$41/$31 Pick 4+ Package: $53/$43/$33 “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It’s irresistible!”– The New York Times
You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times).
This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (The New Yorker).
Feb 16, 2024
Friday
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Kirk Whalum Jazz Concert
7pm to 8:30pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Main Auditorium
520 E Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
Mar 2, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Mar 9, 2024
Saturday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Playful Poetry
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
March 9; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventInspired by Betty Ball’s love of reading and poetry, this storytime is full of delightful verses from renowned children's poets, including Eric Carle, Shel Silverstein, and even Betty Ball. Readings will occur at the top of every hour, starting at 10 a.m. Children will be provided with supplies and instruction to make their own blackout poems, haikus, acrostics, and found word poems.
Mar 16, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- St. Patrick's Day Parade 6pm @ Muncie City Hall 300 North High Street
☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an exciting parade through the streets of DWNTWN! ☘️
The Parade will begin at Muncie City Hall, travel South on Walnut Street to Charles Street, and return along Mulberry Street. Parade attendees are asked to line up on Walnut Street between Wysor and Charles Streets, and on Charles Street from Walnut to Mulberry Streets. No candy will be thrown until parade entries reach Wysor Street. 🍬
Want to participate in the parade?
Community groups, businesses, and individuals are invited to join the parade.
Entry fees are as follows:
Political Entries: $75.00
Business Entries: $50.00
Non-Profit/Family/Neighborhood Entries: $25.00Download Parade Entry Form here:
https://www.downtownmuncie.org/s/DTM_StPatricksParadeForm_2024.pdf
Pay Entry Fee here:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DWNTWNMUNCIE
Parade line-up for participants will begin at 4:30 pm at Muncie City Hall parking lot. Parade sign in and entrance will be from Walnut Street entrance.
Contact Cheryl Crowder for more information.
Mar 17, 2024
Sunday
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Brunch at Minnetrista: St. Patrick’s Day
10:30am to 2pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 3-12, 2 and under are free; member discounts apply March 17; 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 3-12, 2 and under are free; member discounts apply
Center BuildingSavor an exceptional buffet by our skilled Hospitality team! Your ticket includes unlimited access to the buffet, inclusive of complimentary coffee, tea, and juices. Elevate your brunch with an optional mimosa upgrade. Dress in green for St. Patrick's Day—the best-dressed attendee wins a special prize! For a hassle-free experience, consider pre-registering, though walk-ins are warmly welcomed.
Mar 23, 2024
Saturday
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Glass Easter Egg Hunt & Sale
10am to 1pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $20/glass egg March 23; 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free community event
Cost: $20/glass egg
Oakhurst GardensGrab your family and friends to help you search for eggs hidden in Oakhurst Gardens. While you explore the gardens, be on the lookout for a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Don’t want to hunt for your egg? Come to the Ed Center in Oakhurst Gardens for the Annual Spring Glass Sale in partnership with the Ball State University Glass Guild.
Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday
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Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10am to 6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
March 27; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free community event
Various Locations Across CampusBring your family and friends for a day full of exhibition-themed adventures at Minnetrista! With so much being offered, the day is a choose-your-own-adventure opportunity. The various activities create space for learning, active family participation, and fun! Spend a beautiful spring day at Minnetrista.
The event will have three two-hour sessions. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Mar 30, 2024
Saturday
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Brunch at Minnetrista: Easter
10:30am to 2pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 3-12, 2 and under are free; member discounts apply March 30; 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 3-12, 2 and under are free; member discounts apply
Center BuildingDelight in a superb buffet intentionally crafted by our seasoned Hospitality team, with elevated cuisine to please every palate. Your ticket guarantees unlimited access to the buffet, complete with complimentary coffee, tea, and juices. Elevate your brunch experience by opting for our delightful mimosa upgrade. Pre-register for convenience, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Apr 6, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse History Day 1pm to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 6; 1–5 p.m.
Free community event
Various locations across campusExplore our solar system and learn about planets with family-friendly activities. Muncie Children’s Museum will help future astronauts prepare for the eclipse by making solar viewing crowns, offering space-themed sensory bins, and more. Local author and illustrator Laurie Lunsford will read her book The Solar Eclipse is Coming. Solar System Ambassador Sarah Vise will share her expertise with curious learners, and visitors can also attend a performance of the world premiere of A Golden Curve of Light, an eclipse-themed one-act play written by award-winning playwright, Jennifer Blackmer.
- Kids Make Solar Art at DOMA! 1:30pm to 4pm @ David Owsley Museum of Art 2021 West Riverside Avenue
Start: April 6, 2024 1:30 p.m.
End: April 6, 2024 4 p.m.
Location: David Owsley Museum of Art
Join student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program for an afternoon of games, activities, and tours in the DOMA galleries - plus (weather permitting) creating sunprints on the Quad as a pre-solar eclipse activity! This fun opportunity for families and kids of all ages is open to the public and free with registration by April 3rd:https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS023?itemcode=EMS023-WKS4
Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Apr 7, 2024
Sunday
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Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse of the Arts
3pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 7; 3–8 p.m.
Free community event
Various locations across campusJoin Minnetrista in appreciating the beauty of the heavens! Afternoon activities facilitated by Minnetrista and Muncie Children’s Museum staff will include coloring sun catchers, making solar viewing crowns, and exploring sensory bins. That evening, the stars align as Minnetrista and Orchestra Indiana present Eclipsed: A Magical Night of Music. With the sky as our backdrop, visitors are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets to revel in celestial-themed musical selections. Local arts partners and food trucks will be on hand to enhance your experience and round out the evening.
Apr 8, 2024
Monday
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Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
11am to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 8; 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free community event
Various locations across campusEnjoy Minnetrista’s expansive lawns—all are welcome to one of the best places in town to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event! Celebrate the science of solar eclipses with demonstrations and activities meant to educate. Local author and illustrator Laurie Lunsford will read her book The Solar Eclipse is Coming, and the Muncie Astronomy Club will provide expertise. Visitors can attend a performance of A Golden Curve of Light, an eclipse-themed one-act play written by award-winning playwright Jennifer Blackmer. After the activities, visitors can claim their spots and prepare to experience the eclipse totality event at our viewing party!
Apr 13, 2024
Saturday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Garden Detectives
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 13; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventAs April unfolds, ushering in Earth Day and Arbor Day, the cabin is embracing the green theme of the month with a take-home planting activity to learn about pollination. Select a wildflower bingo card and explore Oakhurst Gardens and the Nature Area. Don’t worry, we will have wildflower identification cards to help too! The fun does not end there: forest connectagons, leaf rubbing supplies, and plant ID books will also be available for an immersive and educational experience.
Apr 20, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday
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Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Public: Adult: $39/$35/$29 Youth: $15/$10/$10 Ball State University: Students: $5 in advance, $10 at the door Promotions: Groups: $30/$26/$20 Get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound philosophy towards respecting all opinions, including those that may be different from your own.
Imagine the March Hare balancing on a tower of chairs during a tea party or The Mad Hatter playing crazy instruments or Alice performing acrobatics inside a giant keyhole!
“Dreaming of Wonderland” features an international cast of veteran performers from across Europe and North America, including acrobats, a 4-member hand-to-hand balancing act, a one-man band, and a new art form creating original creations with smoke and bubbles.
So follow the White Rabbit, pass through the keyhole and join us at the Tea Party, remember that you don’t need to look for meaning, after all…”we’re all mad here!” Get your tickets today!
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Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Garden Detectives
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
11am to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse History Day 1pm to 5pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Brunch at Minnetrista: Easter
10:30am to 2pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10am to 6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Glass Easter Egg Hunt & Sale
10am to 1pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- St. Patrick's Day Parade 6pm @ Muncie City Hall 300 North High Street
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Playful Poetry
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Kirk Whalum Jazz Concert
7pm to 8:30pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Main Auditorium
520 E Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
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Hairspray
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303