Events Listed As Family Activities

Critically acclaimed Americana musician Pokey LaFarge and his band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th at Canan Commons. Locals Jerry Barker & the Onion Cutters will open the show. This event is free and open to all.

Bring the whole family for a day at the Indianapolis Zoo, featuring a special meet-and-greet and group photo with Charlie Cardinal. Explore the exhibits at your own pace before wrapping up the afternoon with a complimentary, family-friendly concert included with your admission.

Blues/Americana wunderkind Cristina Vane will perform on Saturday, August 8th at Canan Commons. Vane refuses to bend herself into a box, writing excellent bluegrass songs that exist cohesively alongside her blues, rock, and hill country blues inspired tunes. Speaking of her latest album, Hear My Call, she says, “ I wanted it to be a reflection of who I am…essentially a rock kid who is obsessed with old music.” This event is free and open to all.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

Modern Cajun afficionados and two-time GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers will headline this show at the Brown Family Amphitheater. The group will also open the show with a traditional acoustic set. This event is free and open to all.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

This group weaves a variety of influences (e.g., salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy, Latin jazz, pop, hip-hop, soul) into their unique sound, giving them an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. This event is free and open to all.

Award-winning Canadian blues/swing duo Blue Moon Marquee will grace Muncie’s Canan Commons stage on Saturday, September 5th. The Prairie Creek Sirens will open. This event is free and open to all.

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! Recommended for ages 8+.

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! Recommended for ages 8+.

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! Recommended for ages 8+.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

Mike Farris is a GRAMMY, Americana Association, and Dove Music award winner, with six solo albums since 2001. Farris brings a “…supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings…” to the stage. This event is free and open to all.

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! Recommended for ages 8+.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends—join us as we celebrate 100 years of Homecoming and “Chirping Through the Decades” before the Cardinals take on Sacramento State!

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

A fun-filled opportunity for families and kids to experience the artworks at DOMA through art making activities with student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program.

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall