Saturday, October 18, 2025
9 a.m.
Ball State cheerleaders sitting on a firetruck riding in the Homecoming ParadeThe Homecoming Parade has been one of Ball State's greatest traditions since it began in 1939. University organizations and Muncie community businesses and groups enter floats, cars, bands, and even horses to show off their Cardinal Pride!
10 a.m.
a group of people at a an art galleryThis exhibition highlights faculty and staff creativity across the various disciplines in the School of Art, including animation, ceramics, drawing, game art and design, glass, graphic design, illustration, metals + jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video and new media. Gallery talk and reception on October 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. This exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
TBD
TailgateAlumni: Join us for Homecoming Weekend on October 18 for a tailgate event before the home football game against the University of Akron. Reconnect with your classmates and network with fellow alumni. Join us at the South end of the Gold Lot adjacent to the Alumni Center.
1:30 p.m.
a Ball State cheerleader outside cheering at CharlieTownCalling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our Homecoming football game against Akron! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!
3:30 p.m.
Kitz the Cats show poster with hip, CGI cat astronautsDevelop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalCinthia Matias is a cello student of Peter Opie. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalTyler Frazier is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.
6:30 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
7:30 p.m.
Poster design by Studio 165+Join a ragtag band of Grimm's fairytale creatures on a journey full of heart, humor, and second chances. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.