Saturday, October 5, 2024
9 a.m.
Calendar: Student Life
Join us for Bingo during Family Weekend for prizes and family fun!
11 a.m.
Organist Edie JohnsonJoin organist Edie Johnson for a masterclass in Sursa Hall! Event is free and open to the public.
12 p.m.
Grab the family and get ready to cheer on the Cardinals at CharlieTown! Don't miss the food, fun, and entertainment before Ball State football takes on the Broncos during Community + Family Weekend! CharlieTown begins 2 hours prior to kickoff.
5 p.m.
Saturn and Beyond Planetarium ShowSaturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. They can be seen clearly even with a small backyard telescope. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. In 2004 the Cassini orbiter and the Huygens probe reached Saturn. During this show we will explore the mysterious features seen by these spacecraft. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Halloween show posterWhat do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.