Entertainment

By Brea Cunningham— Muncie, IN—This year, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is giving the community even more time to gather during its annual Fourth of July Celebration, now beginning at 4 p.m. on July 4. Families and friends are invited to spend the evening on Minnetrista’s East Lawn and Greensward with entertainment, community spirit, and fireworks. The expanded celebration hours give guests additional time to relax, explore the exhibitions, visit The Orchard Shop, and experience live music and activities throughout the evening before the fireworks display lights up the sky. Musical performances throughout the evening will include America’s Hometown Band, with…

By MultiGP International Open Press— MUNCIE, IN—The MultiGP International Open, one of the world’s largest and most anticipated drone racing events, returns to Muncie, Indiana, June 10 – 14, 2026, bringing together elite pilots, industry leaders, technology innovators, and drone enthusiasts from around the globe. The event will take place at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Headquarters, a premier destination for model aviation and drone sports, advancing the sport of drone racing while fostering innovation in drone technology. Every June, the world’s fastest drone pilots descend on Muncie for the MultiGP International Open—the largest and most prestigious FPV drone…

By J.P. Hall— MUNCIE, IN—The Halteman Village Neighborhood Association invites neighbors, families, and friends from across Muncie to join us for the 4th Annual Neighborhood Park Party at Halteman Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event has become a summer tradition in Halteman Village, bringing residents together for an afternoon of food, music, games, and family-friendly activities in one of Muncie’s neighborhood parks. This year’s Park Party will feature music, bounce houses, a dunk tank, games, food trucks, vendor and crafter booths, touch-a-truck activities, and opportunities to enjoy the park’s splash pad,…

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has found a home in downtown Muncie to display various memorabilia that helps define the long history of sports at 18 current and former high schools in the county. Several display cases packed with sports relics from the past 80 years have been installed in the indoor walkway between the Horizon Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott. A touch-screen kiosk, provided by a grant from Destination Muncie, is available for additional information. There is no charge to visit the area, which is open during normal HCC hours of…

By Susan Fisher, MPL PR Supervisor and Dottie Kreps, MPL Community Engagement Specialist— MUNCIE, IN — Muncie Public Library invites the community to celebrate a year of reading, creativity, culture, and connection during the NEA Big Read Wrap-Up Celebration, taking place during the upcoming First Thursday in partnership with MadJax Maker Force. The free community event will be held on Thursday, June 4, from 5–8 p.m., in the first-floor Public Hall at MadJax and marks the culmination of Muncie Public Library’s 2025–2026 NEA Big Read themed year, Food, Family, and Tradition. Made possible through a grant from the National Endowment…

Special edition of First Thursday to feature Flower Hour, Steamroller Printmaking, YART, live music, and more By Chery Crowder— MUNCIE, IN — Downtown Muncie’s most-anticipated spring evening returns on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour. Presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour runs from 5–8 p.m. A special edition of the monthly First Thursday series, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is a community-wide celebration of the arts, local makers, and the vibrant culture of Downtown Muncie. This year’s event features an expanded lineup…

By Carly Acree-King— MUNCIE, IN—The Guardian Brewing Company and MadJax Maker Force are bringing back the Courtyard Summer Concert Series for another season of live music in downtown Muncie. The free Saturday and First Thursdays concert series return this summer, along with new food truck additions.  Running from May through September, this year’s lineup features returning favorites and new performers across a variety of styles. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair, enjoy food and drinks, and spend the evening outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors.  “One of the things we’ve learned is that people are looking for places to…

By Steve Lindell— MUNCIE, IN—Memorial Day is always one of the most popular “grilling” holidays on the calendar. I consider grilling an art form, not a “task.”  Grilling outside is something that I have grown to love, especially in recent years, as my wife Nancy shows SO much appreciation for the efforts.  It is a way for us to be outside, with nature, and the tastes created at the end of the process always make the whole family smile.  Another part of my enjoyment is the tremendous variations and experimentations that are always in play. In a word: it’s “FUN.”…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—On Saturday May 23, 2026 Tuhey pool will open to the general public. The pool will be open the following hours and will include being open Monday, Memorial Day, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Then, Mondays- Closed. Tuesday- Club Swim.  Wednesday-Rental/reservation/special events. Thursday through Sunday- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. On Tuesday, May 26th the pool will be closed for maintenance. Daily admission for the pool is less than it was in 2020. Pricing Adults (18 & up) $5.00 Teens (13-17) $4.00 Child (3-12) $3.00 Seniors (65+) $2.00 Infants (0-2) Free 10 day punch card Adults- $45…