Entertainment

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Grab your costumes and candy buckets—Minnetrista’s Boo-levard Bash is back on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5:30–8 p.m. This free, family-friendly celebration transforms historic Minnetrista Boulevard into a lively Halloween festival filled with trick-or-treating, fall flavors, and festive fun. The evening begins at the Columns, where guests will make their way toward the food trucks in front of the Center Building. On the Greensward, families can purchase fresh caramel apples, cider, cocoa, and more, and enjoy…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—From the streets of Muncie to the wider world, the fight for civil rights has always included the voices of East Central Indiana. This fall, those voices have a new home. It looks like an ordinary city bus from the outside, but step inside and you’ll discover the extraordinary stories of neighbors, leaders, and families who stood at the frontlines of the civil rights movement. On Wednesday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m., Minnetrista Museum & Gardens…

By Seth Smith, Hull Property Group— MUNCIE, IN — Get ready for a night of spooky fun at Muncie Mall’s annual Malloween Celebration! Families are invited to join us on Friday, October 31, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM, for a night of tricks, treats, and Halloween smiles. Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores, free candy (while supplies last), and plenty of opportunities to show off your best costumes. This family-friendly event is free to attend, making it the perfect way to…

By Vicki Veach, Executive Director, Downtown Development Partnership— MUNCIE, IN—The ArtsWalk Lineup on Thursday, October 2, from 5–8 p.m. Art, music, food, history, and community will come together in the heart of DWNTWN, transforming familiar spaces into a stage for local creativity. Highlights include: Galleries & Exhibits – Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Art at the Murray, Carrie Wright Silk Gifts, ECAP Gallery, Made in Muncie, MuncieArts, and more. DWNTWN IDOL Finale – 6…

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN—Munich to Muncie Oktoberfest, benefiting ecoREHAB, returns for its fourth year on September 27, 2025 at The Yard, 723 S. Council St., Muncie. EcoREHAB of Muncie is a non-profit that emerged in 2009 from a Ball State University architecture studio designed to transform abandoned houses into sustainable homes. In ecoREHAB’s years of service, it has worked alongside students and community partners to rehabilitate many deteriorating structures into inviting, affordable homes for our community. This event…

By Planetarium staff— MUNCIE, IN—Journey through space and time at free public and private programs in Indiana’s largest planetarium. Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website at www.bsu.edu/planetarium for more information, including details on our Yoga in the Planetarium experiences. Interested in scheduling a private educational visit? Request a private visit for your Ball State class or group online.   September Accidental Astronauts Fridays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 3:30…

By Vicki Veach— MUNCIE, IN— Get ready to experience downtown Muncie like never before! ArtsWalk returns on Thursday, October 2, from 5–8 PM, bringing art, music, and history to the heart of the city. Step into the Past and Future: Time Travel with AR: Bring your phone and explore the former Wysor Grand Opera House, the historic Wysor Building, and the Delaware County Courthouse through an augmented reality tour designed by artist John Fillwalk with Ball State’s IDIA Lab—made possible by…