1,183 past events with the family events tag

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

Robotics Program at MCM

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for an exciting hands-on Robotics Program led by Kids Explore Robotics! Participants will develop engineering and problem-solving skills while building two working robots — and possibly a third (if time allows).

This program is perfect for children in grades 1–3, and a parent or guardian must accompany their child for the entire session to ensure safety and support.

Dates & Times: March 25–28: 12 PM – 3 PM | March 29: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM members
Registration: Advanced registration is required; spots are limited.
Click HERE to register!

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.

This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

Robotics Program at MCM

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for an exciting hands-on Robotics Program led by Kids Explore Robotics! Participants will develop engineering and problem-solving skills while building two working robots — and possibly a third (if time allows).

This program is perfect for children in grades 1–3, and a parent or guardian must accompany their child for the entire session to ensure safety and support.

Dates & Times: March 25–28: 12 PM – 3 PM | March 29: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM members
Registration: Advanced registration is required; spots are limited.
Click HERE to register!

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Saturn’s rings have intrigued astronomers for over 400 years, and this show explores the mysterious features researchers have uncovered over time.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 p.m.

This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut AND indoors every Third Thursday at MadJax Maker Force. We also set up at special annual events like Magic City Sip & Savor, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie. We develop local small business through education, connections, and events!  Please join us on Facebook and Instagram and please share us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m. 

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

The Extraordinary World of Zara: Spotting Stars

Join students from Ball State University at the Muncie Children’s Museum for an interactive read-aloud of The Extraordinary World of Zara: Spotting Stars—a new children’s book created in partnership with Ball State students.

Follow Zara’s journey of self-discovery in this heartwarming story that blends social-emotional learning with talent recognition. After the reading, children will participate in hands-on activities designed and facilitated by the students to help them discover their own unique strengths!

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10–11 AM (Pre-K–K) | 11 AM–12 PM (Grades 1–2)
Cost: Included with museum admission | FREE for members
Register here: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8f6zDHTUF4bb8Gy

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m. 

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.