The Fall season is anticipated by many, but what is there to do when you’re away form home? Ball State offers many Autumn-related activities, but don’t miss out on all that the City of Muncie has to offer the community – including you!
Editor’s Note: This article features activities during the week of October 11 to October 17. Future events will be listed in our calendar.
Family Adventure Day
Bring your family and friends to Minnetrista for adventures together this fall break and engage with the world of engineering! Get involved with PhyxtGears—the local robotics team—and enjoy their demos. Whether it’s making gliders with AMA’s (Academy of Model Aeronautics) National Model Aviation Museum, Betty’s Doll House & Cabin or interactive Explorer Bags, there will be something new for you to explore.
Active Transportation Indiana
Do you love to bike or spend time in the outdoors? community guide to pedestrian and bicycling design. This FREE event is open to anyone interested! Simply register here to participate http://bit.ly/MuncieBicycleSeminar
Open Blues Jam
Open blues jam takes place every Thursday evening at Valhalla – Downtown Muncie’s only live music venue! The vent is for individuals 21 and older, but if you are of age, this a great chnace to listen to local musicians and meet new people!
After Hours at Minnetrista: Food Truck Friday
Roll in and eat your favorite local food on wheels! This is a great way to relax with friends while supporting local businesses. Admission includes food and live entertainment! In partnership with Rolling Luau, Uptown Dogs and New Corner Brewing. A 21-and-older event. The cost is $15, but you won’t go bored on a Friday night!
Into the Woods
“The story follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife set off to break the Witch’s curse, everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later.”
If you love theater and local events, this gives you a great mix of both! Don’t miss this show before it’s gone!
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
“When the worlds of bears and people collide, everyone learns that girls and bears aren’t as ferocious as they may seem.” Another great opprotunity to get some local theater in your life! For more information visit http://munciecivic.org/
Headless Film Screening
Slasher, gore and horror fans alike will have the unique opportunity to view the feature-length film Headless on Friday, October 16 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. This free screening will feature an 8:00 p.m. showing of the film with screenwriter Nathan Erdel and producer Kara Erdel (both Muncie natives) in attendance. Due to the graphic, adult nature of this film the showing is strictly for attendees 18 years and older. If you’re into scary movies, you won’t want to miss this!
Farmers Market
The Muncie Farmers Market is open every Saturday from May through October (and every Wednesday during certain summer/fall months). The best time to visit? The Fall season welcomes various fruits and vegetables – some of which you can’t buy locally again until the Spring. Be sure to pick up some apple cider and popcorn while you’re there, too!
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