College of Sciences and Humanities Events

"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

"The Largest Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

"Birth of Planet Earth" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Largest Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

"The Largest Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

"Birth of Planet Earth" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 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. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Largest Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

Star Party

5 p.m.

Calendars: Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Criminology, English, History, Modern Languages and Classics, Political Science, Psychological Science, Sociology

Where can you go with a humanities or social science degree?Let us show you at the 9th annual Star Party, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. in Noyer Green!

STEM Discovery Party

5 p.m.

Calendars: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

What opportunities are available with a STEM degree?Let us show you at the first annual STEM Discovery Party, Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Beyerl Hall!

"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

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.

"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

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.

"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

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.

"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

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.

"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+.

"Worlds of Water" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+.

"Worlds of Water" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

"Worlds of Water" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

Astronomy Slam 2026

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+.

"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show

3:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show

5 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.