Upcoming Events
Friday, October 2, 2026
"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Friday, October 16, 2026
"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Friday, November 6, 2026
"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Astronomy Slam 2026
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Astronomy Slam posterCost: $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+.
Friday, December 4, 2026
"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Friday, December 11, 2026
"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
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+.