http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Family Activities Events RSS en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:39:32 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/10/31/glass-pumpkin-sale-by-the-ball-state-glass-alliance https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/10/31/glass-pumpkin-sale-by-the-ball-state-glass-alliance Join the Ball State Glass Alliance at the final Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista Museums and Gardens to shop a stunning selection of handcrafted glass pumpkins! Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/01/honors-string-orchestra https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/01/honors-string-orchestra The 2026 High School Honors Orchestra for Strings, conducted by Joel Smirnoff, features outstanding young musicians from across Indiana. This event is free and open to the public. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/03/doc-recital-sihan-liu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/03/doc-recital-sihan-liu Sihan Liu is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/03/jazz-combos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/03/jazz-combos Enjoy a concert from our jazz combos! This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/04/dead-as-a-dodo https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/04/dead-as-a-dodo 7:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/05/jazz-trombone-ensemble https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/05/jazz-trombone-ensemble Enjoy a concert from the jazz trombone ensemble! This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz 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+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/06/student-recital-cameron-lewis https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/06/student-recital-cameron-lewis Cameron Lewis is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds 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+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/06/student-recital-landon-day https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/06/student-recital-landon-day Landon Day is a euphonium student of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz 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+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm 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+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds 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+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/voice-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/voice-studio-recital This recital will feature the students of Mei Zhong. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/student-recital-jingyi-wu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/student-recital-jingyi-wu Jingyi Wu is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/viola-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/09/viola-studio-recital This recital will feature the students of Zoran Jakovcic. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/10/jazz-combos https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/10/jazz-combos Enjoy a concert from our jazz combos! This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live 6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam 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+. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2026/11/20/broadway-in-love https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2026/11/20/broadway-in-love 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa 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. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm 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+. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa 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. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss 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+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm 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+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa 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. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm 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+. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa 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. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss 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+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm 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+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/01/27/carpenters https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/01/27/carpenters 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Wed, 27 Jan 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/02/13/forjoury https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/02/13/forjoury 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Sat, 13 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/02/23/jazz-at-lincoln-center https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/02/23/jazz-at-lincoln-center 7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Tue, 23 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/03/16/waitress https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/03/16/waitress 7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Tue, 16 Mar 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/03/30/one-night-of-queen https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/03/30/one-night-of-queen 7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Tue, 30 Mar 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2027/04/03/kids-make-art-at-doma https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2027/04/03/kids-make-art-at-doma A fun-filled opportunity for families and kids to experience the artworks at DOMA through art making activities with student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program. Sat, 03 Apr 2027 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/04/24/shucked https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2027/04/24/shucked 7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Sat, 24 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/04/27/nat-geo https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/04/27/nat-geo 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Tue, 27 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400