Saturday, October 3, 2026
8 a.m.
Inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students! All events are free and open to the public – bring your flutes!
TBD
Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against the Toledo Rockets!
12 p.m.
The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
2:30 p.m.
In postwar London, a sharp-witted private investigator and her sister race to solve a high-stakes mystery as voices from Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts blur the line between inspiration and obsession. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
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.
5 p.m.
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+.
6:30 p.m.
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+.
7:30 p.m.
In postwar London, a sharp-witted private investigator and her sister race to solve a high-stakes mystery as voices from Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts blur the line between inspiration and obsession. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.