Upcoming Events
6:30 p.m.
Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in backgroundFriday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Dynamic EarthFriday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in backgroundFriday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsFriday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; 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 we might use to find it. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Dynamic EarthFriday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsFriday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; 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 we might use to find it. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5:30 p.m.
photo of participants doing yoga in planetarium$5 BSU students, $10 Public / limited spots; Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. Ages 12+. Registration required.
5 p.m.
Magic Tree House PosterFridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program. Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Magic Tree House PosterFriday: Aug. 29 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
The Birth of Planet EarthSaturdays: Aug. 23, 30 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Friday: Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program. Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Magic Tree House PosterFriday: Aug. 29 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Friday: Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program. Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Magic Tree House PosterSaturday: Aug. 30 at 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
The Birth of Planet EarthSaturday: Aug. 30 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Saturday: Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program. Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Accidental Astronauts PosterFollow 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsJoin 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
12 p.m.
someone taking a photo outside with Charlie Cardinal at Ball State University's CharlieTownCalling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against New Hampshire! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!
3:30 p.m.
Accidental Astronauts PosterFollow 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Dynamic EarthThis cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsJoin 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Accidental Astronauts PosterFollow 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsJoin 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Accidental Astronauts PosterFollow 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Dynamic EarthThis cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsJoin 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
10 a.m.
a girl cheering outside at Ball State University's CharlieTownCalling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against Ohio! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!
5 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
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a Ball State cheerleader outside cheering at CharlieTownCalling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our Homecoming football game against Akron! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!
3:30 p.m.
Kitz the Cats show poster with hip, CGI cat astronautsDevelop 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+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Kitz the Cats show poster with hip, CGI cat astronautsDevelop 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+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
poster for Halloween planetarium show with fall sky and text of show titleThink 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! Suitable for all ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
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 all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureTake 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages welcome.
3:30 p.m.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureTake 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
scientists around the James Webb Space Telescope construction Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+; all ages welcome.
6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages welcome.
5 p.m.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureTake 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; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages welcome.
3:30 p.m.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureTake 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; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
scientists around the James Webb Space Telescope construction Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+; all ages welcome.
6:30 p.m.
From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Most suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages welcome.
5 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Coyote’s many misconceptions about Earth and its neighbors spark curiosity and lead viewers to explore how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system, distinguishing myth from science. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Coyote’s many misconceptions about Earth and its neighbors spark curiosity and lead viewers to explore how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system, distinguishing myth from science. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
Christmas star posterJoin 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. Suitable for all ages 10+; all ages are welcome.