Family Activities

Dueling Pianos will be here this week!
April 23, 2025
Top StoryConcerts and RecitalsEmens AuditoriumFamily ActivitiesOther EntertainmentTheatrical Performances
Dueling Pianos will be at Pruis Hall this week! Join us on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. as two grand pianos go head-to-head with hilarious banter and lively …Read article.
No Work Zone at Bracken Library
April 22, 2025
Academic Support ServicesFamily ActivitiesGeneral Student InfoOther Employee News & EventsUniversity Libraries
Need to decompress from studying and projects? Stop by Bracken Library for some relaxation, including games, coloring pages, and more!Read article.
Save the date for Art in Bloom!
April 22, 2025
ArtChildren's ActivitiesCourses, Seminars & WorkshopsFamily ActivitiesFine ArtsGeneral Student InfoMuseum of Art
Mark your calendar to visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16, 17, and 18 for a community celebration of springtime in the galleries!Read article.
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Plant Fundraiser
April 18, 2025
Family ActivitiesOther Entertainment
The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse's annual plant sale will be taking place on April 26th, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.Read article.
Ball State's First We Fly Fest is June 7th and We Need Your Help!
April 16, 2025
Community EngagementFamily ActivitiesOther Entertainment
Here's how you can help on June 7th at the first We Fly Fest: 1) Host an information table at the amphitheater, 2) Plan an activity at your building, or 3) …Read article.
Celebrate Earth Day with the BSU Field Station & Environmental Education Center
April 11, 2025
Family Activities
Join the Field Station and Environmental Education Center to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th, from 10-3pm.Read article.
Final Planetarium Programs of the Semester
April 07, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily ActivitiesGeneral Student InfoOther Employee News & EventsOther EntertainmentPlanetarium
All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door.Read article.
Summer Youth Writing Camp in Fishers, June 9-20
March 31, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily Activities
The Indiana Writing Project is sponsoring two one-week writing camps in June for students currently in grades 4-11. The camps will be held at the Ball State …Read article.
Tickets are Going Fast for University Singers’ 61st Spectacular on 4/4 and 4/5 and Opera Theatre’s Cendrillon on 4/4 and 4/6!
March 31, 2025
Concerts and RecitalsDanceEmens AuditoriumFamily ActivitiesFine ArtsTheatrical Performances
Don’t miss Ball State University Singers’ 61st Spectacular on April 4 & 5 and Ball State Opera Theatre’s Cendrillon on April 4 & 6!Read article.
Free Summer Writing Camp for Students in Grades 2-11
March 17, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily Activities
Creative Writing Camp is a free writing camp for local area students currently in grades 2-11. The camp takes place June 9-20, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. …Read article.