Family Activities

Yoga in the Planetarium
June 26, 2025
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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 …Read article.
June-July Free Planetarium Shows
June 01, 2025
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The Brown Planetarium is open on select weekends for exciting, family-friendly programs.Read article.
Reminder of Art in Bloom: May 16, 17, and 18
May 12, 2025
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THIS WEEKEND: Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art for a community celebration of springtime in the galleriesRead article.
May-July Free Planetarium Programs
May 04, 2025
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All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door.Read article.
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Plant Fundraiser
April 18, 2025
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The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse's annual plant sale will be taking place on April 26th, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.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.
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.