Family Activities

New Shows at the Brown Planetarium
January 13, 2025
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All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door.Read article.
IPR Holiday Radio Drama returns Dec. 12
December 04, 2024
Communication & Media Community EngagementConcerts and RecitalsFamily ActivitiesOther Entertainment
IPR presents an authentic holiday radio drama on Dec. 12 live from Sursa HallRead article.
Tropics to Table at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on 11/9 from 10-3pm
November 05, 2024
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Visit the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Nature Lab on November 9th from 10-3pm to learn about the tropical plants that make some of our favorite foods.Read article.
STOMP is on sale now at Emens Auditorium!
October 18, 2024
Emens AuditoriumFamily ActivitiesOther EntertainmentTheatrical Performances
Tickets to STOMP are on sale now! Get your tickets to this percussive performance on May 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. today.Read article.
Spooky Season at the Brown Planetarium
October 01, 2024
Children's ActivitiesFamily ActivitiesGeneral Student InfoOther EntertainmentPlanetarium
It’s spooky season and did you know that Halloween and astronomy are connected?! Visit the planetarium this October to learn about the celestial origins of …Read article.
This Month at the Brown Planetarium
September 10, 2024
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This month, discover the inspiring team behind three world-class observatories in Chile and explore how we are all made of stars during free planetarium …Read article.
Schedule your Class Visit with DOMA
September 04, 2024
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Plan a class visit to the David Owsley Museum of Art and learn about the upcoming special exhibition.Read article.
Emens Auditorium Student Discounts!
August 23, 2024
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Welcome back, Cardinals! There are tons of perks for our students here at Ball State, and Emens Auditorium has great deals in store for you. Come score some …Read article.
Get ready for Astronomy SLAM! on Nov. 2
July 26, 2024
Community EngagementFamily ActivitiesGeneral Student InfoOther EntertainmentPlanetariumSciences & Humanities
Ball State students will use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing in this friendly competition. Get your tickets or …Read article.
The Emens Auditorium Artist Series is now on sale!
July 19, 2024
Emens AuditoriumFamily ActivitiesTheatrical Performances
The Artist Series is now all on sale! If there is a show that caught your eye, now is the time to secure tickets while you can.Read article.