Family Activities

Astronomy SLAM! is this weekend
October 29, 2024
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During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing for Astronomy SLAM Champion. Tickets …Read article.
The Garfield Movie Screening
October 25, 2024
ArtChildren's ActivitiesFamily ActivitiesFine Arts
Join Us for a Special Screening of The Garfield Movie (2024) Followed by a Q&A with Creator and Ball State School of Art Alum Jim Davis!Read article.
Discovery Day at the Indiana Academy
October 23, 2024
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Parents/Families with High School Students: You're invited to join us for a Discovery Day! Find out what makes the Indiana Academy -- ranked the #1 public high …Read article.
Celebrating 10 Years at the Brown Planetarium
October 22, 2024
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Join us as we celebrate 10 years of inspiring programs at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium! Can you believe it?! Ten years ago on October 22, 2014, we cut the …Read article.
STOMP is on sale now at Emens Auditorium!
October 18, 2024
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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
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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.
The Emens Auditorium 2024-25 Season is now on sale!
August 09, 2024
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Tickets are available to purchase for every show in our full season of events! If there's a new show you've been looking at, now is the time to buy your tickets …Read article.