Family Activities

6 Guitars will be strumming at Pruis Hall next week!
November 14, 2025
Concerts and RecitalsEmens AuditoriumFamily ActivitiesOther EntertainmentTheatrical Performances
6 Guitars will be at Pruis Hall next week on Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $5 for students at the Emens Box Office with BSU ID!Read article.
New Show! Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'
November 14, 2025
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Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' is joining Emens Auditorium's 2025-2026 season! Mark your calendars for this hilarious musical coming …Read article.
Free Planetarium Shows this Month
November 11, 2025
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This month at the Brown Planetarium, enjoy new free programs.Read article.
Tropics to Table at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on 11/15 from 10-3pm
November 08, 2025
Family Activities
Visit the BSU Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Nature Lab on Saturday, November 15th, for our annual Tropics to Table program! Free food, activities, and a …Read article.
Guest Performances, Studio Recitals, Faculty Recitals and More Are Coming in Week of November 10!
November 06, 2025
Children's ActivitiesConcerts and RecitalsCourses, Seminars & WorkshopsFamily ActivitiesFine ArtsOther Employee News & EventsPresentations and LecturesSpeakers
Enjoy some music this week! All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.Read article.
Register now for Nov. 8 Saturday Youth Writing Camp
October 27, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily Activities
Don't miss the next Indiana Writing Project youth writing Saturday session on Nov. 8. This session on place-based writing will take place at Minnetrista Museum …Read article.
Planetarium Shows in November
October 27, 2025
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Come enjoy our exciting annual Astronomy SLAM! and new free programs at the Brown Planetarium in November.Read article.
HAPPY LITTLE FEST RETURNS OCT. 25!
October 17, 2025
Communication & Media Community EngagementFamily ActivitiesOther Employee News & EventsOther Entertainment
Celebrate all things Bob Ross at Happy Little Fest on Oct. 25, hosted by Ball State PBS and Minnetrista Museum & Gardens!Read article.
Fall Saturday Sessions Writing Camp
September 03, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily Activities
The Indiana Writing Project is offering Saturday writing camps for students in grades 3–12 who want to have fun, spark their creativity, and grow as writers. …Read article.