Events on May 17, 2025
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Pedal for a Purpose Cycle-A-Thon
8am @
Muncie YMCA
615 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $40 ($15 for each additional ride) Ages: 14+ All proceeds go to Livestrong at the YMCA, a free-exercise program for cancer survivors. Choose 1 or more themed timeslots to ride:
8am- Rock of Ages
9am- African R&B
10am- Best of the 90's
11am - “I know all the words!”
- Alice in Wonderland, the Ballet 11am @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: General Seating $10 age 5 and up. Children 4 and under no charge Don't be late for your very important date to see Alice in Wonderland. This children's ballet is perfect for families and ballet theater enthusiasts. It is a fun-paced, action-filled show featuring classical music and dance. The performances are at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Friday, May 16, at 7 PM and Saturday, May 17th, at 11 AM and 4 PM. Visit www.MuncieBallet.org for ticket information.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
11:30am @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Art in Bloom at DOMA
1pm to 5pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Art in Bloom 2025
Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 17 and 18 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!
From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. (An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 16, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.)
Help us spread the word about this community weekend by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! Visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.
The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition - guest curated by Ronn Brown - People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from the DOMA Collection, which closes on May 23.
Paper Flower Workshops at Art in Bloom
1:15pm to 4:45pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Visit DOMA to learn how to create a lovely and realistic crepe paper flower! Local artist Jeanne Zeigler will lead these 90-minute workshops with all supplies provided. The three sessions - part of Art in Bloom weekend - are free of charge but space is limited and registration is requested via links below.
Please note: This activity is for ages 16 and up as the techniques will be advanced - but Art in Bloom will also feature drop-in paper flower making activities for kids on both days.
- Alice in Wonderland, the Ballet 4pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 General Seating age 5 and up. Children 4 and under no charge Don't be late for your very important date to see Alice in Wonderland. This children's ballet is perfect for families and ballet theater enthusiasts. It is a fun-paced, action-filled show featuring classical music and dance. The performances are at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Friday, May 16, at 7 PM and Saturday, May 17th, at 11 AM and 4 PM. Visit www.MuncieBallet.org for ticket information.
- Cornfed Roller Derby V Burning River 5pm @ Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 Wheeling Ave, Muncie IN
Cost: $12 in advance or $15 at the door Ages: All ages Cornfed Roller Derby is playing Burning River Roller Derby from Cleveland Ohio in this exciting doubleheader. Doors open at 4 with the action beginning at 5.
- Alice in Wonderland, the Ballet 11am @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
