Events on October 17, 2026
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The CornFlower Music Festival
3pm to 11pm @
Elm Street Brewing Company
And 7 Rock Brew
519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
Cost: Free, but donations welcomed at the door 
CornFlower Production Schedule
The CornFlower Festival is the 2nd installment of a 2 day music festival called The MidWest Twin Fests, brought to you by Ashley Gray, Muncie native, Cofounder of The Maybelle Music Festival, professional musician & performer.
This festival will showcase local Female Musicians featuring bands and acoustic acts at both Elm Street Brewery and 7 Rock Brew, located one block apart on Race Street and the Dora permit allows attendees to travel between venues with properly marked alcoholic beverages.
This event welcomes all ages and is free to attend!
All and any donations on site will still be welcomed and much appreciated!
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: K through 3rd grade 
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learnerPlan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.- Pop Fest 5pm to 9pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts Auditorium and Colonnade Room 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $15 general admission, $10 students Get ready for a night packed with creativity, comedy and live performances! Join us as IPR's Pop of Culture guests take the stage to share their talents.
Enjoy live music by Free Joel and Caleb McCoach; a standup comedy showcase featuring Dafina Kirk and Jeff Crone, hosted by Ray Toffer; an arts market with local artists and authors; and a live taping of Pop of Culture!
Admission includes pizza from Downtown Farm Stand, drinks, and one alcoholic drink ticket for The Guardian Brewing Company beer, with a cash bar available.
"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 8+ 
Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Sapphic Saturday
6:30pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Back by popular demand, Sapphic Saturday will be coming back on October 17th at the Muncie Liberation Studio in collaboration with the Lavender Closet!
This event will be an easy-going craft and community night focused towards sapphic people, however, everyone is welcome! Crafts include nail polish, bracelet making, group games, and clothing patch making, with supplies provided by @zoe.rosie.prints!- "Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 12+ Fridays: Oct. 2, 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 6:30 p.m.From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
