Events on December 7, 2025
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Open Space: Art About the Land
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists from across the state to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds us. From painters to sculptors and beyond, the exhibition presents a diverse showcase of creative talent that celebrates the beauty achieved when nature inspires art. Sachi Yanari-Rizzo, curator of prints and drawings at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be this year’s exhibition juror. Once again, tandem exhibitions will be presented by Minnetrista and the Red-tail Land Conservancy’s mission to protect wild lands in East Central Indiana.
The Nutcracker
1pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: 10 By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Presented by Ball State's Department of Theatre and Dance
Choreographed by Susan Koper, Joseph Lyons, Audra Sokol, Roberta Wong, and Christie Zimmerman
The Nutcracker is the classic holiday tale as you’ve never seen it before—a dreamy collision of magic, mystery, and imagination. Clara’s beloved toy transforms into a valiant prince, whisking her from a war-torn living room to realms filled with snow, sweets, and surreal wonders. Each step of her journey blurs the line between fantasy and reality, revealing the strange beauty hidden beneath tradition. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score guiding the way, this reimagined Nutcracker becomes a wild, whimsical ride through the heart of childhood dreams.
The Ball State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Robbins, will play the score live.
Stitch 'n Bitch
3pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
Yule Ornament Workshop
6pm to 8pm @
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $25 per student Join us at Kat’s Crystals for a Yule Ornament Crafting Workshop ! The workshop will cost $25 per person and will include a brief instruction on a few ornament designs + materials to create 3 of your own ornaments to take home ! Attendees may create additional ornaments to take home for an additional $5 per ornament . Workshop duration will be 2 hours .This workshop is the perfect opportunity to create something handmade and truly special to gift to your loved ones this holiday season . We hope you will join us ! 🎄🧑🏻🎄 Class size will be limited to 12 students . Spots are first come first serve and will not be reserved until payment has been made . Spots can be booked and paid for through the Events section of our website ! https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com/events
All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Miracle on 34th Street
7:30pm @
Muncie Civic Theater
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents MIRACLE ON 34th STREET on the MAINSTAGE Nov 28- Dec 21. Capture the spirit of the holidays with this musical adaptation of the beloved classic film. Filled with familiar songs, touching moments, and timeless charm, this show is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the whole family.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.





