419 past events with the children's events tag
10 upcoming events with this tagDec 10, 2023
Sunday
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Family Workshop: Gingerbread House
2:00pm to 4:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $38 per house December 10; 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $38 per house; Member discounts applyLeave the mess to Minnetrista when you join us for a fun afternoon of creativity with your family building and decorating your very own gingerbread house! We will provide gingerbread, icing, and a wide variety of beautiful treats to decorate your creation. Cocoa and cookies will be served to all guests, and Gingy, the gingerbread man, will make an appearance to help get you in the holiday spirit.
All tools and supplies will be provided.
Dec 16, 2023
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9:00am to 12:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Farmers Market has moved indoor for the season, but you can still find locally grown produce, artisanal goods, and more! Connect with the community at this must-attend event.
Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday
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Unity Fest: Empowerment the Youth
2:00pm to 6:00pm @
Buley Center
1111 North Penn Street
Through entertainment and education ➡️This initiative is to spread unity in the community and awareness about different paths to success and a way of life for children and youth in our Muncie community. There will be free food! and 6 kid vendors
Mar 10, 2024
Sunday
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Teen Glass Workshop: Fused Glass Tie-Dye Suncatcher
1:00pm to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $38; member discounts apply March 10; 1–3 p.m.
Cost: $38; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: March 7
Center Building, CantinaBrighten up your winter windows with your very own fused glass masterpiece! In this youth workshop tweens and teens will have a ball learning to use kiln-fired crushed glass to create a beautiful tie-dye effect suncatcher.
Mar 23, 2024
Saturday
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Glass Easter Egg Hunt & Sale
10:00am to 1:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $20/glass egg March 23; 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free community event
Cost: $20/glass egg
Oakhurst GardensGrab your family and friends to help you search for eggs hidden in Oakhurst Gardens. While you explore the gardens, be on the lookout for a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Don’t want to hunt for your egg? Come to the Ed Center in Oakhurst Gardens for the Annual Spring Glass Sale in partnership with the Ball State University Glass Guild.
Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday
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Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10:00am to 6:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
March 27; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free community event
Various Locations Across CampusBring your family and friends for a day full of exhibition-themed adventures at Minnetrista! With so much being offered, the day is a choose-your-own-adventure opportunity. The various activities create space for learning, active family participation, and fun! Spend a beautiful spring day at Minnetrista.
The event will have three two-hour sessions. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Apr 6, 2024
Saturday
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Kids Make Solar Art at DOMA!
1:30pm to 4:00pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art
2021 West Riverside Avenue
Start: April 6, 2024 1:30 p.m.
End: April 6, 2024 4 p.m.
Location: David Owsley Museum of Art
Join student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program for an afternoon of games, activities, and tours in the DOMA galleries - plus (weather permitting) creating sunprints on the Quad as a pre-solar eclipse activity! This fun opportunity for families and kids of all ages is open to the public and free with registration by April 3rd:https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS023?itemcode=EMS023-WKS4
Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Apr 13, 2024
Saturday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Garden Detectives
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 13; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventAs April unfolds, ushering in Earth Day and Arbor Day, the cabin is embracing the green theme of the month with a take-home planting activity to learn about pollination. Select a wildflower bingo card and explore Oakhurst Gardens and the Nature Area. Don’t worry, we will have wildflower identification cards to help too! The fun does not end there: forest connectagons, leaf rubbing supplies, and plant ID books will also be available for an immersive and educational experience.
Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday
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Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Public: Adult: $39/$35/$29 Youth: $15/$10/$10 Ball State University: Students: $5 in advance, $10 at the door Promotions: Groups: $30/$26/$20 Get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound philosophy towards respecting all opinions, including those that may be different from your own.
Imagine the March Hare balancing on a tower of chairs during a tea party or The Mad Hatter playing crazy instruments or Alice performing acrobatics inside a giant keyhole!
“Dreaming of Wonderland” features an international cast of veteran performers from across Europe and North America, including acrobats, a 4-member hand-to-hand balancing act, a one-man band, and a new art form creating original creations with smoke and bubbles.
So follow the White Rabbit, pass through the keyhole and join us at the Tea Party, remember that you don’t need to look for meaning, after all…”we’re all mad here!” Get your tickets today!May 16, 2024
Thursday
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Betty's Cabin: Garden Artists
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Ages: Children with adult caregiver May 16; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventJoin us in celebrating the splendor of green spaces by crafting vibrant works of art using natural materials. With simple ingredients like leaves, flower petals, sticks, and watercolors, we will create one-of-a-kind spray paintings that will give your walls the same vibrancy that gardens bring to our world.
Jun 3, 2024
Monday
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Camp Minnetrista: Junior Chefs
9:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Ed Center
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $275; Member discounts apply June 3–7; 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $275 | Member discounts apply
Registration deadline: May 30
Campers will learn to follow recipes, experiment with kitchen appliances, and broaden their culinary skills! The fun will include a cook-off where teams showcase their new skills and receive feedback from a professional chef on Minnetrista’s hospitality team.For young chefs 9–11 years old. Lunch provided.
Jun 8, 2024
Saturday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Birdwatching
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
June 8; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventCelebrate the beauty of birds at Betty’s Cabin by crafting your own pinecone bird feeder. Look through our field guides to learn more about the birds you can see in your backyard and then use our binoculars to spot feathered friends. Following your avian exploration, join us on a family-friendly bird walk through Oakhurst Gardens at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., where you can discover even more feathered delights!
Jun 10, 2024
Monday
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Camp Minnetrista: Culinary Skills
9:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building, Cantina
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $275; member discounts apply Ages: 12–14 years old June 10–14; 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $275 | Member Discounts Apply
Registration Deadline: June 6
Attention, aspiring young chefs! Grab your aprons and get ready to dive into the kitchen in our upper-level summer camp. Campers will whip up exciting new recipes, hone their skills with kitchen appliances, and explore techniques to expand their culinary palates.For young chefs 12–14 years old. Lunch provided.
Jul 25, 2024
Thursday
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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Oakhurst Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free July 25-27; 5–9 p.m.
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under freeDuring this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.
Jul 26, 2024
Friday
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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Oakhurst Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free July 25-27; 5–9 p.m.
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under freeDuring this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.
Jul 27, 2024
Saturday
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Sensory-Friendly Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
12:30pm to 3:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under freeThe Sensory-friendly event is designed to welcome our Faerie friends with sensory sensitives to Oakhurst Gardens to experience the magic in a calmer environment. Join us for quiet music, an optional live theatre show, and character interactions, or stroll through the beautiful flowers and decorations. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks for even the most discerning woodland appetite.
Thank you to Interlock ECI for sponsoring the Sensory-Friendly Faeries, Sprites, & Lights session!
- Faeries, Sprites, & Lights 5:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Oakhurst Gardens 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free July 25-27; 5–9 p.m.
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under freeDuring this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.
Aug 9, 2024
Friday
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One by One Community Portrait
4:00pm to 8:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
August 9; 4–8 p.m.
Center Building | Free community event
Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography!
Aug 10, 2024
Saturday
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One by One Community Portrait
10:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
August 10; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
August 11; noon–4 p.m.Center Building | Free community event
Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography!
Aug 11, 2024
Sunday
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One by One Community Portrait
12:00pm to 4:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
August 11; noon–4 p.m.
Center Building | Free community event
Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography!
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One by One Community Portrait
12:00pm to 4:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
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One by One Community Portrait
10:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
- Faeries, Sprites, & Lights 5:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Oakhurst Gardens 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Sensory-Friendly Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
12:30pm to 3:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Oakhurst Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Oakhurst Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Camp Minnetrista: Culinary Skills
9:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building, Cantina
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Birdwatching
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Camp Minnetrista: Junior Chefs
9:00am to 2:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Ed Center
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty's Cabin: Garden Artists
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Garden Detectives
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Kids Make Solar Art at DOMA!
1:30pm to 4:00pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art
2021 West Riverside Avenue
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Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10:00am to 6:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Glass Easter Egg Hunt & Sale
10:00am to 1:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Teen Glass Workshop: Fused Glass Tie-Dye Suncatcher
1:00pm to 3:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Unity Fest: Empowerment the Youth
2:00pm to 6:00pm @
Buley Center
1111 North Penn Street
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9:00am to 12:00pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303