572 past events with the children's events tag

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.

Ladies, gents, ragamuffins and rosy-cheeked rascals of all ages—step right up and lend me your ears, for the most glorious, gallivantin’, and gaslight-glowin’ event of the season is set to RETURN!

Yes sir, yes ma’am, yes indeedy—it’s the annual extravaganza, where history waltzes with whimsy and every cobblestone hums with the spirit of the Gas Boom Era!

Marvel at the Victorian homes—some open for tours and brimming with tales of old!

Stroll past over handcrafted artisan booths—jewelry, pottery, plants, candles, glass, and curios galore!

Tap your toes to live music, street performers, and tunes that'll tickle your tin ear like it's 1925 all over again!

Feast like a king on a variety of vibrant victuals and the sweet kiss of homemade ice cream!

Kiddos, don’t be shy—this is a family-friendly event with fun for all and smiles wide as the White River!

Watch live demonstrations from tradesfolk, artists, and old-timey wizards of craft — some’ll even let ya try your hand!

Admission is FREE, though home tour tickets will cost you just a song.

Come one, come all, for a festival where Muncie’s past becomes your present!

So mark those calendars, press those suspenders, and join us at the Old Washington Street Festival—where the spirit of yesteryear is alive and jivin’!

Fridays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

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.

Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.
 

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Career Exploration

Join us on October 8th, 9th and 10th as we learn about different careers during Muncie Children’s Museum’s Fall Break program, Career Exploration! Each session will include a career themed book reading followed by a hands-on activity. Sessions will be offered at 11am and 3:30pm each day. Muncie Children’s Museum DOES offer same day re-entry, allowing for guests to leave after the first session and return for the second session. Career Exploration is included with museum admission (including MCM Access for All) and free for Muncie Children’s Museum members.

Career Exploration is sponsored by Muncie Tri Kappa.

Career Exploration

Join us on October 8th, 9th and 10th as we learn about different careers during Muncie Children’s Museum’s Fall Break program, Career Exploration! Each session will include a career themed book reading followed by a hands-on activity. Sessions will be offered at 11am and 3:30pm each day. Muncie Children’s Museum DOES offer same day re-entry, allowing for guests to leave after the first session and return for the second session. Career Exploration is included with museum admission (including MCM Access for All) and free for Muncie Children’s Museum members.

Career Exploration is sponsored by Muncie Tri Kappa.

Career Exploration

Join us on October 8th, 9th and 10th as we learn about different careers during Muncie Children’s Museum’s Fall Break program, Career Exploration! Each session will include a career themed book reading followed by a hands-on activity. Sessions will be offered at 11am and 3:30pm each day. Muncie Children’s Museum DOES offer same day re-entry, allowing for guests to leave after the first session and return for the second session. Career Exploration is included with museum admission (including MCM Access for All) and free for Muncie Children’s Museum members.

Career Exploration is sponsored by Muncie Tri Kappa.

Join us for the unique experience of Live Geode Slicing ! Come & witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful , sparkling crystals ! Choose your own stone and watch live as the surprise beauty is revealed . Prices starting at just $5 . 

Career Day & Touch-A-Truck

Explore careers from “A-Z” at Muncie Children’s Museum’s Career Day & Touch-A-Truck event on Sunday, October 12th, from 1pm-4pm! Young visitors will be introduced to a world of possibilities as they learn about different professions, explore work vehicles, and discover what may interest them as they imagine their future career.  Career Day & Touch-A-Truck is included with museum admission (including MCM Access for All) and free for Muncie Children’s Museum members.

Career Day & Touch-A-Truck is sponsored by Muncie Tri Kappa.

Saturdays: Oct. 18, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
 

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: Oct. 18, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
 

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Halloween Extravaganza

Join us for a spooktacular time at Muncie Children's Museum's annual 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 on Sunday, October 26th from 1pm-4:30pm! This family-friendly event offers Halloween games & crafts, face painting, cake walk, and trick-or-treat stations throughout the museum. Costumes are encouraged! 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.
𝑴𝑪𝑴 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔: FREE
𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: $8 per person, children under the age of 1 are free.
𝑴𝑪𝑴 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍: $1 per person/$5 max per family. Visit our website to learn more about our reduced admission program: www.munciemuseum.com/mcm-access-for-all

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Muncie in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. 

Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.  

With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!

Formed in 2002, the Choir was created to celebrate the unique power of African gospel music and quickly established itself as a group that is “undeniably synchronized, appears unshakable, and simultaneously expresses universality and individuality” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Heralded by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR excites audiences worldwide, uplifting the soul and spreading joy through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit. It’s perfect for the entire family!

Veterans will be honored and appreciated

A community-wide, non-denominational appreciation event featuring community choirs, soloists, instrumental performances, a historical presentation, and children's participation, with special recognition of all veterans in attendance

Fridays: Nov. 14, 21 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Free Admission Day at MCM

Stop by the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, November 15th for a day full of fun and discovery! Thanks to our friends at the Indiana Adoption Program, admission to the Muncie Children’s Museum is free for all visitors from 10 am to 5 pm.

Saturdays: Nov. 15, 22 at 3:30 p.m.
 

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.