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July 2019
Summer Programming 2019: ISPY
From June 2 to July 31, join us at the Muncie Children’s Museum for ISPY, this year's summer programming, sponsored by Friends of the Muncie Endurathon and Navient. Transform into a secret agent when you visit the museum this summer as you get the chance to do spy-themed activities such as maneuvering through “laser” obstacle courses, writing and decoding secret messages with invisible ink, and fingerprinting. We’ll also have secret missions that families can complete together around the museum. Activities…
Find out more »Amazing Pollinators Exhibit
Take on the role of bats, bees, beetles and butterflies. Show off your Pollination Powers and discover their wondrous benefits to earth’s flora, ecosystems and human civilization. The exhibit includes a colorful, curvy maze, undulating walls, a bat cave, bee hive, beetle den and butterfly garden. Maze sections are themed by environments that require pollinating: home garden, meadow, farm, orchard, wetland, jungle, roadside habitats, etc. Activities outside the maze allow visitors to learn more about pollination and pollinators. Minnetrista is…
Find out more »Rocketry at Academy of Model Aeronautics
The world's largest and oldest rocketry organization, the National Association of Rocketry, will hold the 61st Annual National Association of Rocketry Meet and Rocketry Festival from July 27 - August 3. This is a FREE event for the public. The 61st annual National Association of Rocketry Meet and Rocketry Festival. Events: Sport Flying - Jul 27 to Aug 3 FAI USA Team Flyoffs - Jul 28 to July 30 Annual Meet - Jul 31 to Aug 3 Alpha / Alpha…
Find out more »August 2019
Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month and enjoy half-price admission!
Find out more »Tea & Talk at Minnetrista: The Life of Bees
Come learn about bee keeping, pollination, and the complicated lives of bees from guest presenters visiting from the Bastin Honey Bee Farm! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and tea while observing a demonstration hive in action.
Find out more »Aviation Adventure Day at AMA
Come celebrate National Model Aviation Day at the International Aeromodeling Center. The AMA Foundation will be hosting Aviation Adventure Day on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free for a full day of aviation fun. The kids can also try flying a model airplane. Everyone is welcome to make kites, airplanes and rockets. For more information about National Model Aviation Day, visit nationalmodelaviationday.org
Find out more »Open Space: Art About the Land
Celebrate the significance of land and its importance in an art competition and exhibition. In cooperation with Red-Tail Land Conservancy. A portion of the proceeds will go to help further its mission to preserve, protect, and restore natural areas and farm land in East Central Indiana while increasing awareness of our natural heritage. Non-members $5; Free for members and children 3 and under
Find out more »September 2019
Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month and enjoy half-price admission!
Find out more »Bad Art Night at Maring-Hunt Library
Leave your talent at the door and come make something terrible with us! Create something awful and win! Prizes for the worst art. No skills required. Skills frowned upon. This event is a partnership between Muncie Public Library and Cornerstone Center for the Arts taking place at Maring-Hunt Library. For more information contact Muncie Public Library or Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Find out more »October 2019
Glass Workshop: Bead Making
Learn new glass techniques in a welcoming and instructive environment as you create unique glass beads in this guided open flame class! With access to a wide variety of glass colors and textures, tools, kilns, torches, and safety gear, join us for a memorable learning experience! Cost: $55; member discounts apply Registration deadline: October 2
Find out more »Growing thru Gardening Expo
A free Growing Thru Gardening Expo will be held at Minnetrista Cultural Center in Muncie on Saturday October 12 from 9 to 4. The event will be open to the public; no advance registration is required. Four expert speakers will present information about various aspects of gardening during the day. There will also be demonstrations, information booths, Make and Take projects, and an activity area for children. Door prizes will be awarded at various times throughout the day. Silent auctions of gifts…
Find out more »Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month and enjoy half-price admission!
Find out more »November 2019
Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month and enjoy half-price admission!
Find out more »Bad Art Night at Maring-Hunt Library
Leave your talent at the door and come make something terrible with us! Create something awful and win! Prizes for the worst art. No skills required. Skills frowned upon. This event is a partnership between Muncie Public Library and Cornerstone Center for the Arts taking place at Maring-Hunt Library. For more information contact Muncie Public Library or Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Find out more »December 2019
Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month and enjoy half-price admission!
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