4th Annual Halteman Village Neighborhood Park Party

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Come out and join the FUN at our 4th annual Neighborhood Park Party! Lots of fun for all ages so bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and come spend the day with us at Halteman Park!

Highlights:
8A • Pickleball tournament
11A • Music & entertainment on the mic by Dale Basham, The Basham Group; bounce houses; Midwest Thunderoadsters race cars; Crown Vick race car; splash pad; playground; corn hole; hillbilly golf; can jam; etc.
12P • Basketball free throw; MSD Recyclor truck; MFD fire truck; MPD police car
12P • Dunk your favorite local VIP in our dunk tank (City Communications Director Amber Greene standing in during Mayor Ridenour’s absence; currently taking more volunteers)

Plenty of food/drink/tasty treats throughout the day (while supplies last) provided by:
• Outlaw’s Chicken-on-a-Stick
• Mama Rucks Soul Food
• Twisters To Go
• Iceburg Ice Cream
• JD Concessions
• Coop’s Creations

Vendors:
Herran Custom Woodworking • Ascend Therapy • Dowd Designs • Broken Church • YMCA • AddiLines Face Painting
This event is free (except for purchases from food trucks & vendors) and open to the general public.
Still accepting applications for crafters/sellers/information vendors as space allows: https://tinyurl.com/HVNA-vendors
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Be My Neighbor Day

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This free family event will include an appearance by none other than Daniel Tiger, star of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS KIDS.

A map will lead children through the streets of a very special neighborhood, where they will meet people from community centers, arts organizations, charity groups and much more. At each booth, kids will be able to participate in fun activities, many designed to show the importance of being a good neighbor.

Parents and caregivers will discover ways to give back, from volunteer opportunities to support local arts and culture. Once the maps are completed, kids can claim their Good Neighbor awards!

Learn more

Old Washington Street Festival

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This is a two day even on September 19 & 20. The streets are lined with local arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and multiple entertainment areas.

We Fly Fest

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Join us for the second WE FLY FEST! This FREE event will include entertainment, booths, games, and activities for the whole family at the Brown Family Amphitheater!

WE FLY FEST will begin at the Brown Family Amphitheater at 5 p.m. with information tables, games, a DJ, and food trucks. Pick up one of the many self-guided campus tour brochures or hop on the bus for a Student Experience tour. Then let’s all meet back at the amphitheater at 7 p.m. for a concert by the BALL STATE STUDIO BAND!

Save the date on Facebook!

  • Meet Charlie Cardinal! And pick up cool giveaways – Charlie temporary tattoos, stickers, and lots of other swag!
  • The first 500 people will receive vouchers for a free scoop of ice cream at the Multicultural Center!
  • Check our website for updates as we add to the fun!

WE FLY FEST Community Bus Stops (taking you to and from the event) will be located at Canan Commons (right after the Ball State PBS Be My Neighbor Day event), the Common Market, and the P.O.P. Shop.

THIS IS A SHINE ONLY EVENT!

Muncie Porch Parties

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Dust off your lawn chairs and gather your neighbors! The historic streets of the Old West End are transforming into a neighborhood-wide concert hall. We’re turning porches into stages and sidewalks into dance floors for an afternoon of music, bites, and community vibes. From soulful acoustic sets to upbeat indie vibes, we’ve curated a lineup of Muncie’s finest talent performing live right from our historic porches.

The event is FREE, but the memories are priceless! Learn more about the event on our website.

April showers brings exciting events on campus this month!

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Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

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BSU Animation Showcase – 10 a.m.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Marcus Hall – 11 a.m.

A Journey in Microcosm – An Artist Talk with Jiyong Lee – 6 p.m.

Student Recital: Cam DeVore, voice – 7:30 p.m.

Spring Senior Capstones – What the Constitution Means to Me – 7:30 p.m.

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BFA Studio Art Senior Capstone Exhibitions I, II, and III – 10 a.m.