Holiday
Events
Cardinal Greenway Turkey Trot 2025
Cardinal Greenway Wysor Street Depot East Wysor Street, Muncie, IN, United StatesTurkey Trot begins and ends at the Cardinal Greenway Depot. Walk or run along the beautiful Cardinal Greenway and scenic White River Greenway. After your time on the trail, sip hot cider and enjoy light refreshments with friends and family inside the Depot. Humans and canines of all ages are...
Yorktown Luminary Festival
Yorktown Downtown 9300 w smith st, Yorktown, IN, United StatesShop - Skate - Celebrate in Yorktown ! Holiday Artisan Market at Yorktown Middle School with Craft Vendors Music Food & Photos with Santa from 10 am to 5 pm SHOP LOCAL businesses from 10 am - 5 pm Visit Santa's Village on the Green from 11 am to...
DWNTWN Wonder Hunt: Mousecapades | Tiny Tails & Holiday Trail
Downtown Muncie Walnut St Plaza, Muncie, IN, United StatesThroughout the month of December, 50 adorable mice are visiting DWNTWN businesses. If you look closely at storefront windows, you just might spot them! These whimsical window decals will come to life with a unique animation and sound experience as you scan a QR code at each stop. Can you...
Holidays at Gresham FIRST LOOK
Suzanne Gresham Center West White River Boulevard, Muncie, IN, United StatesBe the first to experience the magic of Holidays at Gresham! Join us for an exclusive FIRST LOOK on Giving Tuesday, December 2, from 6–9 PM. Drive through over one million dazzling lights, enjoy festive displays like Candyland, see Santa & Mrs. Claus, and soak in the sounds of Christmas...
Free
Ball State Jazz presents “The Nutcracker Suite”!
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesBall State Jazz presents the Ellington/Strayhorn version of "The Nutcracker Suite"! Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online at bsu.tix.com, or by phone at 765-285-8749.
$8
Light Up Muncie
Downtown Muncie Walnut St Plaza, Muncie, IN, United States*NEW* A lighted holiday parade will go from City Hall to the downtown Roundabout bringing Santa to the Light Up Muncie event. Light Up Muncie this year will include the traditional entertainment and community tree lighting as well as Food Trucks, Kids Activity Zone and a Lighted Holiday Parade. In...
Amazing Elf Adventure
Muncie Children's Museum 515 South High St., Muncie, IN, United StatesThe Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back! Join us for a holiday fun house experience where your family will embark on a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities and elf-worthy tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss out...
First Thursday Holiday Party at Gordy’s
Gordy Fine Art and Framing 224 E. Main St., Muncie, IN, United StatesHoliday shopping of paintings, prints, pottery, shirts, and much more. All framed artwork is 10% off. All Muncie themed shirts are marked down to $15 Selected artworks are 25% off. Refreshments will be served. Plus WARM cranberry wassail. Selected artworks 25% Off- Acrylic signs, large ink spirographs, journals, vases, bowls, small prints, and readymade frames. Sue...
Enchanted Luminaria Walk
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesKick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theatre, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, our popular Holiday Artisan Market, and more. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this free...
University Singers Holiday Concert
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with the University Singers! Join us for familiar carols and songs of the season from "Indiana's Official Goodwill Ambassadors". Songs will include The First Noel, Hannukah!, Christmas Dance, and more! Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person,...
$8Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea
Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, United StatesImagine an enchanted afternoon for your special ones with Sugar Plum fairies and Nutcracker favorites. Your special princess or prince will need you by their side to share this day, and reservations are required to attend. Keepsake crafts and delightful treats are captured with a take-home photo during this exceptional event....
Christmas in Selma
Selma. Indiana Selma, United StatesAll activities will take place at the Selma Ball Diamonds and Selma Lions Club. A night time parade will take place at 6pm, with all kinds of lit up vehicles! A s'more station, hot chocolate station, T.H.E. Photography will be there to take pictures, Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and...
Holiday Open House at Minnetrista
EB and Bertha Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesFriday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 5-9 p.m. No Charge—Reservations NOT Required Join us for a magical two-day event nestled within Minnetrista's Enchanted Luminaria Walk. Explore the historic Ball family home adorned with festive décor, serenaded by live musicians, and dazzled by local artisans. Experience the heartwarming tradition as...
Ball State’s Holiday Arts & Culture Night
Ball State University 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN, United StatesPresented by Ball State’s Integrated Cultural Committee, this free festive event shines the holiday spotlight on many arts and culture spots along the campus Cultural Corridor. Enjoy activities, live performances, and demonstrations at the David Owsley Museum of Art, Emens Auditorium, Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, Sursa Performance Hall, the Nature Center,...
The Muncie Symphony Orchestra presents “In Search of the Perfect Christmas Song”
Muncie Central High School 801 N Walnut, Muncie, IN, United StatesThe concert features holiday classics and pops hits including "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", "Last Christmas", and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". Join us at Muncie Central High School for this Christmas concert! Tickets are $20 for Adults and $5 for students and children. There are...
The Nutcracker
Emens Auditorium 1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesBy 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...
$10The Nutcracker
Emens Auditorium 1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesThe Nutcracker 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...
$10
Sundaes with Santa
Muncie Children's Museum 515 South High St., Muncie, IN, United StatesKick off the holiday season with a sweet celebration at the 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦! Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae, meet Santa, explore the Amazing Elf Adventure, and make magical memories with your family. Reserve your spot today—this event fills up fast! Discounted admission is available for qualifying MCM Access...
2025 Holiday Home Tours
East Washington Street East Washington St, Muncie, United StatesThe Holiday Home Tours is back and it will be bigger and more festive than ever! You will have the opportunity to see the inside of multiple beautiful homes all decked out for the holidays for the low price of $15. Get your ticket today and celebrate the holidays with...
Sugar Plum Nutcracker Tea
Muncie Ballet Studio 1801 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, United StatesImagine an enchanted afternoon for your special ones with Sugar Plum fairies and Nutcracker favorites. Your special princess or prince will need you by their side to share this day, and reservations are required to attend. Keepsake crafts and delightful treats are captured with a take-home photo during this exceptional event....