Good morning, Muncie.

The crossroads near Scheumann Stadium was once a small town called Andersonville—founded in 1896 by Nathan and Alice Anderson on a farm later sold to Ball State Teachers College—and today it draws fans for game-day tailgating on Bethel Pike.

Ball State University's Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning will host a grand opening for its new downtown facility at 306 S.

Walnut St. from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2— the free event coincides with the city's First Thursday ArtsWalk and annual Soup Crawl and will feature remarks from university leaders along with interactive displays.

Today, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie has been recertified as a Level III obstetric and neonatal facility by the Indiana Department of Health—meeting state rules that require hospitals to care for complex maternal cases and newborns.

The certification remains in effect until May 2027—assuring mothers and doctors of its advanced care capabilities.

Ball State University will host an open house on Sept.

24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation & Wellness Center—located at 1700 W. Neely Ave—where guests can learn about fitness assessments, training sessions and a limited signup offer redeemable by Oct. 24.

Ball State football will travel to UConn for its final non-conference game before conference play begins on October 4, with both teams holding 1-2 records.

Coach Mike Uremovich said the Cardinals will try to use a strong rushing attack to challenge UConn’s defense—currently struggling with turnovers and dealing with injuries.

Ball State Women's Volleyball Game

4-8 p.m. — Cooper Science Complex and Planetarium — No admission fee mentioned — Watch the thrilling match between Ball State and Eastern Kentucky Women's Volleyball teams.

The Addams Family Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comical and macabre lives of the Addams family as secrets and romance brew.

Emerson Social

5-7 p.m. — Emerson Dog Park — Free food and drinks — Celebrate the history of Emerson School with the community at this annual gathering.

Farmers Market at Minnetrista

9 a.m.-Noon — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and connect with community vendors.

Foster Care Awareness Summit

5-7:30 p.m. — City of Muncie — Free entry — Join speaker Matt Peiffer as he shares insights and personal stories about the foster care system to inspire community involvement.

Buffalo Rose Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ball State University — Tickets required — Experience emotive modern folk sounds from this charismatic Pittsburgh band.

Maybelle Music Festival 2025

2-10 p.m. — Elm Street Brewing Company — Special food and drink offerings — Celebrate female artistry with live music, murals, and more!

Free Legal Aid Session

10 AM – 1 PM — Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library — Free service — Receive free and confidential legal advice from an attorney specializing in civil legal issues.

Great Futures Dinner

5:30-8 p.m. — Alumni Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie with cocktails, a silent auction, and inspiring community stories.

Boo-levard Bash

5:30-8 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, games, and fall festivities on a historic boulevard.