Good morning, Muncie.

Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded grants for new outdoor projects along White River and Prairie Creek Reservoir; a canoe launch will be built on Memorial Drive this winter, 69 mile-marker signs will be installed along the river, and a 1.2-mile ADA accessible trail will extend to local park amenities. The projects—part of Project Blueways—aim to improve safety and access for families and visitors in Muncie.

Former Ball State director Suzanne Swierc lost her job after her Facebook post criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shared publicly and triggered a flood of vulgar messages and a threat that included her personal details—she now alleges the university violated her First Amendment rights by firing her and has filed a lawsuit seeking damages and record expungement.

Hull Property Group announced it will demolish 255,000 square feet of the Muncie Mall—eliminating former JCPenney, Sears and a movie theater—to open up outparcel areas along McGalliard and create space for new retail including a 7,000-square-foot area for a sit-down restaurant; work preparing the facility is expected to begin in early October.

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.

Fall Festival

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Embrace the autumn vibes and recharge from the intensity of grad life.

Leading with Heart: Compassionate Accountability in Leadership

9:00–10:30 a.m. — Innovation Connector — $25 — Explore tools for balancing empathy and accountability in mental health-aware leadership.

Farmers Market at Minnetrista

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free community event — Discover fresh produce, baked goods, and connect with local vendors.