Good morning, Muncie.

Menards is hosting a food drive that began Oct.1 and will run until Oct.31—shoppers can drop off non-perishable food items like cereal and soup near the exit to help a local pantry fight hunger.

Muncie area will host a variety of fall events this month—from a free Boo-levard bash at Minnetrista on Oct.

10 to mall Malloween on Oct. 31—and include family-friendly shows, parades, costume contests and outdoor activities such as apple picking for locals to enjoy.

Delta boys tennis beat Westfield 3—2 in a close semifinal and then won 4—1 over Alexandria—Monroe for their first regional title since 2022; the team ended a two-year title drought with 26 regionals in 30 years.

They improved to a 20—2 record and will play Homestead in the semi-state tournament.

Ball State football coach Mike Uremovich led a postgame press conference after the Cardinals upset Ohio at home—receiver Qian Magwood and defensive end Nathan Voorhis added details of the win.

Ball State football will head to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan as the Cardinals try to secure a 2-0 MAC start since 2019—Western Michigan’s strong defense, which leads the MAC in sacks, may keep the game low scoring.

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.

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

5-8 p.m. — Art at the Murray — Cost info not specified — Learn the iconic wet-on-wet painting technique while enjoying a peaceful autumn lake scene.

Ball State Women's Basketball vs IU East

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets starting at $29 — Witness the Ball State Cardinals Women's Basketball team take on the IU East Red Wolves in an exciting matchup.

Food Truck Fridays at Ivy Tech

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Ivy Tech - George and Frances Ball Building — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from various food trucks while listening to great music.

Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman and Michael Seregow

3-4 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Free entry — Experience a captivating violin and piano recital by acclaimed faculty artists from Ball State University's School of Music.

Ball State Men's Basketball vs Louisiana

7-11 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets start at $27 — Catch the action as Ball State takes on Louisiana in a thrilling basketball showdown.

Free Legal Aid Services

10 AM – 1 PM — Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library — Free service — Get free and confidential legal advice from an attorney for eligible individuals.