upcoming events
As a year-round gathering place, our roster of educational programs, engaging workshops, community events, and interactive exhibits is always changing. There is something new to experience on every visit. Take a look at our upcoming events to discover new ways you can learn, play, explore, or shop at Minnetrista.
Bob Ross Experience
Explore the life, philosophy, and art of this iconic American painter and arts educator inside the historic home where The Joy of Painting was filmed.
Majestic Mountains at Bob Ross Experience
Exciting updates are coming to the Art Gallery at the Bob Ross Experience! Spotlighting iconic mountain scenes from Bob’s legendary paintings, this new exhibit provides more original Bob Ross paintings for you to love.
Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree
Step into the captivating narrative of the Ball family and their legacy in this original exhibition exploring Muncie’s most famous family.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
Breaking the boundaries of what is deemed traditional indigenous art, Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass examines how Native artists reinterpret cultural narratives and designs.
Go Public Gardens Days
Celebrate the beauty and nature at Muncie’s own public gardens during Go Public Gardens Days!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S13 E01 - Rolling Hills
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Ask an Expert: Rose Garden Edition
Curious about the beautiful roses in Minnetrista’s Rose Garden? Visit the Rose Garden during this event where our expert horticulturist will share fascinating insights about rose care, history, and the unique varieties growing right here on campus.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S01 E03 - Ebony Sunset
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S13 E07 - Peaceful Haven
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Glass Artisan Workshop: Mosaic Panel
Dive into the world of glass mosaics during this immersive, three-day workshop. Prior experience with glass cutting is necessary for this workshop.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S12 E08 - Evening Waterfall
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Collections Tour: Made in Muncie
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnetrista Heritage Collection on a guided tour with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S14 E02 - Meadow Brook Surprise
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Nature Play Days
Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days!
Camp Minnetrista: Junior Chefs
Calling all aspiring chefs! This fun and interactive camp teaches foundational cooking skills, from basic prep to hands-on cooking.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Helpers
Learn planting techniques, get your hands dirty, and discover how gardens grow while contributing to a beautiful, kid-friendly area that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Helpers
Learn about sustainable gardening, the importance of pollinators, and how community gardens help the environment!
Good Night Forest
Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience.
Nature Craft: Create Your Own Bookmark
Join us at the Minnetrista Farmers Market for a fun, hands-on craft activity!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Camp Minnetrista: Culinary Skills
Take your cooking to the next level! This camp offers in-depth culinary training, focusing on advanced techniques and skills.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Fused Glass Workshop: Botanical Beetle
Craft a delicate beetle in this pattern-based workshop!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Kids Painting Workshop
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Fused Glass Workshop: Botanical Beetle
Craft a delicate beetle in this pattern-based workshop!
Evening Hours: Summer Kick-off
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, interactive exhibition-themed activities, and great company.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S13 E09 - Emerald Waters
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Pollinator Week
Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Cocktails with Horticulture: Terrarium Building
Join us for an evening of botanical creativity as our Horticulture team guides you through the art of terrarium building.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Camp Minnetrista: Glass Artists | SOLD OUT
Unleash your creativity with glass! This hands-on camp invites young artists to experiment with glass art and develop new techniques.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Senior Day
Experience Minnetrista during this all-access event, tailored for older adults.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: Floral Methods
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S32 E09 - Galaxy Grandeur
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Hoosier Shakespeare Festival Presents: Hamlet
Immerse yourself in the gripping tragedy of Hamlet, brought to life by the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
Hoosier Shakespeare Festival Presents: Love's Labour’s Lost
Escape into a world of wit and romance with Love’s Labour’s Lost, performed by the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Camp Minnetrista: Explorers (New for 2025!)
Take a journey of discovery! This exciting new camp offers behind-the-scenes experiences, exhibition visits, and hands-on activities that will fuel curiosity and inspire young explorers to learn and grow in new, unexpected ways.
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Portraits in Print: Artist Aimee Maychack
Connect with your community while exploring portraiture through printmaking with local artist Aimee Maychack.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Step inside to explore a wonderful selection of handcrafted goods, fresh meats, artisanal treats, and more!
Open Space: Art About the Land
Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land has encouraged artists to derive inspiration from the land. This year's offering will be shared between two venues, with one showing at Minnetrista and a sister exhibition hosted at the Anderson Museum of Art.
Tea & Talk: Army Guy and Red Cross Gal
Join Indiana author Barbara Olenyik Morrow as she shares the inspiring story of two Hoosiers who served in Europe during World War II.
Pre-K Nature Area Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a fun and interactive Scavenger Hunt in the Nature Area.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Garden Fair: Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Garden Fair: Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Garden Fair
At Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects.
Garden Fair: Bob Ross Dueling Easels
It’s a painting throwdown with Bob Ross Dueling Easels!
Garden Fair
At Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects.
Torchworking: Basic Beads
Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: Floral Methods
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Torchworking: Basic Beads
Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more!
Member Saturday at The Orchard Shop
Join us for an exclusive Member Saturday event at The Orchard Shop during the first outdoor market of the season!
25th Anniversary Screening of Ed Ball’s Century
Join us for a special screening to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ed Ball's Century, a documentary that chronicles the extraordinary life of Muncie industrialist and philanthropist, Edmund F. Ball.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S08 E05 - Hunters Haven | SOLD OUT
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S05 E02 - Twilight Meadow
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors here at Minnetrista!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Human Library Project
The Human Library Project features human "books" that visitors can borrow for conversation. The Library provides a framework to inspire positive conversations that reduce stereotypes and prejudice through dialogue.
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families.
Muncie Arbor Day Celebration
Come together with Minnetrista, Muncie's Urban Forestry Committee, and our community partners for the Muncie Arbor Day celebration featuring a sapling giveaway.
Fused Glass Workshop: Spring Chicken
Transform your garden with a touch of playful charm—join our exclusive workshop featuring the creation of a delightful spring chicken!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens!