Ball State PBS announced on May 21 that Be My Neighbor Day will return to downtown Muncie on Saturday, June 6, offering an afternoon of music, activities, and community engagement inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
The event is free and open to the public. It will take place from 1–4 p.m. at Canan Commons and feature more than 20 local organizations with activity booths focused on kindness, helping others, and being a good neighbor. Highlights include meeting Daniel Tiger from PBS KIDS, live music and dancing with Ruditoonz, activities led by arts organizations and nonprofits, free books for children while supplies last, and tote bags filled with items for attendees.
Organizers say the event aims to give children and caregivers a playful way to explore kindness in their community. The press release notes Daniel Tiger’s familiar reminder: “Things may change and that’s OK. Today we can do things a different way.”
Attendees can also use free shuttles running between Canan Commons and Ball State University for We Fly Fest at the Brown Family Amphitheater later that day. Shuttles begin service at 3:30 p.m., providing continuous transportation between locations.
This year’s Be My Neighbor Day is presented by Midas with support from Inspire Academy, CenterPoint Energy, Meridian Health Pediatrics, Behavior Associates, WellNow Urgent Care, Lifestream Services, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Anthem, and Meridian Health Services for the book giveaway.
In case of rain the event will move to Inspire Academy at 2801 E. 16th St., Muncie. Families needing accommodations are encouraged to email Accessibility.BSPM@bsu.edu for assistance.
Ball State University serves more than 20,000 students across seven academic colleges; it has produced over 200,000 alumni worldwide; it fosters an inclusive environment guided by Beneficence values; it utilizes facilities such as classrooms, labs, sports fields and plans a Performing Arts Center; it secures funding through initiatives like a $350 million campaign alongside state investments exceeding $210 million; it has earned recognition as a top-tier Midwest institution known for high economic mobility among graduates—all according to the official website.
