Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista Begins November 30th

Enchanted Luminaria at Minnetrista. File photoEnchanted Luminaria at Minnetrista. File photo

By: Stephen Mortland—

Muncie, IN—There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than with your family and friends at Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista, on November 30 and December 1 from 6–9 p.m. each night.

“Enchanted Luminaria Walk is one of my favorite events to work here at Minnetrista,” said Discovery and Engagement Manager, Ashley Mann. “It’s our gift to the community and there are so many amazing opportunities for family fun and memory making. The excitement and joy is palpable. It is a great way to kick off the holiday season.”

Together, you can enjoy sweet treats, winter crafts, carriage rides, music by local artists, and more in celebration of the season at this FREE community event. While you’re here, don’t forget to check out this year’s luminartists in the Indiana Room, a fun train ride in Oakhurst Gardens, and holiday shopping in The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista.

The fun doesn’t stop there either. If you need of more holiday fun, hop on the MITS Trolley on Friday night for an old-fashioned Christmas at the Historic Wysor Depot, and an evening holiday open house at Ball State’s Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Glick Center for Glass on Saturday night. At Minnetrista, pick-ups will take place every 15 minutes along St. Joseph Street across from The Orchard Shop.

Explore the winter wonderland that is Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 from 6–9 p.m. This event is presented by Cooper Consulting & Contracting and supported by Indiana Michigan Power, Magna Powertrain, and Unified Group Services. In partnership with MITS with The Star Press.

For more information on this and other events, visit minnetrista.net, or call 765.282.4848. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on our exhibits and events.

Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, a historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.