For some students, Labor Day weekend means time for camping, fishing, visiting friends and family or just partying your head off.
But unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone.
For others, it’s a holiday weekend in which they’re stranded in a kegless town, with gas prices so expensive they can’t afford to escape.
If money and entertainment is a major concern to you as this holiday weekend approaches, fear no more. Below is a list of 10 events for under $10 to keep you from dying of complete boredom over the long weekend.
1 Ball State Museum of Art: $0. It’s free, fun and there’s a great exhibit called “Art in the ‘Toon Age” that is focused on cartoon artwork. If you’re not into “toon” art, you can hallways catch up on the classics. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday. Not open Labor Day.
2 Walk through Minnetrista: $0. What better way to enjoy the outdoors and relax than a lovely walk through Minnetrista? It’s a nice part of Muncie that is often overlooked by Ball State students. The Ball mansions are worth the walk themselves. Open until dusk.
3 Bike ride through Delaware County Greenway: $0. Unfortunately, the Wysor Street Depot isn’t open this weekend for free bike rentals, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t take your own bike, rollerblades or just take a stroll. The Delaware County Greenway features paved trails and a graffiti wall decorated by local artists and kids. Open until dusk. Located at 700 E. Wysor St.
4 Sultan’s Castle: $0.25 to $1 per game. Sultan’s Castle is a great arcade to hang out at or play video games. According to manager Zane Ross, the Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme dancing game is the hottest attraction. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Located at 3501 N. Granville Ave.
5 Life Skate Park: $4 for an all-day pass. It’s indoors, located in the back section of Life Skate Shop. According to owner Sam Koch, the park contains a bowl, pyramid, wallride, rails and ledges for your skating pleasure. Snap a board in the park and all you have to do is walk to the skate shop and pick up a new one. Open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Located at 2200 N. Walnut.
6 Muncie Dragway: $10. Cruise in to the Muncie Dragway for the first race in September on Saturday. According to track operator Roger Plate, body cars, dragsters, motorcycles and other vehicles will be racing down the dragway. The doors open at 1 p.m. and the racing begins at 6 p.m. Located at 7901 E. State Road 28-67.
7 Art film at Kerasotes Theater, Showplace 7: $6.50. You can see “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” at any theater, so why not check out a movie that you would normally have to drive to Indianapolis to see. Independent films playing this weekend include “The Aristocrats” and “Constant Gardener.” Located at 3401 W. Community Drive.
8 Clancy’s Village Bowl: $2.75 per game. Smack around a few scrawny pins with a giant ball -- it’s a sure way to relieve some of that tension that’s been building up from these first two weeks of school. Better yet, come on Sunday night for “Sloppy Sunday” when it’s all-you-can-drink (if you’re at least 21 years old) and bowl from 10 p.m. to midnight for just $10. Open Friday 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. (unless you stay for “Sloppy Sunday”) and Labor Day from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Located at 4805 N. Wheeling Ave.
9 The Putting Cup: $3.25. Everyone loves miniature golf! Drive on down to The Putting Cup and practice those putting skills. Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Labor Day. Located at 1410 E. McGalliard Rd.
10 Village Green Records: What better way to spend this long weekend than stocking up on some new tunes? CDs, vinyl records and 8-tracks galore! Not in the mood for music? Village Green Records also provides a lounge to hang out and play Nintendo or watch a movie. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Located 513 N. Martin St.
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