2024 Halloween Events You Can’t Miss in Fishers + Indy
Don’t just sit at home watching reruns of “Hocus Pocus.” Get out and hit these Halloween events in Fishers and beyond. Costumes? Mandatory. Good times? Guaranteed… Probably. We aren’t hosting any of them.
October is here, and Fishers + Indy are packed with Halloween events for every kind of ghoul and goblin. Whether you’re into spooky trails, trick-or-treating, or something a little different, we’ve got you covered.
From local favorites like Boo Bash to out-of-town thrills like the Wizard Express, this lineup has something for everyone. Some events are free, so there’s no excuse to miss out.
Ready to plan? Here’s the full list of what’s happening this October.
BeLocal Halloween Family Concert
Oct. 2 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Daniel’s Vineyard
Free
Music by Annie’s Jams and a Halloween costume contest. Come dressed in your Halloween best. As they say: if you got it, haunt it.
Peanut Butter and Jam’s Not So Scary SCARY Animal Show
Oct. 5 @ 10:30 am
The Studio Theater (Carmel)
$10 (includes 2 free adult tickets)
Many people fear scary animals like spiders, snakes, and bugs. This Peanut Butter and Jam show (ideal for kids 1-7) encourages kids to not be “scared” of these very cool creatures.
For the Boo: Colts Halloween Party
Oct. 5 from 6-10 PM
Lucas Oil Stadium
Colts fans and their families are invited to South Street outside the stadium for trick-or-treating, special appearances, performances by the Colts Cheer + more. Admission is $5 but anyone under 17 is free. Tickets are required and can be downloaded through link above.
Children’s Museum Member Preview Party
Oct. 5 from 6:30-9:30 PM
$20/ person and kids under 2 are free
Are you a museum member? If so, take part in a preview of the Witch Way Road Trip, a costume contest, games, crafts and activities, Circle City Ghostbusters photo ops, and food and drink with cash bar.
Twilight Fright at the Children’s Museum
Oct. 12 from 6:30-9 PM
$20 for members/ $25 nonmembers
This tween event (suggested for kids 7-14) will take place at the Sports Legends Experience. Tickets include two trips down the Witch Way Road Trip, a live DJ, outdoor games, an arcade, appearances by USA Track and Field and Naptown Roller Derby athletes, Hot Box pizza, Kona Ice + more.
Oct. 19 > 9-10:30 AM
Oct. 19 > 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Oct. 26 > 9-10:30 AM
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
$20 for members / $25 for nonmembers (2 and under are free)
Tickets include a tour of the Witch Way Road Trip, a meal served up by friendly witches, a magic show, games, crafts and activities + a goody bag for the kids.
Oct. 17 from 5-8:30 PM
Cool Creek Park (Carmel)
$5 per person (2 and under are free)
A kid-friendly Halloween afternoon with a hayride, a spooky nature trail, games, a monster mash dance area, live owls with a wildlife educator, and reptiles with Indiana Jim.
Oct. 18 from 6-8 PM
Monon Community Center (Carmel)
Free
Wear your favorite costume and boogie the night away with DJ Dr. Dance.
Trick or Treat with Rapunzel and Belle at Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe
Oct. 19. @ 10 AM
$45 (includes 1 adult and 1 child)
Enjoy some trick-or-treating with the princesses, do a craft, and of course play with the kitties.
Oct. 19 & 20
$32 for adults, $28 for children 12 and under
A magical 75 min journey to the wizarding world onboard the Nickel Plate Express! Learn some new spells and enjoy a butter beverage. Excursions depart from Platform 8 3/4 in Noblesville.
Oct. 19 @ 7 PM
$45 for members / $50 for nonmembers
Leave the kids at home for this 21+ event at the Children’s Museum. Tix include the thrills of The Witch Way Road Trip, a costume contest, games, food & drink, and a chance to serve on a jury in The Verdict — an interactive mock trial to determine the fate of some misplaced spirits.
12th Annual Clay Terrace Boo n’ Brew Fall Festival
Oct. 19 from 2-6 PM
Clay Terrace Blvd (Carmel)
Free
A fun event including trick-or-treating, two live bands, and horse-drawn hayrides. Enjoy a beer garden, a pet costume contest, a corn maze & a pumpkin patch.
Oct. 20 from 2-4 PM
Garfield Park (Pagoda Drive, Indianapolis)
Free
Dress up and enjoy an exciting Trunk or Treat event perfect for the whole family. This will be hosted by Junior League Indianapolis and organized by Ausome Indy.
Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Lineup
Wellness Fair
Oct 19 from 9 AM – 1 PM
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Free
Blood drive screenings, drug take back and flu shots
Oct. 19 @ 8 PM
This 21+ Halloween-themed prom is a ticketed event that includes hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and live entertainment.
Oct. 20 @ 6 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Indianapolis
Free
Oct. 21 from 7-9 PM
Benton House in Indianapolis
Free, but space is limited
A live art auction of the 2024 Poster Contest Entries. Place your bid on Irvington Halloween history! Charcuterie and beverages included.
Oct. 22 @ 7:30 PM
Kan-Kan Theater
$30
Heartland Films & The Irvington Halloween Fest are back with 7 new film shorts from around the world. Heads up: these might be too scary for the littles! Tickets are required.
Haunted Readings in Irvington ***Lindsey’s Pick! ***
Oct. 24 @ 7PM
Irving Circle Park
Free
Hear tidbits from writing contest winners and enjoy a reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Fun fact: did you know the town of Irvington was named for Washington Irving, American writer, historian, and diplomat? One of his most famous short stories is “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Oct. 25 @ 6:30 PM
Meet at the Irvington Branch Public Library
Free
Attire is your best “living dead wear”. Join other zombies for a free community bike ride. Families and neighbors will be cheering you on from their porches.
Oct. 26
Historic Irvington
$5-40 depending on run choice
Options include a 5K run/walk (with a virtual option), a 1-mile run/walk. There’s even a Little Bat Dash Kid’s run. All races include a commemorative bib and a finishers’ medal.
78th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
Oct. 26
Historic Irvington
Free
The Irvington Halloween Festival culminates with a street fair featuring 120 vendors, live music, and a costume parade. This is your final Halloween farewell to Historic Irvington.
Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nickel Plate Amp
Free
Come out for interactive stage entertainment with 31SVN, decorated booths from local businesses, Halloween candy, games, costume parades, animal shows from Silly Safaris, puppet shows, and magicians!
Howl-o-Ween Dog Party and Hamilton Town Center
Oct. 26 from noon- 3 PM
Hamilton Town Center Dog Park (in front of CoHatch and behind Express)
Free
Bring your pooch in their best Howl-o-Ween gear for some fun with other Fishers dog lovers.
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail
Oct. 26 from 1-3 PM
River Heritage Park
$10
Friendly volunteers will be dressed up along the trails for anyone needing sensory-friendly trick-or-treating. Enjoy actives and this all the features of this fully accessible park. Only participants need to be registered.
Trick or Treat on the Rails Train
Oct. 26 at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
$32 for adults, $28 for children 12 and under
Try out trick-or-treating on the rails this year. Enjoy a 65 min journey down the historic Nickel Plate Road. Don’t forget your costume! Tickets also include apple cider.
Noblesville Flower Market & Halloween Event
Oct. 31 from 5-8 PM
Seminary Park
Trick-or-treat, a costume contest, and don’t forget those local fall flowers.
—– Ongoing Events in October —–
Visit the zoo Wednesdays through Sundays until Oct. 31 for this Halloween event. In addition to special animal exhibits, there will also be a trick-or-treat trail, photo op pumpkin displays, themed rides and games.
Harvest Nights at Newfield’s begin 9/29 and runs through 11/2. Tickets are required for the spooky (not scary) spectacle of glowing gourds through Mischief Manor. Visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday for their “value night” to save some change.
Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie
Oct. 3-27 every Thursday-Sunday
Fire art performances, carnival rides, train rides thru a pumpkin patch with singing jack o’ lanterns, a tubing hill, corn mazes, fall sensory bins, a magic show, & live music.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Oct. 10-31
A cross-country journey along Route 66 where participants try to make it to Boneyard Beach (includes “friendly” and “frightening” hours for varying age levels).
Now thru Oct. 27
Allisonville Home and Garden
Thursday: $60/ticket (train car)
Fri-Sun: $65/ticket (train car)
The train operates every Thursday – Sunday (based on ticket availability). Once you arrive in “PumpkinTown” via train car, you’ll enjoy carnival games, trick or treating, a magic show, s’mores, and fall themed- food and drinks.
