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2 events,The prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park is mowed into the tall grass every fall, and it’s open daily from dawn until dusk through Halloween. There’s no ticket and no line, so it’s an easy stop on a pretty afternoon. Bring good shoes, because the paths get soft after rain.
Free
Beasley’s opens the barn doors for the full fall run: the corn maze, the pumpkin patch, cider, donuts, and the market. It runs daily from mid-September through the first of November, and it’s one of the anchors of fall in Hendricks County. |
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A naturalist brings stories and live animals to the Clayton library for an hour. Free, and it repeats October 27, November 24, and December 8.
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3 events,Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre for a limited run in downtown Indianapolis. The Broadway touring production brings the beloved story to life with striking costumes, puppetry, and music. A memorable night out for families and theater lovers making the trip in from Hendricks County. |
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An evening around the fire at Bundy Lodge with s’mores, games, and music. Registration is $25 per pair, and Brownsburg Parks usually sells this one out.
$25
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The October edition of Danville’s Market in the Park lands right in the middle of the best weather of the year. Local vendors set up around Gibbs Park with produce, […]
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Nehemiah Ranch opens for free Saturday evenings in October with hayrides, a bonfire, and farm animals. It runs three Saturdays, so there’s room to catch one if the weather turns. […]
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The fall demolition derby runs Saturday night at the fairgrounds, and it’s exactly as loud and satisfying as you’d hope. Presale tickets save you a few dollars over the gate […]
$13.70 – $16.79
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The October stargazing night at McCloud Nature Park, starting a little earlier now that it’s getting dark sooner. Free, with telescopes set up by park staff.
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Drop in at Bundy Lodge, make a Halloween craft, and head back out. Brownsburg Parks runs this free series so you can fit it in around everything else on the calendar.
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The Town of Avon’s Harvest Hayrides Festival turns Avon Town Hall Park into a full fall celebration for the evening. You’ll find hayrides, a bonfire with s’mores, apple launching, a […]
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Nehemiah Ranch opens for free Saturday evenings in October with hayrides, a bonfire, and farm animals. It runs three Saturdays, so there’s room to catch one if the weather turns. Bring a jacket, because it cools off fast once the sun drops.
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A hands-on pumpkin carving workshop at McCloud Nature Park. Ten dollars, supplies included.
$10
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4 events,The Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show fills the fairgrounds for a three-day run of dealers, fossils, and finished jewelry. Admission is eight dollars, three for students, and kids get in free. It’s a good rainy-weekend option.
$3 – $8
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The Fall Hallows Market is Danville’s Halloween-leaning version of its park market, with seasonal vendors and makers. Free to walk through, and the timing is right for picking up something for the porch. Gibbs Park is an easy spot to spend a morning.
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Nehemiah Ranch opens for free Saturday evenings in October with hayrides, a bonfire, and farm animals. It runs three Saturdays, so there’s room to catch one if the weather turns. […]
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6 events,Beasley’s Halloweekend adds costumes and seasonal activities to the usual corn maze and barnyard lineup. Admission is fifteen dollars. It’s the weekend the orchard leans hardest into Halloween, so expect it to be busy midday.
$15
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Plainfield’s Sat-Terror Day turns Talon Stream Park into a friendly Halloween morning for the whole family. You’ll find hayrides, trunk-or-treat, music, bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist, and plenty of room to show off a costume. It’s free, it’s outdoors along White Lick Creek, and it’s an easy, low-key way to kick off the […]
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Costumes on, flashlight optional, and a trail through Williams Park lined with treat stations. Brownsburg Parks runs it free every year and it draws a crowd.
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Downtown Danville turns the courthouse square into a trick-or-treat route for two hours, and the scarecrows that have lined the sidewalks all month get their send-off. The merchants hand out candy, there’s a scavenger hunt running alongside it, and the whole thing stays walkable from one end of the square to the other. It’s the […]
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3 events,A touring Disney concert built around music from across the catalog, staged for an arena. Tuesday evening at Gainbridge, which is an easy weeknight run in from the county. Geared toward kids without being unwatchable for the adults along for the ride. |
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The library turns Simmons Street into a trick-or-treat route with local businesses and organizations handing out candy. Costumes encouraged, admission free.
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5 events,The ISO plays the score live while the film runs on the big screen. Friday is 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday are both 2:00 PM.
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Costume contest at 6:30 PM, film at 7:00 PM, all of it outdoors at Arbuckle Acres. Bring blankets and chairs, and dress for an October night in Indiana.
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A lantern-lit hike through McCloud on Halloween weekend. Spooky enough to be fun, not so spooky that it’s a problem. Five dollars.
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5 events,Beasley’s closes its fall season with a Dia de los Muertos weekend, with the farm decorated for the holiday and the usual activities open. Admission runs fourteen dollars. It’s the last weekend of the season, so it’s a good one to catch before everything shuts down for winter.
$14
The Haunted Dash is a Halloween morning run and walk through The Shops at Perry Crossing, costumes encouraged. Starting at nine gives you the whole rest of the day for trick-or-treating. Registration details are on the Perry Crossing site. |
