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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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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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7 events,The 40th year of a true Hendricks County fall tradition. Beasley’s Orchard fills up with craft vendors, live music, hayrides, the corn maze, apple cannons, pony rides, and plenty of cider and apples. It is a wonderful outing for families and anyone who loves fall in Indiana. A free, family-friendly celebration of the many cultures that call Hendricks County home. Enjoy live music and dance, food from around the world, and interactive exhibits at The Shops at […]
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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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7 events,The second weekend of Beasley’s Orchard’s Heartland Apple Festival brings back all the fall favorites: craft vendors, live music, hayrides, the corn maze, apple cannons, and pony rides. If you missed the first weekend, this is your chance to soak up the season.
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Local makers, growers, and small businesses set up on the Town Hall Green for the fall market. Admission is free, and it’s a good excuse to walk downtown Brownsburg on a Saturday morning.
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A 5K through Blue Heron Park with a fall theme and a route that works whether you’re running it or walking it. Registration details are on the parks site.
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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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3 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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6 events,The same fall fun at Beasley’s Orchard, with your four-legged family members welcome too. Bring the dogs for the corn maze, hayrides, and orchard fun the weekend after the Apple Festival wraps up.
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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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3 events,The Pacers open their season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Dallas Mavericks, and a home opener downtown is always a fun night out. Gainbridge sits right in the heart of Indianapolis, so it’s a quick drive in from Hendricks County. Tip-off time is still being confirmed, so double-check before you head in. |
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
A free, family-friendly celebration of fall at McCloud Nature Park outside North Salem. Explore the prairie maze, try target sports, take a hayride, and enjoy vendors, games, and crafts surrounded […]
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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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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,The Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with LeBron James on the visiting roster, so this one draws a big crowd. It’s a marquee matchup downtown and an easy trip in from the west side. Tip-off time is still being confirmed, so check before you go. |
4 events,The Brownsburg Field of Honor returns to the Town Hall Green with 500 full-size American flags flying together in a moving tribute to service and country. The display runs from late October through Veterans Day, and the community opening ceremony is Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. It’s a quiet, powerful thing to walk through, […]
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The Brownsburg Field of Honor returns to the Town Hall Green with 500 full-size American flags flying together in a moving tribute to service and country. The display runs from late October through Veterans Day, and the community opening ceremony is Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. It’s a quiet, powerful thing to walk through, […]
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6 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. |
