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Get INvolved: IN Events for Week of Oct. 14-20
We found 33 events (many festive!) happening this week across Indiana.
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Northern Indiana

The Region
AC/DC Tribute: Thunderstruck with Special Guests Floodplane | Oct. 17 | Hobart - Listen to your favorite AC/DC tracks at the Hobart Art Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.
Halloween Fright Lights Laser Show | Oct. 17 | Hammond - Celebrate Halloween with a spellbinding laser light show featuring songs like “Thriller,” “Monster Mash” and “Enter Sandman.”
Matt Fraser - America’s Top Psychic Medium | Oct. 18 | Gary - Head to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for a captivating performance with Matt Fraser, star of the E! Entertainment hit television series “America’s Top Psychic Medium. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Oktobefest - The Final Prost! | Oct. 18 | Valparaiso - The Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory hosts its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest featuring German-inspired food, locally crafted beer and festive fun for all ages to enjoy. Adults 21+ can also compete in a stein-hoisting contest, and there will be festive polka with DJ Double E. Event runs from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; tickets required.

Michiana
Potawatomi Zoo Pumpkin Patch | Oct. 14-20 | South Bend - Spend the day at the zoo! Upgrade your experience for $8 per person and get a small pumpkin and spooky snack while enjoying games and photo ops.
Mactoberfest | Oct. 15 | South Bend - This one-day celebration pairs mac & cheese samples prepared by local chefs with locally brewed beer and wine. Event runs from 5-9 p.m.; tickets required.
Boos & Brews Haunted Brewfest | Oct. 17 | Mishawaka - Head to Ironworks Plaza for the inaugural Haunted Brewfest featuring multiple breweries, food trucks, a costume contest and more. 21+ only event, tickets required and include a sample glass and lanyard.
Halloween in the Park | Oct. 18 | Lakeville - Trunk-or-Treat in Newton Park from over 80 decorated trunks and vendors handing out candy, snacks and other treats for people of all ages. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, partake in the chili cook-off and enjoy festive games and activities.
USC vs. Notre Dame | Oct. 18 | South Bend - The No. 13 Fighting Irish host the No. 20 Trojans in a clash of football titans, with the winner keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Northeast
Halloween Trail and Trunk-or-Treat | Oct. 17 | Fort Wayne - Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne turns its campus into a spooktacular candy trail with games, food trucks and trunk-or-treating for the whole family.
Wild Zoo Halloween | Oct. 17-19 | Fort Wayne - Visit the Fort Wayne Zoo from 10-3 p.m. for its Wild Zoo Halloween event that includes spooky Keeper chats, delicious treats and an appearance by Captain Hook! Costumes are welcome. Wild Zoo Halloween is included with the general zoo admission.
Howl-o-Walkoween | Oct. 18 | Fort Wayne - Head to Promenade Park and enter your pet in a Halloween costume contest. Win prizes, enjoy live music and eat from food trucks. Event runs from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Central Indiana

Indy Metro
World Food Championships | Oct. 16–19 | Indianapolis - Hosted once again at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the World Food Championships bring together over 300 chefs and culinary teams from around the world to compete for the title of World Food Champion and a share of $450,000 in prize money. Enjoy cooking battles in Kitchen Arena, food tastings, live music and more for the whole family.
Monster Mash | Oct. 17 | Greenwood - Grab your costume and get to Craig Park for the annual Greenwood Parks Halloween Party. Activities include trick-or-treating, music, food and a hayride. Event runs from 6-8:30 p.m.; free to attend.
Whiteland Fall Fest | Oct. 17 | Whiteland - Enjoy an evening of food, music, fireworks and fun. Event runs from 6-8:30 p.m.
Boo ‘n Brew Fall Festival | Oct. 18 | Carmel - There’s spooky fun to be had at Clay Terrace’s 13th Annual Boo ‘n Brew from 2-6 p.m. Trick-or-treat around the mall, listen to live music all afternoon, pick out a pumpkin from the patch and hop on a hayride. Upland Brewing, Bier Brewing, Grand Junction Brewing and Field Brewing will be featured in the family-friendly beer garden. Free to attend.
Hoosier Fall Festival | Oct. 18-19 | Franklin - Head to the Johnson County Fairgrounds for this two-day festival that includes over 200 vendors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days; free to attend.

West Central
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival | Oct. 14-19 | Parke County - Enjoy the final six days of Indiana’s largest festival celebrated in nine Parke County communities.
Pumpkin Party | Oct. 18 | Battle Ground - Watch Wolf Park’s wolves dig into a pumpkin treat while guests enjoy food trucks, music and conversation craft activities. Event runs from 4-8 p.m.; tickets required for attendees 6 and older.
The Halloween Hundred | Oct. 18 | West Lafayette - The 2nd Annual Halloween Hundred is one of Purdue’s newest racing traditions. Experience 100 laps at the Grand Prix track located at 1500 McCormick Rd. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., and the race starts at 3:30. Presale tickets are $6.
Mickey & Friends Pumpkin Bash Market | Oct. 19 | Lafayette - Dive into the enchanting spirit of autumn at this 2nd Annual Pumpkin Bash held at Gathering Acres Event Center. Event runs from 1-6 p.m.

East Central
Haunted Museum | Oct. 17-18 | Richmond - Enjoy a spooktacular family adventure at the Wayne County Historical Museum. Event runs from 6-9 p.m. each day; admission is $10 per person, kids 5 and under are free.
Pumpkinfest and Fireworks Show | Oct. 18 | Richmond - Walk through glowing pumpkins at Richmond’s Forsaken Forest haunted attraction, then watch the night sky light up with a fiery finale of screams and sparks. Event runs from 8 p.m.-midnight.
Spooky Skies | Oct. 18 | Muncie - Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics at the National Model Aviation Museum for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration that includes Papa John’s pizza, a costume contest, learn-to-fly opportunities, candy drops and more. Event runs from 3-6 p.m.
Southern Indiana

Southwest
Downtown Ghost Story Walk | Oct. 17 | Vincennes - Join one of two hour-long walks (6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.) through downtown Vincennes to hear local ghost stories and other spooky tales. Tickets required.
Ghostly Hayrides | Oct. 17-19 | Newburgh - Start at the Aurand Trailhead to experience 20-minute Ghostly Hayrides that include tales of Newburgh’s past along the historic riverfront from 6-9 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online and are $15 per person; children 3 and under are free. Admission includes free attendance to Halloween Illuminations.
Halloween Hullabaloo | Oct. 18 | Evansville - Meet at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site for a haunted hayride, crafts, games, trick-or-treating, inflatables and spooky trails. Guests encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. Event runs from 6-9 p.m.; tickets required.

South Central
Haunted Trail Walk and Trick-or-Treat | Oct. 17 | Nashville - Dress in costume and explore haunted trails, collect candy, hop on a hayride, and eat s’mores while enjoying Halloween fun with family.
Bloomington Valley-ween | Oct. 18 | Bloomington - Head to Bloomington Valley Nursery for its 2nd Annual Valley-Ween event featuring a spooky trail through the nursey, crafts, candy, a movie and more. Come dressed in costume for the festive occasion! No tickets required.
Modesto Fall Festival | Oct. 18 | Bloomington - Visit the Little Raccoon Creek Farm to enjoy the 5th Annual Modesto Fall Festival with food and beverage vendors, a Tarot Card Reader, kids zone, mobile vet tech providing nail trims and over 30 craft vendors. Both Halloween and Christmas decor will be displayed.

Southeast
Hayrides through the Park | Oct. 17-18 | Madison - Enjoy hayrides through the Clifty Falls State Park. $5 per person, cash only. Kids 3 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Clifty Falls State Park.
Dracula | Oct. 17-19 | Clarksville - Head to the historic Clarksville Little Theatre for a chilling stage adaptation of Dracula, Bram Stoker’s legendary piece that immerses audiences in a world of mystery, passion and fear. Tickets required.
Chili, Brats & Brew | Oct. 18 | Jeffersonville - Get to the Vintage Fire Museum and Safety Education Center for its annual fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy brats, hot dogs, chili, soft drinks, craft beer, live music, and fire truck and Model A car displays. Tickets for fire truck rides may be purchased in the museum.
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