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Northern Indiana

The Region

Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions | Oct. 23-26 | Merrillville - Experience Indiana’s No. 1 Halloween event featuring more fear, terror and insanity with three haunted attractions! Open from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday, 7-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Save money on tickets when you buy online.

Paint & Drink at Manic Meadery - “Choose Your Horror” | Oct. 24 | Crown Point - Show off your creativity and paint a masterpiece while sipping on meads, ciders, wines and beers at Manic Meadery. Event begins at 6 p.m.; tickets are $33.85.

Candlelight Mystery at The Mansion | Oct. 24-25 | Michigan City - Step into the halls of The Barker Mansion and investigate a century-old question: Does a secret tunnel connect the Mansion to the Haskell & Barker Factory? Experience the mansion bathed in candlelight and alive with the thrill of discovery. Event runs from 6-8 p.m. both dates; tickets are $25.

Diesel, Steam & Twilight Pumpkin Train Rides | Oct. 25 | North Judson - Hop aboard any of the Diesel, Steam or Twilight Pumpkin trains for a fun-filled leisurely journey through the crisp rural landscapes full of fall colors! Train rides are 25 and 45 minutes long and spaced throughout the day. Tickets start at $8 (ages 2 and under free).

Halloween Treat Trail at Fair Oaks Farms | Oct. 25 | Fair Oaks - Put on your Halloween costume and experience the Halloween Treat Trail where guests encounter characters who are ready to pass out candy! This is not a scary trail and is open to all ages. The treat trail is open from 12-4 p.m. and is included with orchard admission (ages 2 and under free).

Michiana

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Oct. 24 | South Bend - Experience a Candlelight concert at South Bend Scottish Rite with Halloween-inspired music featured. Show starts at 8:45 p.m. and is 1 hour long; tickets available as low as $25.50.

HalloweenFest at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum | Oct. 24-26 | South Bend - Head to the Indiana Dinosaur Museum for family fun including hayrides, pumpkin carving, face painting, games, s’mores and more. Tickets required to enter the haunted house, haunted maze and haunted trail. Event runs from dusk to 10 p.m. each day.

Connect 574’s Halloween Bar Crawl | Oct. 25 | South Bend - Get to The Lauber Kitchen & Bar for the start of a Halloween-themed bar crawl that includes bar challenges, costume contests and camaraderie with fellow bar crawlers. The crawl starts at 4 p.m.; tickets are $15.

Table or Treat | Oct. 25 | Mishawaka - Trick-or-treat along the Mishawaka Riverwalk with over 80 local businesses. Event runs from 5-7 p.m. and is free to attend for all ages.

Northeast

Halloween Fun at Selman Timber Frame Pavilion at Commons Park | Oct. 23 | Angola - Hop on a hayride, get your face painted, decorate a pumpkin and participate in a costume contest. Games, prizes and refreshments included. Event is from 6-8 p.m.; free to attend.

Tom Arnold Comedy Show | Oct. 23-25 | Fort Wayne - Enjoy standup comedy by writer, producer and actor Tom Arnold at the Summit City Comedy Club. Arnold has won a Golden Globe and Peabody Award, among others. Showtimes start at 7 p.m. each day with an additional 9:45 p.m. show on Saturday. Tickets start at $25.

Rock and Roar Halloween | Oct. 24 | Fort Wayne - This spooky twist on the Fort Wayne Zoo’s 21+ live music series features Decade Divide. Come dressed in costume (no masks or hoods) and walk through the Central Zoo, Indiana Family Farm, Australian Adventure and Asian Trek, plus enjoy free rides on Endangered Species Carousel and Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride. Event runs from 6:30-10:30 p.m.; tickets are $25.

Halloween Party at the Forge | Oct. 25 | Fort Wayne - This 21+ event features beer, wine and cocktails. Costumes encouraged. Event is from 5-10 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum | Oct. 26 | Fort Wayne - Gear up for a family-friendly afternoon filled with candy, classic cars and trunks of fun. Event is from 1-4 p.m. and free to the public.

Central Indiana

Indy Metro

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival | Oct. 21-25 | Indianapolis - This is the 79th edition of the Irvington neighborhood’s Halloween Festival. Enjoy spooky organ music, a costume ball, contests, Halloween-themed movies, ghost tours and more. Festival ends Saturday with a street fair.

Bewitched Booseum - Haunted House | Oct. 21-27 | Indianapolis - Check out the nation’s longest continually-operated haunted house at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. It serves as the museum’s biggest fundraiser.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers | Oct. 23 | Indianapolis - The Pacers’ open their 2025-26 regular season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Thunder, the team who knocked off Indiana in the NBA Finals earlier this year 4 games to 3. Expect a raucous environment. Tip is at 7 p.m.

Headless Horseman Festival | Oct. 23-26 | Fishers - Immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at Conner Prairie. Enjoy family activities, rides, seasonal treats and drinks, and entertainment for all ages. Festival is from 5-10 p.m. each day; free to Conner Prairie members and $26 for non-members.

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Oct. 26 | Indianapolis - The team with the best record in the NFL — the 6-1 Colts — returns to Lucas Oil Stadium where they’re 4-0. Meanwhile, the Titans limp into the contest with a 1-6 mark. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m.

West Central

Cops and Goblins Trunk-or-Treat | Oct. 25 | Lafayette - Join local first responders and businesses on 6th Street for a fun afternoon with games, activities, a costume contest and trunk-or-treating. This is the 3rd Annual Cops and Goblins event hosted by the Lafayette Police Department. Event is from 1-4 p.m. and free to the public.

Fowler Park After Dark | Oct. 25 | Terre Haute - Enter if you dare! Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village transforms into a haunted haven filled with ghosts, ghouls and thrills around every corner. Limited concessions, hot chocolate and apple cider available. Event open from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person.

Monster Mash on the Wabash | Oct. 25 | Lafayette - Downtown Lafayette transforms into a Halloween spooktacular festival with ghoulish storefronts and eerie costumed characters, making for a chilling trick-or-treat experience. Event is from 12-5 p.m.

East Central

Fall Into Crafts | Oct. 25 | Richmond - Spend an hour making seasonal crafts while listening to fall-themed stories at the Morrison-Reeves Library from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Open to ages 0-17 and free to participate.

Glass Pumpkin Sale | Oct. 25 | Muncie - Purchase a unique, handmade glass pumpkin at the annual Glass Pumpkin Sale made possible by the Ball State Glass Alliance at the Minnetrista Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Halloween Extravaganza | Oct. 26 | Muncie - Enjoy Halloween games and crafts, face painting, a cake walk and trick-or-treat stations throughout the Muncie Children’s Museum from 1-4:30 p.m. Free to MCM members, $8 per person (children under age 1 are free).

Southern Indiana

Southwest

Halloween Hullabaloo | Oct. 24-25 | Evansville - Head to 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.

Frankenstein’s Lab: A Halloween-Themed Chemistry Event | Oct. 25 | Evansville - Enjoy hands-on activities and live demonstrations while dressed as a scientist or in your favorite family-friendly Halloween costume at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. Event is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and free to attend.

South Central

Astronomy on Tap Bloomington: Spooky Astronomy | Oct. 22 | Bloomington - Explore the wonders of the Universe with Indiana University astronomy grad students as guest speakers! Dive into fascinating astronomy topics, enjoy interactive games and compete for prizes. Event is from 6-7:30 p.m. and open to all ages, so be sure to dress the kids in costume for this unique experience.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat | Oct. 24 | Bloomington - Celebrate Halloween in style and support local businesses for downtown’s 11th annual trick-or-treat walk. Event is from 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages, costumes encouraged.

Friendly Forest | Oct. 24-25 | Nashville - Enjoy trick-or-treating and festive music during a leisurely walk through the lighted trail. Costumes encouraged. Guests receive free hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate at the end of the trail. Event is from 7-9 p.m. both dates.

Bloomington Pumpkin Launch | Oct. 25 | Bloomington - Make your way to the Monroe County Fairgrounds to see pumpkins flying through the sky! There is also a children’s area with fall activities, live music and food vendors. Event begins at 12 p.m. $10 per vehicle.

Southeast

Art in Autumn: The Pumpkin Patch Parade | Oct. 22 | New Albany - Celebrate fall with a festive art experience that combines harvest history with hands-on creativity in a textured canvas painting session in the Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room at the Cultural Arts Center. Learn folk art techniques using spackle, layered paint and sealer to create sunning 3D pumpkin designs. Experience is from 3-6 p.m.; must register to attend (only two spots remain!).

Little Texas Concert | Oct. 25 | Florence - Enjoy a live concert at the Belterra Casino Resort and Spa starting at 7 p.m.

Trunk “Or” Treat | Oct. 26 | Lawrenceburg - Dress up in a creative costume and receive treats at Ludlow Hill Park. Event is from 4-6 p.m.; free to attend.

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