Short on ideas for things to do with the kids this weekend? We have you covered! Check out our picks for the top 9 things to do with kids in Indianapolis this weekend!
Monster Mash at Craig Park
Oct. 20 | Craig Park
Every Halloween, Greenwood trick or treaters don their costumes for a spooktacular celebration. Monster Mash highlights include trick or treating, music, food, and much more.
Maplelawn Farmstead Fright Nights
Oct. 20 & 21 | Maplelawn Farmstead
Expect an evening of spine-tingling fun with two different barns full of spooky delight. In our all-ages spooky stories barn, immerse yourself in a chilling tale about the farmstead. For the more courageous souls aged 10 and up, step into our fright barn—a professional haunted attraction nestled within a 1930’s old English barn.
76th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
Oct. 21-28 | Downtown Irvington
A week of Halloween events, including a run, masquerade ball, contests, Halloween-themed movies, storytelling, ghost tours, live theater, bike rides, a haunted puppet show and more. The Festival culminates on Saturday with a street fair which includes over 120 vendors, live-music and a costume parade.
Pumpkin Glow Trail
Oct. 20-22 | Harvest Tyme, Lowell, IN
Let Harvest Tyme light the way for a NEW family-tradition as you surround yourself with thousands of dazzling lights! The experience includes over 1000 characters and dozens of large displays of festive and colorful lights inclusive of over a million LED bulbs. The glimmer from the lights creates the perfect photo-op. It’s truly a magical and original experience that you won’t want to miss out on!.
Haunted Car Wash – Tunnel of Terror
Oct. 20-22 | Prime Car Wash Fishers
Load your car with your bravest family and friends and try not to scream as you drive through the thick fog and flashing lights of the past employee graveyard. Keep a look out for the zombie greeters that haunt the entrance. And hold each other tight as you go through the TUNNEL OF TERROR and see all the poor souls that didn’t make it through to the other side.
Indiana Live Steamers Public Rides
Oct. 21 | Johnson County Park.
Bring your friends, your family, or anyone who would like the experience of traveling the rails on this miniature transportation network. The Indiana Live Steamers is ready to take you on a memorable journey through forested park land, over several bridges, across wide open prairies, and along cattail-lined creeks.
Boo ‘N Brew Fall Festival
Oct. 21 | Clay Terrace
Clay Terrace’s Annual Boo ‘n Brew Fall Festival invites you to celebrate an early Halloween! Families are encouraged to bring their children aged 10 and under to enjoy a fun-filled day of trick-or-treating at participating retailers along Clay Terrace Boulevard. This festive event caters to all ages, providing a variety of fall activities and entertainment.
Festival of Jack-o-Lanterns
Oct. 22-30 | Riley Home Museum
Have a little fun and carve a pumpkin for Greenfield’s 2023 Jack-o-lantern Contest. It’s
free to enter. We will set up a fun and maybe a bit spooky display in the gardens of the Riley Museum. Stop by any evening from 7 – 9 PM to see the jack-o-lanterns glowing or visit during the day if you prefer.
WiseWood Farm Fall Festival
Oct. 22 | WiseWood Farm
Family Free Event to pick your pumpkins from WiseWood Farm’s U Pick Patch. Hayrides, apple cider, fall decor and more!
Check out all the amazing events taking place this weekend in Indianapolis