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Today Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

Today4 p.m.–8 p.m.

First Thursday Night at The Children’s Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $6

Museum Event

Also happening today

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Tomorrow Friday, Oct 2, 2026

Tomorrow6 p.m.–9 p.m.

First Friday Gallery Opening: October 2026

Harrison Center for the Arts

Exhibit Museum Event Fall Festival

Also happening October 2, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Also happening October 3, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

Also happening October 4, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Monday, Oct 5, 2026

Also happening October 5, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Also happening October 6, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

Wednesday, Oct 7, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm

Indiana State Museum $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Babies/Toddlers Class Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime

Also happening October 7, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Also happening October 8, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Friday, Oct 9, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Friday, Oct 9, 20266 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Night at the Boo Bash

Indiana State Museum

Babies/Toddlers Community Event Craft Event Dance Exhibit Fair/Festival Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Fall Festival Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Also happening October 9, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026

Saturday, Oct 10, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 10, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026noon–5 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 11, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Monday, Oct 12, 2026

Monday, Oct 12, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Messy Mondays

Indiana State Museum

Babies/Toddlers Class Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime

Also happening October 12, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

Tuesday, Oct 13, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 13, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

Wednesday, Oct 14, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 14, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026

Thursday, Oct 15, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 15, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

Friday, Oct 16, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 16, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026

Saturday, Oct 17, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm

Indiana State Museum $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Babies/Toddlers Class Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime

Saturday, Oct 17, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Saturday, Oct 17, 20261 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Young Explorers: Ghost Detectives

Indiana State Museum

Class Exhibit Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime Halloween

Saturday, Oct 17, 20267 p.m.

After Dark: Sports and Spells

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Fall Fun Adults Only Museum Event Halloween

Also happening October 17, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026noon–5 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Sunday, Oct 18, 20263 p.m.–5 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Indiana State Museum Included with museum admission; free for members

Community Event Exhibit Museum Event Sensory Friendly Special Needs

Also happening October 18, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Monday, Oct 19, 2026

Monday, Oct 19, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Messy Mondays

Indiana State Museum

Babies/Toddlers Class Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime

Also happening October 19, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Tuesday, Oct 20, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 20, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026

Wednesday, Oct 21, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Wednesday, Oct 21, 20267 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters

Indiana State Museum $25 per person; members 25% off

Babies/Toddlers Community Event Craft Event Dance Exhibit Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Fall Festival Halloween Holiday Festival Trick-or-Treat

Also happening October 21, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

Thursday, Oct 22, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 22, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Friday, Oct 23, 2026

Friday, Oct 23, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Friday, Oct 23, 20267 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters

Indiana State Museum $25 per person; members 25% off

Babies/Toddlers Community Event Craft Event Dance Exhibit Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Fall Festival Halloween Holiday Festival Trick-or-Treat

Also happening October 23, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026

Saturday, Oct 24, 20269 a.m.–10 a.m.

Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo

Indiana State Museum $13 per child (separate ticket; members 25% off)

Babies/Toddlers Class Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime Halloween

Saturday, Oct 24, 202610 a.m.–7 p.m.

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Celebration

Eiteljorg Museum

Fall Fun Free Admission Day Museum Event Music/Dance Performance Outdoors Weekend Pick

Saturday, Oct 24, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Saturday, Oct 24, 20266:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Twilight Fright

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $30 per person (adults and youth); member discount available

Museum Event Halloween Weekend Pick

Also happening October 24, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026noon–5 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 25, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Monday, Oct 26, 2026

Also happening October 26, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

Tuesday, Oct 27, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Also happening October 27, 2026

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026

Wednesday, Oct 28, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Fright Academy

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $9; $8 members; $5 with Access Pass

Fall Fun Museum Event Halloween Trick-or-Treat Editor's Picks

Wednesday, Oct 28, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo

Indiana State Museum $13 per child (separate ticket; members 25% off)

Babies/Toddlers Class Fall Fun Museum Event Preschoolers Storytime Halloween

Also happening October 28, 2026

Through Jan 3, 2027All day

Tiana’s Joyful Celebration

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museum Event

Through Nov 1, 20267 p.m.–10 p.m.

Harvest Nights

Newfields Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required

Museum Event Exhibit Fall Fun Fall Festival

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