Fall at Tuttle Orchards
Aug 28 – Oct 31 · Hours vary
Mon–Sat
Tuttle Orchards, Greenfield
$10 per person (ages 2 and up); 1 and under free; $30 season pass
fairs & festivals near IndianapolisLocal festivals and fairs
Indianapolis has some of the best festivals in Indiana, and even the Midwest. Fun, family-friendly festivals can be found happening around Indy all year long.
If you are up for a road trip. Check out of of many small town festivals listed in our guide for a brand new festival experiences in Indiana.
Upcoming Fairs & Festivals Near Indianapolis:
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Sep 23 – Nov 1 · Hours vary
Wed–Sun
Indianapolis Zoo
Included with Zoo admission; free for members
Harvest Nights
Sep 25 – Nov 1 · 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
Newfields, Indianapolis
Tickets start at $25 and vary by date; ages 5 and under free; advance tickets required
Dull’s Pumpkin Harvest
Sep 26 – Nov 1 · Times vary
Dull's Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Thorntown
$17.95 online, $21.95 at the gate (plus taxes and fees); ages 2 and under free
Trail of Scarecrows at Prophetstown State Park
Oct 1 – Nov 1 · All day
Prophetstown State Park, West Lafayette
Included with the park entrance fee
Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman’s Family Farm
Oct 3 – Nov 1 · Hours vary
Daily
Waterman's Family Farm, Indianapolis
From $12.95 weekdays and $17.95 weekends; ages 2 and under free
Russell Farms Country Fall Festival
Oct 3–31 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Russell Farms, Noblesville
$17; ages 2 and under free; $10 for veterans, active military (with ID) and ages 70+
Beasley’s Orchard Fall Fun
Oct 9 – Nov 1 · Times vary
Beasley’s Orchard, Danville
$12 weekdays; $14-$16 festival weekends; 2 and under free
Halloween Fair at Washington Park
Oct 29 · 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Washington Park Family Center, Indianapolis
Fall Fun at Lark Ranch
Oct 30 – Nov 1 · Times vary
Lark Ranch, Greenfield
$17 September dates, Fridays and Oct. 12; $22 October Saturdays and Sundays; ages 2 and under free
Beasley’s Orchard Fall Festival Weekend: DÃa de los Muertos
Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Times vary
Beasley’s Orchard, Danville
$14–$16 depending on the weekend; ages 2 and under free
Day of the Dead with Noblesville Creates
Oct 31 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Noblesville Creates
Face painting $10 per person; some crafts have a fee
Haunting of Waverly
Oct 31 · 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Old Town Waverly Park, Martinsville
$10 adults; $5 ages 6-12; ages 5 and under free with a parent
Scandinavian Fest at Lille Bønne
Nov 7 · noon–5 p.m.
Lille Bønne Community Living Room, Indianapolis
Irvington’s DÃa de los Muertos Celebration
Nov 8 · 2 p.m.–7 p.m.
Irvington (5545 E. Washington St.), Indianapolis
Christmas Gift & Hobby Show
Nov 11–15 · Times vary
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
$14 at the door, $12 online; 12 and under free
Festival of Trees
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis
$15 adults, $14 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free
Indy Winter Farmers Market
Nov 14, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027 · 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Saturdays
The AMP, Indianapolis
St. Luke’s Holiday Bazaar
Nov 14 · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market
Nov 14–15 · Times vary
Heritage Farm, Day trip
$6 per person ($25 maximum per family); kids 3 and under free
Circle City Toy Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Nov 15 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
$7 in advance; $10 at the door; ages 10 and under free; parking $10
Junior League Holiday Mart
Nov 19–21 · Times vary
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
$15 presale, $20 at the door; children 10 and under free
Winterlights
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Daily
Newfields, Indianapolis
$25 to $39 adults, $16 to $30 ages 6 to 17, 5 and under free
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 · Hours vary
Daily
Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis
Included with museum admission (adults $20, youth 5–17 $12, ages 4 and under free)
WinterFaire
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue–Sun
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Included with regular admission
Kids Holiday Market at Westfield Washington Public Library
Nov 21 · 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Westfield Washington Public Library
Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Nov 21 · 11:30 a.m.–noon & 6 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Carter Green, Carmel
Sankt Martinstag Storytime at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Nov 25 · 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Carter Green, Carmel
Bridgeton Country Christmas
Nov 27 – Dec 6 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bridgeton Historic District, Rosedale
Celebration Crossing
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Daily
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
Included with museum admission: $23 adults, $21 seniors, $17 ages 3-17; under 3 and members free
Celebration Crossing Opening Day: Santa Arrives by Helicopter
Nov 27 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
Included with museum admission (adults $23, youth $17, under 3 free; members free)
Conservatory Crossing
Nov 27 – Dec 27 · Hours vary
Tue–Sun
Garfield Park Conservatory, Indianapolis
$7 per person or $15 per family (2 adults max); ages 2 and under free; cash or card at the door
Christmas in the Village – Parade & Tree Lighting
Nov 28 · 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Main Street, Downtown Zionsville
Christmas at the Zoo: Sensory-Friendly Evening
Dec 2 & 16 · 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Select Wednesdays
Indianapolis Zoo
Included with zoo admission
First Friday: Deck the Downtown in Noblesville
Dec 4 · 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Historic Downtown Noblesville
Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista
Dec 4–5 · 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, Muncie
The Holiday Stroll
Dec 4–23 · 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Select dates
Kelsay Farms, Whiteland
$10 ages 2 and up; 23 months and under free; groups of 20+ $8 each
Gregory Hancock Presents Winter Fest!
Dec 5–13 · All day
The Florence at the Academy of GHDT, Carmel
$35 adults; $20 students
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt
Dec 5 · noon–5 p.m.
Historic Cumberland (East Washington Street), Indianapolis
Holiday Author Fair
Dec 5 · noon–4 p.m.
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival and Parade
Dec 6 · 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis
Jingle Bell Junction in Fishers
Dec 8–13 · Times vary
Jingle Bell Junction, Fishers
Most nights have no charge; Cookies With Characters is $10 per person ($15 nonresidents)
German Sing-Along and Ornament Exchange at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 9 · 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Carter Green, Carmel
Glühwein Gallop 5K at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 12 · 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Carter Green, Carmel
$33 through Nov. 2
Free Admission to The Children’s Museum on Christmas Eve
Dec 24 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Kwanzaa Community Festival
Dec 27 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
Included with museum admission
Indy RV Expo
Jan 2–10 · Times vary
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
Adults $12, seniors $11; 16 and under free with an adult
The Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale & Marketplace
Jan 9–10 · Times vary
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
$5 one day, $8 two-day pass, plus fees; kids 12 and under free
Indianapolis Home Show
Jan 15–24 · Times vary
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
Adults $15 at the door, $13 online; 12 and under free
Aug 28 – Oct 31Hours vary
Fall at Tuttle Orchards
Sep 23 – Nov 1Hours vary
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Sep 25 – Nov 17 p.m.–10 p.m.
Harvest Nights
Sep 26 – Nov 1Times vary
Dull’s Pumpkin Harvest
Oct 1 – Nov 1All day
Trail of Scarecrows at Prophetstown State Park
Oct 3 – Nov 1Hours vary
Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman’s Family Farm
Oct 3–3110 a.m.–6 p.m.
Russell Farms Country Fall Festival
Oct 9 – Nov 1Times vary
Beasley’s Orchard Fall Fun
Oct 25–317 p.m.–9 p.m.
Festival of Jack-o-Lanterns
Oct 295 p.m.–7 p.m.
Fall Festival at Rhodius Park
Oct 295:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Halloween Fair at Washington Park
Oct 30 – Nov 1Times vary
Fall Fun at Lark Ranch
Oct 31 – Nov 1Times vary
Beasley’s Orchard Fall Festival Weekend: DÃa de los Muertos
Oct 3110 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fishers Boo Bash
Oct 3110 a.m.–2 p.m.
SHPE STEM Familia Fest
Oct 3111 a.m.–4 p.m.
Day of the Dead with Noblesville Creates
Oct 315 p.m.–9 p.m.
Haunting of Waverly
Nov 7noon–5 p.m.
Scandinavian Fest at Lille Bønne
Nov 810 a.m.–4 p.m.
Midwest Reptile Show
Nov 82 p.m.–7 p.m.
Irvington’s DÃa de los Muertos Celebration
Nov 11–15Times vary
Christmas Gift & Hobby Show
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.
Festival of Trees
Saturdays, Nov 14, 2026 – Apr 24, 20279 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Indy Winter Farmers Market
Nov 149 a.m.–3 p.m.
St. Luke’s Holiday Bazaar
Nov 1410 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Christmas in Pendleton
Nov 14–15Times vary
Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market
Nov 1510 a.m.–4 p.m.
Circle City Toy Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Nov 19–21Times vary
Junior League Holiday Mart
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 20275 p.m.–10 p.m.
Winterlights
Nov 21
Holidays in Carmel Kick-off
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027Hours vary
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.
WinterFaire
Nov 2111 a.m.–2 p.m.
Kids Holiday Market at Westfield Washington Public Library
Nov 2111:30 a.m.–noon & 6 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Nov 21 – Dec 24Times vary
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 20275 p.m.
Christmas at the Zoo
Nov 254 p.m.–6 p.m.
Sankt Martinstag Storytime at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Fri–Sun, Nov 27 – Dec 20
Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt
Nov 27 – Dec 610 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bridgeton Country Christmas
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebration Crossing
Nov 2710 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebration Crossing Opening Day: Santa Arrives by Helicopter
Nov 27 – Dec 27Hours vary
Conservatory Crossing
Nov 274 p.m.–7 p.m.
Christmas on the Square in Danville
Nov 275 p.m.–9 p.m.
Circle of Lights
Nov 282 p.m.–6 p.m.
A Lawrence Christmas
Nov 285 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Christmas in the Village – Parade & Tree Lighting
Dec 2 & 165 p.m.–9 p.m.
Christmas at the Zoo: Sensory-Friendly Evening
Dec 44 p.m.–8 p.m.
First Friday: Deck the Downtown in Noblesville
Dec 4–55 p.m.–9 p.m.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista
Dec 45 p.m.–7 p.m.
Light Up Main
Dec 4–235 p.m.–9 p.m.
The Holiday Stroll
Dec 5–13All day
Gregory Hancock Presents Winter Fest!
Dec 58 a.m.–8 p.m.
Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
Dec 59 a.m.–noon
Open-Air Maker’s Market
Dec 510 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mooresville Victorian Christmas
Dec 5noon–5 p.m.
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt
Dec 5noon–6 p.m.
Fortville Winterfest
Dec 5noon–4 p.m.
Holiday Author Fair
Dec 5 & 12noon–5 p.m.
Winter Art Sale
Dec 53 p.m.–6 p.m.
Westfield in Lights
Dec 54 p.m.–8 p.m.
Christmas Under the Stars
Dec 54 p.m.–6 p.m.
Santa Soiree
Dec 55:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sankt Nikolaustag at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 6–31All day
The Lighted Trail
Dec 63 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival and Parade
Dec 8–13Times vary
Jingle Bell Junction in Fishers
Dec 97:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
German Sing-Along and Ornament Exchange at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 129 a.m.–11 a.m.
Glühwein Gallop 5K at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 1211 a.m.–4 p.m.
Noblesville Main Street Holiday Market
Dec 122 p.m.–4 p.m.
Holly Jolly Jamboree
Dec 126 p.m.–10 p.m.
Winter Market at Jingle Bell Junction
Dec 13noon–5 p.m.
Holiday Thrift-A-Thon at Jingle Bell Junction
Dec 20noon–8 p.m.
Military Appreciation Day at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Dec 2410 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free Admission to The Children’s Museum on Christmas Eve
Dec 2710 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kwanzaa Community Festival
Jan 2–10Times vary
Indy RV Expo
Jan 9–10Times vary
The Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale & Marketplace
Jan 15–24Times vary
Indianapolis Home Show
Jan 15 & 16Times vary
Festival of Ice
Feb 2711 a.m.–2 p.m.
2027 Summer Camp Fair
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