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Halloween in central Indiana: Here's where to find tricks and treats in 2024

From trick-or-treat times, sensory-friendly events and other spooky celebrations, here's what's happening around central Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS — Fall is in the air in central Indiana and you're probably already seeing spooky decorations as communities get ready for Halloween this year. 

Looking for what to do to celebrate Halloween around central Indiana? We've put together a list of big events and trick or treat times. 

Trick-or-treat times

Ongoing family-friendly Halloween events

Zoo Boo - Sept. 25 - Oct. 31 - times vary - Indianapolis Zoo - Click here

Harvest Nights - Sept. 29-Nov. 2 - times vary - Newfields, Indianapolis - Click here

Witch Way Haunted House (less spooky) - Oct. 10-31 (except Mondays) - times vary - Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Click here

Witch Way Haunted House (more spooky) - Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 4-9 p.m. - Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Click here

Headless Horseman Festival - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 5-10 p.m. - Conner Prairie, Fishers - Click here

Wizard Express - Oct. 19-20 - times vary - Nickle Plate Express, Fishers - Click here

78th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival - Oct. 19-26 - times vary - Irvington - Click here

Haunted Conservatory - Oct. 23-24 - 5:30-7 p.m. (kid-friendly, less scary), 7-9 p.m. (scarier version) - Garfield Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Haunted House - Oct. 24-26 - 5-9 p.m. - Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Hauntless Halloween - Oct. 24-26 - times vary - Holliday Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Beasley's Halloweekend - Oct. 26-27 - 2 p.m. - Beasley's Orchard, Danville - Click here

Haunted House at Indy Island Aquatic Center - Oct. 26-27 - 5-9 p.m. - Indy Island Aquatic Center - Click here

Single day/night family-friendly Halloween events

Little Haunt on the Prairie - Oct. 17 - 5-8 p.m. - Cool Creek Park, Carmel - Click here

Lawrence Halloween Fest - Oct. 18 - 6-8 p.m. - Lawrence Civic Plaza - Click here

Boo 'n Brew Fall Festival - Oct. 19 - 2-6 p.m. - Clay Terrace, Carmel - Click here

Monster Mash - Oct. 18 - 6-8:30 p.m. - Craig Park, Greenwood - Click here

Halloween at Riverside - Oct. 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Riverside Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Franklin Halloween Town - Oct. 26 - 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. - Youngs Creek Park, Franklin - Click here

Dia de los Muertos - Oct. 26 - 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis - Click here

Pumpkins & Paws Halloween Spooktacular - Oct. 26 - 11 a.m. - Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds, Danville - Click here

Sat-Terror Day - Oct. 26 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Talon Stream Park, Plainfield - Click here

Krannert Trunk or Treat - Oct. 26 - 1 p.m. - Krannert Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Greenwood Halloween Parade - Oct. 26 - 5 p.m. - Greenwood Little League - Click here

Trail & Treat on the Canal - Oct. 26 - 5-7 p.m. - Downtown Canal - Click here

Scares on the Square - Oct. 26 - 6 p.m.  - Downtown Danville - Click here

Spooky Skate - Oct. 26 - 6-7:30 p.m. (sensory-friendly), 7:30-9 p.m. - Perry Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Halloween Bash 2024 - Oct. 27 - 4-7 p.m. - The Garage Food Hall, Indianapolis - Click here

Halloween Boo Bash - Oct. 31 - 4:30-8 p.m. - The AMP, Indianapolis - Click here

Scare on the Square - Oct. 31 - 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Fountain Square, Indianapolis - Click here

28th Annual Safe Night Halloween - Oct. 31 - 5-7 p.m. - Indiana State Fairgrounds - Click here

Adaptive/sensory-friendly events

Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat - Oct. 18 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Unlocking the Spectrum, Indianapolis - Click here

Adaptive Halloween Bash - Oct. 18 - 6-8 p.m. - Monon Community Center East Building, Carmel - Click here

Ausome Trunk-or-Treat - Oct. 20 - 2-4 p.m. - Garfield Park, Indianapolis - Click here

Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail - Oct. 26 - 1-3 p.m. - River Heritage Park, Carmel - Click here

Adaptive Spooky Skate - Oct. 26 - 3:30-5 p.m. - Perry - Ice Arena, Indianapolis - Click here

Adult Halloween events

Zoo Boo Adult Trick-or-Treat Trail - Fridays & Saturdays - 5-8 p.m. Indianapolis Zoo - Click here

Halloween After Dark - Oct. 19 - 7-11 p.m. - Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Click here

Hallowkween Bash - Oct. 22 - 7-11 pm. - Metro, Indianapolis - Click here

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