INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis announced its trick-or-treat hours Monday for Halloween this year.
Trick-or-treat hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
City officials said IMPD will be patrolling various neighborhoods on Halloween to make sure the community members celebrating the holiday are safe.
Families are encouraged to review the following safety tips from the city:
- Wear light-colored clothing short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape
- Wear fire-resistant costumes
- Make sure children can see well through face masks
- Don’t wear masks or disguises into businesses
- Adults should accompany young children and children with special needs
- Go out in daylight hours if possible, or carry a flashlight if you’ll be out after dark
- Motorists are reminded to slow down and be aware of their surroundings
- Only give and accept wrapped or packaged treats
- Examine all treats before allowing children to eat them. If you find a suspicious item, contact police as soon as possible at 317-327-3811; if injury is involved, dial 911
- Avoid props such as toy guns, which can look real
- Consider block parties instead of trick-or-treating
- Check the weather and have appropriate dress under costumes in the event of cold temperatures
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
Beasley's Halloweekend - Oct. 26-27 - 2 p.m. - Beasley's Orchard, Danville - 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
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
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
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
