Fall Festivals in Indy

As the leaves don their vibrant autumn attire and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, Indy awakens with a flurry of fall festivities.

When the leaves change, Indy shows out with seasonal events designed to celebrate the season.

Use our Fall Festival Guide to explore the best of arts and culture, enjoy family-friendly fun, and immerse yourself in the seasonal splendor that graces the heart of Indiana.

Halloween ZooBoo

Indianapolis Zoo | Now-November 1

The zoo offers a flurry of family-friendly activities that feature the resident animals and include pumpkins everywhere. Bring your little ghouls and goblins as well as the bigger kids. Wear a costume!

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Harvest Nights

Newfields | Now-November 1

Journey through fog-filled forests along The Pumpkin Path of Peril (this time with a new surprise at the end) and feel the Ghost Train rumble beneath your feet, all the while taking in tens of thousands of gourdgeous pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.

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Headless Horseman

Conner Prairie | Thursdays-Sundays, October 1-25

The annual haunted hayride includes spooky sights around every corner, not to mention the legendary Headless Horseman. In addition, there's a midway, a Trail of Terror through a corn maze, fortune telling, and fun for all ages.

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Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

Irvington | October 24-31

The 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is a week of events including Spooky Organ Music, a run, a costume ball, contests, Halloween-themed movies, storytelling, ghost tours, live theater, bike rides, a haunted puppet show, and dozens of other events. The Festival culminates on Saturday, October 31, with a street fair which includes over 120 vendors, live music, and a costume parade.

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