Things to Do in October

THINGS TO DO //

OCTOBER 2022

SAT 01 Buddy Walk A family-friendly event open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends and local supporters. • Location: Celebration Plaza in White River State Park, Time: 9 am-Noon, dsindiana.org/

buddywalk FREE *SN

Harvest Moon Festival A day filled with many festive activities for families to enjoy, including wagon rides, bounce houses, pumpkin carving, petting zoo, bonfires, music, food trucks and fireworks. • Location: Avon Town Hall, Time: Noon-9 pm, washingtontwpparks.org

Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival Enjoy autumn at this family-friendly festival! Listen to live music, visit 90+ art and food booths, watch your little ones play in the KidZone, or simply take in the natural beauty of the most scenic park on the White River Greenway trail. • Location: Potter’s Bridge Park, Time: 11 am-5 pm, facebook.com/PottersBridgeFallFestival

SAT 01̶SUN 02 Heartland Apple Festival Celebrate the fall harvest with farm family fun and games, including a corn maze, hayrides, pony rides, u-pick pumpkins, live music, craft vendors and more. Occurring again on Oct. 8-9. • Location: Beasley’s Orchard, 9 am-6 pm,

beasleys-orchard.com

SUN 02 Deaf Heritage Day Learn about Deaf culture, American Sign language, and the history of the Indiana School for the Deaf. American Sign Language interpreters will be provided across the grounds, allowing Deaf and Hard of Hearing guests to enjoy Conner Prairie with ease. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-5 pm,

connerprairie.org

MON 03 African Dance Party Children 2-6 are invited to join Arts for Learning teaching artist Ronne Stone on a journey through Western Africa. With the use of body movement, children will explore rhythm, patterns, and stories. • Location: Central Library, Time: 11-11:45 am, indypl.org

FREE

TUES 04 Small Wonders: Spooky Halloween It’s Halloween season, so it’s about to get a little spooky! Discover and explore during spooky investigations and create pumpkin art projects. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

WED 05 Sensory Story Time Interactive sensory play during an evening story time for all ages. Engage in hands-on play to bring stories to life! Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-6:30 pm,

wwpl.lib.in.us FREE *SN

Small Wonders: Fall Frolic Engage your preschooler in nature and scientific exploration. Each class introduces a new topic through hands-on activities, hikes and crafts, and provides ideas for exploring at home. Ages 3-5. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 10-11 am, indyparks.org

THURS 06 All About: Pumpkins Kids will explore their senses while learning about pumpkins! Feel the goopy insides, taste roasted seeds, learn all about the pumpkin life cycle, and the pumpkin patch at the AgriPark. Kids will play pumpkin bowling and decorate a pumpkin to take home. • Location: Fishers AgriPark, Time: 5-6:30 pm,

playfishers.com

Colts Carmel Midtown Plaza Watch Party Enjoy watching the Colts vs. Broncos live on the big screen. Come early for family activities, photos and autographs with Colts cheerleaders, live entertainment, free Colts giveaways, and food and drink specials at Midtown restaurants. • Location: Midtown Carmel, Time: 5:30 pm, facebook.com/colts FREE

Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza See beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more! • Location: Old National Centre, Time: 6 pm,

oldnationalcentre.com

THURS 06̶SUN 09 Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival A Martinsville tradition featuring a carnival, craft fair, 5K run/walk, car show and so much more! • Location: Morgan County Courthouse lawn,

morgancountyfallfoliagefestival.com

FRI 07 Fright Night A night of spooky and magical fun! Conduct experiments and see an astonishing science show. Search for hidden clues while exploring creepy creatures of Indiana’s past and wind your way through our chilling galleries by flashlight. Big and little goblins can enjoy a costume contest, take creepy pictures at photo ops, and play ghoulish games. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.org

FRI 07̶SAT 08 Mother & Son

Camp Out Mothers and sons, join us for an evening under the stars! Enjoy a bonfire, hayride and hands-on activities in the great outdoors. • Location: Arbuckle Acres Park, brownsburgparks.com

SAT 08 German Fest Don your lederhosen and bring the kinder to celebrate Indiana's biggest German heritage festival! There's something for everyone to enjoy, including weiner dog races, kids games, music and more. • Location: Athenaeum, Time: Noon, athenaeumfoundation.org

Young Explorers: Falling Leaves Experience the changing seasons by creating leaf-based art projects and Halloween-inspired creations. Plus, get ready for some spooky science experiments! • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 1-2:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

SAT 08̶SUN 09 Wizard Express Climb aboard for a magical journey into the wizarding world. Brush up on local wizarding news, learn some new spells and enjoy treats. All excursions board at platform 8¾ in Noblesville. All tickets include an activity, wand and butter beverage. • Location: Nickel Plate Express, nickelplateexpress.com

SUN 09 Sensory-friendly Sundays @ Conner Prairie The second Sunday of every month, exhibit components that make noise will be turned off. All quiet spaces can be utilized and staff trained in Sensory Friendly Practices will be on hand in case anyone needs assistance. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-Noon,

connerprairie.org *SN

MON 10 Movies at Midtown: Addams Family 2 Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Time: Noon,

midtownplazacarmel.com

TUES 11 Jungle Tales Enjoy a fun program where little ones learn about animals and nature. This program includes stories, games, crafts and outdoor exploration. Registration required. $5. Ages 2-5. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

WED 12 Fall Break Scavenger Hunt Looking for something to do during fall break? Stop by the Conservatory front desk to pick up a scavenger hunt that will have you exploring the park and checking off what you see. Return the hunt for a prize. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 11 am-1 pm, indyparks.org FREE

THURS 13 JumpBunch Toddler Sports: Sports of all Sorts! Toddlers ages 24-36 months and an adult are invited to join JumpBunch of Indianapolis for an introduction to sports and games. Practice throwing, kicking and eye-hand coordination. Registration required. • Location: West Indianapolis Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

FRI 14 The Haunted States of America Ghosts have come from all corners of the United States to haunt the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Come test your nerve as you walk among these spirits of the U.S. Ages 10+. • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Time: 6-7:15 pm,

bhpsite.org

My Name Is Not Mom A hilarious journey through motherhood with internet sensations Tiffany Jenkins, Meredith Masony and Dena Blizzard. This comic trio shares their take on mothering through the sleepless nights of the toddler years, middle school craziness and trying not to physically attack a high schooler. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 8 pm, thecenterpresents.org

FRI 14̶SAT 15 Dino & Dragon

Stroll Encounter colossal sized dinosaurs ranging from babies to the huge Brachiosaurus standing 20 ft. tall and 36 ft. long. Also features the newest dinosaurs and dragons produced with advanced animatronics and sound technology that brings these amazing creatures to life. • Location: Indiana Convention Center, dinostroll.com

SAT 15 Babies & Bumps Indianapolis Prepare for all things pregnancy, birth and life with a baby! Get answers to your questions and become empowered about the transition to parenthood. No pressure. No judgment. Just support, resources and community for you and your growing family. • Location: Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing, Time: 10 am-2 pm, babies-

and-bumps.com

Locally Made: Indy's Fall Fest This event features artwork, wares and artisanal goods from 25 local and regional artists with one-of-a-kind work. Guests can participate in art activities while enjoying a sampling of local artists and artisans, food trucks, local beer and a variety of wine for purchase. • Location: Indianapolis Art Center, Time: Noon-5 pm, indyartcenter.org FREE

Mutt Strut 2022 One of Indiana’s largest pet walks and IndyHumane’s signature annual fundraiser. Attendees can enjoy pet-friendly activities, live entertainment and a festival featuring local retailers, sponsors and vendors. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 10 am, indymuttstrut.org

SUN 16 Orchard Dash Celebrate the fall season by racing through Anderson Orchard. The race offers a 5K and Lil’ Apple Dash for kids. After the race, athletes can indulge in caramel apples, apple cider and apple cider slushies. • Location: Anderson Orchard, Time: 9 am, andersonorchard.com MON 17 Fall's Fruits and Leaves Many of the wild plants that we see every day have edible fruits for the wildlife to fatten up on as they get ready for winter. We can enjoy some of them, as well. Ever had an Indiana Banana? Have you eaten the “divine fruit”? Join us as we discuss and taste the fruits of an Indiana autumn. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 1-2:30 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

FREE

TUES 18 Play with Clay! Join Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts to explore a variety of hand-building techniques. Kids ages 3-5 will explore clay tools and learn simple techniques, taking home a fun creation of their own. • Location: Warren Branch Library, Time: 1-1:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

Taco Tuesday for Teens & Tweens Enjoy tacos while discussing your favorite books, shows and movies. Food provided for free! Ages 10-18. • Location: Haughville Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

WED 19 Twilight Tales Venture through the museum on this flashlight-led tour to visit some of the creepiest artifacts in our collection. Staff will share how these pieces are connected to supernatural rumors and Indiana folklore. Museum will have flashlights for guests to use. Ages 15+. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 7-8 pm,

indianamuseum.org

THURS 20 Little Haunt on the Prairie Spooky yet age-appropriate Halloween activities for kids and their families! Come in costume and enjoy nature interpretation, entertainment, a hayride, food for purchase, and activities for the little ones as they trick-or-treat their way through this spooky event. $5. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 5-8:30 pm, hamiltoncounty.

in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation

FRI 21 Monster Mash Trick or treaters can don their costumes for a spooktacular celebration. Highlights include trick or treating, music, food and much more! • Location: Craig Park in Greenwood, Time: 6-8:30 pm, greenwood.in.gov FREE

Moonlight Egg Hunt Dare to venture out into the moonlight for a monster egg hunt (search for plastic eggs with candy and prizes inside), games, crafts, refreshments and a howling great time! Bring a flashlight and dress appropriately. If you wear a costume, you get an extra special prize. Ages 4-13. • Location: Broad Ripple Park, Time: 7-8:30 pm,

indyparks.org

SAT 22 Boo ‘N Brew Fall Festival Families can stroll up and down Clay Terrace collecting goodies from retailers and sampling treats from restaurants. Children can enjoy face painting, balloon artists, Silly Safari shows, and horse drawn carriage hayrides. • Location: Clay Terrace, Time: 2-6 pm, clayterrace.com FREE

Peanut Butter & Jam: Dorin Blending bubblegum pop and indie rock, local band Dorin brings you upbeat tunes and punchy lyrics for an engaging experience the whole family will enjoy! Designed for children ages 1-7. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 10:30 am, thecenterpresents.org

SAT 22̶SUN 23 Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for this magical Halloween romp through Salem as they play the score while the film is shown on the screen above the stage. • Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre,

indianapolissymphony.org

SAT 22̶SAT 29 76th Annual

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival A week of Halloween events, including a run, masquerade ball, contests, Halloween-themed movies, storytelling, ghost tours, live theater, bike rides, a haunted puppet show and more. The festival culminates with a street fair which includes over 120 vendors, live-music and a costume parade. • Location: Downtown Irvington, irvingtonhalloween.com

SUN 23 Pumpkins & Hayrides Pumpkin painting, hayrides, bounce houses, games, food, a kids costume contest and more! • Location: Lions Park, Time: 2-5 pm, zionsvillelions.com FREE

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake Swan Lake is performed live by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the SUN 23̶MON 31 Festival of

Jack-o-Lanterns The Riley Gardens pathways will be dotted with individually carved pumpkins for a candlelit walking tour. Guests are invited to tour the grounds at their leisure. • Location: JW Riley Boyhood Home and Museum, Time: 7-9 pm,

greenfieldin.org

MON 24 Messy Munchkins Listen to a story, then kids can squish and smush their way into the benefits of messy play. Dress for a mess! Ages 2-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 10-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 25 Story Time Puppet Show Enjoy a Three Little Kittens puppet show! Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

WED 26 Monster Mash Party Drop in for spooky games, activities and candy. Dress up in your favorite costume! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 5-7 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Preschool Storytime: Halloween Fun Enjoy Halloween-themed stories, songs and crafts. • Location: Brownsburg Public Library, Time: 10-10:45 am, bburglibrary.net FREE THURS 27 Haunted Conservatory Get spooked as you walk through the Haunted Conservatory, complete with scary music, decorations and ghouls! Recommended for ages 8+. $3. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 7-9 pm,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Spooky Stories Enjoy an evening of spooky stories! Families are encouraged to show up in costume to listen to storytellers share creepy, kid-friendly tales. Grab a take-home craft kit on your way out! • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 5:30-7:30 pm, gpacarts.org

THURS 27̶SAT 29 Hauntless

Halloween Join Holliday Park staff and actors from Booth Tarkington Civic Theater for an enchantingly fun fall evening. Families hike along candlelit trails and meet magical talking forest creatures, then return to the backyard of the Nature Center for a campfire, refreshments and activities. Registration required. • Location: Holliday Park, Time: 5-8 pm, hollidaypark.org

FRI 28 1st Annual Adaptive/ Inclusive Fall Festival Enjoy music, fun fall activities, light fall snacks and more! • Location: Rhodius Family Center, Time: 2-5 pm, indyparks.org

FREE *SN

Halloween at Riverside Park

Need a fun safe place for your little ones to trick or treat? Enjoy a boo-tastic time at the park! • Location: Riverside Park, Time: 6:30-8 pm, indyparks.

org FREE

Trick or Treating in the Plaza Enjoy a community-wide trick-or-treating event! Afterwards, gather on the Great Lawn for a showing of Hocus Pocus. • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, Time: 5:30-7:30 pm, westfieldwelcome.com FREE

FRI 28̶SAT 29 Haunted House

at Brookside Park Enjoy an evening of spooktacular fun! Treats and goodie bags will be given to those who are brave enough to make it through the haunted house. Lights on from 5-6:45 p.m.; light off from 7-9 p.m. $5. • Location: Brookside Park, Time: 5-9 pm, indyparks.com

There's No Place Like Home A unique adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz,” this adventure travels through India with a boy from Kansas. On his quest for enlightenment, he encounters interesting characters from the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses. • Location: The Tarkington, Time: 7 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

SAT 29 Boo Bash Enjoy 60+ local vendors offering safe trick-or-treating; Teal Pumpkin Project booths providing non-food items for children with food allergies and special needs; food, drink and treat trucks; games; and more! Wearing costumes is encouraged for all participants. • Location: Nickel Plate District AMP, Time: 10 am-1 pm,

playfishers.com FREE

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Enjoy free admission during a day of celebration with performances, art-making, Mercado vendors, community groups, and a community-curated art and altar display. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, Time: 10 am-7 pm, eiteljorg.org FREE Halloween Parade Enjoy a Halloween parade through downtown Greenwood! All ages are welcome. Wear your costumes and line the street along the route for a parade of trick or treating. • Location: Downtown Greenwood, Time: 5 pm,

greenwood.in.gov

SAT 29̶SUN 30 Trick

or Treat on the Rails Climb aboard a historic train car dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for a 65-minute adventure down the rails. Enjoy characters handing out treats, as well as a fall-themed snack and drink. • Location: Nickel Plate Express, nickelplateexpress.com

SUN 30 Ghosts & Goblins Come in costume and trick-or-treat at the many booths hosted by local vendors. There will also be a haunted slide, bungee trampoline, bounce houses, food trucks and more. • Location: Washington Township Park, Time: Ages 7 & under 1-3 pm, Ages 8 & older 3-5 pm,

washingtontwpparks.org FREE

MON 31 Movies at Midtown: Monsters Inc. Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Time: Noon,

midtownplazacarmel.com

ONGOING EVENTS

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility Through Oct. 9. Three sisters and their widowed mother lose their family home and must create new lives for themselves in a tiny seaside cottage. Along the way, they face kindness and cruelty, duty and deception, as they try to navigate the complex social rules for proper young ladies. Sit back and indulge in the wit and wisdom, the beauty and charm of Jane Austen. • Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre, irtlive.com

SPARK on the Circle Through Oct. 21. Enjoy daily programming, games, live entertainment and culture each day from 11 am-1:30 pm. • Location: Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle,

downtownindy.org/do/sparkonthecircle

ZooBoo Oct. 5-31. Enjoy Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with engaging, hands-free activities, spooktacular costumes and trick-or-treating — plus, the chance to boogie-woogie to a live DJ — and you’ve got an unforgettable family tradition. Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 2-7 pm; Fri. & Sat., 2-9 pm. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, indianapoliszoo.com Headless Horseman Festival Oct. 6-30. Conner Prairie’s annual fall festival is full of activities, shows and spooktacular family fun. Take an adventure on our haunted hayride where you’ll get chased down by the Headless Horseman! • Location: Conner Prairie, connerprairie.org

Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House: Game Night Fright Oct. 12-30. Gather your games (or break out your boards) and deal out the deck because you’re invited to the Children’s Museum Guild’s 58th annual haunted house! A wacky and twisted world of games gone wild awaits. This may be the one time you want to be the first player out! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Boo-la-la: An Indianapolis Spooktacular Oct. 14-30. Featuring a variety of stories and songs, maybe even a dancing skeleton or two, this holiday special will get everyone in the mood to trick-or-treat. • Location: Fonseca Theatre, fonsecatheatre.org

Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World Through Oct. 23. Discover the life and career of champion bicycle racer and Indianapolis native Marshall “Major” Taylor. In this interactive experience, venture into the training room to learn how Taylor developed his speed and agility through a strict regimen of exercise and diet. Discover the pervasive racism that Taylor battled, and hear from contemporary cyclists about how Taylor’s story has inspired a new generation of Black riders. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Build a City: Cardboard Engineering Through Oct. 30. This interactive construction experience lets visitors get creative with various tools and materials, including loads of cardboard, painter’s tape, carpenter’s pencils, scissors, saws and more. You'll become an architect for the day and add to the cityscape! • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Tick Tick... Boom! Through Oct. 30. An intimate pop/rock musical from the creator of Rent, tells the story of Jon, a struggling composer whose life seems to be going nowhere. • Location: Phoenix Theatre, phoenixtheatre.org

Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem

Through Jan. 31, 2023. Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have another mystery on their hands. A jewel-thieving ghost has evaded the local police force and was last seen in this very mysterious mansion. Enter the mansion and immerse yourself into a unique adventure where you can enter the world of Scooby-Doo! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

PLEASE NOTE WE WORK HARD TO ENSURE OUR CALENDAR AND GUIDE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT SPECIFICS CHANGE AFTER WE GO TO PRESS. THEREFORE, WE ENCOURAGE OUR READERS TO CALL LOCATIONS OR VISIT THEM ON THE WEB TO VERIFY INFORMATION.