16 haunted houses, pumpkin patches, family events and festivals around Indianapolis, IN, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.
Haunted house
5211 S. New Columbus Rd., Anderson, IN
Outdoor scream park northeast of Indianapolis with six haunted attractions, including a 3D neon clown maze, plus midway-style food and heavy scare actors.
- six haunted attractions
- 3D clown maze
- outdoor scream park
- When
- Select nights through Nov. 7, 2026
- Hours
- From 7pm; closing time varies by night
- Price
- From $27.95
Haunted house
915 S. Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Eastside haunt with several themed walk-throughs, including a cemetery, a ruined cathedral and a sisters-run orphanage, packed with live actors, detailed sets and jump scares.
- multiple haunted attractions
- fast lane tickets
- live actors
- When
- Select nights Sept. 19 – Oct. 31, 2026
- Price
- From $29.99
Corn maze
6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN
One of the region's biggest corn mazes, with 22 acres and several separate mazes, plus a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and kid-friendly farm activities near Lafayette.
- 22-acre corn maze
- u-pick pumpkin patch
- kids' activities
- When
- Sept. 18 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 12–6pm; Thu 6–10pm in October
Pumpkin patch
1765 W. Blubaugh Ave., Thorntown, IN
Big family pumpkin farm northwest of Indianapolis with dozens of activities: hayrides to the patch, corn mazes, giant slides, barrel train rides, animals and fall treats.
- hayride to pumpkin patch
- corn maze
- giant slides
- barrel train
- farm animals
- When
- Select dates, Sept. 26 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Price
- From $13.95 online
Pumpkin patch
8900 E County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg, IN
Family farm with a themed corn maze, hayrides to pick your own pumpkins, specialty and white pumpkins, gourds and fall decor, plus animals and a kids' play area.
- corn maze
- hayride
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- petting zoo
- When
- Opens Sept. 26, 2026; closed Mondays
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 2–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm
- Price
- Corn maze $6
Pumpkin patch
6848 N. County Road 250 E, Whiteland, IN
Working dairy farm south of Indianapolis with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, a giant straw bale mountain and corn box, and plenty of animals.
- pumpkin patch
- hayrides
- corn maze
- straw bale mountain
- farm animals
- When
- Weekends Sept. 25 – Oct. 25, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–9pm; Sat noon–9pm; Sun noon–6pm
Pumpkin patch
1611 N Meridian Rd, Greenfield, IN
Large farm fun park east of Indianapolis with pumpkin picking, corn mazes, a long train ride, amusement rides, farm animals and seasonal treats.
- pumpkin picking
- corn maze
- train ride
- amusement rides
- Highland cows
- When
- Weekends Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 2026, plus select Fridays and Oct. 12
- Hours
- Sat 11am–8pm; Sun 11am–6pm; Fri 12–8pm
- Price
- $17–$22 admission
Pumpkin patch
7010 East Raymond St., Indianapolis, IN
Southeast-side family farm festival with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, play areas and a farm market, open daily through most of October.
- pumpkin patch
- corn maze
- hayrides
- farm market
- live entertainment
- When
- Sept. 26–27, then daily Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Hours
- Weekdays 10am–7pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–7pm
- Price
- From $12.95
- Age note
- Kids 2 and under free
Family event
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN
Long-running museum haunted house with a monster-school theme. Daytime friendly hours suit little kids; evening hours dim the lights and add masked haunters and jump scares.
- friendly hours
- frightening hours
- sensory-friendly session
- theme days
- When
- Oct. 9–31, 2026
- Hours
- Friendly Hours Tue–Sat 10am–3pm; Frightening Hours Thu–Sat 4–9pm
- Price
- $9 nonmembers; $8 members
- Age note
- Friendly Hours for younger kids; Frightening Hours have jump scares
Family event
6 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN
Free daytime, not-scary Halloween party at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater with hourly costume parades, stage shows, decorated treat booths, puppets and games.
- costume parades
- decorated booths
- puppet shows
- Día de Muertos activities
- food trucks
- When
- Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–2pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN
Evening festival at the living-history museum with a hayride past the Headless Horseman, a scarier haunted trail through the corn, marionette shows, music and carnival-style fun.
- haunted hayride
- haunted trail
- corn maze
- carnival rides
- live shows
- When
- Thursdays–Sundays, Oct. 1–25, 2026
- Hours
- 5–10pm
- Price
- $26 nonmembers; hayride $10
Family event
Talon Stream Park, Plainfield, IN
Free town Halloween afternoon with hayrides, trunk-or-treat goodies from local groups, spooky music, bounce houses and an aerial circus show.
- hayrides
- trunk-or-treat
- aerial circus show
- bounce houses
- When
- Sat. Oct. 24, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–1:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Age note
- All ages
Family event
825 Forest Park Drive, Noblesville, IN
Halloween-day ride aboard a vintage 1956 train through the Hamilton County countryside, with trick-or-treat bags for kids and costumes encouraged.
- 65-minute train ride
- trick-or-treat bags
- costumes encouraged
- When
- Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
- Price
- From $25
- Age note
- All ages
Fall festival
11171 Florida Road, Fishers, IN
City-run farm festival with a corn maze, scarecrow trail, animal encounters, campfires, straw bale pyramid and crafts. Timed registration; parking at Geist Waterfront Park with shuttle.
- corn maze
- scarecrow trail
- animal encounters
- campfires
- archery
- When
- Sat.–Sun., Oct. 3–4, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–7pm in timed sessions
- Price
- $5 residents; $7.50 non-residents
- Age note
- Registration required for all ages
Fall festival
300 S. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN
Downtown Greenwood trick-or-treat parade followed by a festival at the amphitheater with live bands, a kid zone, food and costume contests.
- trick-or-treat parade
- live music
- kid zone
- contests
- When
- Sat. Oct. 24, 2026
- Hours
- Parade starts at noon
- Price
- Free
- Age note
- All ages
Fall festival
Washington St. business district, Indianapolis, IN
Week-long neighborhood Halloween festival, now in its 80th year, ending in a big street fair with a costume parade, vendors, live music, contests and a vampire 5K.
- street fair
- costume parade
- pet costume contest
- 5K vampire run
- ghost tours
- When
- Oct. 24–31, 2026; street fair Sat. Oct. 31
- Price
- Street fair free; some events ticketed
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Quick Answers
What Halloween events are on near Indianapolis in 2026?
BooMap lists 16 Halloween events near Indianapolis with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 2 haunted houses, 6 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 5 family events and 3 fall festivals.
What are the scariest haunted houses near Indianapolis?
The most intense haunts in this guide are Indy Scream Park and The Thirteenth Hour Haunted House, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
When do haunted houses open near Indianapolis in 2026?
The earliest opening in this guide is The Thirteenth Hour Haunted House on September 19, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.
Which pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open near Indianapolis in 2026?
Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest, Exploration Acres Fall Festival, Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Kelsay Farms Fall Season, Lark Ranch Greenfield, and 1 more. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.
What Halloween events near Indianapolis are good for young kids?
Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest, Exploration Acres Fall Festival, Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival, Fishers Boo Bash, Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest, and 7 more.
Are there free Halloween events near Indianapolis?
Yes: Fishers Boo Bash, Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest and Sat-Terror Day list free admission on the official site.
When is trick-or-treating near Indianapolis in 2026?
None of the 13 towns we track around Indianapolis has announced official 2026 trick-or-treat hours yet. Most announce in early to mid October, and we add them to this page as they do.
These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.