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Halloween Events Near Indianapolis 2026

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.

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Haunted house

Indy Scream Park

5211 S. New Columbus Rd., Anderson, IN
Suggested age Adults Only

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

The Thirteenth Hour Haunted House

915 S. Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Suggested age Adults Only

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

Exploration Acres Fall Festival

6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest

1765 W. Blubaugh Ave., Thorntown, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

8900 E County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Kelsay Farms Fall Season

6848 N. County Road 250 E, Whiteland, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Lark Ranch Greenfield

1611 N Meridian Rd, Greenfield, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Waterman's Family Farm Fall Festival

7010 East Raymond St., Indianapolis, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House: Fright Academy

3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN
Suggested age Teens+

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

Fishers Boo Bash

6 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Headless Horseman Festival

13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN
Suggested age Teens+

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

Sat-Terror Day

Talon Stream Park, Plainfield, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Trick or Treat on the Rails

825 Forest Park Drive, Noblesville, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival

11171 Florida Road, Fishers, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest

300 S. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

Washington St. business district, Indianapolis, IN
Suggested age All Ages

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.

Not Confirmed for 2026 Yet

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.

Haunted house

Hanna Haunted Acres

Indianapolis
Suggested age Teens+
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Haunted house

Indiana Fear Farm

Jamestown
Suggested age Teens+
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Haunted house

The Haunt Indianapolis

Indianapolis
Suggested age Teens+
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Haunted house

The Haunting

Columbus
Suggested age Teens+
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Pumpkin patch

Anderson Orchard

Mooresville
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Pumpkin patch

Beasley's Orchard Heartland Apple Festival

Danville
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Pumpkin patch

Stuckey Farm Harvest Festival

Sheridan
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Pumpkin patch

Tuttle Orchards

Greenfield
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

Harvest Nights at Newfields

Indianapolis
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

Hauntless Halloween at Holliday Park

Indianapolis
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

Monster Mash at Craig Park

Greenwood
Suggested age All Ages
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Family event

ZooBoo

1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
Suggested age All Ages

Month-long Halloween celebration at the zoo with costumed trick-or-treat fun, themed village areas, seasonal snacks and animals snacking on giant pumpkins. Sensory-friendly days are offered.

When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet
Last listed: Wednesdays–Sundays, Sept. 23 – Nov. 1

Trick-or-Treat Times 2026

Official hours set by each town. Most towns announce in early to mid October; we update this page as they do.

AndersonNot announced yet
AvonNot announced yet
BrownsburgNot announced yet
CarmelNot announced yet
FishersNot announced yet
FranklinNot announced yet
GreenwoodNot announced yet
IndianapolisNot announced yet
LawrenceNot announced yet
NoblesvilleNot announced yet
PlainfieldNot announced yet
WestfieldNot announced yet
ZionsvilleNot announced yet

Halloween Near Indianapolis: Other City Guides

How We Check Every Listing

Every event here was found through local guides and then confirmed on the venue's or organizer's own website, with dates for 2026. We check each one for closures. Events we couldn't confirm yet are listed separately and clearly marked, and we recheck them every week. Scare levels (1 to 5 ghosts) and suggested ages are our read of what the venue says. Dates and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.

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