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Halloween for Kids Near Indianapolis 2026

12 kid-friendly Halloween events near Indianapolis with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 10 towns. The earliest to open is Exploration Acres Fall Festival, on September 18. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.

Pumpkin patch

Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest

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.

When
Select dates, Sept. 26 – Nov. 1, 2026
Price
From $13.95 online
Pumpkin patch

Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

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.

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

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.

When
Weekends Sept. 25 – Oct. 25, 2026
Hours
Fri 6–9pm; Sat noon–9pm; Sun noon–6pm
Pumpkin patch

Lark Ranch Greenfield

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.

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

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.

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
Corn maze

Exploration Acres Fall Festival

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.

When
Sept. 18 – Nov. 1, 2026
Hours
Fri 6–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 12–6pm; Thu 6–10pm in October
Family event

Fishers Boo Bash

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.

When
Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
Hours
10am–2pm
Price
Free
Family event

Sat-Terror Day

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.

When
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026
Hours
11am–1:30pm
Price
Free
Family event

Trick or Treat on the Rails

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.

When
Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
Price
From $25
Fall festival

Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival

Fishers, IN
Suggested age All Ages

City-run farm festival with a corn maze, scarecrow trail, animal encounters, campfires, straw bale pyramid and crafts.

When
Sat.–Sun., Oct. 3–4, 2026
Hours
11am–7pm in timed sessions
Price
$5 residents; $7.50 non-residents
Fall festival

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

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.

When
Oct. 24–31, 2026; street fair Sat. Oct. 31
Price
Street fair free; some events ticketed

Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Indianapolis in 2026?

Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest, Exploration Acres Fall Festival, Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival, Fishers Boo Bash, Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest, Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, and 6 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Indianapolis in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Exploration Acres Fall Festival on September 18, 2026.

What Halloween events near Indianapolis are not scary at all for little kids?

Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest, Exploration Acres Fall Festival, Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival, Fishers Boo Bash, Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest, Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near Indianapolis are good for kids?

Dull's Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest, Exploration Acres Fall Festival, Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Kelsay Farms Fall Season, Lark Ranch Greenfield and Waterman's Family Farm Fall Festival, all suggested for all ages.

Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Indianapolis?

Yes: Fishers Boo Bash, Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest and Sat-Terror Day list free admission on the official site.

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