Top 11 Halloween Events for Kids in Indianapolis 050

We had to turn the dial up to 11 to include Indianapolis' best events for Halloween! Be sure to check the calendar, too; we add new events daily!

9/26/09 - 10/31/09

Pumpkin Harvest Festival
The farm's annual autumn festival includes a haunted house, candle making, a giant "jumping pillow," gourd sling shots, a pumpkin train, hayrides, farm animals, face painting, pony rides, a blacksmith, and more.
Location: Stonycreek Farm
Cost: Activities vary; $1-$5

10/15/09 - 10/30/09

The Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio
Gertrud, the studio's wacky witch, introduces little ones to her ghoulish cast of traditional Halloween characters... a Juggling Scarecrow, Dancing Skeleton & Ghost, Alien, Kitchen Witch... all performing on a charming Halloween set. Order tickets in advance.

Location: Peewinkle's Puppet Studio
Ages: 2-10
Cost: Show $10; Post-show Workshop $3

10/16/09 - 10/30/09

The Haunts of Hidden River Haunted Hayrides
One of the largest haunted events in Central Indiana features scary hayrides (and not-so-scary "hardly haunted" ones, from 6:30pm-7:30pm, too) through the deep, dark woods of Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg! A costume contest for kids is scheduled on 10/30 at 8pm, and on the same night the Melchior Marionettes put on their Slightly Haunted Puppet Show at 7:30pm and 8:30pm.
Location: Arbuckle Acres Park
Cost: $5/person

10/16/09 - 10/31/09

Tomb of Doom Haunted House
The museum's annual haunted house includes "friendly hours" - a lights-on and scare-free version of the Eerie Express - as well as "frightening hours" for older kids who can handle spookier scenes. Location: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Cost: $5.50-$6.50

10/16/09 - 10/24/09

Ghost Tales of Indiana
Visit President Benjamin Harrison's home for a tour that includes tales that stir the imagination - and meet the spirits who have haunted Indiana. Each time slot is the start of a progressive play that lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Reserve a spot in advance.
Location: President Benjamin Harrison Home
Cost: Adults $10; Children (6-17)

Fri, Sat, Sun 10/16/09 - 10/30/09

Halloween ZooBoo
The zoo's annual Halloween bash features a hay maze, monster music, pumpkin bowling, animal shows, naturalists explaining animal artifacts, a haunted train ride, a roller ghoster, a backwards carousel, trick-or-treat stations, and more.
Location: Indianapolis Zoo and White River
Cost: Free with paid admission; fee for some activities

Tue 10/20/09 & 10/27/09

Feast with the Witches
Enjoy a dinner "boo-ffet" with the witches and Halloween entertainment by Ruditoonz in Lilly Theater. Then visit the Tomb of Doom Haunted House!
Location: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Cost: $15/person

Daily 10/21/09 - 10/25/09

Headless Horseman
The prairie's annual Halloween event includes spooky hay rides, campfires with s'mores and cider, kids' crafts, face painting, puppet shows, storytelling, and more.
Location: Conner Prairie Living History Center
Cost: Moderate

10/25/09

5th Annual Wizards' Academy
Harry Potter fans visit with magical creatures from the Indianapolis Zoo and explore the magical world of science through hands-on experiments. Parents are invited to attend a special presentation about encouraging early science education while their young wizards are in class. Allergy alert: latex balloons are used in one experiment! Advance registration is required; costumes are welcome.
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Cost: Adults $4; Children $6

10/29/09 - 10/30/09

Ghoulish Garfield
Put a costume and take part in a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Garfield Park! The Burrello Family Center hosts goblin games and treats, creepy crafts await at the Arts Center, and the Haunted Conservatory tour provides kid-sized thrills. Some activities require a fee. Location: Garfield Park
Cost: Inexpensive

10/30/09 - 10/31/09

Halloween Festival
Christian Park celebrates Halloween with games of chance, food, arts and crafts, a haunted maze, and Hay Rides!
Location: Christian Park
Cost: Inexpensive; Fees vary with activity