Indianapolis Halloween Parties, Events and Parades in 2024

Zoo Boo – Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 5 to Oct 31, 2022
Wednesdays through Sundays. Pumpkin town, round-go-merry (the carousel goes in reverse), spooky crafts, dance party, pumpkin bowlling and more. The animals also get in on the fun with Halloween themed activities (many of the animals enjoy pumpkins during this time!) Children under 12 are encouraged to dress in costume, and don’t forget the reusable bag for trick or treating! There is also a 21+ event (ZooLaLa) for an evening of brews, costumes, music and more without the kids. Check the zoo’s website for details on all events and ticketing information.

Haunted House at the Children’s Museum - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 12 to Oct 30, 2022
The Haunted House offers AES Indiana’s Lights-on Hours (for those who scare easily) and AAA’s Frightening Hours (lights off—for those who dare to be scared).

Boo at the Zoo – Columbian Park Zoo - Lafayette, IN - Oct 20 to Oct 22, 2022
This “hauntingly-friendly” event is perfect for your pre-school and elementary school-aged children. The event features a nightly kid’s costume contest, fun games, cockroach painting, Dr. Diversity’s Mad Science Field Lab, and the Enchanted Train Ride. Their night of delights also includes live entertainment and the Columbian Park Kiddie Rides.

Haunted Halloween Happenings at Deming Park - Terre Haute, IN - Oct 20 to Oct 29, 2022
Held at Deming Park, with a haunted train and hayrides for $3. UnHaunted happenings for young children are the first weekend, Haunted Happenings are the second weekend.

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2022
For 2022: looks like a lighter schedule than normal. Check website for possible other dates. Normally: Enjoy weeks of events in Irvington with tons of Halloween fun including pumpkin carving contest, masquerade ball, zombie bike ride, costume party and street fair. Runners can enjoy a 5 mile Vampire run, 3 mile walk, or kids dash. Also features art shows, exhibit on ghouls, seances, organ concert, puppet show, movie nights, coffin race, ghost tour and more!

Friendly Feast with the Witches - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 22, 2022
Catered lunch with Halloween music, games, nail painting, crafts, dance party, a walk through the Grim-nasium Haunted house, and photo opps with friendly witches!

Broad Ripple Zombie Walk - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 22, 2022
Indiana’s largest flash mob, benefitting Gleaners Food Bank with canned good donations before doing up their makeup and going on a zombie walk

Halloweentown - Lafayette, IN - Oct 22, 2022
5K run/walk and one-mile family fun walk, downtown activities for all ages, and Trick Your Trunk.

Halloween Party at Howl – Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 28, 2022
Howl at the Moon Indianapolis hosts another Halloween party with drink specials, games, and a costume contest.

Downtown Trick or Treat – Haunted Haute - Terre Haute, IN - Oct 28, 2022
No tricks, just treats in downtown Terre Haute, with a monster mash dance party, refreshments, and trick or treating at more than 50 booths.

Indianapolis Halloween Bar Crawl - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 29, 2022
Dress up and crawl the night away with drink specials, costume contest, and more at multiple venues for one price. Check in at your choice of three locations.