Indianapolis Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Indianapolis and nearby

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Indianapolis conjures Halloween 2026 around Monument Circle and Mass Ave with frightening attractions and seasonal festivals staged across downtown corridors.

Plan to see horror mazes, harvest markets, and trick-or-treat trails alongside family events, spooky performances, and costumed parades.

Editor's Picks

  1. The Thirteenth Hour
    All attendees must sign a waiver prior to entry.
  2. Hanna Haunted Acres 2026 Season
    Multiple haunted attractions with live actors and special effects
  3. Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
    Epic conclusion to a week of Irvington Halloween festivities
  4. Harvest Nights at Newfields
    Features fog-filled forests, the Ghost Train, and thousands of glowing pumpkins.
  5. Indianapolis Halloween Bar Crawl
    Two-day crawl featuring drink vouchers, waived covers, and after-party access.
  6. The Children's Museum Guild's Bewitched BOOseum Haunted House
    Brighter lights, upbeat music, and treats for kids who scare easily.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 36 Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Indianapolis

Epic conclusion to a week of Irvington Halloween festivities

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 25 Indianapolis Halloween Bar Crawl Indianapolis

Two-day crawl featuring drink vouchers, waived covers, and after-party access.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 8 Hanna Haunted Acres 2026 Season Indianapolis

Multiple haunted attractions with live actors and special effects

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Irvington Halloween Festival: Horror Shorts Movie Night Indianapolis

Global horror shorts hosted by Indy's Good Time Ghoul Bunny Beaumont.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 11 Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour Indianapolis

Nightly walking tour exploring downtown Indianapolis's haunted landmarks and dark history.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Lawrence 9 mi away · 13 events Greenwood 11 mi away · 7 events Fairfield Heights 12 mi away · 4 events Brownsburg 13 mi away · 1 event Plainfield 14 mi away · 2 events Zionsville 14 mi away · 4 events
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West Lafayette 60 mi away · 1 event Marion 61 mi away · 1 event

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