Are you scared that Halloween falling on a weekday means fewer trick-or-treating opps? Never fear — you can keep your candy stash overflowing and that sugar rush growing with these upcoming trick-or-treating events around Indianapolis. Oh, and another sweet bonus — they’re all free entry.
Friday, Oct. 18
Dynamic Music Therapy’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This sensory-friendly (read: not loud or scary) event will offer all trick-or-treaters both sweet and healthy treats for specific dietary needs, hot chocolate, and games.
Greenwood Monster Mash | 6-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy free hayrides, treats from 25+ vendors, and music.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Cumberland Trail + Treat | 3-5 p.m.
Wander along a magically decorated trail to discover trick-or-treating spots, mini-pumpkin decorating, scary storytelling, and family photo opps.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Greenfield Parks & Recreation Trunk or Treat | 6-8 p.m.
Meet up at the fairgrounds for trick-or-treating in a fun + safe environment.
Friday, Oct. 25
Trick or Treating in the Plaza | 5:30-8 p.m.
Head up to Westfield for a community-wide trick-or-treating event with booths from local businesses and organizations.
Boo Bash is filled with characters that you can meet and greet — such as Jack Skellington, superheroes, dinosaurs, and members of Paw Patrol.
Photo by @laurac922
Saturday, Oct. 26
Fishers Boo Bash | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Not big on candy? This party offers a sugary sweet array of activities instead of trick-or-treating, including roaming characters, costume parades, music + dancing, puppet shows, mini golf, magicians, and food trucks.
KidStrong Carmel Trunk or Treat | 3-5 p.m.
Members and non-members alike are invited to this outdoor event with treats galore, an obstacle course, face painting, and coffee for parents. Don’t miss an appearance by a special guest from the fire station.
Gym or Treat | 3-5 p.m.
Rain or shine, Gibson Athletic Center’s event is perfect for candy and vehicle enthusiasts alike, with indoor trick-or-treating, outside touch-a-truck experiences with local fire, EMS, and police vehicles, and a costume contest.
Trail and Treat | 5-7 p.m.
This well-lit route along the Cultural Trail and Downtown Canal features several stops for trick-or-treaters of all ages and abilities (even including your leashed pets) to collect treats and participate in fun activities, such as photo opps with Colts cheerleaders.
Sunday, Oct. 27
The Garage Food Hall Halloween Bash | 4-7 p.m.
The Garage’s party will have something for everyone to enjoy, including trick-or-treating, live music, tarot readings, spooky games, food + drink specials, and face painting.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Safe Night Halloween | 5-7 p.m.
3,000+ kids ages 12 and under and their families flock to the State Fairgrounds each year for this community trunk-or-treating event.
Boo Bash at the AMP | 4:30-8 p.m.
AMP vendors will be handing out candy to little ones, and will also have special kids’ menu items available.
We know there are tons more events we’re missing — treat us with a shoutout for those we should add.
