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Irvington is known as the Halloweentown of Indy, so the neighbors here go all out on decorations. | Photo by @findalottolove
The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is back this year with more offerings than ever. Here’s a glimpse at the full schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 18
Sunday, Oct. 19
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Pro tip: Get to the spooky organ concert early to get a spot on the pews, as the free event fills up quickly.

Photo by INDYtoday team

Monday, Oct. 20
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Thursday, Oct. 23
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
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Asked

Which Indiana university was located in Irvington from 1875 to 1928?

A. Purdue University
B. IU Indianapolis
C. University of Indianapolis
D. Butler University
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Events

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Music Departmental Recital | 12-1 p.m. | University of Indianapolis | Free

Will Burkart | 7 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $34

Hanna Haunted Acres | Wednesday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Nov. 8 | Times vary | Hanna Haunted Acres | $29+

Thursday, Oct. 9

Candlelight: Hip-Hop on Strings | 6:30 p.m. | Scottish Rite Cathedral | $31+

Teen Kindness Crew: Pumpkins for Pups | 5-6 p.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free

Grand Opening Event | 5-7 p.m. | Total Body Wellness, Greenwood | Free

Community 80’s Night | 5-10 p.m. | Main Street, Zionsville | Free

Friday, Oct. 10

The Witching Hour | Times vary | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | $15+

Old Town Greenwood Vintage Fest | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Old Town Greenwood | Cost of purchase

Irvington Ghost Tour | Friday, Oct. 10-Friday, Oct. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Irving Theatre | $20
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News Notes

Real Estate

Speaking of Irvington, we couldn’t wait until Mansion Monday to share this tour of 5602 E. Lowell Ave. From flowery stairs to hot pink bathroom vanities to a skeleton playing the piano, the home is a maximalist’s fever dream. See the full listing.

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Bookmark your calendar. The second annual Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is taking place in the Harrison Center and surrounding neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11. The free event includes writing workshops, letter writing activities, a nostalgic book fair, and more. Get the details.

Show

Calling all local singers, musicians and entertainers: Auditions are now open for the 63rd Annual Circle of Lights, taking place on Monument Circle on Friday, Nov. 28. Submit your audition video through Sunday, Oct. 12. (WTHR)

Outdoors

Up for some stargazing? The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak this evening after dusk. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see about 10 meteors per hour. (IndyStar)

Film

So if you care to find me, look to... the local AMC. Tickets go on sale today for “Wicked: For Good” — the final installment of the popular story. If you’ve got five hours and 13 minutes to spare, we recommend going to a double feature screening at a local theater.

Award

Conde Nast released its Top 15 Hotels in The Midwest: Readers’ Choice Awards rankings, and not one, not two, but three Indy hotels made the list. Can you guess which stay took the No. 2 spot?

Sports

Pacers preseason has officially begun. Get a sneak peek at the team’s new strategies for adapting without Tyrese Haliburton with Locked On.

Travel

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Shea

Monday morning, 100 witches took over the downtown canal to celebrate the arrival of The Children’s Museum Guild’s annual Haunted House, Bewitched BOOseum. It opens this Friday, Oct. 10 — get tickets.
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The haunted house at the Children’s Museum is the nation’s longest running continually-operated haunted house.

Photo by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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