2012 Halloween Events in Indianapolis
It's cooler outside and it's getting darker earlier in the evening. Pumpkins are crowding porches and the leaves are falling. Halloween is approaching and with it comes many fun and exciting events. Whether you're looking for something child-friendly or want to be completely terrified, this list includes something for you.
For a fun, action-packed take on Halloween, consider attacking zombies with paintball guns! This interactive hayrides, takes guests into the town of Eatin, taken over by zombies. Shot as many as possible before they destroy you! The hayride is $15 per person. Other activities include a shooting range for $7.50 (25 shots).
Where: S & H Campground, 2573 West 100 North, Greenfield
When: September 29-November 3; Friday & Saturday 6:00-11:30 p.m., Sunday 6:00-9:30 p.m.More »
Hanna Haunted Acres is sure to give you goosebumps with six fright-filled attractions. Hanna Haunted Acres includes three differently themed haunted houses, a six-acre haunted corn maze, a haunted hayride and a completely blacked out haunted house. Tickets are $12 for one attraction or $27 for all six. Other ticket options and discount coupons available on their website.
Where: 7323 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis
When: Open most evenings; dark to 10 p.m. Sundays - Thursdays and open until midnight Friday and Saturdays.More »
This spooky attraction at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is recognized by Rand McNally as one of the top 10 haunted houses in the country. The kid-friendly exhibit takes visitors through a wild factory where Winny the Witch and her Witchkins will be working hard for Halloween. Tour the haunted factory where hats and brooms, Jack-O-Lanterns and Halloween candy area are created. Lights on hours are offered for young children. Tickets are $6.50 for members and $7 for non-members. Discount advance tickets are available at Marsh Supermarkets, AAA locations, and The Children's Museum Store.
Where: Indianapolis Children's Museum
When: October 13 - 31, hours vary.More »
Step back into time in this spooky experience based on Washington Irving's story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Take a hayride through haunted Conner Prairie but keep your eyes out for the Headless Horseman! Listen to ghost stories around a campfire, make smores, join in singing with Scary-o-ke or enjoy the Headless Horseman puppet show. There's something for all ages. Tickets are $9 in advance Thursday and Sunday; $11 at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the gate. Presale tickets are available at Marsh Supermarkets, O'Malia's and MainStreet locations.
Where: Conner Prairie
When: October 12-14, 18-21 & 25-27, 2012; 6 - 9 p.m.More »
Track Jack the Ripper with Sherlock Holmes. Along the way, encounter a whole array of historic and Victorian Gothic literature characters such as Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Edgar Allan Poe. This annual progressive mystery takes the audience through the many rooms of the three-story 1865 house. Tickets are $15 per person; $10 per members of Indiana Landmarks.
Where: Morris-Butler House
When: October 18-27, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings; 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.More »
Bring your little ones in their cutest Halloween and spend the day having fun at ZooBoo. Kids can participate in fun activities in the two pavilions, the new obstacle course and costume parade, the rides and safe trick-or-treating! Enjoy the elephant pumpkin smash, Halloween-themed dolphin shows and special animal chats. Zoo grounds are decorated for the season, providing great photo backdrops. ZooBoo is free with regular zoo admission. Admission is $16.95 for adults; $15.95 for seniors and $11.95 for children 2 - 12. Purchase tickets online and save $2 per ticket. Children under two are free.
Where: Indianapolis Zoo
When: October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 2012More »
Listen to ghost stories on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery. The cemetery is a national historic site and the burial spot for many famous political, literature, the arts and sports. Among those are poet James Whitcomb Riley, Benjamin Harrison and Eli Lilly. Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn chairs and a flashlight and spend the evening listening to frightening tales. The stories will begin with child-friendly tales and advance to scarier stories.
Where: Crown Hill Cemetery,700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
When: October 13; 7:30 p.m.More »
Travel through the many rooms of the president's mansion and encounter different spirits of famous political ghosts such as James Garfield and Dolley Madison. The nation's capital is supposed to be filled with ghosts. See which ones you will encounter during this performance. Each performance lasts approximately one hour. Adult admission is $12, admission for children (6 -11) is $5. Reservations are required.
Where: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
When: October 12-21 2012; every half-hour on Friday and Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m.More »
One of the most popular events of the Halloween season is Crown Hill Cemetery's Music of the Night concert. As the name suggests, the concert features music from The Phantom of the Opera as many familiar TV & movie themes. Professional organist Charles Manning is "The Phantom" and "Phantom Vocalists" include talented performers, Brooke Fitzwater and Eric Wickens. The concert is held int he historic Gothic Chapel located on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery. Refreshments are included in the concert and a guided walking tour of the cemetery concludes the evening.
The "Skeletons in the Closet, Part I" walking tour is guided by Crown Hill's expert, Tom Davis. The tour includes visits to many graves and secrets will be revealed. Please note this is not a creepy ghost tour, but a factual tour. The tour lasts about an hour and flashlights and warm clothing are strongly encouraged. Tickets range in price from $15 - $20 and always sell out.
Where: Crown Hill Cemetery,700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
When: October 18, 19, & 20 and 25, 26, & 27; 8:00 p.m.More »
•Attack of the Zombies Paintball Experience
For a fun, action-packed take on Halloween, consider attacking zombies with paintball guns! This interactive hayrides, takes guests into the town of Eatin, taken over by zombies. Shot as many as possible before they destroy you! The hayride is $15 per person. Other activities include a shooting range for $7.50 (25 shots).
Where: S & H Campground, 2573 West 100 North, Greenfield
When: September 29-November 3; Friday & Saturday 6:00-11:30 p.m., Sunday 6:00-9:30 p.m.More »
•Hanna Haunted Acres
Hanna Haunted Acres is sure to give you goosebumps with six fright-filled attractions. Hanna Haunted Acres includes three differently themed haunted houses, a six-acre haunted corn maze, a haunted hayride and a completely blacked out haunted house. Tickets are $12 for one attraction or $27 for all six. Other ticket options and discount coupons available on their website.
Where: 7323 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis
When: Open most evenings; dark to 10 p.m. Sundays - Thursdays and open until midnight Friday and Saturdays.More »
•Wicked Workshop at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
This spooky attraction at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is recognized by Rand McNally as one of the top 10 haunted houses in the country. The kid-friendly exhibit takes visitors through a wild factory where Winny the Witch and her Witchkins will be working hard for Halloween. Tour the haunted factory where hats and brooms, Jack-O-Lanterns and Halloween candy area are created. Lights on hours are offered for young children. Tickets are $6.50 for members and $7 for non-members. Discount advance tickets are available at Marsh Supermarkets, AAA locations, and The Children's Museum Store.
Where: Indianapolis Children's Museum
When: October 13 - 31, hours vary.More »
•Headless Horseman
Step back into time in this spooky experience based on Washington Irving's story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Take a hayride through haunted Conner Prairie but keep your eyes out for the Headless Horseman! Listen to ghost stories around a campfire, make smores, join in singing with Scary-o-ke or enjoy the Headless Horseman puppet show. There's something for all ages. Tickets are $9 in advance Thursday and Sunday; $11 at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the gate. Presale tickets are available at Marsh Supermarkets, O'Malia's and MainStreet locations.
Where: Conner Prairie
When: October 12-14, 18-21 & 25-27, 2012; 6 - 9 p.m.More »
•'From Dark Pages', Morris-Butler House
Track Jack the Ripper with Sherlock Holmes. Along the way, encounter a whole array of historic and Victorian Gothic literature characters such as Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Edgar Allan Poe. This annual progressive mystery takes the audience through the many rooms of the three-story 1865 house. Tickets are $15 per person; $10 per members of Indiana Landmarks.
Where: Morris-Butler House
When: October 18-27, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings; 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.More »
•Halloween ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Bring your little ones in their cutest Halloween and spend the day having fun at ZooBoo. Kids can participate in fun activities in the two pavilions, the new obstacle course and costume parade, the rides and safe trick-or-treating! Enjoy the elephant pumpkin smash, Halloween-themed dolphin shows and special animal chats. Zoo grounds are decorated for the season, providing great photo backdrops. ZooBoo is free with regular zoo admission. Admission is $16.95 for adults; $15.95 for seniors and $11.95 for children 2 - 12. Purchase tickets online and save $2 per ticket. Children under two are free.
Where: Indianapolis Zoo
When: October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 2012More »
•Ghost Stories at Crown Hill Cemetery
Listen to ghost stories on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery. The cemetery is a national historic site and the burial spot for many famous political, literature, the arts and sports. Among those are poet James Whitcomb Riley, Benjamin Harrison and Eli Lilly. Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn chairs and a flashlight and spend the evening listening to frightening tales. The stories will begin with child-friendly tales and advance to scarier stories.
Where: Crown Hill Cemetery,700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
When: October 13; 7:30 p.m.More »
•'Haunted DC' Victorian Theatre by Candlelight
Travel through the many rooms of the president's mansion and encounter different spirits of famous political ghosts such as James Garfield and Dolley Madison. The nation's capital is supposed to be filled with ghosts. See which ones you will encounter during this performance. Each performance lasts approximately one hour. Adult admission is $12, admission for children (6 -11) is $5. Reservations are required.
Where: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
When: October 12-21 2012; every half-hour on Friday and Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m.More »
•'Music of the Night' Concert & Skeletons in the Closet!
One of the most popular events of the Halloween season is Crown Hill Cemetery's Music of the Night concert. As the name suggests, the concert features music from The Phantom of the Opera as many familiar TV & movie themes. Professional organist Charles Manning is "The Phantom" and "Phantom Vocalists" include talented performers, Brooke Fitzwater and Eric Wickens. The concert is held int he historic Gothic Chapel located on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery. Refreshments are included in the concert and a guided walking tour of the cemetery concludes the evening.
The "Skeletons in the Closet, Part I" walking tour is guided by Crown Hill's expert, Tom Davis. The tour includes visits to many graves and secrets will be revealed. Please note this is not a creepy ghost tour, but a factual tour. The tour lasts about an hour and flashlights and warm clothing are strongly encouraged. Tickets range in price from $15 - $20 and always sell out.
Where: Crown Hill Cemetery,700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
When: October 18, 19, & 20 and 25, 26, & 27; 8:00 p.m.More »
