It’s spooky season! Grab your costume and a basket for endless fun, candy, and thrills!
October 4th
- Lantern Walk – Maplewood Cemetery
- 5:30-7:30PM
- FREE – Donations accepted for Alternatives, Inc.
- “Join us for our 2024 Lantern Walk. Madison County Historian Steve Jackson and the Herald Bulletin’s Don McAllister will guide participants through the cemetery sharing information about individuals who have contributed significantly to the City of Anderson and Madison County. Come and enjoy an evening stroll through our cemetery grounds and take in the fall colors! This event is free and open to the public. Lanterns and food will be available while supplies last.”
- Haunted Woods – 1207 N 19th St. Elwood
- 7-11PM
- $2
- Come have a fun spooky night with us! Park in the front of the school and walk along the north side of the building to the woods. $2 entry includes glowstick. Spooky hour 7-8pm and scary hours 9-11pm.
October 19th
- Boo Bash – Falls Park
- 5-8PM
- Free
- “Boo Bash will have a trunk or treat (with 30+ trunks), a few food trucks, 5-10 vendors, music, a costume contest, pumpkin carving, games, prizes, and a hayride. Boo Bash is organized by Falls Park.”
- NOSFERATU with Live Accompaniment on the Page Organ – Paramount Theatre
- 7:30PM
- $10
- “Join us for the 2nd Silent Movie of a 3 movie series Nosferatu the original vampire movie. The film will be accompanied by Clark Wilson of the famed Ohio Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission is $10. Concessions and a Cash Bar will be available.”
- Haunted Woods – 1207 N 19th St. Elwood
- 8:30-9:30PM
- $2
- Come have a fun spooky night with us! Park in the front of the school and walk along the north side of the building to the woods. $2 entry includes glowstick.
October 20th
- Painting Pumpkins with Palmer – A Town Center
- 5-7PM
- $10
- “You bring the pumpkins, we’ll supply the paint and brushes! Team up with our fabulous resident artist, Palmer Pickett, and let your creativity run wild as you jazz up your pumpkin into something silly or spooky—it’s guaranteed to be sensational!”
October 24th
- APD Trunk or Treat – Dickmann Town Center
- 6-8PM
- FREE
October 25th
- Trunk N Treat – Ivy Tech
- 5-7:30PM
- FREE
- “Join us for hot chocolate, candy and games. There will be a Pie in the Face PTK fundraiser from 6-7pm. Grab some delicious food from two awesome food trucks: Ohanalulu and Bigg Higg.”
- Halloween @ Geater – 1611 Chase, Anderson
- 6-8PM
- FREE
October 26th
- Trick-Or-Treat at the Pumpkin Patch – Hodge Family Farm
- 12-4PM
- “Dress up the kids (and yourself!) and come trick-or-treating with us. We’ve got free treats for the kiddos and lots of fun activities to enjoy: Hayrides, Barrel buggy rides, Bounce house, Straw tower, and Playground. No admission fee, just pay for the activities you want to join! Plus, we’ll be announcing our fantastic vendors soon, offering delicious baked goods, fresh apples, cider, cider slushies, and hot cider!”
- The Great Pumpkin Smash & Monster Mash – Anderson New Horizons Church
- 2-6PM
- FREE
- “Kids get to pick a Pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch to take home or SMASH A PUMPKIN at one of our Pumpkin Smashing Stations! Bop around to cool Halloween Music at our AMAZING Trunk or Treat with tons of local businesses & organizations passing out candy to the kids! Enjoy FREE Hot Dogs, Chips, & Drinks! (While supplies last). Halloween Costume Contest for all ages! Prizes for Best decorated Vehicle or Booth!TANL is inviting all businesses & Organizations to participate in our Amazing Trunk or Treat and pass out Candy to the kids! You can decorate your vehicle or booth and represent your company while connecting & having fun with our community!”
- 2024 Halloween SPOOK-TACULAR – Callaway Park
- 2-6PM
- FREE
- “The Chamber’s SPOOK-TACULAR means wholesome fun for the whole family that is utterly BOO-tiful! Live Music on the Main Stage Provided by Josh & Kaitlyn. Followed at 6:00 p.m. by the ANNUAL KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARADE with Costume Contest with Prizes & Trunk or Treat. Including Gobs of Ghosts, Goblins & Goodies. And much, MUCH MORE! A Cornhole Tournament • Crafts • Food • Bounce House • Games for Kids”
- Boo Bash – Westvale Manor
- 4-7PM
- FREE
- “Boo Bash Halloween with Fun, Food, Games and Prizes, while supplies last. We will also have a coat give away on this evening. Join us in the fun at Westvale Manor 2212 Fulton St. Anderson, IN 46016.Volunteers and candy donations welcomed and participation encouraged.”
- Halloween Walk in the Park – Jackson Park
- 4-7PM
- FREE
- “Come haunt the walking track of Jackson Park while members of local motorcycle clubs and riding clubs pass out goodies. All you have to do is say the magic works ‘Trick or Treat.’ Free Hot Dogs while supplies last.”
- Fright Night at the Races – Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
- 6-10PM
- FREE
- “Come out & enjoy Fright Night at the Races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The evening will feature an annual Trunk or Treat and Family Fun Zone! Don’t miss the much anticipated horse costume contest, FREE pumpkins, FREE pumpkin decorating station, FREE candy, live racing, Mo’s Eatz N Treatz food truck, and more!”
- Spirited Spirits Night – Oakley Brothers’ Distillery
- 6-11PM
- “Join us for our 2nd Spirited Spirits night! Ever wonder where those scary paranormal shows are filmed? We had a paranormal investigator drive by the building and felt such a strong presence she had to come in and let us know! We had felt the presence and witnessed hauntings for ourselves, so the investigator had two innocent bystanders walk the building in the middle of the night with their investigating team! Starting at 7pm we’ll show you their paranormal video prior to the investigators putting it on their channel! This video shows their true encounters with the spirits in OUR building! After the show the investigators will have a Q&A session, show you their equipment and tell stories of their own encounters! Curious about getting your palm read or see other forms of readings but didn’t know where to go? Come on in! Readings by Mediums are available to do your own personal reading (donations are encouraged). Did you know there are different types of readers? Some follow the lines in your hand, some read cards, some look at your handwriting, some look at your eyes, there are all types of readers out there and we’re going to have different Mediums available for you! Come in your Halloween costumes and let’s have a great SPOOKY night together! Children are welcome, our own children have watched the video however use your own parental judgement.”
- October Spooky Outdoor Movies – A Town Center
- 7PM
- FREE
- “Join us for two of Tim Burton’s spooky tales. Come see them on the big screen TV behind A Town Center and Jam Printing. For our younger viewers, ‘Corpse Bride’ starts at 7:30 p.m. For our older viewers, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ will start around 9 p.m. Drinks and snacks available to purchase!”
- Halloween Party – T.M. Norton’s
- 7PM
- “We’re already getting questions about Halloween, so save the date for our annual party! Phony Hawk will be joining us with live music. More info on timeline, costumes, food, drinks, and prizes coming soon!”
- Boos and Brews – Silver Dollar Tavern
- 7PM
- “Get Ready for Boos and Brews at the Silver Dollar Tavern! Mark your calendar for October 26th at 7 PM because we’re bringing the spookiest and most fun Halloween bash to town! Live Music by Overruled! Food from Daddio’s to satisfy your cravings! Costume Contest – Dress to impress for a chance to win! Halloween Movie Marathon in the Beer Garden – Spooky vibes all night long! Pumpkin Carving Contest – Show off your carving skills! Drink Specials & More to keep the spirits flowing! Don’t miss out on this night of fright and fun – it’s going to be a boo-tiful evening! See you on the 26th!”
- Rocky Horror Picture Show – Paramount Theatre
- 9-11:30PM
- $15
- “Join us for the Costume Contest, Goody Bags to particiapte, Cash Bar and Concessions! In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ‘Rocky.'”
October 27th
- Spooktacular Drag Brunch – Cultured Urban Winery
- 12:30-2PM
- “Get ready for a fabulously spooky brunch with drag performances & delicious wine from Cultured Urban Winery – it’s gonna be a spooktacular!”
- Trunk or Treat – First Baptist Church, Anderson
- 6-8PM
- FREE
October 29th
- Trick-or-Treat – Rawlins House & Fall Creek
- 6-7:30PM
- FREE
- Please join us at Fall Creek for all the fun and try out your costume before the big day! Kids 12 and under are welcome to enjoy trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment.
- Anderson Transit’s Annual Trunk or Treat – D26 Career Center
- 6PM
- “Come out and let our school bus drivers and our bus assistants treat your little ghost or goblins!”
- Trunk or Treat – Independent Federal Credit Union, Anderson
- 6-8PM
- FREE
- “Join us for our Trunk or Treat night! This will be a fun-filled and safe way for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween! We will have a Costume Contest for the Kiddos and concessions on-site. Grab your best costume and let’s have some fun!”
October 30th
- Candy Corps Trunk or Treat – Anderson Impact Center
- 6-7PM
- FREE
- “Are you looking for a fun, safe, family-friendly event with FREE CANDY? Join us for the Candy Corps Trunk or Treat! Prizes for best costumes! DJ Candy Corn will be spinning spooktacular music! Ideal for Kids 12 and under Street and on-site parking available We’ll be there rain or shine!”
- Haunted Halloween Bronnenberg Home Tour – Mounds State Park
- 6:30PM & 8PM
- “Take a candlelit tour of the Bronnenberg Home and learn about the origins of our modern Halloween traditions, Victorian mourning practices, the origins of modern monsters, and much more. This program’s themes are best suited for mature audiences. Tour costs $10.00 per person. Two tour times available: 6:30pm & 8pm. Park Entrance fees still apply. All proceeds from this program go to the Friends of Mounds State Park. Must register in advance. Contact Sheree at sbelt2@dnr.IN.gov or (765)-649-8128.”
October 31st
- Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest – 2717 S Central Way, Anderson
- 5:30-7:30PM
- FREE
- “Stop by for sweets, fun, laughter and a spooky good time! This is an all ages family event.”
- Fall Family Treat Night – North Anderson Wesleyan Church
- 6-8PM
- FREE
- “Get dressed up or come as you are, get some candy, free hot dogs, and enjoy our fall family treat night! We can’t wait to hang out with you!”
- Trunk or Treat – Frankton High School
- 6-8PM
- FREE
Citywide Trick or Treating – October 31st
- Anderson Trick or Treat – 5:30-8PM
- Pendleton Trick or Treat – 6-9PM
Scary Haunts
September 27th-September 29th, October 3rd-November 2nd – Indy Scream Park
@ 5211 S New Columbus Road, Anderson, IN – Visit https://indyscreampark.com/ for times & pricing.
