Looking for pumpkins, parades, haunted houses, or just an excuse to sip cider while the kids run wild? Whether you’re from South Indy, Greenwood, Bargersville, or Franklin, you’re in the right place! We’ve rounded up the best fall and Halloween happenings on the South Side and they’re organized by category so you can easily find season-long attractions and one-day events. Note: If cost isn’t mentioned in an event listing, that means it’s free to attend.
Browse the categories below and start planning your fall fun!
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🍂Season-Long Fun
Enjoy these attractions all season long! From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, these are the places you can visit on multiple dates throughout the fall.
🎃 Pumpkin Patches & Farms
Pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, sip cider, or visit family-friendly farm attractions that run all season.
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👻 Haunted Houses & Scare Attractions
Get your spooky fix at haunted houses, trails, and ghost tours—ranging from family-friendly to downright terrifying.
“Carver Farm” Haunted Attraction (Justin Spradlin – 126 Brookside Dr, New Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Open Fridays and Saturdays in October depending on weather. | 7:30-10pm
- Jack Carver was tired of the city locals taking his pumpkins so he hired a scientist to mutate his pumpkin seeds. This year instead of growing pumpkins, Mr. Carver grew jack-o-lanterns. What he doesn’t know is that some of the pumpkins are possessed and starting to take over the farm… Come tour the farm before it’s too late!!! Carver Farm is a walk through halloween display which features animatronics, decorations, and an occasional scare actor. Please touch nothing and nothing will touch you. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please know this is not a farm. Please be respectful of my neighbors and do not block driveways.
- Cost: Free! Donations accepted
🎃One-Day Events
These events happen only once, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🏘️ Festivals & Trunk-or-Treats
Community favorites like town festivals, parades, and trunk-or-treats are perfect for families looking for safe, fun Halloween celebrations.
Sunday, September 7th
77th Annual Compass Park Fall Festival (690 S State St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Sunday, September 7th | 10am-3pm
- Bring the whole family for a day full of fun and community celebration! There will be 40+ local vendors, a car show, a festive parade, and food available for purchase
Wednesday, September 10th–Saturday, September 13th
Beech Grove Promoters Club Fall Festival (600 Main St, Beech Grove, IN 46107)
- Wednesday, September 10th – Saturday, September 13th | Times Vary
- Enjoy food, rides, games, and free live music throughout this weekend long event. Entertainment includes Skirvin Sound and a baby contest on Wednesday, Danni Wooten and Monk Owens on Thursday, Plug N Play on Friday, and Bourbon Jesus in the afternoon followed by Eastern Wing Band in the evening on Saturday. The festival also features a parade on Saturday at noon starting at 15th and Main Street, along with WCWO Wrestling that evening. Events are rain or shine!
- Cost: Ride Tickets must be purchased ahead of time
Saturday, September 13th
Paranormal Fest 2025 at Greenwood Happy Haunts (248 market Plaza , Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, September 13th | 11am-5pm
- Meet paranormal investigators, authors, vendors, and view paranormal equipment.
Saturday, September 20th
Harvest Moon Fall Festival (118 N Baldwin St, Bargersville, IN 46106)
- Saturday, September 20th | 12-9pm
- This family-friendly event is filled with activities and entertainment for all ages. Join us for food trucks, an artisan market, a beer and wine garden, live music, and more.
Friday, September 26th–Sunday, September 28th
Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Fall Festival (5901 Olive Branch Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143)
- Friday, September 26th 4–10pm | Saturday, September 27th 12–10pm | Sunday, September 28th 12–5pm Rides Only
- Enjoy a weekend of fun, food, games, prizes, and family memories at the annual Saints Francis & Clare Fall Festival! From rides and raffles to auctions, a fish fry, craft fair, and more, there’s something for everyone.
- Purchase Presale Ride Wristbands Here
Saturday, September 27th
Franklin Fall Festival at DriveHubler.com Amphitheater (237 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Saturday, September 27th | 10am-10pm
- The day will feature craft vendors from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., food vendors from 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and community entertainment from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Guests can also enjoy the Johnson County Museum Heritage Days from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., along with the Earl Gray and Sons Beer & Wine Garden from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. The Fall Festival Parade begins at 1 p.m., followed by the Dachshund Derby at 2:30 p.m. Movie lovers can catch “The Goonies” at the Artcraft Theatre at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and the evening will close with live music from Neon 90’s Country Rewind from 7–10 p.m.
3rd Annual A Fall Market at New Hope Church (5307 W Fairview Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, September 27th | 9am-2pm
- Join 25+ vendors for a great day of shopping. We will have one-of-a-kind cards, jewelry, books, photography, ceramic items, clothing and accessories, raffles and so much more!
- Cost: Free! We are accepting donations for Resources of Hope OR donate a package of socks/underwear for local foster youth.
Sunday, September 28th
Greenwood Brushes and Brews – Harvest Moon at MashCraft (1140 N IN-135, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Sunday, September 28th | 2pm
- Join us at Greenwood for a cozy Paint & Sip afternoon celebrating the golden glow of the Harvest Moon! We’ll guide you in creating a stunning seasonal masterpiece while you sip your favorite drink from MashCraft Brewing’s fantastic selection.
- Cost: $39 | Tickets
Saturday, October 4th
4th Annual Aberdeen Harvest Festival at Aberdeen Community (5028 Abbeygate Blvd, Bargersville, IN 46106)
- Saturday, October 4th | 12–4pm
- Celebrate fall with Aberdeen’s family-friendly Harvest Festival featuring inflatables, bounce houses, giant lawn games, face painting, hayrides, live music, U-Pick pumpkins, a farmers market, and food trucks.
Sunday, October 12th
Rocklane’s Annual Fall Fest at Rocklane Christian Church (4430 Rocklane Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143)
- Sunday, October 12th | 3–6pm
- Join in on family fun with trunk-or-treat, carnival games, door prizes, a chili cook-off, and free food from local favorites like Pap’s Kettle and Tom’s Coffee. Rain or shine!
Friday, October 17th
Whiteland Fall Fest (141 S State St, Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Friday, October 17th | 6–8:30pm
- The rescheduled Summer Fest is now a Fall Fest! Enjoy an evening of food, live music, and fun, topped off with a spectacular fireworks show. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday, October 18th
ACC Trunk or Treat at New Hope Church (5307 W. Fairview Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, October 18th | 10am–12pm
- Bring the whole family to this inclusive trunk-or-treat event hosted by Autism Community Connection! Families will enjoy treats, activities, and a Touch A Truck experience featuring fire trucks, an ambulance, a medical helicopter, and more.
SUMC Fall Festival at Southport United Methodist Church (1947 E Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
- Saturday, October 18th | 11am–2pm
- Celebrate fall with Southport UMC at this family-friendly festival featuring trunk-or-treat, free food, live music, a chili competition, and more seasonal fun.
Pumpkin Express on Main Street (Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107)
- Saturday, October 18th | 12–1:30pm
- Hop aboard the Pumpkin Express on Main Street in Beech Grove! Families can explore downtown, visit participating businesses, and enjoy fall activities together.
WRTFD Trunk or Treat at White River Township Fire Department (366 N. Morgantown Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, October 18th | 5–8pm
- The 4th Annual White River Township Fire Department Trunk or Treat is here! Over 30 businesses and community members will host decorated trunks and hand out candy. Enjoy food trucks like Yellow Rose Texas BBQ, Amy’s Ice Paradise, Bitter Sweet Babe Lemonade, and more. Please park at Center Grove Middle School North.
Saturday, October 18th–Sunday, October 19th
Hoosier Fall Festival at Johnson Co. Fairgrounds (441 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Saturday, October 18th–Sunday, October 19th | 9am – 4pm
- With over 200 vendors, food trucks, and activities for the whole family, the Hoosier Fall Festival is two full days of shopping and seasonal fun. Perfect for holiday finds and fall vibes galore!
Sunday, October 19th
Trick or Treat at the Attractions at Rascal’s Fun Zone (629 US 31, Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Sunday, October 19th | 4–6pm
- Head to Rascal’s Fun Zone for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration! There will be 8 trick-or-treat stations, face painting, a balloon artist, contests, mini-golf, and the chance to paint your own mini pumpkin.
Wednesday, October 22nd
Trick or Treating at Greenwood Meadows (1200 N State Rd 135, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Wednesday, October 22nd | 6:30–8pm
- Bring the family for a spooky night of trick-or-treating at Greenwood Meadows! Residents and staff will hand out candy to every little ghost, princess, superhero, and creature of the night. Enjoy festive decorations, sweet treats, and smiles around every corner.
Friday, October 24th
Bailey & Wood Annual Boo Bash (740 Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Friday, October 24th | 5–8pm
- Head to Bailey & Wood’s Whiteland office for their annual Boo Bash! This trunk-or-treat event features bounce houses, pumpkins, crafts, a haunted house, bingo, and more. Don’t forget to enter the bingo game for a chance to win a Halloween Boo Basket!
Bargersville Trunk or Treat (74 N Main St, Bargersville, IN 46106)
- Friday, October 24th | 6–8pm
- Join Bargersville for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at our Trunk or Treat! Attendees are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up in their favorite costumes. This is a free family friendly event.
- The Parks Department will be showing Hotel Transylvania at Umbarger Plaza at 6:30pm
Code Ninjas Annual Halloween Bash + Parent’s Night Out (1259 N State Rd 135 Suite B, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Friday, October 24th | 5–8pm
- Code Ninjas invites you to their spooktacular Halloween Bash for Parent’s Night Out! Kids – dress in your best costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest, enjoy games, crafts, candy, and spooky surprises. Space is limited — this event will sell out!
- Cost: $45 | Tickets
Saturday, October 25th
The 79th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival – Street Fair (5616 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219)
- Saturday, October 25th | 10am
- Celebrate one of Indy’s most beloved traditions at the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Street Fair! Enjoy vendors, food, live entertainment, and community fun while supporting local businesses.
Halloween Fest at Craig Park (10 E Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143)
- Saturday, October 25th | 12–5:30pm
- Greenwood Parks & Recreation hosts the first-ever Halloween Fest! Kick off with a Halloween Parade at noon, then stick around for live music, a Kid Zone, food trucks, beer & wine, and more. Live performances from Jali Baker at 1pm and Karma at 3:30pm.
HalloweenTown with Franklin Parks & Recreation (237 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Saturday, October 25th | 2pm
- Franklin Parks & Recreation invites you to their annual HalloweenTown celebration! Details to come, but you can expect festive fun for all ages in downtown Franklin.
Punkinstock 2025 at Rockstars of Tomorrow Greenwood (223 S State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, October 25th | 3–6pm
- Costumes meet music at Punkinstock! Enjoy live student performances, haunted studio tours, parking lot trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, candy, and more. Free and family-friendly.
Carni-Fall at Independence Park (2100 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143)
- Saturday, October 25th | 4–6pm
- Johnson County Parks, Johnson County Public Library, and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market present a free fall festival featuring trick-or-treating, yard games, food trucks, and more.
Sunday, October 26th
Trunk-or-Treat at Resurrection Lutheran Church (445 E Stop 11 Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46227)
- Sunday, October 26th | 3pm-5pm
- Family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event for all ages! Come dressed in your best costume and visit all of our decorated trunks for free candy and other treats. Event will happen rain or shine (in case of inclement weather, we will move indoors.)
- Community groups and nonprofits interested in hosting a trunk may reach out to Victoria Hoppes at victoria@rlcindy.org for more information.
Trunk or Treat + Movie Night at Whiteland Community High School (1 Center St, Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Sunday, October 26th | 4–8pm
- The Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation hosts its first-ever fall festival! From 4–6pm enjoy trunk-or-treat, then stay for a family movie on the brand-new digital scoreboard from 6–8pm. Free admission; snacks available for purchase.
Wednesday, October 29th
Perry Township Government Trunk-or-Treat (East Lot – 4925 S. Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
- Wednesday, October 29th | 5-7pm
- Family Friendly trunk-or-treat sponsored by staff of the Trustee Office and their Board and small claims court judge. Food Truck, Bounce House, DJ
- Cost: Food trucks will be available for purchase
Friday, October 31st
Southport Trunk or Treat at Southport Park (6901 Derbyshire Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
- Friday, October 31st | 4–7pm
- Bring the whole family out for a fun, family-friendly Trunk or Treat! Enjoy plenty of candy, snacks, photo ops, and costumes are encouraged for all ages.
🕯️ Other Festive Experiences
Unique or one-of-a-kind happenings like paranormal activities, spooky plays, fall open houses, vendor events, or craft classes.
Friday, September 12th–Sunday, September 14th
Fall Open House at Take Root Country Store (202 N. Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Friday, September 12th–Saturday, September 13th 10am–5pm | Sunday, September 14th 12–5pm
- See the best of fall and Halloween décor at Take Root’s Fall Open House! Enjoy door prizes, sweet treats, and plenty of inspiration for your seasonal home decorating needs.
Saturday, September 20th
Sweater Weather Cookie Decorating Class with Cookies by Cary at Franklin Road Library (5550 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239)
- Saturday, September 20th | 11am
- Fall in love with sugar cookie decorating! Join our Sweater Weather themed class and learn how to create six adorable autumn designs.
- Cost: $60 per ticket | Tickets
Friday, October 3rd
1st Fridays Open Late – Sweater Weather in Downtown Franklin (5 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Friday, October 3rd | 4–8pm
- Downtown Franklin comes alive for the Sweater Weather edition of First Fridays! Enjoy extended shopping hours at 30+ participating businesses, $5 food and drink specials at local restaurants and bars, and free live music throughout the evening.
Friday, October 3rd–Saturday, October 4th
Fall Fish Fry at Johnson County Shrine Club (751 W King St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Friday, October 3rd 4:30–8pm | Saturday, October 4th 10am–6pm
- Enjoy all your favorites at the Johnson County Shrine Club’s Fall Fish Fry! Hand-cut hand-breaded cod, famous fare tenderloins, fries, onion rings, slaw, and so much more will be served up fresh.
Saturday, October 4th
Whiteland 31 Fall-A-Palooza at The Vintage Farmhouse (5014 N 75 W, Whiteland, IN 46184)
- Saturday, October 4th | 9am–5pm
- Head to Whiteland for a full day of shopping, food vendors, and kid-friendly activities at the Fall-A-Palooza! Come prepared to shop for holiday décor, gifts, and more while supporting the new Whiteland Police K9 Unit fundraiser.
Sunday, October 5th
Haunted Cookie House Decorating Class with Dessert Divas (South Indy – Final spooky location announced 1 week prior)
- Sunday, October 5th | 2–4pm
- Get into the Halloween spirit with Dessert Divas at this hands-on Haunted Cookie House Decorating Class! Build and decorate your own spooky cookie house with edible walls, icing “glue,” candies, and themed décor. Perfect for kids (8+) and adults.
- Cost: $10.38–$15.23 per ticket | Tickets Required
Harvest Walk at Grace United Methodist Church (1300 E Adams St, Franklin, IN 46131)
- Sunday, October 5th | 3–5pm
- Take part in a one- or three-mile fun walk to raise money for the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County. After the walk, enjoy a concert and fellowship with the community.
- Cost: $25 per individual | $40 per family | Register Here
Saturday, October 11th
Halloween Vendor Fair 2025 at Greenwood Happy Haunts (248 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Saturday, October 11th | 11am–5pm
- Celebrate spooky season at Greenwood’s annual Halloween Vendor Fair! Shop from dozens of local vendors, discover handmade fall and Halloween décor, and enjoy a festive community day.
Sunday, October 19th
Witch’s Bell DIY Class at Greenwood Happy Haunts (248 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142)
- Sunday, October 19th | 1–2:30pm
- Craft your very own Witch’s Bell with Tam’s Enchanted Emporium! Learn the history and meaning of charms, herbs, and crystals while making this magical piece to take home. All materials, snacks, and drinks included.
- Cost: $35 per person | Tickets
Tuesday, October 21st
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class with Dessert Divas (South Indy – Location TBA)
- Tuesday, October 21st | 6:30–8:30pm
- Get spooky and sweet with Dessert Divas as you decorate a variety of Halloween-themed cookies—think pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more! All supplies are included, plus instruction from local artist Patty (WyldKard), snacks, and take-home goodies..
- Cost: $37 per person | Spooky Squad 4-Pack: $120 ($30 each) | Tickets
Friday, October 24th
Perry Senior Services Monster Mash at Perry Senior Services (6901 Derbyshire Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
- Friday, October 24th | 5:30–9pm
- Join Perry Senior Services for a festive evening of dinner, dancing, and music by DJ Chuck. Costumes encouraged! Your $15 ticket includes dinner, music, and plenty of Halloween fun.
- Cost: $15 per person
Saturday, October 25th
Silly Safaris Halloween LIVE Animal Show at Pleasant View Orchard (10721 N County Road 850 W, Fairland, IN 46126)
- Saturday, October 25th | 3pm
- Head to Pleasant View Orchard for a fun and interactive live animal show with Silly Safaris! Kids who come dressed in Halloween costumes will receive a special treat.
Sunday, October 26th
Build Your Own Halloween Dubai Chocolate Bar! (Southside Indianapolis location TBA)
- Sunday, October 26th | 2–4pm
- Join Dessert Divas and Patty (WyldKard) for a sweet hands-on workshop creating your very own oversized Halloween chocolate bar with tons of toppings. Includes instruction, packaging, and treats to take home.
- Cost: $38–$140 depending on ticket option | Tickets
Tuesday, November 11th
Cookies, Cocoa & Cozy Vibes – Fall Cookie Decorating Workshop (Southside Indianapolis location TBA)
- Tuesday, November 11th | 6:30–8:30pm
- Learn to decorate six fall-themed cookies while sipping cocoa and soaking up cozy vibes. Instruction, supplies, and a take-home kit are included. Perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself!
- Cost: $39–$155 depending on package | Tickets
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