The Ultimate Southern Indiana Fall & Halloween Events Guide | 2026

It's that time of year when the calendar starts filling up with pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun, and all kinds of reasons to get out of the house. Southern Indiana has plenty going on this fall, whether you're looking for something to do with the kids, a festival to wander, a Halloween event, or just a good excuse to enjoy a fall weekend. We've gathered the 2026 events we know about so far.

If you have a fall or Halloween event we don't have listed, send it our way, and we'll add it!

SOUTHERN INDIANA FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Be sure to check back often! We'll continue adding more family-friendly fall and Halloween events to the guide as we find them.

[VANDERBURGH COUNTY]

Downtown Evansville Spooky Wine Walk Presented by Romain Cross Pointe
400 & 500 Blocks of Main St., Evansville, IN
Friday, October 2, 2026 | Check-in 5:00 p.m.; wine tents open 5:30–8:30 p.m.
A Halloween-themed wine walk through Downtown Evansville featuring pours from three Indiana wineries, mocktails, live music, fire performances, a costume contest, tarot readings and a passport game with a gift basket prize. Costumes encouraged; 21+ only with valid ID. $15 in advance / $25 at the door.

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Franklin Street, Evansville, IN
Monday–Saturday, October 5–10, 2026
One of the largest street festivals in the country, featuring 130+ nonprofit food booths, carnival rides, live entertainment and a closing parade down Franklin Street.

Haunted Historic Evansville Ghost Walks
Riverside Historic District & Haynie's Corner Arts District, Evansville, IN (tours depart from First Presbyterian Church)
Friday–Saturday, October 16–17, 2026 | Tours depart every 20 minutes, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
A theatrical walking ghost tour featuring Civic Theatre actors portraying historic Evansville figures; benefits the Old Evansville Historic Association, Haynie's Corner Arts District Association, and Civic Theatre.

Trick or Treat Haunted Courtyard at Columbia Healthcare
621 W. Columbia St., Evansville, IN
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A haunted courtyard trick-or-treat event.

Halloween Trivia Night & Costume Contest
Old Vanderburgh Courthouse, 415 Sycamore St., Evansville, IN
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville presents a Halloween trivia night and costume contest hosted by HYPE (Habitat's Young Professionals of Evansville). Teams of six compete for $75 per team. Registration is open.

Eville Shindig: Hot Rod Kustoms & Rockabilly Weekend
Vanderburgh 4-H Center, Evansville, IN
Thursday–Saturday, October 15–17, 2026
A Halloween-themed hot rod, kustom and rockabilly weekend featuring vintage cars, special hearse parking and trophies for hearse categories. Registration is open.

Spook-O-Ree hosted by Buffalo Trace Council
3501 E. Lloyd Expwy., Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Free games, family-friendly activities, a haunted house and a can food drive, hosted by the Boy Scouts' Buffalo Trace Council.

Boo at the Zoo
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN
October 16–18 and October 23–24, 2026
Halloween-decorated zoo paths, trick-or-treat stations, a magic show, costume contests and animal encounters.

Trunk or Treat at Supreme Athletics
2716 Kotter Ave., Evansville, IN
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat hosted by Reitz Student Council
F.J. Reitz High School front parking lot, Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
For elementary-aged students and younger.

Trunk or Treat at Little Dreamers Childcare
818 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Candy, games and prizes.

WoofFest
West Side Franklin Library, 2000 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN 47712
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:00–5:00 p.m.
PAAWS' 3rd annual WoofFest is a free, pet-friendly event featuring music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, adoptable dogs, a petting zoo, face painting, puppy snuggles, inflatables and more. Fun for all ages.

Trunk or Treat at Jacob's Village
Jacob's Village Community Center, 7200 Jacob's Village Drive, Evansville, IN 47720
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
A free community trunk or treat with candy, games, hayrides, hot dogs and drinks. Best decorated trunk prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Costumes encouraged.

Fright 2 Night at Burdette Park
Burdette Park, 1301 W. Mill Rd., Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Doors open 7:00 p.m.; movie starts 8:30 p.m.
Burdette Park presents a Halloween movie night featuring a screening of the 1990s IT, plus the park's "Will you survive the chambers?" haunted experience. Tickets are $25 and are available at burdettepark.org or by calling 812-435-5602 (option 1).

Trunk or Treat hosted by River City Pride
Garvin Park, Evansville, IN
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Holyween hosted by Memorial Baptist Church Youth Ministry
645 Connie Robinson Way, Evansville, IN
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Trunk or treat, games, face painting and more.

Trunk or Treat at Aldersgate UM Church
5130 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
Trunk or treat and a free meal.

Trunk or Treat at Big Top
1213 West Maryland St., Evansville, IN
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat hosted by Christ The King Church
3101 Bayard Park Dr., Evansville, IN
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Trick or Treating & Resource Fair hosted by YWCA
118 Vine St. (parking lot), Evansville, IN
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat hosted by Chick-fil-A at Eastland Mall
Chick-fil-A at Eastland Mall, Evansville, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Trunk or treat with trick-or-treating and face painting.

Trunk or Treat at The Salvation Army
1040 N. Fulton, Evansville, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Candy, games, music, hot chocolate and popcorn. Fun for all ages.

Trunk or Treat at Army National Guard Armory
3300 E. Division, Evansville, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.

The First Annual Chrome & Candy Trunk-or-Treat
N. Main St., Evansville, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Jacobs Pub, Pacemakers Car Club and Jacobsville Area Community Corporation present Evansville's hot rod Halloween experience, with trunk-or-treating from hot rods, candy, costumes, a kid-friendly haunted house and a costume contest. Fun for the whole family.

Haunted Hallway
5001 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Candy, activities, food and more.

Trunk or Treat hosted by Trinity Preschool
1403 W. Boonville New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Zombie Prom 2.0
The Helms Hall, 5001 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47715
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 p.m.
A Halloween-themed prom for adults featuring food, dancing, themed photo opportunities, prom royalty activities and a cash bar. Costumes encouraged. 21+ only.

[WARRICK COUNTY]

Newburgh Fall Fest
Marcella Pointe, 4944 Old SR 261, Newburgh, IN
Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026 | Friday 7:00–11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Three-day fall celebration featuring live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, a beer garden and a Sunday car show.

Community Day Kids Halloween Party hosted by American Legion Newburgh
711 State St., Newburgh, IN
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.
Bounce houses, pumpkin painting, games, prizes, food and more.

Hocus Pocus Halloween Home Tour
1000 State St., Newburgh, IN 47630
Thursday, October 15 & 22, 2026 | Timed entry slots
Tour a historic Newburgh home transformed into a Hocus Pocus-inspired Halloween wonderland. This is a decorative Halloween tour rather than a haunted house, with whimsical witches, spooky décor and magical details throughout. $20 per person; reservations required.

Fall Farm Camp at Blue Heron Farm
Blue Heron Farm, 733 Inderrieden Rd., Chandler, IN 47610
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A fall farm day for ages 7–14 featuring horseback riding, animal encounters and hands-on activities in the barn and garden. $100 per camper; registration required.

Halloween Goat Yoga Costume Party
Blue Heron Farm, Chandler, IN
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
A beginner-friendly goat yoga class with costumed goats, followed by goat cuddles, photo opportunities and costume fun. Costumes are encouraged for humans and goats, with prizes for best-dressed attendees. Ages 9 and up; $30 per person. Registration required.

Halloween in the Park
Friedman Park, Newburgh, IN
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Warrick County's 7th annual Halloween in the Park features trick-or-treating with local businesses and nonprofits, a hayride, food trucks, a photo booth and a costume contest. $5 per car.

Halloween Illuminations
Gene Aurand Trailhead, Newburgh, IN
October 16–18 and October 23–25, 2026 | 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Take a self-guided Halloween walk along the Aurand Trail through illuminated woods filled with friendly ghosts, Halloween inflatables and elaborate displays, including a pirate ghost ship, giant pumpkin, skeleton baseball team, ghost town and castle wall. $5 per person or $20 for a family five-pack. Rain or shine.

Ghostly Hayrides
Historic Newburgh Trailhead Visitor Center, 10400 SR 662 W., Newburgh, IN
October 23–25, 2026 | Hayrides depart every 20 minutes, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Take a spooky hayride through Historic Newburgh as turn-of-the-century tour guides and re-enactors share local history and ghost stories. Tours last about 50 minutes and end with a walk across the historic red bridge. $15 per person; children 3 and under ride free on an adult's lap. Hayride admission includes Halloween Illuminations.

Trunk or Treat at Heritage Woods Newburgh
4211 Grimm Rd., Newburgh, IN
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at Warrick Trail Apartments
9899 Warrick Trail, Newburgh, IN
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at Majestic Care Newburgh
5233 Rosebud Ln., Newburgh, IN
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at Warrick Saddle Club
Club Grounds, 205 E. Columbia St., Boonville, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
A free, family-friendly trunk or treat with trick-or-treat booths set up by local businesses and club members. Kids can enjoy activities like a rope cow head toss, "There's a Snake in My Boot" toss and a sack race, and a local petting zoo will be on the grounds with a pig, goats and a skunk. Candy, games, animals and community fun for all.

[SPENCER COUNTY]

Holiday World's Happy Halloween Weekends
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN
Saturdays and Sundays, September 19–November 1, 2026
Holiday World gets into the Halloween spirit with Halloween-themed shows, a trick-or-treat trail, hayrides and the Dino Corn Maze Adventure.

Young Abe's Country Craft Fair
Lincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln State Park, Lincoln City, IN
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Shop from more than 20 vendors while enjoying food trucks, hayrides and naturalist-led activities.

Mt. Zion AppleFest
Mt. Zion, Spencer County, IN
Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
Celebrate the 45th annual AppleFest with arts and crafts vendors, community food booths and a giant authentic baked apple pie.

Fall Kids Day at Pumpkins & More
Pumpkins & More, Spencer County, IN
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Time TBA
Kids can enjoy free fall games, pumpkin painting and scenic autumn wagon rides.

Fall Shop & Stroll at Santa's Reindeer Ranch
Santa's Reindeer Ranch, 4178 E. County Road 1700 N., Dale, IN
Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT
Shop from local vendors, enjoy food trucks and stroll the ranch to visit the animals during this fall shopping and family event. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate; children 2 and under are free.

Fall Fun Day at Lincoln State Park
15476 N. 300 E., Lincoln City, IN
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, a Halloween egg hunt, crafts and games.

Adult Halloween Party at French Island Marina
French Island Marina and Boat Club, 8722 W. River Rd., Rockport, IN 47635
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
An adults-only Halloween party with costume contests and prize ribbons. Guests are asked to bring a snack to share.

Just Treats at The Waters of Rockport
The Waters of Rockport, 815 Washington St., Rockport, IN 47635
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
A Halloween trick-or-treat event with the residents of The Waters of Rockport. Costumes encouraged.

[GIBSON COUNTY]

Lyles Station Corn Maze
Lyles Station Historic School & Museum, 953 N. County Road 500 W, Princeton, IN
October 2–31, 2026 | Fridays 5:00–8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 1:00–8:00 p.m.; Sundays 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Get lost in a 10-acre corn maze while enjoying pumpkin picking, hayrides, campfires, food and other fall fun. The final weekend features a Haunted Maze.

Tri-State Speedway Season Finale: The Harvest Cup
Tri-State Speedway, 9981 S. U.S. Highway 41, Haubstadt, IN
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Qualifying 5:30 p.m.; races 6:30 p.m.
The final race of the season features Midwest Thunder 410 Sprints competing for an $8,000-to-win purse, plus 305 RaceSaver Sprints.

[HENDERSON COUNTY]

Henderson Lions Club Arts and Crafts Festival
John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY
Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026
Shop handmade arts and crafts from regional makers, find unique holiday gifts, and enjoy local food vendors surrounded by the park's beautiful fall scenery.

Fall Market on Main & Chili Cook-off
Main Street, Downtown Henderson, KY
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Shop local artisans, makers, and specialty vendors while downtown businesses compete in the annual chili cook-off.

Campground Halloween Weekend
John James Audubon State Park Campground, 3100 US-41 N, Henderson, KY
Thursday–Sunday, October 15–18, 2026
Halloween fun for campground guests featuring campsite decorating, crafts, spooky games, costume contests for kids, pets, and groups, a Halloween bike parade, and campground trick-or-treating.

Trunk or Treat Adventure
1629 S Main St., Henderson, KY 42420
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Ghosts, goblins, and candy galore- come dressed in your best Halloween costume and join the fun.

Spooky Tales & Nighttime Trails
John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Enjoy an evening of spooky stories and nighttime trail fun at John James Audubon State Park.

Downtown Henderson Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Henderson, KY
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Local downtown merchants hand out candy to costumed children along Main Street and surrounding blocks.

Terror on the Trail
1445 State Route 416 E., Henderson, KY
October 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
A haunted trail fundraiser benefiting local families dealing with childhood illness.

Central Park Halloween Bash & Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Henderson and Central Park, Henderson, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Downtown trick-or-treating runs 3:00–5:00 p.m., followed by the city's Halloween Bash in Central Park from 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Sagez Vision Care Trunk or Treat
Sagez Vision Care, LLC, 1035 N Elm Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
A spooktacular day of candy, costumes, and community spirit, hosted by Sagez Vision Care.

[POSEY COUNTY]

Harvest Craft Fair at Harmonie State Park
Harmonie State Park, 3451 Harmonie State Park Road, New Harmony, IN
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 3:00–10:00 p.m.
Shop handcrafted treasures from local artisans while enjoying live music, food vendors, kids' activities, antique tractors and beautiful fall scenery.

Arts in Murphy Park
Murphy Park, 1014 Main Street, New Harmony, IN
Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 2026
Browse handcrafted art, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, woodwork and textiles while enjoying live entertainment, food vendors and a beautiful fall setting.

Nightfall in New Harmony
Historic New Harmony, IN
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24, 2026
A two-day Halloween celebration featuring a Friday night Crow Party with spooky jazz, mocktails, poetry and puzzles. Saturday brings broom-making, Halloween-themed programs, pumpkin carving and painting, carnival-style games, Halloween crafts, a caramel apple bar benefiting the New Harmony Food Pantry, a “Familiars” pet adoption event with New Life Animal Shelter, a visit from Marty's Mobile Mudroom, a Halloween Golf Cart Parade, Trunk or Treat, the Nightfall Family Fete, ghost tours and other spooky activities.

Trunk or Treat at Expressway Auto Mall
3900 Highway 62 East, Mt. Vernon, IN
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Trunk or treat, games and more.

Trunk or Treat
1262 N. Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
Trunk or treat featuring Marty's Mobile Mudroom, games, prizes and more.

Indoor Trick or Treating at Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation
Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation, Mt. Vernon, IN
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Indoor Halloween fun featuring trick-or-treating through haunted hallways, a festive photo area, games, prizes and plenty of candy. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag.

Eve of Halloween Celebration
New Harmony, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the eve of Halloween in historic New Harmony with seasonal festivities and spooky fun.

Haunted New Harmony Ghost Walks
New Harmony, IN
Friday–Saturday, October 30–31, 2026 | 8:00 p.m.
Take a nighttime walk through historic New Harmony and hear the stories, legends and ghostly tales connected to the historic town.

[DUBOIS COUNTY]

Oktoberfest
Downtown Jasper, IN 47546
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.
Free community celebration featuring live music from Pfreak Show, a car show, bike show, food booths and more. Open to all ages.

[PERRY COUNTY]

October Fest 2026
700 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
A community fall celebration featuring local vendors, shopping, food and plenty of autumn fun. Vendor registration is full, but a waiting list is available.

Explosion of Fun! Fall Festival
10th Street between Fulton & Jefferson Streets (821 10th St.), Tell City, IN
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall festival lining 10th Street with games, prizes, candy, vendors and food. Highlights include a live chainsaw carving show by Nini & Pops Woodshop, a cake walk, a 40-foot bounce house, a "touch the truck" display, a photo op, special guests, and free popcorn and hot chocolate. J's Good Grub 2 food truck will be on site, and candy will be given out for the kids.

Trunk or Treat at Derby General Store
Derby General Store, Derby, IN
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
A family-friendly trunk or treat with candy, costumes and community fun. Kids, families and friends are all welcome.

[ORANGE COUNTY]

Bledsoe Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
6965 IN-145 S, French Lick, IN 47432
Saturdays & Sundays, September 27–November 1, 2026 (also open Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day)
A corn maze and pumpkin patch featuring pedal carts, pony rides, a cow train, jumper pillow, bounce houses, gem mining, a corn box, sand pit, horse swings, super slides, bull rides, hayrides, a pumpkin slingshot, a bubble barn, farm animals and concessions. Admission includes most attractions except gem mining and pony rides; pumpkins, merchandise and concessions cost extra.