The IN List: weekend shares the top events going on this weekend in & around Carmel. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupincarmel for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Friday, Oct 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Exploratorium jr.: 10am-11am & 3:30pm-4:30pm. Kids ages 4-6 with their caregiver can try a special selection of steam kits. Online registration required.
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 1pm-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Saturday, Oct 21
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 10am-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. FIREWORKS NIGHT! Begin at dark. Last entry into the farm at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Pumpkin Funktion: 1-4pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Carnival games, face painters, balloon artist, & food vendors on site. Free, family friendly event.
Sensory Friendly Trick or Treating: 1-3pm. River Heritage Park, Carmel, IN. Bring your bag for candy and trick or treat with volunteers in non-frightening costumes along the fully accessible trails. Program designed for individuals with disabilities. Registration required.
Boo n’ Brew Fall Festival: 2-6pm. Clay Terrace Mall. Trick or treating from store to store, lots of kids activities, live music and beer garden for adults. Free event. See map here.
Cake with Friends! A Bilingual Japanese/English Storytime: 10-10:45am. Carmel Main Library. Best for kids 2-8 years old. Tickets required and distributed 30 min before start at the kids desk.
Drive-Thru Halloween Barn: 7:30-9:30pm. 2060 W 291 Street Sheridan, IN. $15/carload. Treats for kids, friendly for all ages. Disney themed barn and traditional halloween barn.
Spider Saturday: 1-4pm. Taylor Center of Natural History, Koteewi Park. Seasonal celebration investigating spiders. Free event for all ages, registration required.
Sunday, October 22
Indianapolis Colts vs. Cleveland Browns: 10am. Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets required.
Cake with Friends! A Bilingual Japanese/English Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Carmel Main Library. Best for kids 2-8 years old. Tickets required and distributed 30 min before start at the kids desk.
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 1pm-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Zionsville Lions Pumpkins & Hayrides: 2-5pm. Lions Park, Zionsville, IN. Free event. Free pumpkins to paint, hayrides, Mr. Daniel music, face painting, bounce houses, food vendors.
Drive-Thru Halloween Barn: 7:30-8:30pm. 2060 W 291 Street Sheridan, IN. $15/carload. Treats for kids, friendly for all ages. Disney themed barn and traditional halloween barn.
Classical Kids Live - Gershwin's Magic Key: 4pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. History, drama, music and fun come together in one 50 minute performance ideal for families. Tickets required.