Spooktacular Places to Trunk or Treat | 2024 Indianapolis Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Want to get the most out of this year’s Halloween Costume? Mark your calendar for any or all of these trunk-or-treat events in the Indy area. Indianapolis has so many fall festivals and events and trunk or treats are some of our favorites. Every year we try to scope out all the local opportunities to don the costumes, snag some candy, and have fun.

Upcoming Trunk or Treat Events in the Indianapolis Area

We’re waiting to see when all the Indianapolis Trunk-or-Treat events are taking place—check back often and let us know if your event is missing from the list!

Check here for Halloween times around Indianapolis.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Saturday, October 12

Lawrence North HS

noon-2 pm
7802 Hauge Road, Indianapolis

Bring the family out for a spooktacular trunk-or-treat event. Enjoy fun activities and of course candy while supporting the Lawrence High School community. $5 entry per child and donations are welcome.

The Arts in Autumn

2-6 pm
Midtown Plaza, Carmel

The whole family is invited to enjoy this free fall festival in Midtown Carmel. Trick-or-treating stations around the plaza and inside the nearby Indiana Design Center are just the beginning. The event also promises live music, arts and crafts vendors, giveaways, a 2 pm screening of Coco, free balloon art and glitter tattoos, a touch a truck, and more. For even more treats, saunter down to Main Street for Meet Me on Main, where participating local businesses will be handing out candy from 4-8 pm.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Wednesday, October 16

Lawrence Central HS Indoor Trunk-or-Treat

6:00-8:00 pm
7300 E 56th Street, Indianapolis

This event is for kids Pre-K to Grade 6, it’s 100% free, and indoors! Forget having to worry about the weather, come enjoy a costume contest, candy, games, and much more. Enter the costume contest and win prizes. Enter through door six.

Trunk or Treat at Carmel United Methodist Church

6:30-7:30 pm
621 S Rangeline Road, Carmel

Carmel UMC is opening up its parking lot for a family-friendly trunk or treat, hosted by Cub Scout Pack 131. Come in costume for a fun evening out.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Friday, October 18

Monster Mash

6-8:30 pm
Craig Park, Greenwood

Time to get your costumes ready and join us for a night of Spooky Fun at Craig Park during Greenwood’s Monster Mash. VIP tickets are available for 4:30-6 pm admission. General Admission is FREE after 6 pm.

Fifth Annual Trunk or Treat

5:30-7:30 pm
7502 S Madison Ave, Indianapolis

Join Dynamic Music Therapy for their 5th Annual Trunk of Treat! Wear costumes and have a good time. Treats, hot chocolate, games, and more! This event is sensory-friendly and will be mindful of lights, noises, and scary things, etc. This event is for all ages and abilities!

Trunk or Treat Locations for Saturday, October 19

Trunk or Treat at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

3-5 pm
1484 W Main Street, Carmel

Conveniently located off of Carmel’s Main Street, Bethlehem Lutheran Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event for the community. The afternoon promises to be full of decorations, treats, food, and games.

Hauntumn at Fort Harrison

4-6 pm
6000 N Post Road, Indianapolis

Fort Harrison State Park gets spooky for this October evening! Reddick Shelter will host Trunk or Treat from 4-6 pm. Paint a pumpkin while you’re there, then stick around for spooky stories at 6 and the Soldier’s Haunt at 7:15…if you dare! Note that guests will need to pay park admission to attend Hauntumn.

Trunk or Treat at Cornerstone Lutheran

2-4 pm
Cornerstone Lutheran—Indy, 2837 E New York Street, Indianapolis

At this safe alternative to Trick-or-Treating, children age 0-4th grade and their families go from decorated car trunk to trunk in the parking lot collecting Halloween candy and other small trinkets. This event happens rain or shine! If the weather is unfavorable, trick or treating will move inside to the church gym.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Thursday, October 24

Annual B&W Boo Bash

5 pm
740 Main Street, Whiteland

Join the Bailey & Wood Financial Group NMLS for the annual Trunk or Treat Boo Bash at the Whiteland Bailey and Wood office! There will be trick or treating, games, prizes, bouncy houses, a Halloween movie, bingo, and more!

Hank’s Halloween Spooktacular

6-8 pm
Hancock Regional Hospital, 801 State Street, Greenfield

It’s our version of Trunk or Treat! We will have all the tricks, treats, and fun set up in the parking garage – rain or shine! Open to the entire community! Family-friendly & fun!

Trunk or Treat with Greenfield Parks and Recreation

6-8 pm
Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St, Greenfield

Join Greenfield Parks and our guest vendors for the annual Trunk or Treat! The event is FREE to everyone and is rain or shine. We hope you join us for a spooktacular time.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Friday, October 25

Trick or Treating in the Plaza

5:30-8 pm
225 S Union Street, Westfield

Join us for a community-wide trick-or-treating event at Grand Junction Plaza!

Bargersville Trunk or Treat

6-8 pm
24 N Main Street, Bargersville

The Town of Bargersville invites you to join us for a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event on Main Street!

Trunk or Treat Locations for Saturday, October 26

Raccoon Lake Un-Boo-lievable Halloween

All Day 

Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area, Rockville

The Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area will be having an all-day Halloween event that will feature a 10am egg hunt, 12pm pumpkin giveaway//pumpkin painting activity, 3pm costume contest, 5-7pm trick or treating and a hayride from 8-10pm.

Fall Frenzy

12-2 pm
Indianapolis Baptist Temple, 4002 E Southport Rd, Indianapolis

As a safe alternative to Trick or Treating, Indianapolis Baptist Temple invites the community to come for a perfect opportunity to dress up in your favorite costume, win candy, and have some family fun. “Fall Frenzy” is our Trunk-or-Treat style fall celebration event.

Halloween Town in Franklin

10 am-8 pm
Downtown Franklin

Enjoy a whole day of fun, starting with the Halloween Hustle 5K run/walk and 1-mile family walk at 10 am. Come back at 3 pm to register your pet for the Howl-o-ween pet costume contest, which starts at 4. Finally, from 5-7:30 pm, come to downtown Franklin for trick or treating from stores and trunk or treating at the amphitheater. Check the website link to confirm times and activities.

Treats on Main

10 am-2 pm
Main Street, Fortville

Trick or treat from business to business as downtown Fortville celebrates Halloween!

Boo Bash

10 -2 pm
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers

Celebrate Halloween with Fishers’ Parks at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater! Boo Bash comes to downtown Fishers with free live music and entertainment, food trucks, games and activities, and more! Come in costume to walk in the costume parade on the NPD AMP Stage. This event is free, and no registration is required.

Sat-Terror Day

11am -1pm
Talon Stream Park, Plainfield 

Town of Plainfield’s annual Halloween event,” Sat-Terror Day Festival” will feature hayrides, music, trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artist, free pumpkins (while supplies last), and other family fun activities.

Ghost and Goblins

1pm -5pm
Washington Township Park, Avon 

Ghosts and Goblins is an annual Halloween event at Avon’s Washington Township Park with a trick or treating trail featuring many local vendors/ businesses, bounce houses, a DJ, a costume contest and a haunted mini train ride. Parking will be available nearby at Harmony Baptist Church. There will be two separate age groups with entry times with 1:00-3:00pm for children ages 7 and under and 3:00-5:00pm for children 8 and up.

Krannert Park Trunk or Treat

1-2 pm
Krannert Park Parking Lot, 605 S High School Road, Indianapolis

Wear your favorite costume to Krannert Park and get ready for a spook-tacular time! Registration for this event opens on October 1. There’s an unlimited number of spots open for guests, but be aware there is a small fee to participate. Kids can expect decorated car trunks, plenty of treats, and other Halloween activities.

Trunk or Treat at College Park Church

2-4 pm
2606 W 96th St, Indianapolis
College Park Church hopes to see the neighborhood community come out for their Trunk or Treat event! Wear your favorite costume and have some fun at this free, family-friendly event.

Trunk or Treat at KidStrong Carmel

3-6 pm
13744 N. Meridian St, Carmel

Members and non-members alike are invited to this free outdoor event held in the KidStrong Carmel parking lot that will feature an obstacle course, activities, games and candy and treats from local businesses. There will be a special appearance from the local fire station from 3:30 t0 4pm.

CarniFall at Independence Park

4-6 pm
Independence Park, 2100 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood

The community is invited to Carni-Fall at Independence Park to play on the adaptive playground, enjoy a StoryWalk, candy stations, carnival games, a bounce house, and more. Costumes are allowed. No age restrictions. No cost to attend.

Gym or Treat

4-6 pm
Gibson Athletics Center, 10710 Pendleton Pike Suites C-D, Indianapolis

Weather isn’t a worry for this trick-or-treating event. Activities will be held indoors in the Gibson Athletics Center’s gym. You can also head back outside for a touch-a-truck experience with local fire, EMS, and police vehicles. Wear your best costume to participate in the contest!

Trick or Treat Trail

4-8 pm
Anson Acres Park, 4671 Anson Blvd, Whitestown

The Whitestown Trick or Treat Trail is a free, open-house-style event where local businesses and organizations will pass out candy along the trail. After trick-or-treating for candy from local businesses, attendees can roast s’mores over a bonfire and go through the spooky woods.

Trail and Treat on the Canal

5-7pm
Downtown Canal, Indianapolis

Trick and treat along 1.5 miles of the downtown Indianapolis Canal that will also include visits with Colts Cheerleaders and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and Fire Departments, a costume contest, face paintings, activities with the Indiana State Museum and the Indiana Historical Society, and more. Afterwards head to the Eiteljorg Museum for free admission until 7pm for their Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration.

Trail and Treat at Williams Park

5 – 7 pm
Williams Park, 940 Locust Lane, Brownsburg

Head to Brownsburg for a safe Trail and Treat with local businesses and organizations at Williams Park.

Scamahorn Park Trunk or Treat

6-8 pm
Scamahorn Park, US 136, Pittsboro

Trunk or treat your way through Scamahorn Park! Wear your Halloween costume to participate in the costume contest. Bring your pup for a dog costume contest of their own!

Scares on the Square

6pm
Downtown Danville Historic Square

The Danville Historic Square will be hosting their annual Scares on the Square event that will feature a trunk or treat, inflatables, local vendors, games and giveaways. Also check out all of the scarecrows that were decorated by local organizations.

HalloweenFest

7-9 pm
Jimmy Nash Park, 360 N Home Ave, Martinsville

Join friends and neighbors in Martinsville as this event returns for its third year. HalloweenFest is held in Martinsville’s Jimmy Nash Park and trick-or-treating is free.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Sunday, October 27

Trunk or Treat at Christ Indy UMC

3-5 pm
8540 US 31 South, Indianapolis

Trunk or Treat at Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church will take place on Sunday, October 27 from 3-5 pm! Free Admission! Free food! Free games! Be sure to bring your best costume and all your friends!

Town of McCordsville Trunk or Treat

4-6 pm
Outlook Church, 6531 N 600 W McCordsville

Trunk-or-Treat is an annual event for kids and parents. Vehicles are decorated and the kids can go from car to car for treats. There will be games and prizes for the best-decorated vehicle.

Annual Fall Celebration Trunk or Treat

4-6:30 pm
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E 106th Street, Indianapolis

Come as you are! Dressed in costume or everyday wear, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church will be glad to celebrate the season of fall with you. Enjoy trunk or treat, games and activities, food, and a raffle.

Trunk-Or-Treat at Castleton Christian

5-6:30 pm
7214 Hague Road, Indianapolis

Enjoy this free, family-friendly Trunk-Or-Treat event at Castleton Christian! They’ll have decorated vehicles, bounce houses, a hayride, snacks, and of course…tons of candy!

Trunk or Treat at Venture Christian Church

4:30-6 pm
14501 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel
Families with children ages birth through 6th grade are invited to dress up in costume and collect candy at this free INDOOR trunk-or-treat event. No need to worry about the weather when you can gather candy rain or shine!

Free Trunk or Treat! at Castleton UMC

2-4 pm
7101 N Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis

Bring your kids to show off your costumes at the free and safe Trunk or Treat at Castleton United Methodist Church. There will be tons of cars lined up in the parking lot decorated for Halloween and smiling faces ready to hand out candy and treats.

Halloween Bash at the Garage Food Hall

4-7 pm
906 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis

The Garage Food Hall will have a special Halloween Bash with live entertainment, trick-or-treating, tarot card readings, face painting, activities like decorate your own trick or treat bag and spooky games like Hide the Skeleton and Guess the Pumpkin Weight. Participating vendors will also be offering kids meal deals for children 12 and under.

Trunk or Treat Locations for Thursday, October 31

Avon Town Hall Trick or Treating

10am-12pm
6570 East US Highway 36, Avon

The Town of Avon will again be hosting a town hall trick or treating event on Halloween. Each department will have some fun treats to hand out. The event is sensory friendly to those with special sensory needs or cognitive disabilities and medical-related impairments. The event will have very low music, bright rooms with plenty of light, and quiet atmosphere for all.

Glow Trick or Treating

10am-5;30pm
Pecar Nature Center, Avon

Halloween Boo Bash at the Amp

4:30-8 pm
1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis

Head out to the Amp on Halloween, where the vendors will be handing out candy to kids and will be offering special kid’s menu options.

Scare on the Square

4:30-7:30pm
Virginia Ave., Fletcher Place/Fountain Square 

Trick or Treat at the participating businesses at Fletcher Place/Fountain Square with bright orange signs in their windows.  Maps and activity books can be found at the Fountain Square Plaza (1110 Virginia Ave) or The Recess (638 Virginia Ave).

28th Annual Safe Halloween Night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

5-7pm
Champions Pavillion, Indiana State Fairgrounds 

The Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center along will offer a safe Halloween event trick or treating event. There is no cost for admission or parking.

No Trunks Just Treats at the Center at Northview Church

5-8 pm
623 N State Road 39, Danville

The Center, a free indoor playground at Northview Church in Danville will be having a Halloween event that will feature inflatables on the turf, crafts, each child will get a treat bag filled with Candy and more.

Monrovia Fire Department Drive Thru Trunk or Treat

5-8 pm
450 N Chestnut St, Monrovia

The Monrovia Fire Department will be hosting a drive thru trunk or treat at the Monroe Township Fire District.

Clayton Liberty Township Public Library Trick or Treat

6-8 pm
5199 Iowa St, Clayton

On Halloween night trick or treat inside the Clayton Liberty Township Public Library.

 

Past Trunk or Treat Events We Hope to See Return

The events below have been held in the past, but details for 2024 have not yet been announced. This article will be updated as information is available, so check back soon to see if your favorite events are happening this year!

Trunk or Treat at Rocklane Christian Church

4430 Rocklane Road, Greenwood

Join Rocklane Christian Church for an event the whole family will love! They will have carnival games, photo areas, free hotdogs, chips and water, a chili cook-off, door prizes, and of course, lots of trunks with lots of candy. Come anytime between 3 and 6 pm.

Trunk-or-Treat

Green Valley Church of Christ 19005 Cumberland Road, Noblesville
Head to the Green Valley Church parking lot for Trunks & Candy & Costumes!

Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat

Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N 700 W. McCordsville

Join Daniel’s Vineyard for the winery’s Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat Event! Come dressed up in your best costume to Trick or Treat around the vineyard. RSVP for this free event on their website.

Trunk or Treat & Car Show Indianapolis

9511 Angola Court, Indianapolis

Join Mercy Road Church Northwest for their 5th annual, FREE Trunk or Treat event. Come dressed in your costumed best, grabbing candy from themed trunks and enjoying local coffee, food trucks, and a car show.

Trunk or Treat in Danville

West Bridge Church, 1521 County Road 75W, Danville

Join West Bridge Church for a safe and fun indoor family trick-or-treat.

Trunk-or-Treat at Koteewii Equine Experience

11949 Koteewi Dr, Noblesville

Head to Strawtown Koteewii Park’s Equine Experience for their first-ever trunk-or-treat event. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a contest for the best-decorated car.

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