Halloween is one of the best times of the year in Indiana, and there are so many things to do for Halloween in Indy.

Searching for a Haunted House Near Me? Sounds like you’re DYING to find a good scream park in your neck of the woods.

Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of 14 Haunted Houses and Scream Parks in Central Indiana that are guaranteed to give you a good fright. If you’ve never been to an Indy Haunted House, prepare yourself! You’re in for a fright around every corner! You can find terrifying haunted houses in the dark with characters that move and will jump out and scare you. You can also find kid-friendly, “lights on” haunted houses that may feature spooky decor but no jump scares whatsoever. Find one that suits you from our list below and prepare to be frightened!

14 Haunted Houses and Scream Parks

Scary Haunted House Near Me:

Indy Scream Park

5211 S New Columbus Rd, Anderson
With 6 separate attractions including a Monster Midway and  Zombie Paintball Assault, anyone looking for a good fright will delight in visiting the Indy Scream Park. This may take the prize as the scariest of all the scream parks… The season runs through November 7th and hours vary. Check www.indyscreampark.com for all the gory details.

Hanna Haunted Acres

7323 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis
Hanna Haunted Acres features eight terrifying haunted attractions. Get your scare on from September 11 – November 8, 2026. Find out all the ways Hanna is keeping you safe, along with hours and ticket info at www.hannahauntedacres.com.

Fright Manor Haunted House

350 Anniston Dr, Indianapolis
Walk into the darkest, dirtiest, dingiest, creepiest, and scariest haunt in our corner of the southside of Indianapolis. Two terrifying haunts to get your adrenaline running. Show your support for the Southport Little League while walking through the Portal to Hell weekends through October. Additional dates are available for the last week of October, Halloween, and the first week in November. Find ticket info at www.frightmanor.com.

The Thirteenth Hour

915 S Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis
Time is short, screams are forever. Immerse yourself in this award-winning haunted attraction, one of the largest haunted houses in Indianapolis. Attempt to survive this outdoor, haunted story told in five separate chapters. The story is told from September 19 – October 31. Get timed ticket entrance info and more at www.thirteenthhourindy.com.

Evil on Erie

1240 Erie St, Lafayette
15,000 square feet of terror, spaced in a haunted abandoned warehouse, await you in Lafayette. Can you conquer the “Persecution and Pain” house? Think you can handle your “Fears and Phobias? Test yourself and sign the waiver to enter the “Hooded Vile Haunt” house. Find more info at www.EvilonErie.com.

“IT” House (Home Haunt with Events but not a walk-through haunt)

115 W State St, Fortville
In Fortville, just East of Indy, red balloons tend to show up tied to sewer grates around Halloween. Visit the “IT” house, and maybe you will bump into Pennywise himself. Day and night displays change weekly and allow for different scare levels. Check their Facebook page for specifics: www.facebook.com/FortvilleITHouse/.

The Barn of Terror

8792 N Old State Rd 37, Bloomington
Are you ready for horror? Head south to Bloomington to take down zombies in the Zombie Paintball gallery. Try your luck in the escape room. They have hauntings every Friday and Saturday night in October! Visit here for tickets and other great info.

Necropolis Underground

7130 Western Select Dr, Indianapolis
Take part in Midway games, axe throwing, escape games, and a tarot booth at Necropolis Underground. Then, head to one of the haunted attractions for a real fright: Nightmare House, Cemetery of the Damned, Dead and Breakfast, and The Bunker. Necropolis Underground is open from September 26 – November 13. Find more information and buy your tickets online at www.necropolisunderground.com.

Not So Scary Haunted House Near Me:

Witch Way Road Trip Haunted House at the Children’s Museum

3000 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis welcomes you to Fright Academy, the Children’s Museum Guild’s 62nd Annual Haunted House. Meet a whole host of villains, including witches, zombies, werewolves, and more as you explore this family-friendly haunted house. Choose from friendly “Lights On” hours and the spookier “Frightening Hours” for children who dare to be scared. Tickets are available online, and you do not need to purchase admission to the Children’s Museum to enter the haunted house. Check the museum website for more info at www.childrensmuseum.org.

Haunted Conservatory

2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis
On October 29 & 30, bring the little ones in their costumes for Halloween fun during less scary daylight hours at the Haunted Conservatory at Garfield Park. There will be no scarers. Just tropical plants all decked out for Halloween. From 7 pm – 9 pm, expect to get spooked as you walk through the conservatory, complete with scary music, decorations, and ghouls! The Haunted Conservatory is recommended for ages 8 and up. There will be strobe lights and artificial fog. Find more information on their Facebook page.

Headless Horseman

13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers
The Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie has done it again. In addition to the infamous Headless Horseman hayride, they have incorporated a giant corn maze inspired by the legendary tale with three options varying from kid-friendly to an after-dark spooky labyrinth. You don’t want to get lost in this maze at night! This family-friendly event features bounce houses, pumpkin trains, corn pits, spooky shows, a tube slide, and more. This is my favorite haunted house near me. Visit www.ConnerPrairie.org for all the headless details.

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