Chills, Thrills and Halloween Fun in Greater Indianapolis this October

From the unsettling to the downright teeth-chattering, the adventure and stimulation of Halloween appeal to Hoosiers just as much as anybody on the planet. Why do we love scary stories? It’s generally agreed that most of us enjoy the thrill of being spooked, frightened and terrified by scary stories because we know it’s just pretend. The thrill itself, in other words, is fun. Check out this collection of chilling events for Halloween fun in and around Indianapolis during October. Whether you live in the inner city of Indianapolis or in one of the nearby outlying cities in Indiana, you’ll find something here to tickle your terror-bone.

Chills, Thrills and Halloween Fun in Greater Indianapolis this October

	October 9, 23 and 31 Ghost Walk: Chatham Arch-Lockerbie Districts Hear a true murder story and haunt the haunts of the unquiet departed on this popular tour designed for all ages. Starts at the Athenaeum. 401 E Michigan St Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.840.6456 Read more about this Indianapolis event and other chill-filled ghost walks and tours
	October 9 and 10 Scary Stories on the Canal Not-too-spooky ghost stories on the Indianapolis Canal by the Indiana History Center, in downtown Indianapolis by Military Park. Family fun with a snack bar and chairs (or you can bring blankets). Produced by Storytelling Arts of Indiana. 460 W Ohio St Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.576.9848 Read more about the event here.
	October 15, 16 and 17 Bat Encounter! at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum A Lilly Theater interactive production at the fabulous Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Vampire bats, flying foxes and surprises galore. 3000 N Meridian St POB 3000 Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.334.3322 Visit the event’s website here.
	October 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30, 6 pm – 9 pm Headless Horseman annual Fall frightfest at Conner Prairie Get in on the most fun you can have for Halloween in Fishers, Indiana. Read all about it here.
	October 30 at Chateau Thomas Winery Halloween Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery An interactive evening of intrigue and thrills in the beautiful Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield. 6291 Cambridge Wy Plainfield, IN 46168 317.837.WINE See the website for more information.
	October 30, 8 pm Here Come the Mummies at The Vogue This is the big annual Halloween show and concert at Indy party central, The Vogue. 6259 N College Av Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2828 Tickets: 317.239.5151 See more
	October 30, 9:30 am – 11 am Prairie Tykes Halloween Party at Conner Prairie Celebrate Halloween with your tyke at Conner Prairie‘s unforgettable Indianapolis children‘s party. Scary stories, spooky games, crafts-making and dancing, all for the little ones. Wear a costume! Reservations are a must.
	October 31 Halloween Party at the Easley Winery Oh boy! It’s a real costume contest and party at Easley Winery in the center of the Circle City. Best costume wins a gift certificate for $25. 205 N College Av Indianapolis, IN 46202 317.636.4516 See the web page here