# Every year in Indianapolis

> 39 events in and around Indianapolis that come back every year, sorted by the month they usually start. Each one has its own page with the last dates we confirmed, and 31 already have their next dates posted. When an organizer announces new dates, they go on that page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 39 yearly events; 31 with next dates posted
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/yearly/
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/llms.txt

## October

- **[Fright Academy Haunted House (Friendly Hours)](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/fright-academy-haunted-house-friendly-hours-childrens-museum-indianapolis/)** at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Usually: October. Next dates: 14 dates, Oct 16–31, 2026. Price (2026): $9; $8 members (museum admission not included). Ages (2026): Ages 2–8. Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/haunted-house
- **[ZooBoo](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/zooboo-indianapolis-zoo/)** at Indianapolis Zoo. Usually: October to November. Next dates: 13 dates, Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Included with Zoo admission; free for members. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/events/zooboo/
- **[Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/sullivan-express-to-pumpkintown-allisonville-home-garden-by/)** at Allisonville Home and Garden by Sullivan. Usually: October. Next dates: 6 dates, Oct 22–30, 2026. Price (2026): $65–70 per train car, which fits about 4 adults and 2 kids. Buy ahead; game tokens, pumpkin decorating ($5) and s'mores kits ($5) are extra. Ages (2026): Ages 1–8. Official page: https://sullivanhardware.com/pages/pumpkintown
- **[Waterman’s Family Farm pumpkin patch](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/fall-festival-at-watermans-family-farm/)** at Waterman’s Family Farm. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): From $12.95 Thu–Fri; from $17.95 Sat–Sun. Ages (2026): Ages 1–10. Official page: https://watermansfamilyfarm.com/
- **[Día de Muertos Community Celebration](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/dia-de-muertos-community-celebration-eiteljorg-museum/)** at Eiteljorg Museum. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free (register for a free ticket). Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://eiteljorg.org/dia-de-muertos/
- **[Fall Colors Festival](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/fall-colors-festival-mccloud-nature-park/)** at McCloud Nature Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/fall-colors-festival/
- **[Greenwood Halloween Parade & Halloween Fest](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/greenwood-halloween-parade-and-halloween-fest-downtown-amphitheater/)** at Downtown Greenwood and Greenwood Amphitheater. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.greenwood.in.gov/topic/blocks.php?topicid=410&structureid=22
- **[Halloween at Forest Park](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/halloween-at-forest-park/)** at Forest Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 23, 2026. Price (2026): Free (free wristbands needed for hayrides and inflatables; optional $15 priority parking). Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://www.noblesville.in.gov/785/Halloween-at-Forest-Park
- **[Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/halloween-trick-or-treat-trail-anson-acres-park/)** at Anson Acres Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://whitestown.in.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/events/halloween-trick-or-treat-trail/
- **[Harvest Nights at Newfields](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/harvest-nights-at-newfields/)** at Newfields. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 16–25, 2026. Price (2026): From $25 (varies by date); kids 5 and under free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–8. Official page: https://discovernewfields.org/harvest-nights
- **[Headless Horseman Festival](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/headless-horseman-festival-conner-prairie/)** at Conner Prairie. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 7 dates, Oct 16–25, 2026. Price (2026): $26; members free; $10 Access Pass; hayride +$10. Ages (2026): Ages 3–10. Official page: https://www.connerprairie.org/headless-horseman/
- **[Trick or Treating in the Plaza](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/trick-or-treating-in-the-plaza-grand-junction/)** at Grand Junction Plaza. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 23, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://in-westfield.civicplus.com/407/Trick-or-Treating-in-the-Plaza

## November

- **[Christmas Nights of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-nights-of-lights-indiana-state-fairgrounds/)** at Indiana State Fairgrounds (Gate 3). Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 6 – Dec 31, 2026. Price (2026): Per vehicle; price shown at checkout. Official page: https://www.christmasnightsoflights.com/p/tickets
- **[Christmas in Pendleton Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-in-pendleton-parade-downtown/)** at Downtown Pendleton. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 14, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://www.mainstreetpendleton.com/parade-rules-regulations-wavier
- **[Winterlights (10th anniversary)](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/winterlights-10th-anniversary-garden-newfields/)** at The Garden at Newfields. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): From $25 public adults (dynamic pricing); kids 5 and under free; $10 promo days Nov 23 & Nov 30; $2 fee per ticket; priority parking $20 or free at Michigan Rd entrance. Official page: https://discovernewfields.org/events-exhibitions/winterlights
- **[Carmel Christkindlmarkt](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/carmel-christkindlmarkt-carter-green/)** at Carter Green. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 21 – Dec 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free admission; ice skating extra. Official page: https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/plan-your-visit
- **[Christmas at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-at-the-zoo-indianapolis/)** at Indianapolis Zoo. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): See zoo ticket page. Official page: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/zoo-events/christmas-at-the-zoo/
- **[Santa's Magic Cottage at Christmas at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santas-magic-cottage-at-christmas-at-the-zoo-indianapolis/)** at Indianapolis Zoo. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): Included with Christmas at the Zoo admission. Official page: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/zoo-events/christmas-at-the-zoo/
- **[Visit with Santa at WinterFaire](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/visit-with-santa-at-winterfaire-childrens-museum-indianapolis/)** at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 21 – Dec 24, 2026. Price (2026): Included with museum admission; optional photo packages $30–$70 (credit card only); one free family photo on your own camera. Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/santa
- **[Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/wheeler-mission-drumstick-dash-broad-ripple/)** at Broad Ripple. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): Adults $40, ages 8–12 $35, ages 0–7 $20; prices go up after Nov. 11. Official page: https://www.drumstickdash.org/Race/IN/Indianapolis/DrumstickDashIndy
- **[Circle of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/circle-of-lights-monument/)** at Monument Circle. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 27, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://downtownindy.org/events/circle-of-lights
- **[Santa at Celebration Crossing (photos)](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santa-at-celebration-crossing-photos-indiana-state-museum/)** at Indiana State Museum. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Price (2026): Visit included with museum admission; photo packages nonmembers $11 / $16 / $21 (members $9 / $14 / $19); email photo +$5. Official page: https://www.indianamuseum.org/santa-schedule/
- **[Santa's Sleigh Barn at A Merry Prairie Holiday](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santas-sleigh-barn-at-a-merry-prairie-holiday-conner/)** at Conner Prairie. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 22, 2026. Price (2026): Festival tickets $26 nonmembers, $15 members; selfies with Santa included, professional photo $15 per image. Official page: https://www.connerprairie.org/a-merry-prairie-holiday
- **[Breakfast with Santa at Conner Prairie](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-conner-prairie/)** at Conner Prairie. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026. Official page: https://www.connerprairie.org/a-merry-prairie-holiday
- **[Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-in-the-village-parade-and-tree-lighting-main-street/)** at Main Street, Zionsville. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 28, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://business.zionsvillechamber.org/calendar/Details/2026-christmas-in-the-village-parade-tree-lighting-1848977
- **[Santa's Holiday Breakfast](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santas-holiday-breakfast-indiana-state-museum/)** at Indiana State Museum (Great Hall or L.S. Ayres Tea Room). Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026. Price (2026): Separate ticket (price on ticket page); members up to 25% off; under 3 free but must register; includes $4 parking validation. Official page: https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/santas-holiday-breakfast-in-the-great-hall/

## December

- **[Shelbyville Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/shelbyville-mistletoe-market-and-holiday-parade-public-square/)** at Public Square, Shelbyville. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 4, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://shelbyville.in.gov/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/2026-Christmas-Parade-Registration-115
- **[Christmas Under the Stars](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-under-the-stars-downtown-brownsburg-town-hall/)** at Downtown Brownsburg and Town Hall Green. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://www.brownsburg.org/520/Christmas-Under-The-Stars
- **[Members-Only Breakfast with Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/members-only-breakfast-with-santa-indianapolis-zoo/)** at Indianapolis Zoo (Dolphin Gallery). Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5–12, 2026. Price (2026): Members only. Official page: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/zoo-events/breakfast-with-santa/
- **[Santa at the Conservatory](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santa-at-the-conservatory-garfield-park/)** at Garfield Park Conservatory. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): Conservatory Crossing admission $6 per person or $14 per family (2 adults max), at the door; past Santa mornings have been free, so check the official page. Official page: https://www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/holiday2024
- **[Santa Saturdays in Carmel](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santa-saturdays-in-carmel-santas-house/)** at Santa's House, Indiana Design Center parking lot. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5–12, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.carmel.in.gov/481/Santa-Saturdays
- **[Westfield in Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/westfield-in-lights-grand-junction-plaza/)** at Grand Junction Plaza. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): Free to attend; Santa photo sessions $15 (registration from Nov 5); Ice Ribbon skate sessions extra. Official page: https://www.westfieldin.gov/387/Westfield-in-Lights
- **[Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival & Twilight Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/broad-ripple-lights-up-festival-and-twilight-parade-village/)** at Broad Ripple Village. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 6, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://www.broadrippleindy.org/broad-ripple-lights-up/
- **[Santa House Selfies in Zionsville](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santa-house-selfies-in-zionsville/)** at Santa House, Cedar & Main. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 6, 2026. Official page: https://business.zionsvillechamber.org/calendar/Details/christmas-in-the-village-santa-house-selfies-1916479?sourceTypeId=Website
- **[Museum My Way: sensory-friendly Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/museum-my-way-sensory-friendly-santa-visits-childrens-indianapolis/)** at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 8, 2026. Price (2026): Tickets available early November. Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/holiday-events
- **[Breakfast with Santa at MCL Southside](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-mcl-southside-restaurant-bakery/)** at MCL Restaurant & Bakery – Southside. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 12, 2026. Price (2026): $24 adults; $16 kids; 2 and under free. Official page: https://www.visitindy.com/events/breakfast-with-santa-3/
- **[Santa's Magical Morning at The Children's Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/santas-magical-morning-at-the-childrens-museum-indianapolis/)** at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 12–19, 2026. Price (2026): Separate ticket; members save 20% (see the ticket page). Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/holiday-events
- **[Countdown to Noon](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/countdown-to-noon-childrens-museum-indianapolis/)** at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 31, 2026. Price (2026): Included with museum admission; under 2 free. Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/holiday-events
- **[Family New Year's Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/family-new-years-eve-indiana-state-museum/)** at Indiana State Museum. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 31, 2026. Price (2026): $18 per person; ages 2 and under free; Snowfall Express train $2 (buy online ahead); includes $4 parking validation. Official page: https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/family-new-years-eve/

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## FAQ

### Which yearly events in Indianapolis have posted their next dates?
[Fright Academy Haunted House (Friendly Hours)](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/fright-academy-haunted-house-friendly-hours-childrens-museum-indianapolis/) (14 dates, Oct 16–31, 2026); [ZooBoo](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/zooboo-indianapolis-zoo/) (13 dates, Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026); [Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/sullivan-express-to-pumpkintown-allisonville-home-garden-by/) (6 dates, Oct 22–30, 2026); [Waterman’s Family Farm pumpkin patch](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/fall-festival-at-watermans-family-farm/) (Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2026); [Christmas Nights of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/events/christmas-nights-of-lights-indiana-state-fairgrounds/) (Nov 6 – Dec 31, 2026), plus 26 more below.

### What happens to an event page after the event?
It stays up at the same address. Once the dates pass, the page shows the last confirmed dates with that year’s price and ages, and we add the next dates when the official page lists them.

### How do you check these yearly events?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).