Events Calendar
What’s happening in the White Riverway
Whether it’s an enriching program or cleanup at one of the river parks or an offering from some of the largest cultural and entertainment attractions in Central Indiana, White River is the backdrop for events for all interests.
Upcoming Featured Events
ZooBoo | Halloween at the Indianapolis Zoo
October 16 @ 8:00 am
ZooBoo | Halloween at the Indianapolis Zoo
October 17 @ 8:00 am
ZooBoo | Halloween at the Indianapolis Zoo
October 18 @ 8:00 am
Full Event Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Skip the traffic and parking chaos — ride the train to the New Earth Festival in Atlanta! Hop aboard at Hobbs Station in Forest Park and enjoy a scenic 45-minute ride to […]
$20 – $110
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0 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
Starting at 2pm music and lights will be reduced throughout the Zoo to create a more sensory friendly environment. Free sensory bags available upon request at the Visitor’s Service Center […]
Free – $32
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5 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours […]
Free
Critter TalesJoin us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program […]
Free
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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7 events,
Join us every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12p beginning May 2, 2026, through October 10, 2026! Noblesville Farmers Market at Federal Hill Commons has a diverse and unique vendor […]
Free
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
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Susan G. Komen’s MORE THAN PINK Walk is the largest annual community education event in Indiana, raising awareness about breast cancer, local services, and Komen’s 360-degree approach of driving research, […]
Free
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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0 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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6 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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Fred the Mastodon and his friends are hosting their annual Halloween party at the museum, and you’re invited! Bring your family and friends and dress in your most creative costume […]
$6 – $15
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7 events,
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By now, you know that Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run is a race that celebrates our favorite season. Over the last decade, 375,000+ fall-natics have helped shape the race to what it […]
$60 – $65
Join us every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12p beginning May 2, 2026, through October 10, 2026! Noblesville Farmers Market at Federal Hill Commons has a diverse and unique vendor […]
Free
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
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3 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
ll aboard for a relaxing fall family ride down the historic Nickel Plate Road. Passengers will enjoy the scenic fall countryside of Northern Hamilton County while riding in a 1956 […]
$20 – $120
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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1 event,
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Celebrate Great Lakes Native arts and culture. The FREE event features live dance performances and make-and-take art activities. Join two curator-led guided tours. Artists will provide a panel discussion and […]
Free
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1 event,
Wellness in NatureNurture your creativity and get inspired in this monthly workshop focusing on experiencing nature and connecting with community. A new topic will be covered each month during this […]
Free
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1 event,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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3 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
Terror in Transylvania - a murder mystery! Join us aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express for a spine-tingling night of suspense, laughter, and mystery as the supernatural elite gather deep […]
$92
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5 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
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Walk to End Lupus Now events provide all people affected by lupus and their families the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose — to end lupus. Join the […]
Free
ll aboard for a relaxing fall family ride down the historic Nickel Plate Road. Passengers will enjoy the scenic fall countryside of Northern Hamilton County while riding in a 1956 […]
$20 – $120
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3 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
ll aboard for a relaxing fall family ride down the historic Nickel Plate Road. Passengers will enjoy the scenic fall countryside of Northern Hamilton County while riding in a 1956 […]
$20 – $120
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
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0 events,
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0 events,
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2 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
A family-friendly night of mystery and intrigue!The candy for our Halloween party has been stolen! Work together as you wander the dark galleries to solve puzzles and riddles in this […]
$18 – $25
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4 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
Join Holliday Park Staff and actors from Booth Tarkington Civic Theater for an enchantingly fun evening! Families hike along candlelit trails and interact with different forest creatures who can magically […]
$10
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5 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun […]
$10 – $26
Join Holliday Park Staff and actors from Booth Tarkington Civic Theater for an enchantingly fun evening! Families hike along candlelit trails and interact with different forest creatures who can magically […]
$10
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12 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
Broad Ripple Bird Club is a free program for birdwatchers of all levels!We meet once a month on Saturday at 9AM at the Broad Ripple Family Center, leaving by 9:15AM. […]
Free
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Experience Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead at the Eiteljorg Museum, in collaboration with Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Nopal Cultural. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of this beloved […]
Free
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6 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
Step away from the rush and rediscover what it means to be fully present in nature. Led by a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, you’ll move at an unhurried pace and receive […]
$30 – $35
ll aboard for a relaxing fall family ride down the historic Nickel Plate Road. Passengers will enjoy the scenic fall countryside of Northern Hamilton County while riding in a 1956 […]
$20 – $120
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1 event,
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Enjoy the beauty of autumn on our Full Moon Hike under the Hunter's Moon. This guided hike invites you to notice the changing seasons as we observe the trail by […]
$5
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0 events,
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2 events,
Starting at 2pm music and lights will be reduced throughout the Zoo to create a more sensory friendly environment. Free sensory bags available upon request at the Visitor’s Service Center […]
Free – $32
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A spooky night of the museum in the dark! Delve into Indiana’s dark side during a ghoulish nighttime tour of the galleries. Uncover the Hoosier state’s most notorious stories, dive […]
$22 – $30
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1 event,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
$32
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4 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
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Unplug, unwind, and escape into a good book aboard our relaxing train ride. This two-hour ride rolls through scenic Northern Hamilton County, offering the perfect backdrop for a peaceful evening.
$20
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Kick off your Halloween weekend with the 2 hour Spirits Express! An evening of spooky fun and spirited sips. Enjoy a guided tasting featuring exceptional spirits from Journeyman Distillery, test […] |
3 events,
Indy’s favorite fall spooktacular is back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly […]
Free – $32
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Hop aboard the Nickel Plate Express for a fun-filled Halloween tradition the whole family will love. Trick or Treat on the Rails is a festive 65-minute ride through Northern Hamilton […]
$23 – $140
Terror in Transylvania - a murder mystery! Join us aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express for a spine-tingling night of suspense, laughter, and mystery as the supernatural elite gather deep […]
$92
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