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Explore Indianapolis-area family events & kids’ camps whose booking dates have arrived. Listings are organized by event date within each group. Follow the organizer link to check current ticket or registration availability.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Fall Break: October 12–16. Parent-teacher conference day: November 6. 7 AM–6 PM · $55 per day. Camps use West Park & Founders Park pavilions. Advance registration required; confirm eligible grades, assigned site & spaces in registration.
Forest Park Lodge · Noblesville
October 12–16 & October 19–22 · 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. No camp October 23. $40 on non-field-trip days or $55 on field-trip days; nonresidents add $8.
Programs run through grade 6. Confirm the minimum eligible grade with Parks before registering; preschool eligibility is not clear. Select your dates in the registration catalog & check available spaces.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Hawesome Farm · Zionsville
October 12–15 or October 19–22 · Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM. Drop-off camp for kindergarten–grade 5.
Animal care, pumpkins, harvesting & outdoor activities at 4410 W. 141st Street. Choose your week & confirm the fee and available spaces with the farm.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Indianapolis Zoo · Indianapolis
October 12–16 · 9 AM–4 PM · Ages 6–9. Five days of zoo adventures: $306 members/$340 nonmembers.
Choose the fall-break Camp Wild session in the Zoo’s booking catalog & confirm available spaces before making plans.
Indianapolis Zoo · Indianapolis
October 12–16 · 9 AM–4 PM · Ages 10–12. Single-day camps: $98 members/$109 nonmembers per day.
Dolphin Trainer: October 12 or 13. Zoo Veterinarian: October 14. Ocean Keeper: October 15. Desert Keeper: October 16. Book each desired day & check its availability.
Save the event date · Zoo Career Quests: Ocean Keeper
9 AM–4 PM Eastern
Save the event date · Zoo Career Quests: Desert Keeper
9 AM–4 PM Eastern
Conner Prairie · Fishers
Thursdays–Sundays, October 1–25 · 5–10 PM. Festival admission: $26 nonmembers, $10 Access Pass; members reserve free admission. Hayride tickets cost $10 extra. Check availability for your night.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Newfields · Indianapolis
Pumpkin paths, glowing gardens & a spooky-not-scary family night out.
Thorntown · Fall farm days
Fall season: September 26–November 1. Online admission is $17.95 plus taxes & fees; gate admission is $21.95 plus tax. Ages 2 & under are free. Check the farm’s operating dates & available admission before booking.
The Children's Museum · Indianapolis
October 9–31, 2026. Choose Friendly or Frightening Hours for the museum's annual Haunted House.
The Children’s Museum · Indianapolis
October 17 at 9 AM, October 18 at noon, or October 24 at 9 AM / 11:30 AM. $25 adult or youth. Includes Friendly Hours Haunted House admission & activities. Select the correct session.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Fishers Community Center · 11400 Johnson Farm Way, Fishers
Event date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 4–8 PM Eastern
A Halloween drop-off evening with costumes, crafts, games & dinner included while parents enjoy a few hours out.
Ages 2 months–13 years. Choose Baby Spooktacular Night Out for ages 2–24 months or Kids Night Out: Spooktacular Night Out for ages 2–13 years.
$54 per child; members receive 30% off ($37.80). Check current spaces in the appropriate age group.
Ages 8+ will swim: pack a swimsuit, towel & change of clothes. Babies & toddlers have sensory play, simple crafts, music & stories.
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4 PM–8 PM Eastern
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Nickel Plate Express · Forest Park, Noblesville
October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & November 1. A 65-minute ride with cider & a sweet treat. Standard adults $28; children ages 3–12 $26. Reserve a free lap-child ticket for under-3s in Standard seating. Confirm departure time & availability.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Noblesville Parks & Recreation · Forest Park, 701 Cicero Road
Event date: Friday, October 23, 2026 · 4:30–7:30 PM Eastern
Dress up for trick-or-treating, hayrides, inflatables, games, a costume contest & a spooky DJ.
Free admission & free wristbands. Everyone participating in hayrides or inflatables needs a wristband. Pre-register through the organizer’s Wristband Registration section to skip the registration line when you arrive.
Free parking & shuttle service from Noblesville High School. Optional priority parking inside Forest Park is $15 per vehicle.
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4:30 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
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Mulberry Fields Park · Zionsville
October 23–24 · 7–10 PM. Timed-entry tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on event night. Ages 8 & older recommended; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Announced ticket opening: Tuesday, September 15. Exact release time not announced.
The announced opening date has passed. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
Save the event date · Zionsville Fright Nights
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Save the event date · Zionsville Fright Nights
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Zionsville Parks · Elm Street Green
October 24 · 9 AM–noon with timed entry. Every participating child—including children under 2—must be registered.
Registration: $5 resident / $7 nonresident; children under 2 are free but still need a registration. Online registration is scheduled through October 23 at 4 PM unless spaces fill.
At the October 14 check, the 9:30, 10 and 10:30 AM entries were full with no waitlists. The remaining timed entries displayed 12 spaces at 9 AM and 22 at 11 AM. Counts are point-in-time—check the live organizer page before choosing an entry time.
The announced opening date has passed. Residents & nonresidents. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
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MacGregor Park · 21105 MacGregor Park Road, Westfield
Event date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6–8 PM Eastern
A family-friendly fall evening with lantern-lit trails, hot cocoa & fall treats, pumpkin painting, crafts & spooky fun.
Costumes encouraged! Explore MacGregor Park after dark with your family.
Free; advance registration required. Use the organizer’s registration link from the event flyer to check current availability & sign up.
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6 PM–8 PM Eastern
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Birdies · 632 E. State Road 32, Westfield
Event date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 AM–3 PM Eastern
Costumes encouraged! Enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon artists, princesses, live music & Certified Angus Beef sliders. Whiskey tasting is for guests 21+.
$15 per ticket, as advertised by Birdies. See the organizer’s latest Boo Bash post for ticket details & current availability.
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10 AM–3 PM Eastern
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Nickel Plate Express · Forest Park, Noblesville
October 31 · 65-minute family ride with cider & a treat bag for children. Costumes welcome. Standard adults $30; ages 3–12 $23. Under-3 lap children ride free in Standard class. Choose a departure time and confirm available tickets.
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Allisonville Home & Garden · Fishers
Fall train rides & family activities. The September 1 ticket release has passed. Choose a ride date in Sullivan’s ticket calendar; check current prices & inclusions before booking.
Metropolitan Youth Ballet · Zionsville
Ages 5–8; dancers must be age 5 by September 1. No dance experience required. $250 includes seven weeks of rehearsals, dress rehearsal, costume rental & performances.
Friday rehearsals begin October 23 · 5–6 PM Eastern. Participants appear in two of four December 18–20 performances. Register by October 2 or before spaces fill; choose “Be An Angel – 2026” in the registration portal.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt · Adults 21+
November 19 · 6–9 PM. General admission $100. VIP is sold out. Includes food samples, drinks & entertainment; tickets are not transferable.
Conner Prairie · Fishers
At the October 14 check, one Guest Adult age 13+ and one Guest Youth age 2–12 for November 27, 5:30–6:30 PM reached a $52 selection summary without the earlier membership restriction. This verifies one sample only—not every date, time, party size or current capacity.
Guest tickets are $26 each; member
The announced opening date has passed. Public & Access Pass tickets. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Create Art Studio · Broad Ripple, Indianapolis
Choose December 2, 3 or 6, 2026 · 6:30–8 PM Eastern
Adults ages 18+. Make a fresh holiday wreath with Shannon using pine, spruce, cedar, berries & festive accents.
Materials & festive snacks are included. Wine is available for purchase for guests 21+. Choose a date below for current pricing & availability.
Save the event date · Create Art Studio: Holiday Wreath Making
6:30 PM–8 PM Eastern
Save the event date · Create Art Studio: Holiday Wreath Making
6:30 PM–8 PM Eastern
Save the event date · Create Art Studio: Holiday Wreath Making
6:30 PM–8 PM Eastern
Clowes Memorial Hall · Indianapolis
Event dates: December 3–6, 2026 · six afternoon & evening performances
See Butler Ballet’s full holiday production with the Butler Ballet Orchestra, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, scenery, costumes and stage effects.
Everyone entering needs a ticket, regardless of age. Performances are December 3 at 7:30 PM; December 4 at 8 PM; December 5 at 2 & 8 PM; and December 6 at noon & 5 PM. All times Eastern.
Ticketmaster lists an active general sale for all six performances. Choose your performance to check current seats & total price.
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Choose your date on the calendar →Indiana State Museum · Indianapolis
December 4, 11 & 18 · 9–10 AM. Early Celebration Crossing access for families with children 6 & younger. Included with museum admission; free for members. Check the organizer’s Santa schedule.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra · Hilbert Circle Theatre
December 4–23 · Selected performances, with afternoon & evening options. A holiday concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, host Curtis Bannister & conductor Jack Everly.
Choose a performance for current seats & prices. Brunch with Santa is a separate add-on for the December 13 or 20 matinee.
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Choose your date on the calendar →502 East Event Centre · Carmel
Event date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM Eastern
A Christmas-themed mahjong retreat hosted by Lucky Tiles & Hoosier Mahj. Gather friends for a festive day at the table.
The hosts are accepting reservations. Check the booking page for price, player experience requirements, age policy & remaining spaces. End time has not been confirmed.
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9:30 AM Eastern
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The Children’s Museum · Indianapolis
December 5 · 9:30–11 AM or 1–2:30 PM. Bring a stuffed friend for a pajama party. Youth $27.50; adults $5.50. Select your session when booking.
Save the event date · PJs & Plushies at The Manor · Morning session
9:30 AM–11 AM Eastern
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1 PM–2:30 PM Eastern
Indianapolis Zoo · Members only
Member sale: The announced October 1 reservation date has arrived. Call the Membership Department at 317-630-2046, Monday–Friday from 8 AM–5 PM, and ask about current availability.
Events: December 5 & 12 · 10 AM–noon in the Dolphin Gallery. Every attendee needs a reservation. The Zoo does not publish a separate release hour or price, and no remaining inventory is claimed here.
Indiana State Museum · Indianapolis
December 8 · 6–8:30 PM. A holiday pajama party for families with children younger than 6.
Adults & youth $14; children younger than 18 months are free but still need a ticket. Members receive 25% off when signed in. Public adult & child tickets are available; check current availability.
The Children’s Museum · Indianapolis
December 9 · 8:30–9:30 AM. Ages 5 & under; register every participating child. Youth $27.25; adults $5.50. Nonmember general admission is separate; Santa is not part of this experience.
The Children’s Museum · Indianapolis
December 12, 13 & 19 · 8–10 AM. Youth $30; adults $15. Everyone age 2+ registers. Nonmember general museum admission is separate.
Christkindlmarkt · Carmel
A festive run or walk to kick off a morning at the Market. All ages welcome.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra · Wood Room
December 13 or 20 · Noon–2 PM. Buffet brunch & Santa photos before the matinee.
$65 adults · $30 children 12 & under. You must also hold tickets to the same day’s 2 PM Yuletide concert; concert admission is not included. Check brunch availability when adding it to your concert order.
Create Art Studio · Broad Ripple, Indianapolis
Friday, December 18, 2026 · 6:30–8 PM Eastern
Adults ages 18+. Create a fresh evergreen centerpiece in a birch box with cedar, fir, spruce, berries, pinecones & holiday accents.
Materials & festive snacks are included. Wine is available for purchase for guests 21+. Check the registration page for current pricing & availability.
Fishers Event Center · Fishers
Event: December 19, 2026 at 7 PM. Everyone entering needs a ticket; Ticketmaster lists an eight-ticket purchase limit.
Public sale: Opened October 2 at 10 AM Eastern. Ticketmaster now lists a Find Tickets route.
Prices, remaining inventory and public age guidance are not published here. Check the live ticket page before buying.
The announced opening date has passed. Public general sale. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
French Lick Resort · French Lick, Indiana · Overnight getaway
One night at French Lick Springs Hotel or West Baden Springs Hotel, plus one coach-class Polar Express train ticket per person for the 7:30 PM Eastern departure.
Dates: The railway runs on selected dates November 6–December 23, 2026. Call the resort for available package nights, pricing & child/infant rates.
Call to book: (844) 241-6361. Packages are limited and first come, first served; reserve at least 48 hours ahead. Full deposit is due when booking; taxes are additional. Cancellations are refundable up to 14 days before arrival.
Urban Vines · Westfield
Announced booking openings: Wine Club members Monday, September 14 at noon; public Thursday, September 17 at noon. All times Eastern.
Two-hour reservations for up to 10 guests. Children are welcome with adult supervision; no pets. Choose your visit date in the organizer’s booking calendar.
Confirm the current rental fee, food & drink minimum and service charge with the organizer before booking.
The announced opening date has passed. Public reservations. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
Location not yet confirmed
Announced reservation opening: Tuesday, September 15 at 10 AM Eastern.
Dinner dates, prices, age rules & booking terms are still unconfirmed. Check which location the reservation is for before booking.
The announced opening date has passed. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
A holiday letter-writing tradition · Nationwide
Letters are accepted starting September 14. Mail to Santa, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Include a full name & return address on the letter and envelope, with a First-Class Mail stamp.
No account is needed to write a letter. This is the letter-sending opening, not the date volunteers can adopt letters. A posted letter, adoption or gift is not guaranteed.
The announced start date has passed. Check the organizer for current details & any remaining restrictions.
Westfield · Families & groups
Heated dining igloos seat up to 8; lounge igloos up to 10. Food & drink minimum: $100 Monday–Thursday or $200 Friday–Sunday, plus 20% service charge. Reservation cost is separate; see the booking calendar. Children need adult supervision.
Nickel Plate Express · Forest Park, Noblesville
A 75-minute holiday ride with Santa, a cookie & a letter-writing activity. November standard seating starts at $95 for a group of 2, not per person; December prices differ. Check the booking calendar for ride dates and seating. Lap-child rules depend on class; passenger cars are not accessible.
Carmel High School Natatorium · Carmel
Fall 2 lessons: October 12–November 14. Registration opened Monday, September 28 at 6 AM Eastern.
Programs range from caregiver/child lessons for ages 3–36 months through teen/adult, adaptive & private options. The live catalog shows a mix of openings & waitlists; no remaining count is guaranteed.
Choose the correct level and weekly time, then sign in or create an account to complete enrollment. Enrollment does not automatically renew.
Carmel High School Natatorium · Carmel
Season: October 12–December 19. Registration opened Monday, September 28 at 6 AM Eastern. Practices are Tuesday–Thursday, 6:45–7:45 PM; swimmers may attend the practices that fit their schedule.
Ages 4–14 must meet the published age, grade, stroke & distance requirements. New-to-CSA swimmers need an evaluation by a CSA director before enrolling.
Tuition is $300; new-to-CSA swimmers also pay a $40 annual administrative fee. Sign in or create an account, then check current availability.
Fishers Event Center · Fishers
Public ticket sale: The announced September 30 at 10 AM Eastern opening has passed for selected home games. Check the live ticket page for current availability.
One confirmed game: Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones, October 17 at 7 PM. Children age 2 & under may attend free with an accompanying adult if seated on a lap.
Review ticket prices, seats & parking before purchasing. This opening does not apply to every game, and no remaining inventory is claimed here.
Camp Crosley YMCA · North Webster, Indiana
Camp dates: December 31, 2026–January 3, 2027 · four days / three nights.
Ages 10–16 · $165. The official registration page listed openings at the October 13 check. Registration is scheduled to end December 23; availability can change, so confirm before enrolling.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre · Indianapolis
Public sale: The announced October 1 opening has arrived. The official site now lists the 2027 season and ticket routes; choose your production and performance to see current options.
Prices, eligible ages and seating vary by show. Review the selected performance before purchasing; no remaining inventory or universal price is claimed here.
Flat Rock River YMCA Camp · St. Paul, Indiana
The organizer is advertising Summer 2027 registration as open. The original opening date and hour were not published in the accessible announcement.
Review the current camp options, ages, dates, fees and availability before enrolling; no remaining-space count is claimed here.
Camp Crosley YMCA · North Webster, Indiana
Summer 2027 sessions have active registration links. Overnight camp serves ages 7–17; day camp serves ages 6–12. Dates, prices and availability vary by program.
Example verified option: Week 2 Pathfinders, ages 7–8, June 13–19, 2027, $885. Check the live catalog for current space before enrolling.
Camp Tecumseh YMCA · Brookston, Indiana
General registration: Opened October 10 at 10 AM Eastern. The organizer exposes returning- and new-family registration routes plus session-level status labels.
Point-in-time check: At the October 13 check, Overnight weeks 1–8 were waitlisted for boys & girls; Boys Overnight week 9 was waitlisted and Girls Overnight week 9 was available. Boys Equestrian weeks 1–8 were waitlisted. Girls Equestrian week 4 was available; weeks 1–3 and 5–8 were waitlisted. Both Whitewater Adventure Trips were available; all CILT sessions were waitlisted. Day Camp says coming March 2027.
Ages & limits: Ages 8–12 may register for one week; ages 13–15 for two. These limits also apply to Equestrian Camp & Adventure Trips. Recheck before enrolling.
Indianapolis
2026–27 single-game ticket sale: September 16, 2 PM.
The announced opening date has passed. Check the organizer for current availability & any remaining restrictions.
All times Eastern. Availability can change. Event links take you directly to the organizer for current tickets, prices & details.