Family-Friendly Fall Events

Posted on August 11, 2025

If you’re looking for family-friendly fall events, this list can help you plan your itinerary!

Fall Events Calendar

From local festivals to live entertainment to spooktacular Halloween activities… here are the events to add to your Fall 2025 itinerary.

SEPTEMBER

Fall Events at Holiday World – There's tons of fall fun happening at Holiday World! The Summer Wine'd Down Culinary Fest wraps up on September 13. But the fun continues with Friday Night Live, offering live music, drink specials, and night coaster rides, on Fridays August 22 through October 24. And Happy Halloween Weekends kick off September 20 with fall-themed extras and a brand new dinosaur theme, including the "Dinos Soar in the Sky" drone show.

Dale Fall Festival – The county’s largest street festival offers carnival rides, live entertainment, and more family fun, September 4-6!

Performances at Saint Meinrad Archabbey – Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events presents "A Little Night of Mozart" on September 6 and The Oberlin Trio on September 26. 

Performances at Lincoln Amphitheatre – The stage lights up with live music from Josh Turner on September 7, On the Border—The Ultimate Eagles Tribute on September 13 and 14, and American Fools Band: A Tribute to John Mellencamp on September 27.

Live Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery – Saturdays in September (and October!) are for live music and local sips!

Halloween Weekends at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph – Have a spooktacular stay on weekends, September 12 through October 25. Lots of Halloween fun, including costume and decorating contests, movie nights, and more. 

Chrisney Fall Fest – The annual fall festival is fun for the whole family, with rides, kids’ games, food, parade, and more, September 18-20.

Pumpkin Pottery Painting – Pick—and paint—your own pottery pumpkin at Good Life Designs on September 20.

Rockport Harvest Fest – Head to Rockport City Park on September 20 for food, games, hayrides, and more in support of a good cause.

Honest Abe Trail Run – Sign up for a scenic race through the woods at Lincoln State Park on September 21.

St. Meinrad Rocks Fest – St. Meinrad Park comes to life on September 26 and 27 for two days of music, vendors, food, and fun.

On the Hill 5K – Runners and walkers will line up for the popular race at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on September 27.

Vintage Baseball Game – On September 27, enjoy old-fashioned fun as local favorites the Mariah Hill Yanks take on the Indianapolis Blues and the Bluegrass Barons, playing according to the 1864 rules.

Pioneer Day at Colonel Jones Home – Learn how the pioneers lived with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and family fun on September 27.

Bourbon & Barrels - Pepper's Ridge Winery hosts a full day of fantastic music, food, drinks, and music on September 27.

Fall Family Fun Festivities at Lakeview Orchards – Take a hay ride, find your way through straw and corn mazes, paint pumpkins, and more, Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 27 and running through October 19.

OCTOBER

Spencer County Fair – Carnival rides, pageants, a demolition derby, food… enjoy it all and so much more October 1 - 4!

Performances at Saint Meinrad Archabbey – Experience the Hearing Heaven Concert on October 3, The Color Flute on October 17, and Benjamin Appl and James Baillieu on October 26.

Fall Family Fun Festivities at Lakeview Orchards – October is packed with hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, and more, Saturdays and Sundays through October 20.  

Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World – Fall fun weekends continue at Holiday World through October 26.

St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest – On October 4, head to the St. Nicholas Church Pavilion for a day of food, fun, and fellowship!

Fire & Farm Expo - Tractor and farm equipment, plus St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire Department trucks, will be on display, along with food, demonstrations, kids' activities, and more on October 5.

Young Abe's Country Craft Fair – Lincoln State Park and Lincoln Amphitheatre will co-host this annual event on October 5, with craft vendors, food, and naturalist-led activities. Ticket-holders can stick around for the Amp Unplugged performance.

Chrome Horse: Tribute to Bob Dylan at Lincoln Amphitheatre – The performance season comes to a close on October 5 with a fantastic Amp Unplugged show celebrating the works of Bob Dylan.

Monte Cassino Pilgrimages at Saint Meinrad Archabbey – Every Sunday in October, gather for a pilgrimage to the shrine, including opening and closing hymns, short sermon, rosary procession, and Litany of the Blessed Virgin.

Junior Ranger Day at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial – Kids can come to the Living Historical Farm on October 11 to complete activities and earn Junior Ranger tokens.

Kids Day at Pumpkins and More Farm Market – Paint pumpkins, go on hayrides, and try the “Pumpkin Smasher," on October 11.

Mt. Zion AppleFest – October 11 and 12 celebrate the 44th annual Applefest with arts and crafts vendors, food, and Indiana’s largest apple pie!

Fall Frolic & Fall Fun Fest – Lincoln State Park is the place to be for fall-themed kids’ activities on October 11, 18, and 25.

Harvest Party at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery – Bring the family for complimentary wine samples, food, tours, and live music on October 18.  

Howl on the Rock - With trunk-or-treating, costume contest, car show, and more, you'll have a scary-good time on Main Street in the City of Rockport on October 18.

Spencer County Indiana Music Fest 2025 - Two nights of fantastic country music performances come to Spencer County, Indiana, on October 24 and 25.

Pet Pics with Santa Claus - Bring your four-legged family members to Santa Claus Museum & Village on October 25 to capture a fun and festive photo

Fall Heritage Day at Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum – Step back in time on October 25 to experience costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids’ activities, music, food, and more.

Yellig Park Trick-or-Treat Trail – Load up your pumpkins with candy while you enjoy kids’ activities, costume contests, and more on October 26.

Craft Show at Pumpkins and More Farm Market – Find gifts, crafts, and more when a wide variety of vendors set up shop on November 8.

More Fun Coming Up on the Calendar

Keep an eye on the Events Page to see what’s happening right now and what’s coming up for Christmas!