Family-Friendly Fall Events

Posted on August 13, 2024

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 2024 itinerary.

SEPTEMBER

Kids World at Holiday World – Saturdays and Sundays through September 15 (plus September 2) at Holiday World are even more fun. Check out magic shows, jugglers, interactive fun zones, and so much more!

Dale Fall Festival – The county’s largest street festival offers carnival rides, live entertainment, and more family fun, September 5 - 7!

Performances at Lincoln Amphitheatre – The stage lights up with live music from Mark Chesnutt on September 7, and On the Border—The Ultimate Eagles Tribute on September 14 and 15.

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 13 through October 26. Lots of Halloween fun, including costume and decorating contests, movie nights, and more. 

Grandview Fall Festival – On September 14, bring the whole family for a day of fun including a bounce house, petting zoo, outdoor movie, half-pot drawing, and BBQ chicken dinners.

Bluff City Intertribal Pow Wow – Head to Rockport City Park September 14 - 15 for two days of activities celebrating Native American culture, including drumming, dancing, crafts, storytelling, food, and more.

Honest Abe Trail Run – Sign up for a scenic race through the woods at Lincoln State Park on September 15.

Chrisney Fall Fest – The annual fall festival is fun for the whole family, with rides, kids’ games, food, parade, and more, September 15 - 16.

Happy Camper 5K Trail Run – Hit the trails at the Historic Santa Claus Campground on September 21.

On the Hill 5K – Runners and walkers will line up for the popular race at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on September 21.

Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World – Fall-themed extras throughout the park—including Halloween shows, corn mazes, and more—kick off on Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 21. Plus, Halloween in the Sky returns with brand new scenes made of 500 drones, every Saturday at close during Halloween Weekends.

St. Meinrad Rocks Fest – St. Meinrad Park comes to life on September 27 and 28 for two days of music, vendors, food, and fun.

Vintage Baseball Game – On September 28, 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.

National Public Lands Day - Visitors are invited to work alongside park staff rebuilding split-rail fences at the Living Historical Farm on September 28.

Pioneer Day at Colonel Jones Home – Learn how the pioneers lived with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and family fun on September 28.

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 28 and through October 20.

OCTOBER

Spencer County Fair – Carnival rides, pageants, a demolition derby, food… enjoy it all and so much more October 2 - 5!

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 27.

St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest – On October 5, 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 6.

RESPECT: Women of Rock 'n' Soul at Lincoln Amphitheatre – The performance season comes to a close on October 6 with a fantastic Amp Unplugged show featuring the music of Arethan Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and others.

Young Abe's Bluegrass & Country Craft Fair – Lincoln State Park and Lincoln Amphitheatre will co-host this annual event on October 6, with craft vendors, food, and naturalist-led activities. Ticket-holders can stick around for the Amp Unplugged performance.

Kids Days at Pumpkins and More Farm Market – Paint pumpkins, go on hayrides, and try the “Pumpkin Smasher," on Sundays, October 6 - 20.

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.

Howl on the Rock - With trunk-or-treating, costume contest, car show, and more, you'll have a scary-good time at Rockport City Park on October 12.

All Hallows' Eve at Santa Claus Museum & Village – Gather in the historic Santa Claus Church on October 12 for an interactive performance of Washington Irving's classic ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Mt. Zion AppleFest – October 12 and 13 celebrate the 43rd 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 12, 19, and 26.

Harvest Party at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery – Bring the family for complimentary wine samples, food, tours, and live music on October 19.

Woods on Wheels - Head to Santa Claus Museum & Village on October 19 to experience a traveling interactive exhibit that transports visitors to Indiana's woods.

Fall Heritage Day at Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum – Step back in time on October 26 to experience costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids’ activities, music, food, and more.

Craft Show at Pumpkins and More Farm Market – Find gifts, crafts, and more when a wide variety of vendors set up shop on October 26.

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

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!