Family Fall-O-Weekends

Posted on August 11, 2025

Imagine crisp fall air, magnificent fall foliage, and family memories that each family member will cherish for years to come.

Fall Family Fun in September and October!

Enjoy the breathtaking fall scenery as you meander through the trails at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Taste the fantastic variety of gourmet popcorn flavors at Santa’s Candy Castle. And visit charming attractions like Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum to learn about local history.

From 5Ks to local festivals to Halloween activities, there are so many great fall events happening in September and October. Enjoy carnival rides and treats at the Dale Fall Festival, the county's largest street festival. Start a fall family game of pumpkin bowling, checkers, and more at Pumpkins & More Farm Market during Kids Day. Rock out to live music at the St. Meinrad Rocks Fest.

Find out what’s going on while you’re in town. 

Have Halloween fun at Holiday World!

There's even more to fall in love with at Holiday World during Happy Halloween Weekends! On Saturdays and Sundays beginning mid-September and running through October, you can enjoy all your favorite rides and attraction, PLUS tons of fall-themed activities. 

Hop on a hayride, get lost in a corn maze, check out fun fall shows, and so much more!

Find more ways to have a scary-good time during your visit.

Fall and camping go together like pumpkin and spice!

Everyone in the family — from mummies and daddies to the little ones (monsters or not!) — will love Halloween activities. Lively activities offer something for all ages during Halloween Weekends at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph. The resort offers cabins, cottages, and RV sites.

Camping at Lincoln State Park offers tons of fall fun, too! Marvel at the brilliant autumn landscape, roast marshmallows to perfection over your own campfire, and relax under the stars with loved ones.

Get cozy at Santa's Cottages or Lincoln Pines Lakefront Resort for a fall getaway your family will never forget. The quaint cottages offer all the amenities of home. And the resorts are packed with amenities and activities... from lakes for catch-and-release fishing to game rooms to playgrounds.

From lakeside cottages to cabins in the woods or a fully furnished vacation home, there are lots of options.

Find the perfect overnight accommodations for your family here.

Start a new family tradition!

No matter what you do, immerse yourself in colorful fall foliage and delightful seasonal temperatures. To put it simply, have a blast during the fall in Santa Claus, Indiana, and sites throughout Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home.