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10 Best Holiday Train Rides in Indiana (2026)

Calling all train lovers. Christmas train rides are some of the first holiday tickets to sell out around Indianapolis, so book early. Here are...
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11 Free Places to See Christmas Lights Near Indianapolis (2026)

You don't need tickets to see Christmas lights around Indianapolis. This list sticks to free displays, from the lights on Monument Circle to walkable...
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Best Christmas Lights in Indianapolis 2026

Looking for the best Christmas lights near Indianapolis? Every holiday season, Indy fills up with drive-thru light shows you can see in your pajamas,...
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8 Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses, Hayrides and Trails Around Indianapolis

Some kids want the full jump-scare experience. Others want the decorations, a little candy and the lights on. These haunted houses, hayrides and trails...
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Phantoms of the Canal Road: A Not-So-Scary Halloween Ride in Metamora

Metamora's Halloween ride is Phantoms of the Canal Road, a 20-minute, open-air motorcar ride through the old canal town with gentle spooks and no...
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You’ve Been Booed – How to Boo Someone this Halloween

You come home to a bag of candy on the front step and a note that says "You've Been Booed!" Nobody is around. Somebody...
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Ride the Reindeer Express With Santa in Noblesville (2026)

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Santa, Christmas music and a holiday cookie come with the ride on the Reindeer Express in Noblesville. This 75-minute train ride leaves Forest Park...

Make Family Memories at Hendricks Live! This Fall and Holiday Season

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Some of the best family memories start with a simple night out. A child seeing their first ballet. Dressing up for a holiday show. Sharing...

Prime’s Haunted Car Wash in Fishers: 2026 Dates & Cost

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At Prime's Haunted Car Wash in Fishers, the scares come to the car window. Fog, flashing lights and costumed characters turn the wash tunnel...

Exploration Acres – Northwest Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

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Four corn mazes, 10 miles of paths and 28 reward checkpoints hidden in the stalks make Exploration Acres near Lafayette a fall day trip...

Meet a New Class of Villains at The Children’s Museum’s 62nd Annual Haunted House

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The haunted house at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is back for its 62nd year! From October 9-31, meet a new class of monsters...

Fall Fun with the Colts

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Family-friendly events you won’t want to miss this October.

Hidden Gems: iBeach

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Since 2018, iBeach has been a premier beach volleyball destination for Westfield residents and beyond. Founded by Katie Conner, the state-of-the-art facility is open...

Local Spotlight: Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center

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Helping mothers break the cycle of addiction to give their children a better life.

Why Scary Things Can Be So Bewitching for Young Children

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For some kids, classic Halloween imagery of monsters, villains and general gruesomeness can instill feelings of fear and anxiety, whether they see it in...

Worth the Drive: Harvest Tyme Fall Festival and Pumpkin Glow Trail

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A fall farm outing can end with a walk past glowing jack-o’-lanterns at Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell. About a two-hour drive northwest...

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