Halloween season is in full swing.
And for locals looking for some spooky entertainment, the options are as plentiful as a 10-pound bag of candy.
Enjoy trick-or-treating for the little ones at one of Greenwood’s newest traditions. Find the perfect fall decorations and gourds of all kinds in downtown Franklin.
Immerse yourself in the spooky atmosphere with a concert of Halloween-inspired songs or jam with some of the best local musicians in an intimate performance on your front porch.
If you’re really feeling brave, join us for a mini-marathon of the best classic monster movies of all time.
The weekend is short, so there’s a lot to do. Here, we’ve rounded up the best options to make the most of fall.
monster mash
Details: Friday 6-8:30 p.m., Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood.
On Friday night, monsters, ghosts, superheroes and more take over Old Town Greenwood for Monster Mash. Costumed participants can walk down a candy-laden trail to collect treats and participate in a variety of activities. The event, a long-standing tradition in Greenwood, is held along the Play Pocket Trail in Craig Park, where people enjoy music, hayrides, bounce houses and more while visiting vendors along the trick-or-treat trail. You can visit. Admission is free for the general public. Parking is located at the corner of Meridian Street and Sulina Way.
universal horror monster madness
Details: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2, 5, 7:30, 9:30 p.m., Historic Artscraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.
Everyone knows Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Mummy. But Universal Studios’ horror-oriented behemoths feature far more creatures than that. Experience lesser-known but interesting films at this mini-film festival held at the Historic Arts and Crafts Theater. “The Island Earth” will air on Fridays, and “House of Frankenstein,” “Son of Frankenstein,” “The Black Cat” and “Island of Lost Souls” will air on Saturdays. Legendary local horror host Sammy Terry will perform a stage show before the 7:30pm and 9:30pm shows. Tickets for individual shows are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, college students and military with ID, and $4 for children 12 and under. There’s also a full festival pass to see all five films for $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, college students and military with ID, and $15 for children 12 and under.
pumpkin fest
Details: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Farm Girl Mercantile, 436 E. Jefferson St., Franklin.
Farm Girl Mercantile is hosting a Pumpkin Fest, so get everything you need to turn your home into a pumpkin spice paradise. The store is fully stocked with pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, vipers, and more, along with a regular collection of rustic-chic home decor items. Outside vendors will sell their own merchandise and live music will be performed throughout the day. Organizers also have special fall-themed exhibits, perfect for taking the perfect fall-inspired selfie or group photo.
porchtober
Details: Saturday, 6 p.m., Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters, 200 S. Main St., Franklin.8 p.m., Shack #9, 99 S. Home Ave., Franklin.
Summer may be long gone, but downtown Franklin offers an outdoor live music experience you won’t want to miss. Sponsored by Franklin’s Creative Council, Portochover invites the area’s best musicians to perform on porches around downtown. Porchtober has been around since 2020 because the city council wanted to find a showcase to support local musicians and other creators. The event has changed formats over the years. This time he will be held over four weekends, with performers gathering on a different porch every Saturday. Start by checking out Nick Dittmeyer & the Sodastars’ Hoosier Twang, then head a few blocks to snag Shaq #9.
A very alien Halloween concert
Details: Sunday, 6 p.m., Perry Meridian High School Auditorium, 401 W. Meridian School Road, Indianapolis.
Aliens have landed in central Indiana and they’re…playing music? That’s the idea behind the Greater Greenwood Community Band’s annual Halloween concert. The all-volunteer band, which has been active since 1994, will perform “A Very Alien Hallolow,” which immerses the audience in his world of UFOs, alien encounters, and celestial mysteries. Band director Randy Greenwell promises a musical tale of playful aliens frolicking in the south and mysteries from a galaxy far, far unfolding on stage. Band members perform in costume, and audience members are encouraged to wear their best alien or Halloween costumes. There will be prizes for the best dressed.