Autumn Adventures: Exploring the Fall Seasons Best Event In and Around Fort Wayne
- Hoosier Quality Cleaning
- Sep 18
- 8 min read
Updated: Sep 19
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into vibrant hues, fall ushers in a season of festive fun and spooky thrills. From charming pumpkin patches to chilling ghost tours, the upcoming weeks are filled with activities that celebrate the season. Whether you’re seeking laughter at colorful fall festivals or the thrill of haunted houses, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to embrace the season of frights and delights with the best spooky happenings and festive gatherings around our area!
Ghost Tours at The Bell Mansion
When: Friday October 17th at 6pm and 9pm
Where: 420 W Wayne St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What To Expect: Enjoy a haunting tour through the historic Bell Mansion, formally a funeral home for over 90 years. Take a tour through eerie rooms, listen to chilling tales, and walk the grounds where history and hauntings collide. Must be 16 and over to attendÂ
Price:$20 per personÂ
Howl-O-Walkoween
When: Saturday October 18th from 10:30am - 1:30pm
Where: 202 W Superior St Fort Wayne, IN 46808
What to Expect: Enjoy a pet friendly Halloween event filled with pet and family costume contests, parade through Promenade Park, Raffle Prizes, Photo Ops, Food Trucks, Vendors, and MusicÂ
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Fright Night
When: Saturday October 18th starting at 12pm, Zombie Walk begins at 3pm
Where: 900 Library Plaza Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What to Expect: Enjoy festive family friendly activities at the Allen County Public Library Plaza — Zombie Central — throughout the afternoon before kicking off the Zombie Walk!Â
Price: Free to attend with low cost community events happening throughout the day. Full schedule to be posted soon.Â
Additional Events:
Fright Night Trick or Treat at The Visitors CenterÂ
Where: 927 S Harrison St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What to Expect: Stop by the Visitors Center to grab your free trick or treat bucket, full size candy bar, crafts for kids, and make sure to snap a photo at the Photo Booth before you go!Â
Price: Free
Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fright Night Market at The Botanical ConservatoryÂ
Where: 1100 S Calhoun St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What to Expect: Dress up and take part in the costume contest, shop wicked fun vendors, and enjoy the movie outside of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory! *The movie is rated R, children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.Â
Price: $10
The Haunted Forest- Lindenwood Nature Preserve
When:Â Friday October 24th-Sunday October 26th Tours begin at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm
Where: 1187 Lindenwood Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46808
What to Expect: Tour through Lindenwood Cemetery where the lives of some of Fort Wayne past residents will be shared, then travel through Lindenwood Nature Preserve with Northrop High School theatre department as they guide you through the dark and haunting woods.Â
Price: Free but pre registration is requiredÂ
Riverfront HalloweenÂ
When: Saturday October 25th from 3pm-9pm
Where: 202 E Superior St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What to Expect: Enjoy family friendly activities, costume contests, trick or treating along the Trail or Treats, Kids Crafts, haunted history tours, and end the evening with a special screening of Hocus Pocus
Price: Free Admission some activities may require purchaseÂ
The Ghoul Gala at TWO-EE’sÂ
When: Thursday October 30th 5pm-9pm
Where: 6808 US-24 Huntington, IN 46750
What to Expect: Dress to impress in your best costume, sip spooky slushees, and shop through local vendors while you enjoy a night out listening to good music. Costumes are required.Â
Kuehnert Dairy Farm Fall FestivalÂ
When: Friday September 12th - Sunday October 26th open Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Where: 6532 W Cook Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46818
What to Expect: Enjoy Corn Mazes, Pumpkins, Visiting the Cows, Hay Rides, and so much more! Don’t forget to stop by the Milk House for ice cream, cheese curds, and pizza!Â
Price: $15 per person, Children 2 and under are free. Tickets available online or onsite.Â
Johnny Appleseed Festival
When: Saturday September 20th from 10am-6pm and Sunday September 21st from 10am-5pm
Where:Â 1500 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805
What to Expect: Step back in time to the 1840s and shop handmade crafts, enjoy 1800 era demonstrations, try delicious food vendors, take part in games, mazes, and so much more!Â
Price: Admission is free but purchase may be required for food, vendors, or activities Â
Lincoln Ridge Farms Fall Festival
When: Saturday September 27th-Sunday October 27th Open Saturdays 11am-7pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm
Where: 6588 Pollock RdbConvoy, OH 45832
What to Expect:Â Enjoy Corn Mazes, Zip Lines, Pedal Cars, Slides, Food, Hay Rides, Real Pumpkin Patch, Jumping Pillows, and so much more!
Price: General Admission $18, Seniors 65+ $14, children 3 and under are free. Tickets online and at the doorÂ
Wild Zoo Halloween
When: Friday October 3rd-Sunday October 26th recurring weekly Friday-Sunday from 10am-3pm
Where: 3411 Sherman Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46808
What to Expect: Enjoy Trick or Treating throughout the Zoo, take part in spooky activities, visit the animals, and more!
Price: General Admission $24, Children 2-12 $22, 1 and under are freeÂ
Fingerle Farms Fall FestivalÂ
When: Saturday October 4th from 10am-5pm
Where: 10229 Bryie Rd Churubusco, IN 46723
What To Expect: Pumpkin Patch, Vendors, Flowers and Mums, Food and Dessert Trucks, Hay Rides, Donkey Cart Rides, Bounce Houses, Afternoon Pumpkin Catapultes, The Balloon Man, Games, Music, and more!
Price: Free Admission - vendors, food trucks, and other activities require purchaseÂ
Fall Festival at Camp Timber LakeÂ
When: Saturday October 11th from 9am-10pm
Where: 1740 E 675 N Huntington, IN 46750
What To Expect: Kids Activities like Photo Booths, Witch Hat Toss, Apple Bobbing, Pumpkin Bowling, Halloween Movies, and More from 9am-5pm. Enjoy Food at the Pavilion from 2pm-3pm, Hay Rides from 3:30pm-4:30pm, Costume Contest from 5pm-6pm, Trick or Treating from 6:15pm-8pm, and close out the night with a walk through Scary Woods Trail from 8:15pm-10pm
Price: $5 AdmissionÂ
Halloween at the ParkÂ
When: Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th from 6p-9p
Where: 2302 Woods Rd Huntertown, IN 46748
What to Expect: Enjoy Trick or Treating the Treat Trail, Shopping at the Night Market, Food Trucks, Kids Games, Forest of Fear (Requires Purchase. Fundraiser for From This Day Forward: Event Ministry)
Price: Free Admission. Night Market, Food Trucks, and Forest of Fear require purchaseÂ
6th Annual Trunk or Treat Jeep JamÂ
When: Saturday October 4th 4p-9p
Where: 5858 County Rd 35 Auburn, IN 46706
What to Expect: Enjoy Live Music, Trunk or Treating, Food Trucks, Jeep Decorating Contests, Silent Auction, Firework, and More!Â
Price: FreeÂ
Fort Financial Trunk or Treat
When: Thursday October 16th from 6pm-8pm
Where: 8815 Lima Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46818
What to Expect: Trunk or Treating, Vote for your Favorite Trunk, Music, and MoreÂ
Price: Free
Trunk or Treat at Midwest Shooting CenterÂ
When: Saturday October 18th from 5pm-7pm
Where: 4140 Coldwater Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46805Â
What to Expect: Trunk or Treating, Training and Membership Specials, Giveaways and Prizes, Family Friendly Activities, and More!Â
Price: Free
5th Annual Trunk or Treat at Sensory Fun and Playroom
When: Saturday October 18th from 2pm-5pmÂ
Where: 6746 E State Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46815
What to Expect: Bounce Houses, Candy, Food, Face Painting, Animals, Games, Sensory Friendly Activities, Vendors, and More!
Price: This is a fundraising event so a small admission fee will be requiredÂ
Jorgensen Family Trunk or TreatÂ
When: Sunday October 19th from 3pm-5pm
Where: 10313 Aboite Center Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804
What to Expect: Trick or Treat through trunks and vote on your favorite!
Price: Free - No YMCA membership requiredÂ
7th Annual Brooks Family Trunk or Treat
When: Sunday October 19th from 2pm-5pm
Where: 1020 Swinney Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46802
What to Expect: Trunk or Treating, Live Music, Games, Food, Scavenger Hunt, Petting Zoo, and More!
Price: Free Admission Food Available for PurchaseÂ
Trunk or Treat at Kekionga Craft Co
When: Tuesday October 21st at 5pm
Where: 7328 Maysville Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46815
What to Expect: Trunk or Treating and the Kitchen will be open to purchase n/a slushies, drinks, and cider!
Price: Free admission Kitchen open to purchase beveragesÂ
Trunk or Treat with Ruoff MortgageÂ
When: Friday October 24th Trunk or Treat from 5:30pm-7:30pm Not-So-Spooky Party 7:30-9:30
Where: 1670 Magnavox Way Fort Wayne, IN 46804
What to Expect: Trick or Treat over 60 trunks, Free Kettle Corn, Free Chips and Hot Dogs, Free Face Painting, Music, Cash Bar, and more.Â
Price: Free Admissions, Cash Bar availableÂ
Trunk or Treat at ParkviewÂ
When: Friday October 24th from 5pm-7pm
Where: 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
What to Expect: Enjoy Trunk or Treating and Food Trucks
Price: Free Admission Food Trucks Require PurchaseÂ
Garden Trick or Treat at The Botanical ConservatoryÂ
When: Saturday October 25th from 12pm-3pm
Where: 1100 S Calhoun St Fort Wayne, IN 468002
What to Expect: Enjoy the sights of beautiful seasonal plants and the whimsical pumpkin patch display as your littles trick or treat throughout the garden!Â
Price: Adults $7, ages 3-17 $5, ages 2 and under are freeÂ
Trunk or Treat at The Auburn Cord Duesenberg MuseumÂ
When: Sunday October 26th from 1pm-4pm
Where: 1600 S Wayne St Auburn, IN 46706
What to Expect: Enjoy free admission into the museum as you take part in an afternoon filled with stunning classic cars and sweet treats!
Price: Free
Haunted Castle & Black ForestÂ
When: September 26th-October 31st Thursday and Sunday 7pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 7pm-11pm
Where: 8965 Auburn Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Price: $15 for one attraction or $20 for bothÂ
Special Events:Â
Lights on Haunted Castle -Â
When: Sunday October 19th from 1pm-4pmÂ
What to Expect: Take your little ones to the Haunted Castle with the lights on for a less scary experience.Â
Price: $5 admission.Â
Safe Trick or Treat Through the Black ForestÂ
When: Sunday October 19th from 1pm-4pm
What to Expect: Kids can enjoy a safe trick or treat experience through the Black Forest during the day.Â
Price: Free but RSVP on their event page to ensure they have enough candyÂ
HysteriumÂ
When: Friday September 19th-November 8th Open Friday and Saturday from 7pm-12am, Thursday October 23rd and 30th from 7pm-10pm, November 7th&8th 7pm-10pm
Where: 4410 Arden Dr Fort Wayne, IN
Price: $30 at the door, $27.50 onlineÂ
Special Events
Trunk or Treat
When: October 25th from 4pm-6pm
What to Expect: Enjoy Free Trunk or Treating and a Lights on Experience through the Hysterium!
Price: Trunk or Treat is Free, Lights on Tours $5
Blackout
When: November 7th and 8th from 7pm-10pm
What to expect: Experience the Hysterium in its most terrifying state— in total darkness. You will be given one glow stick to travel through the Hysterium.Â
Price: $22.50 onlineÂ
Columbia City Haunted Jail
When: September 26th-November 9th 7pm-9pm on school nights, Friday and Saturday 7pm-11pm
Where: 116 E Main St Columbia City, INÂ
Price: $25 at the doorÂ
As October rolls in, the excitement of fall comes alive with plenty of spooky fun for everyone. From fall festivals to thrilling haunted attractions, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in costume, exploring ghostly tales, or enjoying treats at trunk-or-treats, memorable moments await. Gather your loved ones and dive into the Halloween spirit, don’t miss out on all the fun this month has to offer!
