Top 8 things to do in Indiana this weekend: Harvest Nights, ZOOBOO, Epicurean Indy-International Food Festival and more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Each week, WISH-TV highlights eight events and activities happening over the weekend around Indianapolis. 

Below are eight exciting events you should check out from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025

HARVEST NIGHTS  

Friday, September 26, to Sunday, November 2, 2025 

Newfields- A Place for Nature & the arts  
4000 N. Michigan Rd. 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208  

Hour(s): Depends on the day.  

Tickets Prices: 
*Kids Five and Under are FREE* 

VALUE NIGHTS:                                                        
Adult (18+): $26-20  
Senior (55+): $24-26  
Youth (6-17): $17-19 
Premier Package: $46-49  

NON-PEAK NIGHTS:  
Adult (18+): $30-34 
Senior (55+): $28-31 
Youth (6-17): $ 21-24 
Premier Package: $50-54 

PEAK NIGHTS:   
Adult (18+): $35-39  
Senior (55+): $33-36  
Youth (6-17): $26-29  
Premier Package: $55-59  

MEMBERS: ALL SEASON PIRCES
Adults (18+): $26-29 
Senior (55+): $24-26 
Youth (6-17): $17-19 
Premier Package: $46-49  

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

HALLOWEEN ZOOBOO PRESENTED BY CENTRAL INDIANA HONDA DEALERS  

Wednesday, September 24, to Sunday, November 2, 2025   

Indianapolis Zoo located in White River State Park 
1200 W. Washington St. 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 

Hour(s): 2-7pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays | 2-9pm Fridays & Saturdays 

Ticket Prices:  
Adult Price Range: $15.00-$34.75 
Child (2-12) Price Range: $15.00-$31.75 
Senior/ Military (62+) Price Range: $15.00 – $32.75 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. 

HEADLESS HORSEMAN FESTIVAL  

Thursday, October 2, to Sunday, October 26, 2025 

Conner Prairie 
13400 Allisonville Rd.  
Fishers, Indiana 46038 

Hour(s): 5:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. (The Museum grounds will close at 4 p.m. on festival days) 

Ticket Prices:  
Members: Free 
Nonmembers: $26 
Access Pass: $10 

Hayride 
Members: $10 
Nonmembers: $10 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. 

OKTOBERFEST  

Friday, October 3, 2025 

Carmel City Center 
770 3rd Ave. 
Carmel, Indiana 46032 

Hour(s): 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

This event is free to attend and open to all ages. For more information, click here. 

OCTOBER FIRST FRIDAY  

Friday, October 3, 2025 

Harrison Center  
1505 North Delaware Street. 
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

Hour(s): 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  

This event is free to attend. For more information, click here.  

MEXIPINO FEST 

Saturday, October 4,2025  

Philippine Cultural Community Center 
4141 South East Street. 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 

Hour(s): 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

It’s a $5 entry fee. For more information, click here. 

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET TOUR  

Every Saturday in October  

Crown Hill Cemetery 
700 W. 38th St. 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 

Hour(s): 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Ticket Prices: $10 per person (children under 5 free).  No gate sales, tickets must be purchased online. 

**Note: this is not a creepy tour about ghosts, but a historical tour about those buried at Crown Hill.** For more information, click here.  

EPICUREAN INDY- INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL  

Sunday, October 5,2025 

Fountain Fletcher District 
1105 Shelby Street 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 

Hour(s): 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Admission to the Epicurean Indy International Food Festival is free and open to all ages.  For more information, click here.  

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