Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Oktoberfest
Indianapolis's Oktoberfest celebration with German beer, food, music, and family fun.
Festival of the Turning Leaves
Free three-day fall festival in Thorntown with live music, food, and activities for all ages.
Celebration of Corn
Corn-filled harvest celebration with hands-on farm activities at Conner Prairie.
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Downtown Atlanta fills with vendors, crafts, food, and family-friendly activities from local makers.
Carmel International Arts Festival
Carmel Arts & Design District hosts artist and food vendor booths with an information center for guests.
Indy Jazz Fest Grande Finale
The grand finale of Indianapolis's summer jazz festival at the Indianapolis Art Center.
Apple Festival & Craft Show
Two-day fall festival with apple picking, pumpkin patch, 80+ craft vendors, food, and live music.
Sazón Latin Food Festival
Family-friendly Latin music and food festival celebrating vibrant cuisines across Latin America.
Celebrating Avon 2026
Free annual family festival celebrating Avon's history, present & future at the public library.
Carmel International Arts Festival
Family-friendly arts festival with 130+ international artists, dance, music, entertainment & food.
Headless Horseman Festival
A beloved fall festival celebrating the legend of Sleepy Hollow with activities for the whole family.
Conner Prairie Headless Horseman Festival
Spooky Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie with Halloween fun for all ages.
Noblesville Heritage Days: Fall Fest & Historic Tours
Two-day fall celebration with historic tours and festival activities in downtown Noblesville.
Potter's Bridge Fall Festival
Live music, craft vendors & food along the scenic White River Greenway in Noblesville.
Germanfest
Celebrate German culture, food, music, and fun at this family-friendly festival.
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival
Annual October fall festival at Fishers AgriPark with family activities and seasonal fun.
Oktoberfest Express
Festive Oktoberfest dinner aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express train.
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival celebrates harvest season with farm fun for all ages.
Monument Circle Art Fair
Regional artists display work around the Monument Circle with live music and visual art.
Broad Ripple's Oktoberfest
Indianapolis's beloved Oktoberfest with food, biergarten, and family entertainment.
FEVERDREAM. Halloween 3
Music, arts, and resource festival celebrating Halloween spirit in Noblesville Square.
Cottage Home Block Party
Indianapolis's beloved historic neighborhood autumn festival with community spirit.
The Arts in Autumn
Arts celebration in autumn season at Carmel.
World Food Championships - A Global Culinary Showdown in Indianapolis
World Food Championships brings global culinary competition to Indianapolis.
Broad Ripple Spooktacular
Free Broad Ripple Spooktacular with live music, art, shopping, and family fun.
Autumntidings
Autumntidings Fall Fest celebrates the season with fall-themed activities.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival presented by GEMCO
The Indianapolis Pizza Festival returns for a one-day celebration of pizza from top local restaurants.
Fall Fest
Fall festival at the Indianapolis Art Center with activities, food, and art.
5th Annual CityWay Fall Fest
Autumn festival with pumpkin carving, campfire, and spooky movie—perfect fall family fun.
Fall Colors Festival
Celebrate autumn foliage and the season at McCloud Nature Park's Fall Colors Festival.
Bethlehem Trunk or Treat
Bethlehem Trunk or Treat at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Indy Jazz Fest Grand Finale at Indy Art Center
Jazz Fest Grand Finale at Indy Art Center—live music for the whole family to enjoy together.
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series
Free outdoor music series celebrating diverse artists and cultural traditions.
Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival and Parade
Holiday parade, Santa visits, and Wonderland Village with themed activities for kids.
Benny Golson Jazz Festival
Benny Golson Jazz Festival in Indianapolis
International Winter Festival
Celebrate global holiday traditions with music, food, and cultural performances at Carmel Midtown Plaza.