Family events in Toledo · October 2026
Everything family-friendly on the Toledo calendar for October 2026.
Headless Horseman Festival
Thrilling hayride, haunted maze & fall activities at Conner Prairie's Sleepy Hollow celebration.
Conner Prairie Headless Horseman Festival
Spooky Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie with Halloween fun for all ages.
The Lion King
Disney's iconic The Lion King Broadway musical comes to Old National Centre.
Tiny Tinkerers
Tiny Tinkerers at Plainfield Public Library
Guided Nature Walks: Folklore
Explore local folklore and history on a guided nature walk at Conner Prairie.
Center Presents: Demola Live!
Multi-genre violinist Demola performs at Carmel's Payne & Mencias Palladium.
Center Presents: Peanut Butter & Jam: Sing Me a Story with Indianapolis Opera
Brand-new children's opera by Indianapolis Opera—a musical story perfect for families.
Live music
Live music at The Bloomery, Sweet Peas Flower Farm
Magic Free Play
Free Magic: The Gathering card-game play at Hometown Comics & Games.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney's Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars unite on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour in Indianapolis.
ERIC BAKER & FRIENDS presents THE PIANO MAN: A Billy Joel Tribute
ERIC BAKER & FRIENDS presents THE PIANO MAN: A Billy Joel Tribute at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
October First Friday at Noblesville Creates
Free monthly open house at Noblesville Creates with hands-on creative activities and artist studios.
Contested Memories: Freedom Work in Public History
Contested Memories: Freedom Work in Public History at Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Jumperoo
Jumperoo at Urban Air Plainfield
Barktoberfest
Barktoberfest at Asa Bales Park
Christmas in October Craft Fair
135 craft vendors showcase handmade goods & decor; supports Fishers High School band programs.
Center Presents: Pure Prairie League & Pablo Cruise
Legendary '70s country-rock bands Pure Prairie League and Pablo Cruise reunite.
Potter's Bridge Fall Festival
Live music, craft vendors & food along the scenic White River Greenway in Noblesville.
Astronomy
Explore the night sky at McCloud Nature Park—free astronomy program.
Market in the Park
Free market in the park—browse local vendors and enjoy outdoor time with family.
Barktoberfest
Family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration for dog lovers at Crate Escapes.
"American Landscapes" Concert by the Indiana Wind Symphony
Wind symphony concert celebrating American musical landscapes and new compositions.
Sensory Play
Sensory Play at Urban Air Plainfield
Oktoberfest Express
Festive Oktoberfest dinner aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express train.
Guided Nature Walks: Texture Hunting
Touch and explore nature's textures on a sensory-rich guided walk at Conner Prairie.
Curious by Nature: Simple Machines in Action
Learn how simple machines work while ziplining through the air at Conner Prairie.
PACE Second Chance Golf Scramble
PACE Second Chance Golf Scramble at Wood Wind Golf Club
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival celebrates harvest season with farm fun for all ages.
Center Presents: The Billy Joel Legacy: Celebrating the Piano Man
Dynamic tribute celebrating Billy Joel's greatest hits and career journey.
Center for Global Education (CGE) Semester in Spain Info Session
Center for Global Education (CGE) Semester in Spain Info Session at Indianapolis
Indianapolis 8 Hour - Practice & Qualifying
Watch endurance-racing practice and qualifying for the Intercontinental GT Challenge.
American English: A Tale of Three Journeys
American English: A Tale of Three Journeys at Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Fishers AgriPark Campout
Camp overnight at a 33-acre working urban farm with family and friends.
Indianapolis 8 Hour - Race Day
Witness endurance racing's main event at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
FEVERDREAM. Halloween 3
Music, arts, and resource festival celebrating Halloween spirit in Noblesville Square.
Diwali
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with family at Carmel's annual Diwali festival.
A Taste of Italy - Fall Dinner Train Series
A Taste of Italy - Fall Dinner Train Series at Nickel Plate Express
Indianapolis 8 Hour - Other Races
Watch supporting races and events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Forest Bathing with Fishers Parks
Forest Bathing with Fishers Parks at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
"Fanfare and Flourishes" Concert with the Indiana Wind Symphony
Wind symphony chamber ensemble featuring brass spotlights and classic fanfares.
Columbus Day
Columbus Day
The Arts in Autumn
Arts celebration in autumn season at Carmel.
Story Tails with the dogs from Love on a Leash!
Story Tails with the dogs from Love on a Leash! at Brownsburg Public Library
Flavors of the Heartland - October
Family history program exploring Indiana's regional recipes and culinary traditions.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club at Brownsburg Public Library
Little Haunt on the Prairie
Family-friendly spooky Halloween fun at Cool Creek Park with age-appropriate activities.
BECAUSE OF YOU...A Tribute to Tony Bennett
BECAUSE OF YOU...A Tribute to Tony Bennett at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Halloween Vendor Fair
Halloween-themed vendor fair at Greenwood Happy Haunts.
Fall Grand Prix (men's lacrosse)
Fall Grand Prix (men's lacrosse) at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus
DUELING PIANOS presented by Brittany Brumfield & Baby Grand Entertainment
DUELING PIANOS presented by Brittany Brumfield & Baby Grand Entertainment at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
The Arts in Autumn
Fall festival celebrating local arts, crafts, and culture across Carmel's Midtown.
Paws to Read
Paws to Read at Brownsburg Public Library
Indiana Women's Running Festival
Indiana Women's Running Festival at Gazebo outside City Hall
Guided Nature Walks: Historic Hoosiers
Walk through 1800s–1900s Hoosier history on a guided nature stroll at Conner Prairie.
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium
Birdability Week
Celebrate inclusive birding and discover birds at Conner Prairie during Birdability Week.
Music and Movement
Interactive storytime with songs and movement for babies and toddlers at Plainfield Public Library.
Curious by Nature: Favorite Kid Spot
Homeschoolers explore a favorite kid-friendly spot—the four-story Treetop Outpost—at Conner Prairie.
Amazing Artists
Art-based storytime for babies and toddlers with hands-on creative play at Plainfield Public Library.
National FFA Convention & Expo
Massive 4-day agriculture expo featuring 450+ exhibitors and career talks for students interested in farming and ag careers.
NOW THAT'S FUNNY: Paul Farahvar
NOW THAT'S FUNNY: Paul Farahvar at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Kan-Kan Film Screening: Ghostbusters
Classic Ghostbusters film screening — fun for kids and families who love the movies.
STEAM Station
STEAM-themed storytime for babies and toddlers with early science and reading at Plainfield Public Library.
The Junction - Spooky Indiana
Explore Indiana's paranormal folklore and spooky historical tales at the Indiana Historical Society.
Halloween at Forest Park
Festive Halloween celebration at Forest Park brings the community together.
Trick or Treating in the Plaza
Free community trick-or-treating with 40+ booths handing out candy and treats in Westfield.
Fun in the Forge
Learn blacksmithing basics and forge your own creation at Conner Prairie.
Cooking at the Hearth
Cook a 19th-century meal over an open fire at Conner Prairie's historic house.
Fall Grand Prix (women's lacrosse)
Fall Grand Prix (women's lacrosse) at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus
We Walk Indy: Irvington Ghost Tour Walk
Spooky guided ghost tour walk through historic Irvington neighborhood.
Guided Nature Walks: Birdability
Spot birds from a stationary vantage point and celebrate Birdability Week at Conner Prairie.
DRAG ME TO BRUNCH hosted by PAT YO' WEAVE
DRAG ME TO BRUNCH hosted by PAT YO' WEAVE at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
ACOTAR Book 6 Release party
ACOTAR Book 6 release celebration in Beech Grove.
E-Sports League
E-Sports competition at Avon Public Library for grades 5–12 to compete and connect.
Hands-On History - How to Collect Oral Histories
Learn hands-on techniques for recording and preserving family oral histories at the Indiana Historical Society.
Guided Nature Walks: Inspired by Nature
Guided nature walk exploring poetry and inspiration at Conner Prairie.
William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan
William Shatner appears live with a classic Star Trek II screening at Old National Centre.