How to Have a Scary Time in Southern Indiana

Hair-raising Experiences

House of Anguish

House of Anguish, formerly known as "Literally, A Haunted House," is back this year at New Albany’s historic and legendary Culbertson Mansion. If you dare, take a tour of the Carriage House in the backyard. This year, they're inviting you to try and escape the "malevolent souls" who inhabit the Carriage House. 

Fun Fact: Over the years, mansion staff and volunteers have reported strange and unusual occurrences in the Carriage House, including electrical problems, mysterious figures moving from room to room, strange sounds after hours and missing items. So, yes, this is literally a haunted house! 

When: 7-11 p.m., every Friday and Saturday from September 25 - October 30
Where: House of Anguish, 914 E. Main St., New Albany
Admission: $20 per person. Get your tickets online or at the door the night of the event 

Malice Manor 

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This haunted attraction located in Clarksville features more than 10,000 square feet of horror and was rated one of the top haunts in America by the Haunted Attraction Association. Lord Rancor’s lust for perilous adventure brought home a darkness that cursed his family, servants, and estate, twisting them all into monstrous forms. Now his once-grand home lives on as Malice Manor, a nightmarish labyrinth that devours the souls of all who enter. Can you escape?

When: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in September; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday in October
Where: Malice Manor, 640 Providence Way, Clarksville 
Admission: General Admission - $25; Fast Pass - $40; $60 Front of the Line
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Danger Run

Billed as the “Most Fun You’ve Ever Had in Your Car,” Danger Run is a legendary October tradition with more than 30 years of experience. New for 2026, guests can choose from three distinct paths: Game Lovers, Experience Lovers or Haunt Lovers, allowing everyone to experience Danger Run in the way they enjoy most. Whether you’re looking for the classic car-ride game, a premium night out or a night focused entirely on scares, there’s a path for you. Choose your experience, play at your own pace and make Danger Run part of your Halloween tradition.

When: Sept. 26 – Nov. 1. 
Where: Your Driveway! Visit DangerRun.com to begin. 
Admission: Danger Run costs $35.38 per carload (up to 6 people) and includes admission to attractions.
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New Albany Wicked Walk 

Take a walking tour to explore all things wicked in downtown New Albany and hear the stories of strange and creepy happenings during a New Albany Wicked Walk. This is a historical tour, not a haunted house, where you’ll learn chilling, graphic and shocking details from the history of downtown New Albany, Indiana! Be prepared to walk about two miles as the tour lasts approximately 2-2.5 hours. Held rain or shine. This year, you can experience a few Saturday morning "Coffee & Crime Tours" throughout the season. 

When: Tours every Friday & Saturday evening in October. Visit NewAlbanyWickedWalk.com for specific details on tour times
Where: Tours takes place in downtown New Albany and typically meet at 202 East Market Street at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. 
Admission: Ticket prices vary. 
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Stranger Things of SoIN Digital Passport

Explore SoIN's weird side with the free Stranger Things of SoIN digital passport! Hike around Rose Island, an abandoned 1920s amusement park, check out local oddities at the Clark County Museum and more! 
When: Year-round
Where: Clark & Floyd Counties
Price: FREE!

Haunted History Jeffersonville: A Boo 812 Experience Digital Passport

Haunted History Jeffersonville: A Boo 812 Experience — a digital passport that lets you explore the spooky side of SoIN through a self-guided video walking tour! Visit nine historic sites, from forgotten cemeteries to former speakeasies, and uncover 25 minutes of Boo 812 videos filled with eerie history, ghost stories, and local lore, all on your phone, at your own pace.

Trick and Trunk or Treat

A Haunting Good Time

Charlestown State Park’s annual Halloween family-friendly event, A Haunting Good Time, features trick-or-treating and festive decorations throughout the weekend, plus activities like night hikes, costume contests, and more.

When: October 23 - 25; See Charlestown State Park Facebook event for more details on activities throughout the weekend.
Where: Charlestown State Park, 12500 State Road 62, Charlestown
Admission: $7/vehicle for in state; $15/vehicle for out of state; free with annual Indiana state parks pass.  

Charlestown Trail and Treat - "Oh, the Treats You'll Find"

The City of Charlestown's annual Trail and Treat event returns on October 30 at Greenway Park. Over the summer, the City of Charlestown partnered with Fine Arts students from Indiana University Southeast to create scenes inspired by Dr.Seuss, which will be set up along the trick-or-treat trail. Community organizations will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Concessions at the park will be open, and food trucks Driving You Donuts and Frontier Kitchen will also be in attendance!
When: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, October 30
Where: Greenway Park, 400 Market Street, Charlestown
Admission: Free 

Floyd County Halloween in the Park

Enjoy a fun-filled evening at Sam Peden Community Park with trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, face painting, inflatables and more!

When: 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday, October 18
Where: Sam Peden Community Park, 3037 Grant Line Rd, New Albany
Admission: Free
 

City of New Albany's All Hallows Eve Celebration

Join Mayor Jeff Gahan and the City of New Albany at the All Hallows Eve Celebration, featuring games, candy, inflatables, and more!

When: 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24
Where: New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater
Admission: Free

Trick-or-Treat at House of Anguish

Take a not-so-scary trip through House of Anguish! During this family-friendly event, we will keep the lights on and visitors can trick-or-treat at candy stations throughout the haunted house. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume! 

When: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29
Where: Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, 914 E. Main St., New Albany
Admission: $5; Only those who plan to trick-or-treat need to purchase tickets. Parents and guardians accompanying children can attend at no cost.  

Trunk or Treat at The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum

Celebrate the spooky season at the Howard Steamboat Museum’s first-ever Trunk or Treat, featuring music, a mini haunted house, museum tours, candy, s’mores by the fire, spooky river tales and a haunted pilot house photo opportunity. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages.

When: 5:30 – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24
Where: The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum, 914 E. 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville
Admission: Free to Participate. Suggested donation of $5 per vehicle sign-up.

Big Four Boo Fest

The Jeffersonville Parks Department is hosting its annual community Halloween event at Big Four Station Park on Monday, October 26. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and more. Don’t forget your basket or bag for candy collecting! 

When: 5:30 - 8 p.m. Monday, October 26
Where: Big Four Station Park, 299 Pearl Street, Jeffersonville
Admission: Free

Trucks, Treats & Terrors

Trucks, Treats & Terrors brings Georgetown’s Food Truck Festival and Trunk or Treat together for one big community event on Friday, October, 30, from 5–9 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, costumes, candy, a Haunted Shelter and more spooky fun. Due to construction at Georgetown Park, event location, parking and hayride details will be announced closer to the event.

When: 5 - 9 p.m. Friday, October 30
Where: TBD
Admission: Free
 

IUS Fest

IU Southeast has combined Homecoming and Fall Fest to create IUS Fest, welcoming alumni and the community to enjoy the beautiful campus and fun fall activities. Events include a trunk-or-treat, pumpkin painting, touch-a-truck, carnival games, cornhole and yard games, food trucks and a beer garden.

When: Saturday, October 24
Where: IU Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany
Admission: Free to attend

More Halloween & Fall Events

Harvest Homecoming

A longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 202 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 59th year with the theme "Holiday Harvest." Click here for your guide to this year's festival!

When: October 3 - 11
Where: Downtown New Albany, IN 47150

Fright Fair

This fun-filled fall festival is returning to Jeffersonville’s NoCo Arts & Cultural District on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 – 7 p.m. Spread across 7th Street and Michigan Avenue, the event features a vendor market with artisans, live music and plenty of family-friendly activities. Follow their social media for updates.  

When: 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday, October 17
Where: The Depot at NoCo, 701 Michigan Ave., Jeffersonville
Admission: Free

The Science & Spirits of Stranger Things™

The Science of Stranger Things™ is back, but this time, it’s a little more spirited! Join Boo 812 and SoIN Tourism at 6 p.m. on October 17 at the Southern Indiana Visitor Center, 228 Spring St., Ste. 106, Jeffersonville, for a 30-minute dive into ESP, remote viewing, psychokinesis and the real research that inspired Eleven’s powers in the hit show Stranger Things ™. New this year, try your hand at other paranormal techniques, including spirit boxes, and join Boo 812 for an optional guided tour of some of downtown Jeffersonville's most haunted locations.

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, October 17
Where: Southern Indiana Visitor Center, 228 Spring St., Ste. 106, Jeffersonville
Admission: Free

Misery at Derby Dinner Playhouse

Embrace the thrills and chills of the season with dinner and a showing of Misery at Derby Dinner Playhouse from September 30 - November 8. 

When: Show dates & ticket costs vary; view showtimes and ticket sales here 
Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville

Autumn on the River

​Visit Bethlehem, nestled on the banks of the Ohio, for Autumn on the River!
Come see the fall colors and participate in the activities of this annual festival, including arts and crafts, a parade and games. Plus, enjoy delicious food and live music.
When: 10 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. October 17 & 18
Where: 206 Schoolhouse Aly, Bethlehem
Admission: FREE

5th Annual Witches Ball: Lunar Requiem

Attend the annual Witches Ball at The Grand in New Albany for an immersive evening of ritual, performance, music, dancing and transformation. Guests will be invited to symbolically release something they’re ready to leave behind through a Burning Release Ritual, surrounded by burlesque, theatrical performances, mystical vendors and a dark, moonlit atmosphere. This 18+ event welcomes witches, spiritual seekers and the magically curious alike.

When: 7 p.m. - midnight November 7
Where: The Grand, 138 E Market Street, New Albany
Admission: $45/ticket
 

Check our events calendar for more Halloween and fall events! 

If you’re looking for more festive fun in the area, Louisville has plenty of haunted houses and Halloween events to explore, including haunted cruises aboard the Belle of Louisville and the new collaboration between Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville’s Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular. 

We “witch” you a Happy Halloween!