Celebrating a Decade of Halloween Fun in Lebanon
October 3, 2025 | by Leigh Ann Akard
Get ready for ghouls and goodies in downtown Lebanon! Mischief on Meridian returns for its 10th spooktacular year on October 25. Presented by State Bank and hosted by the Heart of Lebanon, this free, family-friendly trick-or-treat event event runs from 5 to 8 PM, with early access at 4:30 PM for children with special needs.
Mischief on Meridian draws families and visitors to Lebanon’s historic square each year. The evening features over 60 trick-or-treat stations, live music, games, costumed character visits, and live encounters with creepy creatures. A costume contest, sponsored by Ryan Homes, will reward the most creative and impressive costumes with fun prizes.
“It’s an honor to bring Mischief on Meridian back to our community,” says Sarah Howell, Event Coordinator for the Heart of Lebanon. “This event is so loved because it truly brings everyone together to make lasting memories on the square.”
Mischief on Meridian is also a great opportunity for visitors to find new favorite spots to shop and dine. It’s the perfect chance to experience the charm and hospitality that make Lebanon’s downtown so special.
If you’re seeking the perfect blend of small-town charm and festive fall fun, Mischief on Meridian delivers a magical Halloween evening the whole family will enjoy.
Learn more at www.heartoflebanon.org.
Haunted Happenings & Fall Festivities in Boone County
Boone County offers a rich variety of October events to suit every kind of Halloween enthusiast and families!
Jamestown’s Indiana Fear Farm invites visitors to experience a haunted hayride and terrifying barn designed to deliver high-intensity scares on the weekends throughout October. Meanwhile, Maple Lawn Fright Nights (October 23–25) features spooky stories barn for younger guests, hayride, and their Fright Barn Experience is sure to send shivers down your spine.
The Fright Forest at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds (October 10, 11, 17, and 18) offers up a terrifying time with their Unliving Legends experience. On October 18, families can enjoy the event’s special “No Scare” hours, complete with candy and a costume contest for children.
For more family oriented October fun, the SullivanMunce Cultural Center’s Ghost Walk (October 3-4) combines local history with eerie storytelling on a guided tour through historic downtown Zionsville. On October 25, the Whitestown Trick-or-Treat Trail offers a safe, joyful environment for children to collect candy and enjoy Halloween festivities.And don’t miss the Pumpkin Harvest at Dull’s Tree Farm, running Thursdays through Sundays through October 26. Families can pick the perfect pumpkin, explore corn mazes, visit farm animals, and indulge in hot apple cider, cider donuts, and cider slushies. A special Fireworks Night on October 18 adds an extra spark to the season.
