Today Oct. 22
22nd Annual Heartland Film Festival ● This 10-day film festival features independent, international, and enlightening films. ● Shown at AMC 14 Castleton Square, AMC Trader’s Point Showplace 12 and Wheeler Arts Community, Indianapolis. ● Various times throughout the day and evening. Runs through Oct. 26. ● Tickets may be purchased in advance at Marsh or online for $9 per ticket; $11 per ticket at the theater. 10-packs also sold at Marsh. ● 464-9405 ● www.trulymovingpictures.org/heartland-film-festival/
Haunted Trails ● Spooktacular ghouls and goblins jump out to scare kids 12 and older on a walking trail, while younger brothers and sisters will get a treat out of the non-scary trick-or-treat trail, campfire, free hayrides and more. ● Cool Creek Park & Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel ● 7 to 9 p.m. ● $5 ● 770-4400
Oct. 23
Exclusive Dinner and Ghost Tour ● Start off a scary evening with dinner and a signature caramel apple martini, and then walk off the calories during a guided walking ghost tour of Westfield. Discover Westfield’s haunted secrets, including their underground railroad history. The tour ends with a cup of hot chocolate. For ages 16 and older. ● The Fern of Westfield, 135 N. Union St., Westfield. ● 6 to 9 p.m. ● $45 per person ● 679-2384
Apple Store at Conner Prairie ● The fall season isn’t complete without everything thing apple-related: apple cider, gourmet hand-dipped candy apples, apple cider slushies and other gift items. ● 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. ● 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. ● Free without museum admission. ● 776-6006
Oct. 24
BMO Harris Bank ‘Headless Horseman’ ● Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Conner Prairie’s popular event is haunted by a few new visitors this year: Dr. Acula, a vampire dermatologist; Beautisha the cosmetics-loving witch; Harry Fangger, the crooning werewolf; and more. ● 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers ● Gates open 6 to 9 p.m. ● Tickets in advance sold at central Indiana Marsh, MainStreet and O’Malia grocery stores. $10 for Thursday and Sunday shows; $12 if purchased at the gate. Tickets purchased for Friday and Saturday are $14 in advance and $16 at the gate. Event runs through Oct. 27 ● 776-6006 ● www.connerprairie.org
Carmel Community Players Present: ‘Talking With…’ ● An eclectic mix of female characters ranging from a baton twirler, a snake handler, an ex-rodeo rider and an actress desperate for a job entertain, move and terrify in this play that won the 1982 American Theater Critics Association Award. ● Clay Terrace Lifestyle Center, Carmel. ●7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 through 26; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27. ● Adults: $15; $12 for students and seniors ● 815-9387 ● www.carmelplayers.org
Movie Night ● Darrins Coffee, 120 S. Main St., Zionsville. ● Thursdays at 7 p.m. ● This week’s movie is Nightmare on Elm Street ● 733-4675
Oct. 25
Boo Bash ● Kid can get ready for a night of trick-or-treating, games, activities and entertainment at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Costume contest winners will receive prize paks with a value of $125! Milk THE Music Man and a live kids show by Jump and Hop, in addition to a Halloween village, x site Laser Tag and Bounce U. Each booth contains candy, coupons and prizes. ● 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers ● 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ● Free ● 595-3150 ● www.fishers.in.us
Booth Tarkington Civic Theater Presents: “The 1940s Radio Hour” ● Go back in time to 1942 during the holidays for dancing and music to the tunes of “Strike Up the Band,” “I’ll be Seeing You,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Music by Walton Jones. ● 3 Center Green, Carmel. ● 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26; 2 p.m. on Oct. 27. Runs through Nov. 9. ● $46.50 for adults; $36.50 for youth up to age 18. ● 843-3800 ● www.thecenterpresents.org
Westfield Playhouse Presents: ‘Mama Won’t Fly’ ● In a race against time, Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to take her feisty mother from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. The problem? Mama won’t fly. A drive across the country produces hilarious mishaps and a new relationship between mother and daughter. ● 1836 Ind. 32 W., Westfield ● 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26; 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 ● $12; $10 for seniors ● 896-2707 ● www.westfieldplayhouse.org
Oct. 26
Carmel Applefest ● 1 to 5 p.m. ● PNC Bank parking lot at the intersection of Main Street and Rang Line Road ● www.facebook.com/CarmelApplefest.
Boo ‘N Brew at Clay Terrace ● Stroll over to the beer tent for an adult’s Halloween party and grab a bottle of Thr3e Wiseman or Samuel Adams. The Flying Toasters perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Trick or treating for those age 10 and younger in stores from 3 to 5 p.m. ● 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel. ● 2 to 6 p.m. ● Free ● 818-0725.
The Hamilton Harvest Train ● A 20-minute train ride will take visitors to a local pumpkin patch where they can enjoy the crisp, autumn air and family-friendly activities that include a farm animal petting zoo, face painting and a child-size hay bale maze. Proceeds benefit the FFA. Lunch items, hot apple cider and hot chocolate also available. ● Indiana Transportation Museum, Forest Park, Noblesville. ● Train departs at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26; 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Reservations are recommended. ● $12 for adults; children 2 to 12 are $8; children under 2 are free. ● 773-6000 ● https://itm.org/404.php
Masquerade on Main ● All spirits are invited to the second Masquerade on Main Street in Zionsville. ● Costume contest, tarot and angel readings, entertainment and full cash bar. Proceeds go toward Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, Lebanon● The Sanctuary, 75 N. Main St., Zionsville ● 7 to 11 p.m. ● $25 in advance; $30 at door ● 773-1117 ● www.nanoel.com
Oct. 27
‘Les Miserables’ ● Based on the French historical novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables, the winner of eight Tony Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards and two Laurence Oliver Awards, is performing at Beef & Boards. The musical follows the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean, his experience of redemption and several characters who cross his path. ● 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Runs through Nov. 24. ● Starts at $37.50 ● 872-9664 ● http://beefandboards.com
‘Arfpocalypse’: Zombie Dog Fest ● Live music from Here Comes The Mummies at Indiana’s largest dog adoption event. Help this event get into the Guinness Book of World Records for largest costumed dog gathering. ● 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ● Those over 18 need only bring a Hoosier Lottery ticket; those under 18 are free. ● E-mail [email protected] or visit www.Arfpocalpyse.com
Salvation Army Collection ● During Pumpkins and Hayride event at Lions Park. ● 2 to 5 p.m. ● Enjoy free hayrides and pumpkin painting sponsored by the Zionsville Lions Club. ● Drop off donations of clothes, appliances and other household items. ● 638-6585 ● www.salvationarmy.org.