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14th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts Select days October 24 through November 17 Price: $5 general public / $3 JCC members Phone: (317) 251-9467 Location: Jewish Community Center, Indianapolis www.jccindy.org This festival continues to grow by adding a broad range of events to appeal to an increasingly more varied audience. Fiction lovers can look forward to opening night, October 24, with best-selling author and screenwriter Delia Ephron. Kids can explore, learn and move at the many engaging activities planned for the "Day of Play" on October 28. And much more. Festival Fast-Pass good for all programs: $50 general public / $40 JCC members.
Victorian Theatre by Candlelight's Haunted D.C. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, October 12 through October 21 Times: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Fri and Sat; 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Sun Price: $12.00 adults; $5.00 students (ages 6 to 17) Phone: 317-631-1888 Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis http://pbhh.org/visit/Events.php
Madison who are rumored to haunt D.C. to this day. This performance progresses through the President's mansion as guests encounter different spirits in the many rooms of the home.
Through January 27, 2013
Ongoing Every Saturday
Price: Included with museum admission Phone: (317) 334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org/
Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: Free Phone: 317-920-2659 Location: Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis
Family fun revs up in Hot Wheels For Real at The Children’s Museum!
www.imamuseum.org
This all-new experience will feature rarely seen collectible Hot
Stop by the Star(lite) Art Cart to find art-making projects
Wheels cars and amazing life-size versions of iconic favorites.
inspired by works of art on view at the IMA. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and all levels of art-making experience.
Summer Green Market
The vendors are on the front lawn with dinner being served on the desk from 5:00pm-dusk. Check out our Upcoming Events section on the website to find out this weeks menu. Look for the vendors inside the Red Barn and dinner in the Loft in case of inclement weather.
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo Select days October 12 through October 28 Times: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Price: $16.50 for adults, $11.50 for kids, and FREE for children under 2 and members Phone: 317-630-2001 Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis www.indyzoo.com Celebrate this holiday season in a family-friendly setting with lots of fun activities for the kids. Enjoy crafts, an obstacle course, a
Apple Store Daily Through Wednesday, October 31
live magic show, and more at this year’s Halloween ZooBoo presented by the Indianapolis Honda Dealers.
Times: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Admission is free Phone: 317-776-6006
Cinderella
Location: Conner Prairie, Fishers
Select days October 20 through November 17, 2012
www.connerprairie.org
Price: $14
The Apple Store, operated by the Conner Prairie Alliance, features
Phone: 317-872-9664
many delicious items including gourmet, hand-dipped caramel
Location: Beef & Boards, Indianapolis
apples, classic apple cider, apple cider slushies and fun gift items.
www.beefandboards.com
There is something for every apple lover Get to the Apple Store
Each musical is one hour long with no intermission. Price includes
before it closes and sink your teeth into one of these fall treats.
juice and snack. Fridays at 10 and Saturdays at 10 & 1
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Lincoln, William Henry Harrison, James Garfield and Dolley
Star(lite) Art Cart: Facilitated Art Making
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Meet ghosts of such former political powerhouses as Abraham
Hot Wheels For Real!
Fridays through October 26 Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Admission is free Phone: 317-733-1700 Location: Traders Point Creamery, Zionsville
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The Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House: Wicked Workshop Select days October 13 through October 31 Times: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Price: Museum members: $6.50; General admission: $7 Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org Get ready to explore the 49th annual Children's Museum Guild’s Haunted House: Wicked Workshop – a whimsical and spooky Halloween factory where Winny the Witch oversees her hard-working Witchkins as they make everything needed to celebrate Halloween. For a full listing of dates and times, visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio Select days October 13 through October 28 Price: $10, under two, free Phone: 317-917-9454 Location: Peewinkle's Puppet Studio, Indianapolis www.peewinklespuppets.com Once again Gertrude the Witch will delight the audiences with her crazy antics and classic Halloween friends. See website for schedule.
Headless Horseman at Connor Prairie Select days October 12 through October 27 Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: see website for ticket pricing Phone: 317-776-6000 Location: Conner Prairie, Fishers www.connerprairie.org/ Gather family and friends close and prepare to be scared silly as the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow rides again at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Families can also enjoy spooky stories, scary-o-ke, shocking science activities, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow puppet show and many more ghoulishly fun.
> For more events, see our Fall Fun Guide on page 54 and 55