There’s so much to see and experience in Kokomo during the fall that it’s almost like a second summer! From haunted attractions to corn mazes to trail walks, parties and more, you’re sure to have a blast!
Scroll down to see our Fall Fun Guide to help you get the most out of your fall.
Kendall Family Farm Adventures
Sept. 21 through October 28
Enjoy a fun-filled day down on the farm with a 5-acre adventure corn maze, you-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides and more at the farm located in eastern Howard County. Read more.
Monster Mash-First Friday
Oct. 5
The ghouls and the goblins come out early every year for First Friday’s Monster Mash. There will be costumes, live performances and early trick-or-treating! Read more.
Barktoberfest
Oct. 6
Take your dog for a nice fall walk and help the Kokomo Humane Society in the process! It will be a fun day with contests and vendors. Come with or without a dog, rain or shine. Read more.
Pumpkin painting
Oct. 20
A family favorite, the Kirkendall Nature Center in Jackson Morrow Park offers a fun afternoon of painting pumpkins. They’ll provide pumpkins or you can bring your own. Read more.
Haunted Trail Walk
Oct. 27
Take a spooky walk on the trails of Jackson Morrow Park! This free event is for all ages, but 12 and younger must be with an adult. Read more.
Edge of Insanity Haunted Attraction
Saturday & Sundays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3
In the quiet farm country on the outskirts of town, not everything is what it seems. There, you’ll need to brace yourself for what you’ll find at an abandoned asylum. Read more
From the Dark Pages Murder Mystery Tour
Oct. 19-20
Visit the Seiberling Mansion and take a trip back in time. Guests will track Jack the Ripper while meeting the authors of the creatures that have haunted us through books, plays and movies for at least 200 years. Read more.
Annual Kids Community Halloween Party
Oct. 27
This free event has games and prizes for all kids! There are costume contests in five age groups and entertainment by Dance Elite. Read more.
Kokomo-Con
Oct. 13
At Kokomo-Con, it’s all about “geeky comradery.” Many come in cosplay and there’s a much-anticipated costume contest in addition to comics, toys, games, anime, steampunk, & LEGO! Read more.
Halloween at the Library
Throughout October
Visit the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library on select dates in October for free pumpkin painting, spooky story times, trunk or treat, and even a zombie prom! Read more.
IUK Halloween Open House
Oct. 26
Student groups will gather in Alumni Hall to pass out candy to Kokomo area trick-or-treaters ages 10 and younger. There will also be a magician at the event. Read more.
Autumn Festival-A Handcrafted Art Market
Nov. 3
Shop at 80+ vendor booths and find treasures from handmade to refurbished items at Indiana University Kokomo Alumni Hall. Read more.