ANDERSON – 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31.

AVON – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

BLOOMINGTON – 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31

BROWNSBURG – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

Also in Brownsburg: October 24, 5:00 to 8:00 pm – West District YMCA (party will be held at Williams Park, 940 S. Locust Lane, Brownsburg). Join us at our Halloween Extravaganza Bonfire. This will be a fun family event for all ages. Free and open to the public. For more information call 317-484-9622.

CARMEL – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

CICERO – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

CRAWFORDSVILLE – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

DANVILLE – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

DELPHI – 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31

FISHERS – 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31.

Also in Fishers: October 23, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, 6:00 to 7:00 pm and 7:00 to 8:00 pm: Fishers YMCA 9012 E. 126th Street, Fishers – Celebrate Halloween at the best family party in Fishers! Come dressed in your favorite costume and join the fun! Enjoy arts and crafts, snacks, trick-or-treating through Mudsock Woods, fun, song-filled hayride (weather permitting) and a camp fire with marshmallows. Open to the public at $6 per person. Cost is $3 per person for YMCA members. Ages 2 and under free. For more information call 317-595-9622.

FORTVILLE – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

FRANKLIN – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

GREENCASTLE – 5:00 TO 8:00 pm on Saturday October 31

GREENFIELD – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

GREENWOOD – 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31

GENEVA – Limberlost State Historic Site presents: Spooktacular! Oct. 24, 2009; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

No brute beasts or menacing monsters will be present – just creatures that sneak, slink and slither in the night! A few of the animals featured include rats, hissing cockroaches, a Patagonian Cavy and snakes. Dare to embrace these slithery creatures of the night. Discover the behaviors of these wild animals while creating a scary creature of your own. Children can participate in Halloween games and win prizes and candy.

Children in costume will receive goodie bags from the Swamp Monster. Cost is $3. For more information about Limberlost State Historic Site, click here or call the site at 260.368.7428.

INDIANAPOLIS – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31.

Please note the following events for Indianapolis:

Safe Night Halloween: Oct. 31 in the South Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Admission: free; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: State Fairgrounds Events (317) 927-7524.

October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Baxter YMCA, 7900 S. Shelby Street, Indianapolis – Parents and children are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and will enjoy games, treats, fun and more! Pictures will be provided by Green Photography. Ages 2 and under free. Ages 3 and up cost $3 per person. Open to the public. Call 317-484-9622 for more information.

October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Road, Indianapolis – Open to the public and cost $6 per person for anyone over 2 years old. Cost is $15 per family of five for YMCA members. For more information call 317-547-9622.

October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Jordan YMCA, 8400 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Join us for stories, bonfire with s’mores, hayrides, games, arts and crafts and more! Open to the public at $6 per person. Cost is $3 per person for YMCA members. Ages 2 and under free. For more information call 317-253-3206.

October 23, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Pike YMCA, 7114 Lakeview Parkway West Drive, Indianapolis – Deck out the trunk of your car with a spooky theme and join us at the Pike YMCA for some trick-or-treating fun! Don’t forget to dress up and bring treats to share. Awards will be given for the best costume and trunk design. This event is free to the community. Registration required by October 22, 2009. Call 317-297-9622.

October 23 – Ransburg YMCA, 501 N. Shortridge Road, Indianapolis – Come to our Halloween Extravaganza. You’ll enjoy fun, games and we’ll even have a costume contest. Open to the public. Cost is $15 for family of five. Ages 10 and up is $5 per person. Ages 3 to 9 are $3 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. For more information call 317-357-8441.

October 31 – Families, kids and special groups are invited to attend the second annual Halloween Bash at Fort Harrison State Park, by Delaware Lake on October 31 from noon to 8 p.m.

This event is open to the public; anyone may attend. Featured events include a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, hayrides, a costume contest for kids and dogs, and a bonfire/weenie roast. All participants are encouraged to dress up! A haunted hayride, the Soldier’s Haunt, will conclude the evening. Since seating is limited, the Soldier’s Haunt is on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees should bring blankets and chairs for bonfire seating–provided seating may be limited.

All events are free of charge, although the weekend DNR gate fee of $5/carload for in-state vehicles and $7/carload for out-of-state vehicles applies. More information is available by calling (317) 591-0122, Wednesday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

KOKOMO – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31.

LAPEL – 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31

LAWRENCE – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

LEBANON – 6:30 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

MCCORDSVILLE – 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 31

MOORESVILLE – 6:30 TO 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

MUNCIE – 5:00 to 8:00 pm; Muncie Mall – 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

NEWCASTLE – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

NEW PALESTINE – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

NEW WHITELAND – 6:00 to 9:00 pm pn Saturday, October 31

NOBLESVILLE – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

PITTSBORO – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

PLAINFIELD – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

SHELBYVILLE – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

SHERIDAN – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

SPEEDWAY – 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

THORNTOWN – 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 31.

WESTFIELD – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

WHITESTOWN – Trunk or treat at Traders Point Christian Church’s parking lot at 6590 S. Indianapolis Road, Saturday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m. To participate, children must be accompanied by an adult and are encouraged to dress in non-scary costumes.

ZIONSVILLE – 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS:

Children Should
• Go only to well-lit houses and never enter the home
• Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult
• Have their name, address, and phone number attached to the inside of their costume
• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them
• Use costume accessories that are flexible, not rigid or sharp

When walking in neighborhoods, they should
• Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards
• Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not cross between parked cars
• Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant
• Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a child’s vision)
• Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes
• Be reminded to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street

Parents and adults should
• Supervise the outing for children under age 12
• Have children of all ages follow the established curfew
• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and landings
• Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children
• Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it

Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters
• Drive slowly and be mindful of the increased pedestrian traffic
• Watch for children in the street and on medians
• Exit driveways and alleyways carefully
• Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side