There’s something for everyone in the park including:
White River State Park and Roberts Camera Fall Photo Contest
Calling all photographers! Explore Indy’s Backyard to capture the fall spirit in our Fall Photo Contest with Roberts Camera! All levels of photography are accepted. submit your photos between October 6-20. Winner will be announced on October 27. One winner will receive a $25 Roberts Camera gift card, a print of their photo, and tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum, or Indiana State Museum. Photos will be displayed digitally in the park’s Visitor Center and can be submitted at wrsp.in/fallphotos25.
Indiana State Museum
Experience spooky season at Indiana State Museum and explore fall and Halloween themed events throughout the month. The annual Night at the Boo Bash on Friday, October 10 invites guests to dress up, dance, compete in a costume contest, participate in mind-boggling mad science with Dr. Connie Fusion and more. Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters takes place on Wednesday, October 22 and Friday, October 24 and allows kids to solve a museum mystery after dark. Adult thrill-seekers (18+) can discover Indiana’s darkest stories and legends at Twilight Tales: Beyond the Grave on Wednesday, October 29 and Friday, October 31 alongside a variety of themed cocktails, mocktails and games.
Indianapolis Zoo
Guests are in for a ghoulishly good time at ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo. Zoo Boo runs through Sunday, November 2 and brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on Zoo rides and more. ZooBoo activities run from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays and 2 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The event is free with membership and included with regular admission.
IMAX Theater
For those that prefer something a little scarier, the IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum will host a special showing of Zodiac on Tuesday, October 28 at 8:30 p.m. as a part of their IMAX Indy Revivals series. The R-rated film was directed by David Fincher and features Mark Ruffalo, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Robert Downey Jr. Tickets can be purchased here.
Eiteljorg Museum
October features two FREE admission and community celebration days at the Eiteljorg Museum. The museum will host Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration on Monday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Día de Muertos Community Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can explore exhibitions, enjoy family-friendly activities, live performances and immerse themselves in art and cultures.
Everwise Amphitheater
Concert season isn’t over yet! Sing your heart out to Kevin Gates, Kansas and Jefferson Starship, and Seether and Daughtry at the final three concerts of the 2025 season. Get your tickets here.
NCAA Hall of Champions
Explore the newly renovated first floor of the NCAA Hall of Champions and discover the world of college sports!