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Every Fall, children are consumed with the idea of dressing up in fun costumes and getting free candy.  Whether it’s the promise of free candy or the inventiveness of dressing up as their alter-ego, kids love Halloween.  As a parent, Halloween can also be a scary holiday.  Your child approaches strangers (who are often dressed up themselves) and holds a bag out for the stranger to fill.

Over the past several years, Evansville organizations and groups have put together a series of annual events to take the scariness out of Halloween for the parents and still allowing kids to dress up, be silly, AND still get candy.

Here’s our top 5 roundup of Family Friendly Halloween and Autumn Events in Evansville, Indiana:

1. Bethel Temple’s Trunk or Treat – Thousands of people come from the surrounding area each year to enjoy this family friendly treat.
   Where: Bethel Temple, 4400 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, Indiana
   When: October 31, 5:30pm-8pm
   What is there to do: Kids and parents enjoy viewing classic cars while collecting candy from the car owners = Lots of candy!  Games for all ages, Upward Basketball® Shoot, Face Painting, Inflatables, PreSchool games, Hot Dog & Soft Drink [while supply lasts].  Other weather permitting events are listed on the Trunk or Treat website.
   Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door.
2. Boo at the Zoo -
   Where: Evansville Mesker Park Zoo
   When: October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24, 5pm-8pm
   What is there to do: Candy stations, craft activities, enjoy a safe Halloween and visit the creatures of the night in our newly renovated Nocturnal exhibit, as well as AMAZONIA, all at the same time! More info on the Mesker Park’s Boo at the Zoo website
   Cost: $6 General Public, $5 Zoo Members; 1 and under – FREE
3. Angel Mounds – Nite at the Museum -
   Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, Indiana
   When: October 15 and 22, starting at 7pm
   What is there to do: Curse of the Mummy, “Ghosts of the WPA” Haunted Trails, Kiddie hayrides, Games, Storytelling, “Dr. Black’s Cabinet of Curiosities”, Trick-or-treating through the Haunted Village. More info on the Angel Mounds website
   Cost: $5 per person (children 3 and under free)
4. Christian Fellowship Church Autumn Fest -
   Where: Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Rd. Evansville, Indiana
   When: October 31, 3pm-8pm
   What is there to do: Candy, candy, candy! Inflatables, Games, Classic and Exotic Cars, a Petting Zoo, the Famous Autumn Fest Chili. More info on the Autumn Fest website
   Cost: FREE to walk around, tickets can be purchased for chili and other food.
5. Mayse Farm Market Corn Maze -
   Where: Mayse Farm Market, 6400 St. Joseph Ave, Evansville, Indiana
   When: Weekends in October
   What is there to do: Two Corn Mazes, corn hole, pumpkin picking, straw castle, giant corn field slide. More info on the Mayse Farm Market website
   Cost: $5 per person (children 3 and under free)

Evansville is a really great community and we thank these organizations for providing family-friendly events! Are there events we left out? Let us know about them in the comments.

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