Fall Festival (formerly Halloween in the Hills), Brown County State Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Brown County State Park, 1405 S.R. 46 W, Nashville, IN · Noblesville, IN
About this event
Brown County State Park celebrates Halloween on October 17th this year! Contests: 4pm: The Pumpkin Carving Contest: Have your carved pumpkin at the Nature Center picnic shelter before 4pm to be considered! Pumpkins will be judged in three age categories: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 or older. Pumpkins will be displayed from 7pm to 9pm at the Friends' Circle. The top contestant in each category wins a 2026 Indiana State Park Entrance Pass; 2nd and 3rd place get a swag bag. 5pm: Campsite Decorating Contest: Have your campsite decorated for Halloween. Register at the campground gatehouse by 5pm. Please get a copy of and follow all rules given at the campground gatehouse (no nails in trees, no digging, etc). Have your campsite ready by 7pm at the latest for judging. The top three campsites win vouchers for camping at Brown County State Park. First place gets 5 nights, second gets 3, and third gets 1. Programs: 12pm to 4pm: Halloween Arts and Crafts: Stop by the Nature Center in the afternoon to do some crafts, including animal Halloween masks! You may stay and use our supplies or take paper to go. 5:30pm to 7pm: Trick or Treating in the campground. Visit marked participating sites to trick or treat! Participating sites can pick up a sign from the campground gatehouse. Please stay on foot and do not trick or treat out of cars. 7pm to 9pm: Campfire Stories: Bring a story to read or a tale to tell. Save any scary stories for after 8:30pm. Feel free to bring campfire snacks! The Pumpkin Carving Contest entrees will be on display. Hikes: 7pm to 9pm: Candlelight Hike: Hike the Discovery Trail at the Nature Center. The path will be lit by small candles, but your own flashlight is advised as a backup! Wear close-toed shoes or boots, do not wear sandals or flip flops.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Brown County State Park, 1405 S.R. 46 W, Nashville, IN · Noblesville, IN
- Category
- Arts & culture
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 1, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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