Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Join Amanda Rhodes as she guides you through the creation of your own spooky painting. You must register in advance for this teen program.

Final farmers' market of the 2023. Visit your favorite vendors along Falls Park Drive before they put away their tents for the season.

The Great Pumpkin Smash & Monster Mash is the most Epic Halloween Event Ever! Kids will have a blast Smashing Pumpkins & collecting tons of Candy at our Amazing Trunk or Treat!
🎃 Kids get to pick a Pumpkin to take home from our Pumpkin Patch or SMASH A PUMPKIN at our Pumpkin Smashing Stations!
🎃 Bop around to cool music at our AMAZING Trunk or Treat with tons of local businesses passing out candy to the kids!
🎃 Enjoy FREE Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks! (While supplies last)
🎃 Halloween Costume Contest for all ages!
🎃 Prizes for Best decorated Vehicle or Booth!
Thousands Attend Pumpkin Smash every year! It's the most Fun Halloween Event Ever & it's only happening at Turn Away No Longer's Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, October 28th 2PM - 6PM!
Businesses & Organizations Connect with us at turnawaynolonger@gmail.com to participate in the Great Pumpkin Smash! 🎃
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The Great Pumpkin Smash & Monster Mash
Free Event October 28th 2PM - 6PM
Anderson New Horizons United Methodist Church
611 E 53rd St. Anderson, Indiana See less

Daybreak, Ford Street, & Trinity Churches invite you to Trunk or Treat 2023 they will have inflatables, food, hayrides, candy, and fun.

Anderson Symphony Orchestra's Halloween concerts are a local treasure.

As is ASO tradition, the orchestra and conductor will be dressed in their finest Halloween attire. All music will be animal-related, as ASO teams up with the Animal Protection League and the Anderson Humane Society for a program that will include a kids’ costume parade. Maestro Sowers’ Boston Terrier, Daisy, will make a cameo appearance.

Lapel American Letion RIders are sponsoring the second annual Golf Cart Parade in Lapel. Assembly will take place in the high school parking lot. The parade will follow Lapel emergency equipment including fire truck and ambulance through town and will end at the Lapel American Legion Post, where prizes will be awarded to the best-looking golf carts and best-dressed children. Youngsters will be able to enjoy the slide and other entertainment. Legion riders will offer hot dogs and other snack food. Children 11 and younger can eat for free. Anyone with a standard golf cart can participate in the parade, and all can participate in the fun!

Storytime is designed for children 6. Come visit for a story, snack, songs, crafts and playtime. Halloween costumes are encouraged!

Be alert for extra small pedestrians during Trick-or-Treat hours in Lapel. Lights on? Treats on!

Don your costume and join the strolling party throughout the Pendleton Historic District, a hometown tradition that's still going strong. A portion of Broadway is blocked to traffic to safely accommodate the larger than average crowds.