Name: Trail & Treat on the Canal
Start: 2026-10-24T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-24T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Starts at Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace

Indy's FREE and fun trick-or-treat event along the Downtown Canal and Indianapolis Cultural Trail
About this Event

Join us for Trail and Treat on the Canal! This FREE family-friendly event features a safe, well-lit route with several stops to collect treats and do fun activities along the scenic Downtown Canal.

The trick-or-treat has no official start, direction, or order. Go to a few stops or complete them all along the 2.25 mile scenic route between 11th St and Vermont St. Walk, run, stroll, or bike between each stop with confidence knowing that the route is car-free and well-lit. You do not need to scan a ticket or check-in to begin. Information and restrooms are available by the Colts Canal Playspace and Orange Bridge, near the intersection of Walnut St. and Senate Ave.

Trail & Treat is FREE to the public and family (and dog) friendly. All ages and abiliites are welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged.

Trail & Treat on the Canal is made possible through a partnership between the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development. It is supported by a variety of community partners, organizations, and local businesses hosting stops along the route.

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Trick-or-Treating and Activities along the Downtown Canal

Info: Collect candy and participate in fun activities along the Downtown Canal. Choose your own start, direction, and finish! Walk, run, bike or roll at your own pace between stops utilizing the well-lit, car-free and accessible route.

🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Kids' Concert with Mr. Daniel (@ Orange Bridge)
Host: Mr. Daniel

Info: Dance along to popular kids' songs and Halloween classics! Join the band by grabbing an instrument or singing along!

🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Balloon Animals
Host: Funnie & Friends

Info: Get a custom FREE balloon animal to add to your trick-or-treat bag from Funnie & Friends!

🕑: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Dia de Muertos Community Celebration
Host: Eiteljorg Museum

Info: Experience Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead at the Eiteljorg with community partner Arte Mexicano en Indiana. Learn about the Indigenous roots and history behind the holiday, watch performances and demonstrations, meet artists and explore artwork, support local artists buy shopping in the mercado and create your own pieces of art to take home! This event is FREE .

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🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Trick-or-Treating along the Downtown Canal