Safest Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat in Indianapolis

October 8, 2019 | Blog,Children's Injuries,Pedestrian Accidents

Halloween can be a great time for having fun with friends. However, when you have kids, your priorities are different. The safety of your children is of the utmost importance during the Halloween season. There are plenty of dangers to be aware of, especially on Halloween night. Pedestrian accidents are one of the most common reasons for injuries on Halloween night. As a parent, you will want to know the safest neighborhoods in Indianapolis to trick or treat to ensure everyone has a safe and fun night.

4 Safest Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treaters

1. Woodruff Place – When you are getting your plans ready, consider coming here. There are sprawling houses, complete with fountains and beautiful landscaping. The homeowners give out amazing candy, and this is a spooky place to explore.
2. Irvington – This neighborhood comes to life during Halloween, complete with a festival. This is a combination of a neighborhood and a town, and they certainly give out some good snacks. As a historic district, these homes can give just the right amount of spooky for the season.
3. Meridian Kessler – Come on down to MK, a place with big houses, family-friendly streets, and a great Halloween vibe. Come check out the décor, get some good candy, and be ready to have some fun. It’s also one of Indianapolis’ safest neighborhoods, with the lowest crime rate.
4. Mass Ave – Veering away from technical neighborhoods, you can have some fantastic fun at the Monster Mash at Mass Ave. All of the shops and restaurants in this part of town are ready to doll out the candy.

Local Events To Visit

• The Smiley Morning Show Pumpkin Drop at The Shops at Perry Crossing – (October 17) – This will be at 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield. There will be trick-or-treating, bouncy houses, and other free stuff. Events begin when the show starts at 6 am, and the first pumpkin drop happens at 8 am.
• Monster Mash at Craig Park (October 18) – From 6:00-8:30 pm, there will be trick-or-treating, bouncy houses, and a hayride. This event will be at 10 E Smith Valley Road.
• Fall Festival at the Avondale Meadows YMCA (October 19) – At 3908 Meadows Drive, from 10 am to 1 pm, you can come to the YMCA and enjoy a great day of family fun. There will be trick-or-treating, bounce houses, games, door prizes, a pumpkin patch, and more.
• Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Walk – (October 19) – From 1-3 pm at 1235 Central Park Dr. E, Carmel, you can come and enjoy the fun without anything scary or frightening for those who may be bothered by certain elements of Halloween. Your kids can go as fast or slow as they want through this festive experience.
• Trunk or Treat – Indiana State Police Museum (October 19) – You can come and join local law enforcement officials for safe and fun trunk-or-treating. There will be plenty of candy, crafts, carnival games, and music.
• Pumpkin Trail at Franklin Urban Forest (October 25) – From 6:30-7:30 pm at 308 W South Street, Franklin, you can meet at the Franklin StoryWalk in the Urban Forest. There will be some storytime as well as some trick-or-treating along the StoryWalk trail.
• CarniFALL-A Fall Funfest at Market District (October 26) – Bring the kids dresses up in their costumes and celebrate fall and Halloween with Market District. There will be trick-or-treating and a costume parade through the store. There will also be face painters and plenty of family fun.
• Halloween Hike at Pioneer Park (October 31) – This Halloween Hike is free for kids ten years of age or younger. This is a mile-long walk along Park Road, and there will be around 20 stations for trick-or-trinket. There will also be a hayride and a marshmallow ghost roast.

Safety Tips

• Bring a flashlight or wear reflective gear – if you are walking around at night, remember to bring a flashlight. Some areas can get extremely dark and with a higher amount of distracted and possibly intoxicated drivers on Halloween, it’s better to make yourself as visible as possible.
• Bring a wagon for small children – If you have small children that don’t fit in a stroller anymore, bring a wagon, that way you have more space and you can keep your kids from running into the street.
• Plan your route in advance – It’s important you have a route prepared before you head out, especially if you have young children. You want to make sure you are familiar with the area, and that it will be fun and safe for your children. Ending up lost or worrying about which direction to go can be tricky on the day of, so, if you are planning on venturing out, go prepared.
• Check Candy – Even if you are in a safe environment, make sure to double check your candy. Check for anything that looks homemade or if a wrapper is already open.