Explore the DeKalb Event Forecast – Embrace Autumn Adventures in DeKalb County! As the season turns, it’s time once more to wander amidst the pumpkin patches, don your finest costume for sweet treats, and navigate through Indiana’s grandest corn maze. To celebrate the most eerie time of the year, we are unveiling a collection of beloved Halloween-inspired activities right here in DeKalb County. There’s a multitude of delightful community events awaiting you this month! Below, you’ll discover a comprehensive list of these activities with more information available on this blog
TRUNK OR TREAT
Call all princesses, ghouls, witches, clowns, and other costumed kids to “Trunk or Treat” at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, October 29th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm!
Families are invited to explore the entire museum and visit our friendly costumed staff and volunteers handing out candy and goodies at stations and vehicles throughout our historic building.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Parents and guardians must be accompanied by their children.
The museum is also accepting candy donations for this event. All candy must be sealed and in its original packaging. Donations are accepted at the museum daily from 9am-5pm until the day of the event.
Amazing Fall Fun
For families, friends, or a date, there is something here on the farm for everyone to enjoy! Kids and Adults both can have fun in our Barnyard Activity Area. Then get lost and have fun as you navigate our 14 acre corn maze! Take a hayride to relax and enjoy the country scenery. Enjoy some Festival Food and Drinks including our famous Fresh Baked Donuts and Cider Slushies, sandwiches, fries and more. Pick some pumpkins and gourds from our many varieties in the Pumpkin Patch or choose from those already picked. This is a great way to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, and fun while bonding with your family or friends.
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/AmazingFallFun
Website:
http://www.amazingfallfun.com
Hunt for the Great Pumpkin
Auburn Parks and Recreation
Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 6:30pm
It’s the Hunt for the Great Pumpkin! Kids in grades K-3 are invited to search Carr Field for pumpkin shaped eggs filled with candy, toys, and other great prizes.
Registration & Payment Deadline: October 16 at 12 p.m.
Phone: 260.925.2997
Location: Eckhart Park | 1501 S Cedar St, Auburn, IN 46706
Tickets:
https://auburnin.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=374&fbclid=IwAR3MaSFCh9DP5Ygk4HUqa6a1RlJGeJF5HjwNKxaS5loXEOFrlfh1g6ep-K4
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/317833753966784/
Wicked Witches of Eckhart Park
Auburn Parks and Recreation
October: 20th – 29th | 7pm – 10pm
Join us with your whole family for a spooky good time walking through our Halloween walk, snapping some pictures, and enjoying games and a story by Eckhart Public Library.
No registration is required.
Phone: 260.925.2997
Location: Eckhart Park | 1501 S Cedar St, Auburn, IN 46706
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/225373043826514/225373053826513/
Halloween Movie in the Park:” Hocus Pocus
Auburn Parks and Recreation
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7PM – 9PM
Lean into the spooky season with us as we watch Hocus Pocus on the lawn of Eckhart Park. Thanks to Eckhart Public Library for partnering with us to provide this fun night.
No registration is required. Bring a chair and drinks and enjoy. Popcorn will be provided.
Phone: 260.925.2997
Location: Eckhart Park | 1501 S Cedar St, Auburn, IN 46706
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1457321445046336/
October First Friday with Auburn Main Street
Friday, October 6th at 5pm – 8pm
Location: Downtown Auburn, Indiana
Come to Historic Downtown Auburn and enjoy music, shopping, dine out at one of the many restaurants or bars, and don’t forget dessert!
There will be 20+ Professionally carved Pumpkins by David A Smith Food Networks Pumpkin Carving Champion. He will be doing Live Demonstrations as well. REKT will be Playing Live at the James Cultural Plaza, so bring your Chair!
We will have free apple cider at the Night Market, plus Fork and Fiddle Food Truck and Big Hungry BBQ Food Truck will be serving up goodies. If you would like to be a Vendor in the Night Market click the link: https://auburnmainstreet.networkforgood.com/…/58106….
There will be fun activities for the kids with face painting by Amarra Nester. Scan the QR code to become a Friend of First Friday for discounts around town all day long.
We hope you will join us! #WeLoveAuburn
We hope you will join us!
A big thank you to our 2023 Sponsors: Legacy Sponsor: The City of Auburn; Executive Sponsors- Ambassador Enterprises, The Hicksville Bank. Event Partner Sponsors: DCVB, 9th St Brew Coffee House, Beacon Credit Union,, Astral at Auburn, Credent Wealth Management, Oak Partners Inc., Steel Dynamics Inc., Tempus Technology, Team Quality Inc., DABA, Carbaugh Jewelers, The Deli @ 6th & Main, Scheumann Dental Associates, Rieke Packaging Corporation, Custom Coating Inc., Dekalb County Council on Aging | DART | Heimach Center
Participating Locations:
Country Lane General Store
McIntyre Place
Bakers Dozen Donuts
Forever Eighteen
9th Street Brew Coffee House
Auburn Brewing Company
Kim’s Korner Music & More
Birch & Bell Boutique
Classic City Cookies
Auburn Atrium MarketPlace
Pizza Forum
Franz Karate
Auburn Heirloom Clock & Fine Art
All About You Boutique
Paper Gourmet
Heavenly Creations
Forget Me Not Boutique
Little Sprouts Children’s Boutique
Cranberry Cottage Cafe & Tearoom
Auburn Elks
Mimi’s Retreat
Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery
Classic City Creamery
Nature’s Mercantile
Blue Fruit Jar Antiques
The Italian Grille
Auburn Moose Lodge
Mad Anthony Brewing
Carbaugh Jewelers
House of Spirits
Auburn’s Town Tavern
Sandra D’sItalian
The Olive Twist
Cricket’s 7th Street Bar & Grille
Cakes By Laurie
Lyn Maree’s Boutique
Expressions Gallery
The Sprinkling Can Florist
Auburn Massage & Wellness Centre
Barc Ave
The Deli at 6th and Main
The Brown House
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Monarch: A Collection of Beauty Professionals
North Main Street Diner
Pelmear’s Cake Creations
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/939986117169213/
2nd Annual Minerva on Main Street
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7pm
Unleash your inner goddess at Minerva on Main Street -Join us to celebrate the remarkable women who shape our community through their exceptional skills, passion, and dedication to art, strategy, and trade.
Tickets are on sale now for this women’s only event.
$30 or 4 Tickets for $100
Food | Drinks | Community Fellowship | Awards
This event is featuring The Minerva Awards- awards given to two exceptional women of Auburn for their dedication to our community.
Voting for the Awards is going on now. So please consider nominating a deserving Woman today! These awards consist of the Legacy Minerva Award (https://auburnmainstreet.dm.networkforgood.com/…/2023…) given to a female who has now retired or passed who served our economic community as a leader and driver in the spirit of Minerva during her professional career, and the 2023 Minerva Award (https://auburnmainstreet.dm.networkforgood.com/…/2023…) given to female who is currently active and serving our economic community as a leader and driver embodying the spirit of Minerva. Anyone can nominate a deserving woman so nominate someone today!
Butler Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4PM – 7PM
Butler’s Harvest Festival and Chair-ish Butler Auction.
Location: Butler, Indiana
Free Movie: Hotel Transylvania with Auburn Parks and Recreation
SUN, OCT 8 AT 10 AM
Join us for a special, free showing of Hotel Transylvania at NCG Cinema at 10 am on October 8th.
You must register by October 7th to reserve your ticket: https://auburnin.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail…
Location: NCG Auburn Cinemas
ABC Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4PM – 6PM
Location: Auburn Baptist Church | 1700 Old Brick Rd, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 333-0599
Put your costumes on and join us for a FREE night of family fun on Saturday, October 28th for Trunk or Treat at Auburn Baptist Church from 4-6 pm!
*Candy
*Hot Drinks
*Kid Friendly Games
We are also participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project and will have non-candy options available.
(Please, no scary costumes).
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/864947151282675/
BUTLER CITY WIDE TRICK OR TREAT
IS OCTOBE3R1 FROM 5PM -7PM
Members of the community are invited to join an evening of fun. Those interested in participating with a vehicle trunk or those interested in passing out goodies may come the Butler American Legion Post 202 on Tuesday, October 31 @ 5:00pm to begin set-up.
118 N Broadway St, Butler, IN 46721
Decorations on vehicles are encouraged! Bring treats to pass out (approx. 300+) & join in the fun for the kids!
TRUNK OR TREATS SPONSORED BY: Butler Main Street Association
