Church-sponsored fall festivities to check out this month

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There is plenty to celebrate this fall season, from pumpkin flavored treats to changing leaves and football, and the Recorder has put together a list of non-scary, family-friendly autumn themed events and festivities hosted by local churches to check out this month.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Fall Frenzy
Indianapolis Baptist Temple, 4002 E. Southport Road
Noon to 2 p.m.
Free
ibtlife.com/fall-frenzy/

Irvington Halloween Festival Wellness Fair
Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free
irvingtonhalloween.com/copy-of-blood-drive

Friday, Oct. 27

Fall Festival
Bethel Tabernacle Apostolic, 2002 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave.
6-9:30 p.m.
Free
eventbrite.com

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Saturday, Oct. 28

Fall Hallelujah Festival
Christians United Church, 900 N. Mitthoeffer Road
5-8 p.m.
Free
facebook.com/events/851845496596415

Fall Harvest Festival and Fiesta
Arlington Middle School, 4825 Arlington Ave.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Free
ndcbetterlife.org/

Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat
Chicago’s Pizza (Arlington & Stop 11), 5920 E. Stop 11 Road
4-6 p.m.
Free
wearesoutheast.church/events/spooktacular-trunk-or-treat-2023

Trunk-or-Treat at College Park Church
College Park Church, 2606 W. 96th St.
2-4 p.m.
Free
yourchurch.com

Sunday, Oct. 29

North UMC Trunk-or-Treat
North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St.
4-6 p.m.
Free
northchurchindy.com

Orchard Park Presbyterian Church’s 2023 Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St.
4-5:30 p.m.
Free
eventbrite.com

Trunk-or-Treat
Central Christian Church, 701 N. Delaware St.
2-4 p.m.
Free
indyccc.org

Trunk-or-Treat
Castleton Christian Church, 7214 Hague Road
5-6:30 p.m.
Free
facebook.com

Tuesday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)

Indianapolis’ official trick-or-treat hours will be from 6-8 p.m. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will conduct additional neighborhood patrols and trick-or-treaters are welcome to drop by any Indianapolis Fire Department station for candy.

Contact staff writer Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848 or chloegm@indyrecorder.com. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.

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Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.