Autumn is here, and October is packed with all sorts of things to do in Hendricks County, Indiana, this month! Whether you want to attend fall festivals, explore mazes, hear some live music, take in a minor league basketball game or celebrate Doctor Who, Hendricks County is the place to be!
This primer is just a tiny fraction of what's going on in Hendricks County. Be sure to check the Events Calendar for even more fun opportunities and events.
Fall Festivals
Fall festivals are huge in Hendricks County, so there are lots of them to choose from. Beasley's Orchard in Danville reigns supreme when it comes to fall festivals, offering different themes every weekend from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1.
They're not the only ones hosting fall festivals, though.
- Nehemiah Ranch in Avon hosts its Fall Harvest Days on the first three Saturdays of October
- Blue Heron Park in Avon is the site of the Harvest Hayrides Festival on Oct. 10
- McCloud Nature Park just outside of North Salem holds its annual Fall Colors Festival on Oct. 24
- The Hendricks County Courthouse Square in Danville is lined with scarecrows all throughout October, culminating in Scares on the Square on Oct. 24.
Fall Mazes
Another favorite activity in Hendricks County during October is exploring mazes. We have two corn mazes to choose from, plus a maze cut into a prairie.
Hogan Farms in Brownsburg and Beasley's Orchard in Danville each have their own corn mazes open through the month of October, and McCloud Nature Park, outside of North Salem, offers a prairie maze. It's the same concept, but in a 52-acre prairie rather than a cornfield.
Music at Hendricks Live!
Hendricks Live! in Plainfield presents a wide variety of live music all throughout the month of October including Latino Cabaret, gospel music, a blend of Broadway and Italian classics and a performance by the Hendricks Symphony.
Additionally, if you're a fan of the Doors, Tom Petty, and/or Foreigner, tribute bands celebrating those performers will be at Hendricks Live! this month. Check out the full list of events to learn more!
Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
The Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show comes to Hendricks County twice a year, and their second show of 2026 takes place Oct. 16-18 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex in Danville. This fall, jewelers, gemologists, designers and collectors will offer all things rock-related, and there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Vendors from across the state and beyond will be on hand to buy, sell and connect with shoppers throughout the weekend. Even if you aren’t in the industry and are looking to make those important connections, anyone can enjoy the show.
Doctoberfest
Are you a fan of Doctor Who? Then you need to be at Who North America in Camby on Oct 17 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Doctoberfest!
This free event brings together fans of the long-running British sci-fi series for a day of panel discussions, games, contests, a Punch and Judy puppet show, merchandise vendors and more. It draws Whovians from across the region and beyond.
Indiana Lyons Season Opener
The Indiana Lyons -- a minor league basketball team competing in the American Basketball Association (ABA) -- open their ninth season of fast-paced, high-scoring basketball action at Bosstick Gym in Danville on Oct. 17. Tipoff is at 5 p.m. and doors open at 4 p.m.
What you can expect at an Indiana Lyons game is inexpensive tickets and concessions, a very family-friendly atmosphere, players happy to meet and greet fans before and after each game and some unique rules. Everything you could ever want to know about the Indiana Lyons can be found on their website.
