Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indy Trunk Fest

Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indy is hosting its Trunk Fest on Saturday, October 17, from 2 PM to 4 PM. It's a free community block party built around a trunk-or-treat for kids from birth through fourth grade, so if you've got little ones in that age range, this is exactly the kind of afternoon they're usually talking about for weeks. The trunk-or-treating is the main draw, but the church grounds fill up with a few other things to keep them busy while you hang out.

Beyond the candy, there's pumpkin painting for the kids to get their hands dirty, bounce houses to burn off some energy, and professional face painters on hand to turn them into whatever they're feeling that day. Music runs through the afternoon, and a food truck will be on site if you want to grab a bite without having to head home for lunch. It's a block party in the truest sense—the kind of thing where you can just show up with the kids and let them run from one activity to the next.

Since it's geared toward the birth-through-fourth-grade crowd, it's a good fit for families with toddlers or elementary-school-aged kids. The whole thing is free, so there's no ticket to worry about. You'll find it at Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indy, 2837 E New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46201, on Saturday, October 17, from 2 PM to 4 PM.