Halloween Extravaganza

Indianapolis World Sports Park is hosting its Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 17, from noon to 1 PM. It's a pumpkin decorating event for families, and the timing puts it right before the trick-or-treat season kicks in.

The whole point is to get the family together around a pumpkin and let the kids go to town on it. You don't have to worry about the supplies, either: the pumpkins, the paint, and the accessories are all provided on-site. That means you can just show up and start decorating without having to haul a pumpkin home from the store first or stock up on acrylics and brushes. It's a low-friction way to get a head start on the holiday, and since everything is handled for you, it's as much about the process as it is about the finished product.

It's a short window—just one hour—so it works well if you've got other things going on that Saturday afternoon. You can bring the kids, spend the hour painting, and be back home by early afternoon. If you're planning to go, keep in mind that registration is required, so you'll want to sign up ahead of time rather than just turning up at the gate. The cost is $5 per person, and the event runs from noon to 1 PM at the park, located at 1313 S Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239.