Sensory-Friendly Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Building Independence through ABA is hosting a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat afternoon in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 24, from 3 PM to 6 PM. It's set up as a trick-or-treat experience for the whole family, with stations where kids can collect candy at their own pace. Alongside the treats, there will be family-friendly games and sensory activities, so it's more than just a walk through a few candy bowls.

If you've spent any time looking for things to do with kids in the city, you've probably noticed a growing number of adaptive and inclusive options popping up. This is one of them. It sits alongside sensory-friendly mornings at Conner Prairie, sensory-friendly hours at Urban Air Adventure Park, and sensory-friendly sessions at Smiley Indoor Playground & Arcade—all designed to keep the noise and crowds manageable for kids who might find a typical Halloween bash a bit much. This one follows that same lead, trading the chaos of a big party for a slower, more controlled environment.

It's a good option if you want the Halloween tradition without the sensory overload. The trick-or-treat stations are the main draw, but the games and sensory activities give you something to do between the candy, and the whole thing is built for families to move through together. It runs from 3 PM to 6 PM on Saturday, October 24, at Building Independence through ABA in Indianapolis.