Conner Prairie INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Conner Prairie’s Headless Horseman Festival returns Thursday, bringing 16 nights of fall fun to the Fishers living history museum. The festival runs Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 1-25. “It is one of our most popular festivals,” said Hyacinth R ucker, senior manager of public relations and communications at Conner Prairie. The festival transforms the museum grounds into a fall carnival with activities and attractions for a variety of ages and scare levels. Gates are open from 5-10 p.m. on festival nights. Regular daytime operations end at 4 p.m. What to expect Visitors can take the festival’s signature haunted hayride through the woods, where they’ll encounter the Headless Horseman. The $10 hayride is available to members and nonmembers. “Whether you’re little, teens, parents, grandparents, everybody can go and have a great time,” Rucker said. Other festival attractions include: Carnival games for all ages Circle City Fire performers featuring fire breathing and fire artistry Live music and magic shows A marionette puppet show telling the story of the Headless Horseman A daytime corn maze and evening Haunted Trail featuring ghostly circus performers An apple store with caramel apples and other fall treats Food trucks serving seasonal favorites Barrel train rides for children Fall-themed photo opportunities featuring pumpkin displays Something for everyone The festival offers options for visitors looking for either family-friendly fun or a more intense Halloween experience. “If you’re the person that doesn’t really want to be scared then you’re still going to have a lot to do,” Rucker said. “It’s a festival that offers something for everyone.” Daytime activities are geared toward families with younger children, while the evening hours offer a more spooky atmosphere. Tickets and event details The event has limited capacity, and members must reserve tickets in advance. Festival admission is free for members, $26 for nonmembers and $10 for Access Pass holders. The Haunted Hayride costs $10 for all guests. Headless Horseman Festival Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, FishersWhen: Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 1-25Hours: 5-10 p.m.Parking: FreeTickets: connerprairie.org/headless-horseman For more information and tickets, visit Conner Prairie’s Headless Horseman Festival page. ...read more read less