What's up in and around Indy

Rain, rain, go away…the rain should be out of here by at least 1pm today, but the cold is here to stay. What a perfect time to get the family ready for this frightening season. Check out some of the events below if the family is looking for coats for the kids or where to go to get scared this weekend.

If you don’t have the means to purchase a new coat for your kids this year, check out Bob Gregory’s Coats for Kids Charity event at the State Fairgrounds inside the Horticulture building. It’s open now until 2pm, admission is free and you must have the child with you to receive a coat. For more information see the website below http://www.salvationarmyindiana.org/

If you and your family love the chill of this season check out the Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman’s Family Fun off of Raymond St on Indy’s south side. Pick up a pumpkin at the patch, experience the maze of the cornfield, bounce house and much more until Nov. 2nd. For details visit http://www.watermansfamilyfarm.com/fallharvestfestival.html
Inside the Marsh Pavillion at the State Fairgrounds check out Indy Family Fest from 9a-4p. Admission is only $5 and they family can have fun and stay both warm and dry at the same time. See http://www.indyfamilyfest.com/
Time Warp is back at the Haunted House located inside the Childrens Museum. It’s the 50th Anniversary of this haunted house and times vary for the smaller kids to the big kids who like to be scared. See their website for more details http://www.childrensmuseum.org/hauntedhouse
“Winnie the Pooh” is at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre now until Nov. 9th. The show is only one hour without intermission and show times vary by date. Take the kids to the theatre and let them experience something different. For showtimes see http://www.beefandboards.com/
Visit Beasley’s Orchard in Danville for their Corn Maze….ok its a four mile corn maze loaded with tons of fun for ages 6-11. Discounts are available for groups, see http://www.beasleys-orchard.com/
The economy is still moving at a slow pace, but your bills and the kids keep growing. If you’re wondering how you’re going to handle all of this check out the Indianapolis Financial Planning Day at Univ. of Indianapolis. It kicks off at 10am and runs until 3pm; see their website for more information http://bit.ly/1fDvCVq
After the rain stops check out the Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Stonycreek Farm in Noblesville with a haunted house, pumpkin train, zipline and much more including food. Visit http://www.stonycreekfarm.net/
Check out WTLC’s own Kenny Kixx as he’s at Citizens Energy Group off of Meridian hosting the annual Be Winterwize until 12noon. Lot’s of games and prizes, plus free smoke alarms, CO detectors and much more. See this website for more information
Check out all the activities for the kids at the The Family Pumpkin Patch in Greenfield where they kids can have fun with Zombie laser tag, the haunted corn maze and more. Open Sat-Sun at the S & H Campgrounds from 11am-4pm until nov. 3rd. For directions and more information see http://www.sandhcampground.com/

If exploring a dark museum and learning how to survive a Zombie attack is up your alley, visit the Indiana State Museum for Hoosier Haunting Halloween Festival from 12-3pm. Visit http://www.indianamuseum.org/events/details/id/149 for more information.
Check out Kristi’s Games at Lutheran High School. It’s a charity event named after Kristi Broughton who was killed by a drunk driver in 2001. All proceeds benefit the Lutheran High School. Visit http://www.lhsi.org/activities/kristisgames
The Headless Horseman is back at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park with more spooky stories a puppet show and so much more. Dates vary so see their website for details at http://bit.ly/10nbr5X
Check out the Hair, Music and Fashion Classic Style Show at EventzPlus tonight with live music and a fashion showcase. See how the trends have changed over the years. See http://classicstyle06.com/
The Witches are at the IndyFringe Theatre with their terrifying plot to rid England of its children. It’s all presented by Young Actors Theatre and runs this weekend only. For prices and time visit http://www.yatkids.org/
Your Indiana Ice USHL are playing tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Omaha Lancers. For tix see http://www.indianaice.com/
The Pointer Sisters are live in concert at French Lick Resort tonight inside the Windsor Ballroom. Tickets are available at the venue box office, Ticketmaster or by checking out their website at http://www.frenchlick.com/