Mactoberfest

South Bend – Sample the best macaroni and cheese from area chefs at Downtown South Bend restaurants; each mac and cheese sample will be paired with beer or wine.

Jack Daniels Bourbon Dinner

Newburgh – Prime Time Pub and Grill hosts this dinner featuring five Jack Daniels bourbons paired with five small plates courses, plus prizes.

Bourbon Tasting Celebration

Franklin – Raising Spirits hosts the fourth-annual tasting to benefit local charities. Sample bourbons from around the country and enjoy hors d'oeuvres; silent and live auctions as well. 

9th Annual Chili Cook-off

Lafayette – Chili cook-off at End Zone Sports Bar & Grill presented by Huggy Bear BBQ features cash prizes; attendees vote on favorites and most creative entries. Hot dog and potato bar included.

USA Today Wine & Food Experience

Indianapolis – Military Park in downtown Indy hosts this tasting event where attendees enjoy food and drink samples, demonstrations and exhibitors.

Autumntidings Fall Fest

Indianapolis – Second-annual Autumntidings fest at Ash & Elm Cider features their seasonal ciders, plus samples from more than a dozen other cideries and breweries; food vendors, live music, kid-friendly.

Chili, Brats & Brew

Jeffersonville – The Vintage Fire Museum hosts this fundraiser featuring bratwursts, hotdogs, chili and craft beer, plus live music and fire truck rides.

54th Annual Fort Vallonia Days

Vallonia – Festival celebrating the history of the area and 1810-era fort with an abundance of food vendors, historic demonstrations, entertainment, crafts and Saturday parade.

Spooky Mixology Class

Granger – For this hands-on cocktail class at Bar Louie, master mixologists demonstrate how to make four Halloween-themed drinks, which you can then enjoy along with an appetizer buffet.

To Wake the Dead Murder Mystery Dinner

Huntington – Presented by Huntington Theatre Guild, this spooky mystery dinner will be held at Habecker Dining Commons at Huntington University; tickets include dinner and performance.

Making Pesto Pasta from Scratch

Indianapolis – Easley Winery hosts this interactive cooking class with a Classpop! chef. Enjoy food, friends and your favorite beverage; watch the cooking or participate hands-on.

Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

French Lick – Explore Bledsoe Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch for a day of fall fun featuring activities for the whole family.