10/13/2026
We're excited to try something new for Halloween this year! Check out our Halloween Legends Luminary Trail on Friday, October 23 (kicking off our "Ghostly Gathering" weekend!) or Friday, October 30.
Wind your way through the dark woods… as you walk, you can read about the origins of Halloween traditions and monsters (NO SCARES: this is NOT a haunted trail) – and test your observation skills by searching for both “glowing eyes” and pumpkins amongst the trees. When you emerge from the trail, enjoy a cup of hot c***r and a sweet treat.
Halloween Legends Luminary Trail from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, October 23 & Friday, October 30
Monroe Lake: Paynetown SRA (4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington, IN)
Trail begins at front end of Overflow Parking Area (by the trailhead)
• No one will be allowed to begin the trail after 8:30 p.m.
• The trail closes completely at 9 p.m., so make sure you are out of the woods by then.
• All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied on the trail by an adult.
• Please bring a flashlight (make a “red light” cover for it at the trail entrance!).
• The luminary trail is included with park admission. A donation box will be at the end of the trail; if you enjoy it, please support it!
Halloween Legends Luminary Trail Facebook Event Page (share and invite your friends!): https://ow.ly/PM5T50ZN23q
Learn about all of the upcoming events and activities at Monroe Lake on the DNR Calendar: https://ow.ly/poQr50ZN23r
