About This Festival

Halloween in Parke County is a multi-day celebration of Halloween-themed events held from October 24 to October 31, 2025, in Rockville, Montezuma, and surrounding areas within Parke County, Indiana. The events are held at Rockville Lake Park, Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area, Montezuma, and MainStreet Rockville, offering a range of activities for families and visitors.

The atmosphere of the events is festive and family-friendly, centered around traditional Halloween fun with costumes, trick-or-treating, contests, and themed activities that create a spooky yet enjoyable vibe suitable for all ages.

The main events and activities include:

  1. Rockville Lake Park (Oct. 24-25)

    • Friday, Oct. 24: Monster Cart Decorating (6:30-6:45 pm), a parade of decorated golf carts through the campground, and Movie Night at 8 pm at the Isaac Shelter.
    • Saturday, Oct. 25: Costume Contest at 4:45 pm with categories like scariest, funniest, best character, best pet, and best group; Trick or Treating from 5-7 pm; Campsite Contest Winners announced at 7:30 pm; and another Movie Night at 8 pm at Isaac Shelter. Vehicles are not permitted to drive during trick-or-treating hours.

  2. Montezuma Pranks in the Park (Oct. 25)

    • Local Halloween pranks and fun activities take place in Montezuma, enhancing the community participation and Halloween spirit. (Specific schedule details are less defined but likely fall on Oct. 25.)

  3. Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area - Un-BOO-lievable Halloween Happenings (Oct. 25, 10 am to 10 pm)

    • Includes favorite activities such as an Egg Hunt at 10 am, Pumpkin Give-Away and Pumpkin Painting at 12 pm, Costume Contest at 3 pm, Trick or Treating from 5 to 7 pm, and a Hayride from 8 to 10 pm.

  4. MainStreet Rockville Trick or Treat (Oct. 31)

    • Evening trick-or-treating event for families and children, providing a safe and festive environment right in downtown Rockville.

These events offer a variety of Halloween experiences from creative contests and hayrides to trick-or-treating and communal celebrations, encouraging visitor participation and local community bonding.

Regarding the history, this Halloween lineup ties into Parke County's rich tradition of vibrant community festivals, paralleling its well-known Covered Bridge Festival, established in 1957 and held annually in October. Halloween celebrations have become an integral part of the county's seasonal festivities, leveraging its scenic parks and historic towns to create engaging cultural experiences during the fall season.

Handicapped accessibility is ensured, admission charges apply, and more information can be obtained by contacting the Parke County information centers or visiting the official website of the county's covered bridges tourism board.

In summary, Halloween in Parke County is a well-organized, community-focused festival spanning several days and locations, featuring pumpkin painting, costume contests, trick-or-treating, hayrides, movie nights, and themed parades that cater to families and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages.