2026 Historic Newburgh Halloween Illuminations

Get ready! The mesmerizing Halloween Illuminations, a magical family-friendly Halloween event returns to Historic Newburgh, Indiana along the Aurand Trail.
This self-guided Halloween experience offers an unforgettable journey through illuminated woods and over the red bridge, decorated with dazzling lights, friendly ghosts and lots of Halloween inflatables. You have come to the right place to see Blackbeard's legendary Pirate ghost flagship, 20ft Halloween Pumpkin, Floating Skeletal Bridal Party, Evansville Otters Skeleton Baseball team display, Ghost Town and Castle Wall. Celebrate the season as you set your own pace along the Rivertown trail from the Gene Aurand Trailhead to the Ohio River and back.
Halloween Illuminations will be open nightly October 16-18 and 23-25 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Ticket Information:
Tickets will be available at the event entrance AND on our website. They are $5 per person OR you can purchase a family 5-pack of tickets for $20. Children 2 and under who are in a stroller do not need a ticket. This event is rain or shine. Tickets must be used 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm for your ticketed date. No refunds or rescheduling.
Please note: if you have purchased tickets for the Ghostly Hayrides that ticket also includes Halloween Illuminations.
Location:
Halloween Illuminations starts at the Gene Aurand Trailhead located across the street from Mother Theresa's Treasures at the corner of SR 662 and Yorkshire Dr in Newburgh, IN.
Weather Policy:
This is a rain or shine event. In the case of light to moderate rain, we will be open. There will be no refunds or rescheduling.
Historic Newburgh, Inc. (HNI) staff will close the event is there is a threat of high winds and/or lightning. Only when HNI cancels the event, patrons who purchased advanced tickets will be reimbursed or will be offered the option to come another evening. In the event of inclement weather in the forecast, please call in advance, check our website (historicnewburgh.org/) or visit our Facebook page for any weather-related updates.
Parking Information:
Public Parking is available at St John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 725 Frame Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630. Parking is also available in all downtown Newburgh public parking lots. Street parking is also available.