Trail & Treat on the Canal

Coming Soon!

Trail & Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 from 5-7 PM.

FREE! There is no cost to participate in Trail & Treat on the Canal and all of the activities along the route.

The Information Tent will be located across from the Colts Canal Playspace by the Orange Bridge, at 701 Canal Walk. Information Tent will have copies of maps, extra bags, a first-aid kit, a temporary lost and found,  and of course candy! Portable restrooms are located nearby. Our knowledgeable team and volunteers are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event.

Please note that you do NOT need to check-in to the Information Tent to start the trick-or-treating fun! You may begin at any station and go any direction.

The Downtown Indianapolis is only a few feet below ground level, accessible by stairs, ramps or elevators. 

• Between 11th and 10th Streets: Ramps and stairs available 
• Between St. Clair and Walnut Streets: Ramps and stairs available 
• Michigan Street and Indiana Avenue: Elevator (East) and stair access
• Vermont Street: Stairs only 
•  New York Street (West): Elevator and stair access
• Between New York and Ohio Streets (West): Stairs only 
• Between Ohio and West St.: Stairs only 
• White River State Park: Ramps and stairs access

See map for more information.

Nearby paid and unpaid street parking is available on Senate Ave., Indiana Ave., Vermont St., 9th St.,  11th St., and Capitol Ave. We recommend using the Park Mobile App to locate street parking, including ADA spots. There is NO parking on Walnut St. where it is shared with the  Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Additionally, several nearby affordable paid parking lots and garages are also open to the public, including the Stutz Lot A & B, 9 on Canal, the Indiana History Center, and White River State Park.

• Indianapolis Cultural Trail: The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a great way to access the Downtown Canal by foot or bike as it conveniently cross it in two locations. Bike parking is located on Walnut St. near the Orange Bridge and Colts Canal Playspace.
• Pacers Bikeshare: Bike to the Downtown Canal using Pacers Bikeshare. With over 50 stations around the City, its convenient to take a bike to one of the three stations along the Canal at the Admiral Spruance Basin (near 10th St.), Walnut St. Basin (near the Orange Bridge and St. Clair St.) and in White River State Park (near Blackford St. and the Indiana State Museum). 
• Transit: IndyGo has several routes, including the Red Line, with stops just a few blocks away. 
• Cars: The best address to navigate to the Downtown Canal is 701 Canal Walk. Nearby paid and unpaid street parking is available on Senate Ave., Indiana Ave., Vermont St., 9th St.,  11th St., and Capitol Ave. We recommend using the Park Mobile App to locate street parking, including ADA spots. There is NO parking on Walnut St. where it is shared with the  Indianapolis Cultural Trail.Additionally, several nearby affordable paid parking lots and garages are also open to the public, including the Stutz Lot A & B, 9 on Canal, and the Indiana History Center.

There will be candy along the route, but if you are looking for  something more substantial there are several food and beverage options for purchase available on and along the Canal, including at Fresco Italian Cafe, Starbucks, and Black Leaf Vegan.

 Portable restrooms and a changing station are available along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail/Walnut St. near the Colts Playspace and Information Tent.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Costumes for dogs are encouraged! Dogs may only be unleashed in the Pawp-Up Pup Park if supervised. Please pick-up after your pet.