Christmas in Madison
Halloween in Madison
Join Madison Parks and Recreation for the 2025 Harvest Festival!
Get ready for a festive evening of fall fun at this year's Harvest Festival! With seasonal activities, tasty treats, and fun for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress. Whether you're bringing the whole family or meeting up with friends, it's the perfect way to soak in the spirit of the season and make some lasting memories. Don't miss out!
From 4 to 7 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This event will take place at Bicentennial Park - 101 W Vaughn Dr, Madison, IN 47250
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for the whole family awaits! Test your skills at interactive game booths, say hello to friendly animals at the petting zoo, or take a whirl on the mechanical pumpkin ride. You can get lost in the inflatable corn maze, tap into your creativity with pumpkin painting, or enjoy the thrill of a ride down the giant slide. With a variety of food trucks to satisfy every craving, and much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The best part? This event is FREE, thanks to the support of our generous local sponsors!
Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Details to come!
Attraction Sponsors: Details to come!
Community Sponsors: Details to come!
Lighted Halloween Walk!
When the sun sets and the city lampposts light up, make your way down to Lamplighter Park by the river to see our Halloween Walk! Made in-house by our staff, these lighted characters and icons are always a fun sight to see. See dancing skeletons, goblins, ghosts and spiders as you stroll along the path, and take a picture by our larger-than-life lighted Jack-O-Lantern! This display is free and open for all to enjoy.
The lights are on display from mid-October through October 31.
Trick-or-Treating Official Hours:
The city’s official Trick-or-Treat hours are set for October 31 from 6-8 PM. To ensure a fun and safe evening, make sure children are easily visible with reflective clothing or glow sticks, and always stay on sidewalks or well-lit areas. For drivers, please be extra cautious and watch for little ghosts and goblins crossing the streets. Parents, remember to check all candy before letting your kids enjoy it. Happy Halloween!
4th of July in Madison
The Hometown USA Parade
Patriotic banners, bands striking up those good old marching tunes we all know and love, and families eating ice cream watching the parade pass by - what better way to spend the 4th of July weekend than down on Main Street!
The annual Hometown USA Parade brought to you by SuperATV, is just around the corner, and will soon march down Main Street again with flags flying high and music filling the event route. Join the fun and hundreds of children as they cheer and laugh, waving at the parade passing by, and start your 4th of July weekend with a blast!
This year's Parade and will take place on Main Street (Jefferson to Cragmont) on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 6 PM. Patriotically themed "Hometown USA" to commemorate our 4th of July spirit, we encourage all participants to get creative and decked-out for the event!
Those interested in entering the parade must submit a parade application form by noon on June 20, 2025. Before submitting an application, please review the rules and regulations found HERE.
THE PARADE APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED!
The City of Madison Firework Extravaganza
Reflections gleaming off the river and dazzling the valley with explosions of color, there's nothing quite like the City of Madison's Firework Extravaganza.
Celebrate the 4th of July at the City of Madison Firework Extravaganza brought to you by Arvin Sango! Shot-off from a barge in the middle of the river, this display is one that has been lighting-up our river front for years and is always a show-stopper, so come enjoy the festivities!
At 10 PM on July 5 the city will host the annual firework show on the Ohio River. This event is in conjunction with the local Madison Regatta festival races happening July 4 - July 6.
Sponsors
The city events would not be possibly without the generous support of our community members.
Thank you to our title Hometown USA Parade sponsor: Super ATV, supporting sponsors: North Madison Christian Church, 88 King Buffet, Jacobi, Toombs, & Lanz, and Friendship State Bank, and community sponsors: Kasselmann McDonald’s, Clifty Engineering, Hinkle's, Duke Energy, Chandler Chevrolet, and Friendship Insurance.
Thank you to our title Firework sponsor: Arvin Sango, supporting sponsors: Royer, Commonwealth Engineers, inc, Norton KDH, and Morgan Foods, and community sponsors: Steinhardt Heating & Air Conditioning & Servpro, Kasselmann McDonald's, American Legion Post 9, Subway, Jade Sells Cars at Toyota of Madison, and Friendship State Bank. And a special thank you to the following Hometown USA Parade entries who have donated to our Fireworks Extravaganza event: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), PLFAG Hanover/Madison, Visit Madison and Madison Ribberfest, Love Betty Bridal, and The Madison Ulster Project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Brett at bricketts@madison-in.gov.
Mayor's Movies in the Park
The City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host the 2025 Mayor's Movies in the Park, a family-friendly and FREE event for our community. Under the stars and located near our scenic riverfront, these are free community events open to all. So grab some blankets or chairs and bring a friend or two to enjoy these fun movie nights together.
All movies are shown at dusk in Bicentennial Park. Public restrooms are available.
This season is brought to you by Sedam Contracting!
Food Truck Fridays
Happening prior to our Movies in the Park showings, various local food vendors will be parked alongside Bicentennial Park in coordination of these fun evenings. Food trucks will vary between showings, and are subject to change. Food trucks will be selling food at 6 PM each evening and all movies begin at dusk.
*Any postponements due to weather will be announced by 1PM the day-of the movie on our Facebook page.
2025 Movie Line-up
The results are in—we're excited to announce the lineup for the 2025 Mayor's Movies in the Park! Get ready for a summer full of fun, with movies for all ages. And don't miss our special screening of Moana 2 at Crystal Beach this August!
2025 Movie Sponsors
We want to give a huge thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsor, Sedam Contracting, for their generous support. Without their commitment to our community, we would not be able to host this event.
We'd also like to thank our supporting sponsors: North Madison Christian Church, Madison Precision Products, Trenton Ricketts State Farm, and Steinhardt Heating & Air Conditioning & Servepro, and Madison Consolidated High School.
Lastly, we give thanks to our community sponsors: Farmers Bank of Milton, Jefferson County Democratic Party, West Sixth Law, LLP, Richwood on the River, Madtown Liquors & Fillin' Station Liquors, Eye Care Group, Autumn Trace Senior Communities, Teton Corporation, and Mason & Mefford.
Join us in giving them a warm thank-you!
If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring our movies this season, please let us know! You can contact Brett Ricketts at bricketts@madison-in.gov.
Stay Connected
If you have questions, please email Brett Ricketts at bricketts@madison-in.gov. Please follow our Facebook page to stay informed on postponements and cancellations.
Sponsor or Volunteer!
The City hosts several events and parades throughout the year including; Mayor's Movies in the Park, the Hometown USA Parade, the Firework Extravaganza, the Halloween Festival, Light Up Merry Madison, A Very Merry Christmas Parade and Celebration. To be able to offer these family-friendly events at no cost to the community or visitors, we are seeking partners who will join us in the cause through a sponsorship or volunteering your time. Thanks for helping us make Madison more clean, safe and beautiful for our residents and visitors!
Scroll down to view details about unique event sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Click the button below to submit your sponsorship online:
Christmas in Madison
Light Up Merry Madison:
All funds raised support the event and the costs of lighting the trees around the Broadway Fountain and the lampposts on Main and Vaughn.
- Title Sponsor- $2500
- Supporting Sponsor- $500
- Community Sponsor- $250
- Lamppost Sponsor (Red Gift Tags)- $50
- Due to the limited selection of lampposts along Main Street, if you wish to sponsor a specific lamppost, you must reserve your selection in-person at City Hall or by email at kwhite@madison-in.gov. Lampposts are reserved by sponsorships on a first-come, first-served basis. Lampposts sponsorship opportunities will open November 1.
- Donation to the Dave Kidwell Holiday Lights Fund- Any amount!
- All donations support the cost of lights and lighted structures seen throughout the city during all the holidays, not just Christmas time.
A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade:
All funds raised support the costs of the large helium balloons, the helium, and Santa's appearance in the parade.
- Title Sponsor- German American Bank
- Parade Balloon Sponsors & Walkers- $1000
- Community Sponsor- $250
- Volunteer to help day of the parade!
A Very Merry Madison Christmas Celebration (in tandem with the parade):
All funds raised support the costs of the attractions for kids, Santa's reindeer, and Santa's appearance at the event.
- Title Sponsor-$3000
- Attraction Sponsors- $1000
- Community Sponsor- $250
- Volunteer day of the event!
Santa's Cottage and His Reindeer:
All funds raised support the costs of Santa's visits to Madison and the cost of his reindeer at the Very Merry Christmas Celebration.
- Title Sponsor- $2,500
- Supporting Sponsor- $500
- Community Sponsor- $250
Halloween in Madison
The City of Madison Halloween Festival
All funds raised support the cost of the event which includes, numerous attractions for kids, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and more!
- Title Sponsor- $3000
- Attraction Sponsors- $1000
- Community Sponsors- $250
- Candy & Costume Contest Prize Donations
- Host a Game Booth
- Volunteer day of the event!
Mayor's Movies in the Park
- Title Sponsor - $4,000
- Supporting Sponsor - $1,000
- Community Sponsor - $250
4th of July in Madison
Hometown USA Parade
- Title Sponsor - $3,000
- Supporting Sponsor - $1,000
- Community Sponsor - $250
- Volunteer day of the event!
Fireworks Extravaganza
- Title Sponsor - $10,000
- Supporting Sponsor - $5,000
- Community Sponsor - $500
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