Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Dino Corn Maze Adventure
452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579
Dates: September 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025
What to Expect
Get lost in a prehistoric adventure this fall at Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends! Navigate the incredible Dino Corn Maze, where you’ll encounter magnificent life-sized dinosaurs lurking around every corner. It’s a thrilling seasonal event that adds a Jurassic twist to your Halloween fun.
The Prehistoric Experience
A seasonal 12-acre corn maze with a dinosaur theme, featuring two dozen life-sized dinosaurs, including some with animatronics. This is part of the park’s annual “Happy Halloween Weekends” event.
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from September 20 to October 26, 2025. Park hours are typically 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, with some variations.
I Dig Dinos
100 S Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
What to Expect
Unleash your inner paleontologist at I Dig Dinos, an interactive experience where you can get hands-on with the prehistoric world! Dig for fossils, crack open geodes, and marvel at the impressive collection of dinosaur models and authentic fossils. It’s a fantastic adventure for dinosaur lovers of all ages, offering a unique blend of education and entertainment.
The Prehistoric Experience
An interactive museum and store with dinosaur models, authentic and replica fossils, a fossil dig pit, gem mining, and geode cracking activities. They also feature a rideable animatronic dinosaur.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum
7102 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46628
What to Expect
Embark on a prehistoric journey at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, where history comes to life! Get up close with impressive dinosaur skeletons and life-sized models, and even try your hand at unearthing fossils in our interactive dig site. It’s a perfect destination for curious minds of all ages to explore the wonders of the ancient world.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum showcases a collection of dinosaur skeletons, including a Spinosaurus and Ceratosaurus, life-sized dinosaur replicas, and a variety of authentic fossils. Interactive elements include a fossil dig area for children and a paleontology lab where visitors can see fossil preparation in action.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monster Mini Golf
3573 Promenade Parkway #300, Lafayette, IN 47909
What to Expect
Get ready for a monstrously good time at Monster Mini Golf, where glow-in-the-dark fun awaits! While you’re sinking putts on our spooky-themed course, take a break and test your skills on our exciting arcade games, including a thrilling journey back to the age of dinosaurs. It’s a perfect spot for a unique and entertaining family outing.
The Prehistoric Experience
The arcade section of the facility includes a Jurassic Park-themed arcade game, providing a tangible dinosaur-related gaming experience for visitors.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis – Dinosphere
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
What to Expect
Step back in time and walk among giants in the world-renowned Dinosphere exhibit! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the late Cretaceous period, where you’ll come face-to-face with awe-inspiring, full-sized dinosaur skeletons. It’s an unforgettable adventure for the whole family, bringing the prehistoric world to life right before your eyes.
The Prehistoric Experience
The Dinosphere exhibit features multiple immersive, large-scale dinosaur habitats with scientifically accurate, mounted dinosaur skeletons, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Gorgosaurus. Visitors can also touch a real T. Rex fossil, watch paleontologists at work in a real lab, and participate in hands-on fossil digs.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed Mondays, except for select dates in March)
Wilstem Wildlife Park – Dinosaur Drive Thru Safari
4229 US-150, Paoli, IN 47454
What to Expect
Experience a safari of prehistoric proportions at Wilstem Wildlife Park! Journey through our drive-thru dinosaur exhibit and witness incredible life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. It’s a thrilling adventure that combines the excitement of a wildlife safari with the awe of the Jurassic era.
The Prehistoric Experience
A drive-thru safari experience featuring over 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that exhibit realistic movements and sounds. The dinosaur safari is included with the regular wildlife drive-thru admission.
Hours: Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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