All across Indianapolis, local farms are decking out their fields with all sorts of fall activities—think pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and farm animals that’ll give you a whole new perspective on Indy’s fall harvest.
So, grab a scarf, lace up those boots, and let’s embark on an autumn journey full of laughs, fun, and a whole lot of local charm! Put these nine fantastic farm festivals on your fall bucket list and start celebrating the harvest!
Dull’s Tree Farm and Pumpkin Harvest
Dates: September 23-October 29; Open Thursday-Sunday
Location: Dull’s Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch – 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN 46071
Cost: $13-$18; Tickets are discounted when purchased online
The Pumpkin Harvest at Dull’s Tree Farm provides fall fun for the whole family! Take a hike through the 8-acre corn maze, and then pick your very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Re-energize with some food from the Feed Bunk and wash it down with a refreshing apple cider slushy. But make sure to leave room for a freshly made apple cider donut from the Sugar Shack!
Stuckey Farm Harvest Festival
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays through October 29th
Location: Stuckey Farm – 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd, Sheridan, IN 46069
Cost: $15
Navigate through the thrilling corn maze, experience the thrill of apple cannons, cheer on our speedy pig racers, and feast your eyes upon 10 acres of the plumpest pumpkins you have ever seen. And let’s not forget to mention the divine Apple Cider Donuts.
Weekend Themes
Cider Week | Sept. 30th- Oct. 1st
Pumpkin Week | Oct. 7th-8th
Antique Tractor Week | Oct. 14th-15th
Frontier Week | Oct. 21st-22nd
Nightmare before Christmas Market | Oct. 28th-29th
Related Page: Fall Festivals near Indianapolis
Piney Acres Farm’s Fall Fun
Dates: September 23-October 29; closed on Mondays
Location: Piney Acres Farm – 1115 E 1000 N, Fortville, IN 46040
Cost: Kids (2 -13): $14.00; Adults (13+) $10.00; Tots: (walking to 2) $5.00; Infants
(ages 2 and under): Free
Pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, explore the corn maze, fire the air cannon, play in the kid’s zone, dig for fossils, mine for gems, jump and giggle on the bounce pad, take a spin on the cow train, visit our barnyard friends and enjoy yummy fall treats in our farm store. We can’t wait to see you for Piney Acres Farm’s 2023 Fall Pumpkin Roundup! Located just minutes from Indianapolis in Hancock County.
Experience the Farm: Kelsay Farms
Dates: September 29-October 29; Open Friday-Sunday
Location: Keslay Farms – 6848 N 250 E, Whiteland, IN 46184
Cost: $12 for all ages 2+
Experience the Farm! Corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, the Jump Pad, Straw Bale Mountain, Moo Choo Express rides, play in the corn crib, pumpkin painting, snacks, milkshakes and more!
Russell Farms Country Fall Festival
Dates: September 23-October 31; All activities are open Saturday-Sunday, select activities Oct. 4-20. Find full calendar here.
Location: Russell Farms – 12290 E 191st St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Cost: $8-$15
Enjoy hayrides, scavenger hunt corn mazes, bounce houses, 37’ slide, hill slides, miniature golf, pedal carts, huge petting zoo, jump pad, playgrounds, rides, country store full of fall decor, fudge, candles and more. Bluegrass music, pork sandwich meals, concessions, mums, pumpkins everywhere and the largest, colorful gourd selection around.
Beasley’s Orchard Fall Festival
Dates: September 16-October 31, Open daily with special weekend-themed days
Location: Beasley’s Orchard – 2304 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
Cost: $10-14
Join Beasley’s Orchard in celebrating the autumn harvest with some fall family fun! There will be activities for the entire family including: Corn Maze, Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch Apple Cannons Barnyard Bonanza Straw Moutain Yard Games Delicious Food Entertainment, and More!
- Sept 16-17: Opening Weekend
- Sept 23-24: Hometown Heroes
- Sept 30-Oct 1: 36th Annual Heartland Apple Festival – Weekend 1*
- Oct 7-8: 36th Annual Heartland Apple Festival – Weekend 2*
- Oct 14-15: Dog Daze at the Maze
- Oct 21-22: Halloweekend
- Oct 28-29: Halloween Weekend
Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival
Dates: October 10-14
Location: Fishers AgriPark – 11171 Florida Rd, Fortville, IN 46040
Cost: $4.50 ($3 for Fishers residents)
Get ready for the return of the Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival from October 10 to October 14! This exciting event will be held each day from 4 to 7 p.m., offering the same programming throughout. Simply choose a day that works for you and register each member of your family or group. During your visit, immerse yourself in the delightful sights and activities of the fall season! Engage in a scarecrow trail, cozy up by the campfire with s’mores, pick and carve pumpkins, encounter various animals, explore a corn maze, enjoy inflatables, play midway games, get crafty, listen to live music, savor delicious food truck offerings, and much more! To participate in the festival, registration is required for each attendee.
WiseWood Farm Fall Festival
Dates: October 22 & 28
Location: WiseWood Farm – 50 W 250 S, Lebanon, IN 46052
Cost: Free!
Family Free Event to pick your pumpkins from WiseWood Farm’s U Pick Patch. Hayrides, apple cider, fall decor and more!
Waterman’s Fall Harvest Festival
Dates: September and October; Festival closed on Mondays
Location: Waterman’s Family Farm, Raymond St. Location – 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46239
Cost: Weekdays: $13; Weekends: $15
Hay rides to one of our many pumpkin patches are a tradition at our Raymond street location, where we also feature Tyranny our pumpkin chomping dinosaur, farm & exotic animals, pony rides, corn maze, straw mountain, a spinning pumpkin, train ride, human hamster wheel, mega mountain slide, caramel apples, fresh baked goods and Apple Cider Slushies! Come check out one of our live bands on Saturday and Sunday too! Also selling beautiful fall décor like funky pumpkins, gourds, straw bales and corn stalks. All of this and more fall family fun!
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