9 Must-Visit Farm Festivals near Indianapolis for the Ultimate Fall Family Day

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 20 – October 26, 2025 (Saturdays: 10 AM – 7 PM; Sundays: 1 PM – 7 PM; Thursdays & Fridays starting Oct. 2: 1 PM – 7 PM)
  • Address: Dull’s Tree Farm, between Lebanon and Frankfort Off of State Rd 39
  • Price: General Admission and Season Passes are available online. Children 2 and under & adults 70+ get in FREE.

This festival offers a classic farm experience with over 45 attractions to ensure a full day of family fun. Among the impressive list of activities, you’ll find unique offerings like the “Country Air Cannons” and a paintball gallery, along with face painting and pumpkin decorating.

2022 Dull's Pumpkin Harvest

Cider Pressin’ Days at Stuckey Farm

  • Dates: October 4-5 & 11-12, 2025
  • Address: 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd, Sheridan, IN, 46069
  • Price: $16 online, $18 at the gate. Ages 2 and under are FREE.

This festival celebrates the art of cider making with a nostalgic, frontier-style theme. Visitors can watch fresh-pressed cider demonstrations, enjoy live bluegrass music, and participate in hands-on activities and old-fashioned games.

Stuckey Farm

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Piney Acres Farm’s Fall Fun

  • Dates: September 20 – October 26, 2025
  • Address: 1115 E 1000 N, Fortville, IN 46040

Piney Acres Farm offers a diverse range of activities, from a huge corn maze to a new dual 150′ tube slide. For those seeking a thrill, the Piney Acres Scream Farm features haunted attractions.

Piney Acres Farm’s Fall Fun

Experience the Farm: Kelsay Farms

  • Dates: September 26 – October 26, 2025
  • Address: 6848 N 250 E, Whiteland, IN 46184

As a seventh-generation family farm, Kelsay Farms provides an authentic farm experience focused on fun and education. Get lost in the 7-acre corn maze, complete with a scavenger hunt, take a ride on the Moo Choo train, bounce on the jump pad, and visit with live animals.

Kelsay Farm

Russell Farms Country Fall Festival

  • Dates: September 27 -October 26, 2025. Colts Festival Day on October 18.
  • Address: 12290 E 191st St, Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Price: Standard admission is $17 per person (ages two and younger are free). Free for active military at the gate.

At Russell Farms, visitors can enjoy a full day of fall fun with unlimited access to more than 25 farm activities—all included with admission. The farm offers hayrides to the pumpkin patch, two scavenger hunt corn mazes (5-acre and 10-acre), straw and scarecrow mazes, human pig races, giant slides, and a variety of games and attractions for all ages.

Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch
Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch

Beasley’s Orchard Fall Festival

  • Dates: September 20 – November 2, 2025
  • Address: 2304 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
  • Price: Weekdays: $10, Weekends: $14. Ages 2 and under are free.

Beasley’s Orchard hosts uniquely themed Fall Festival Weekends, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Enjoy events like the “Hometown Heroes” weekend or bring your furry friend for “Dog Days at the Maze.” Test your aim with the Apple Cannons, and during the Heartland Apple Festival, you can enjoy puppet shows and balloon magic.

Beasley’s Orchard & Gardens
Beasley’s Orchard & Gardens

WiseWood Farm Fall Festival

  • Dates: October 11-12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Address: 50 W 250 S Lebanon, IN 46052
  • Price: Free admission.

WiseWood Farm offers a free, family-friendly event focused on a relaxed, traditional farm experience. Enjoy a classic autumn day with hayrides and the opportunity to pick your own pumpkins from the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch.

WiseWood Farm

Waterman’s Fall Harvest Festival

  • Dates: October 3 – November 2, 2025
  • Address: 7010 East Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46239
  • Price: Weekdays: Starting at $12.95, Weekends: Starting at $17.95

Waterman’s Family Farm provides a wide array of entertainment for a lively festival atmosphere. Enjoy live music throughout your visit and check out the unique “Dinos” attraction. The farm is also proud to offer sensory-friendly hours for a more inclusive experience for all guests.

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Tuttle Orchards Fall

  • Dates: FarmYard activities are open Monday-Saturday, August 29 – November 1. U-Pick Apples begin August 29. The Pumpkin Patch is open September 19 – November 1. Closed Sundays.
  • Address: 5717 N 300 W, Greenfield, IN 46140
  • Price: $10 per person (ages 2+). An optional season pass is available for $30 per person. Ages 1 and under are free.

A classic Indy-area fall day awaits with U-pick apples early in the season and a pumpkin patch that opens in late September. One ticket grants access to over 30 FarmYard activities, including wagon rides, a 3-acre corn maze, a giant slide, and a straw mountain. The fun continues with a corn crib, farm trike tracks, grain-bin basketball, an observation beehive, and dedicated toddler play areas. After the activities, you can visit the Café, Sweet Shop, and Farm Store for delicious fall treats.

Tuttle Orchards

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