A fall farm outing can end with a walk past glowing jack-o’-lanterns at Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell. About a two-hour drive northwest of Indianapolis, the farm combines its Fall Festival with a nighttime Pumpkin Glow Trail. Families can spend the afternoon riding a roller coaster, exploring corn mazes and picking pumpkins, then stay for a half-mile trail of Halloween lights.
Both run Sept. 19 through Oct. 25, 2026, with the Fall Festival on Saturdays and Sundays and Pumpkin Glow on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For families making the trip from Indy, a Saturday or Sunday makes the most sense. Every Fall Festival ticket includes that evening’s Pumpkin Glow.
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Fall Festival: farm activities with a midway
Harvest Tyme adds amusement rides to the usual pumpkin-patch outing. The Miner Mike Coaster, Tilt A Whirl, carousel and Pirate Revenge are among the rides included with admission, which covers unlimited amusement rides. Check with the farm about ride height requirements before purchasing tickets for younger children.
There’s a family corn maze plus a smaller connected maze for kids who want a shorter challenge. The farm describes the kiddie maze as suitable for school-aged children, with parents welcome to join. Hayrides and pumpkin-patch entry are included, too, though pumpkins cost extra.
Between rides, families can visit the petting zoo, watch pig races or play oversized versions of Connect 4 and Guess Who. Giant 3D pin art walls and a jumping pillow add more hands-on play.
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Pumpkin Glow Trail after dark
The evening attraction is a half-mile walking trail lined with illuminated pumpkins and large light displays. According to Harvest Tyme, the experience uses more than 1 million LED bulbs and features more than 1,000 characters.
Among the specialty hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns are designs inspired by Disney characters, superheroes and Nickelodeon favorites, alongside traditional Halloween figures. The farm describes the trail as a not-so-spooky experience for all ages, making it an option for families interested in Halloween scenery without planning a haunted attraction visit.
Pumpkin Glow admission includes photo opportunities, character meet-and-greets and the petting zoo. A Glow-only ticket does not include amusement rides. Glow-only guests can enter no earlier than 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays or 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. Rides are closed on Friday evenings.
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Pick your weekend
Different characters visit each weekend, according to Harvest Tyme’s character schedule. October appearances include:
- Oct. 2–4: Chase and Marshall.
- Oct. 9–11: Elmo and Cookie Monster.
- Oct. 16–18: Angel and Stitch.
- Oct. 23–25: Jack Skellington.
Oct. 2–4 also brings Oktoberfest, with a beer garden, food vendors and German-inspired games, plus Hometown Heroes Weekend, with one free admission for a hometown hero with valid ID. Admission includes special events taking place on the day of the visit.
Make it an afternoon-to-evening trip
Start with the hayride, pumpkin patch and mazes, which close at 6 p.m. Amusement rides run until 8 p.m., leaving time to fit in the Glow Trail before the farm closes at 9 p.m.
A meal break can fit between the daytime activities and lights. The farm’s concessions include pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders and loaded baked potatoes, plus donuts and apple cider slushies. Only select concession stands operate during Pumpkin Glow. Families may also bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks.
Food stands and attractions are card-only. Cash is accepted at the admissions booth and souvenir tent, where guests can buy a Harvest Tyme gift card to use elsewhere on the farm.
Watch the time zone: Lowell is on Central time, one hour behind Indianapolis. A 9 p.m. departure is already 10 p.m. on an Indy clock, before the drive home. Families with younger children may want to see the lights near the beginning of the evening.
Good to know before you go
Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome, but this is unpaved farm ground with grass, dirt and gravel. Paths can be uneven, so families with specific mobility needs should contact the farm before visiting.
Restrooms are portable toilets. Pets aren’t allowed; service dogs are welcome. Harvest Tyme does not offer weather-related refunds, and severe weather can close the farm. Check its website and social media before leaving Indianapolis.
Plan your visit to Harvest Tyme
- Address: 17904 Grant St., Lowell, IN 46356.
- Phone: 219-440-2386.
- Fall Festival: Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19 through Oct. 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Pumpkin Glow Trail: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the season, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All hours are Central time.
Admission and tickets
- Combo admission: Regular listed prices are $26.95 online or $31.95 onsite. Includes Fall Festival and Pumpkin Glow on the same day. Four paid admissions total $107.80 at the regular listed online price, before tax.
- Glow-only admission: Regular listed prices are $14.95 online or $19.95 onsite.
- Early-bird offer: Through Oct. 2 at 11:59 p.m., advertised online prices are $23.95 for the combo and $12.95 for Glow only, including the $2 ticketing fee. Check checkout for tax and final totals.
- Young children and parking: Ages 2 and younger enter free; everyone 3 and older needs a ticket. Parking is free.
- Extras: Pumpkins, animal feed, gem mining and corn cannons cost extra.
- Tickets and updates: Check Harvest Tyme’s official ticket page and farm website for current offers and weather-related closures before making the drive.
