Apple Picking

We’ve written a lot lately about fall fun – from apple orchards to pumpkin patches to festivals – so here’s a quick directory of Indianapolis Fall Fun. Tear it out for your fridge or purse; it promises to be the perfect way to enjoy autumn. (Because some places offer so many possibilities for fall fun, you may see duplicates in our list below!) GENERAL FUN Guffey Acres:1603 County Rd N 400 W, Kokomo. Corn maze, hayrides, barrel train, tube slide, petting zoo and more. Open now-Oct 25. Kelsay Farms: 6848 N 250 E, Whiteland. Working dairy farm that offers fall activities such as pumpkins, straw play area, corn maze, pumpkin bowling. Group tours of barns, milking and equipment available by calling ahead. Oct 2-Nov 1. Fort Harrison State Park: 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis. Family-friendly hiking and mountain biking trails. Picnic shelters and fishing access. Perfect for viewing fall foliage. Open year-round. Exploration Acres is Northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze Exploration Acres: 6042 Newcastle Rd, Lafayette. Pumpkins, straw bale maze, Northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze with over 8 miles of twists and turns, pedal cars and more. Open now-Oct 31. Halloween ZooBoo: Indianapolis Zoo, downtown Indianapolis. Halloween-themed zoo décor, photo opportunities and activities. Kids encouraged to dress in costume and trick or treat. Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio: Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio, 25 E Henry St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 Witch Gertrude cackles her way on to the stage and puts all visiting gremlins into the Halloween spirit. Oct 10-30 Children’s Museum Of Indianapolis Haunted House: 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, Captain Crossbones invades No Rules Island in search of lost treasure. Various levels of ‘scare’ depending on kids’ comfort levels. Oct 10-31 Conner Prairie Headless Horseman: Conner Prairie Historic Interactive Park, Fishers. Haunted hayride, Scary-o-ke, magic shows, Legend of Sleepy Hollow marionette show and more. Oct 9-11, 15-18, 22-25. Read more about Conner Prairie in "Top 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Indianapolis" Conner Prairie's Headless Horseman FESTIVALS Pumpkin Fest at Country Market: 795 S. US Hwy 421, Zionsville. Highlights include a Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Live Entertainment, Pumpkin Decorating, a 100 Foot Slide, Face Painting, the Moo Choo train, and much more! Now-Oct. 31 Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival: Stonycreek Farm, Noblesville. U-pick pumpkin patch with hayrides, food and various vendors, and fun kids activities. Now-Oct 31. Waterman’s Farm Fall Harvest Festival: (2 locations) 7010 E. Raymond St. Indianapolis and 1100 N Ind. 37, Greenwood. (Activities vary by location) Hayrides, kids train ride, cornfield maze, pumpkin-eating dinosaur, little farmer experience and more. Now-Oct 31. Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Irvington Halloween Festival: East Washington Street and Audubon Avenue, Irvington. Musicians, costume contests, storytelling, ghost tours, haunted puppet show and more. Oct 24-31. Franklin Fall Festival: Downtown Franklin. Food and craft vendors, live outdoor concerts, kids' zone featuring bounce houses, parade. Oct 3. Potters Bridge Fall Festival: Potters Bridge Park, Noblesville. Music, art & craft booths, KidZone and general fall fun along White River Greenway Trail. Oct 3. Fishers Renaissance Fair: Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville. Acrobats, sword swallowing, period music, history re-enactment, swordplay, grand parade, and live shows. Oct 3-4. 9th Annual Oktoberfest at Traders Point Creamery Traders Point Creamery Oktoberfest: Traders Point Creamery, Zionsville. Food, music, hayrides, petting zoo, games, crafts, pumpkin patch and an artisan farm market. Oct 10. Heartland Apple Festival: Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E Main St, Danville. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, 8-acre corn maze, entertainment, Jumping Pillow and more. Oct 3-4; 10-11. Fishers Boo Bash: Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre, Fishers. Safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, hot chocolate and pretzels, and children’s entertainment. Oct 23. APPLE PICKING Related Article: Best Apple Orchards near Indianapolis for Apple Picking All of the following locations offer either u-pick or pre-picked apples for purchase. Adrian Orchard: 500 W Epler Ave, Indianapolis. Anderson Orchard: 369 E Greencastle Rd, Mooresville. Apple Works: 8157 S 250 W, Trafalgar. Beasley’s Orchard: 2304 E Main St, Danville. Pleasant View Orchard: 10721 N 850 W, Fairland. Stuckey Farm: 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd, Sheridan. Tuttle Orchards: 5717 N 300 W, Greenfield, IN. Whiteland Orchard: 5559 Graham Rd, Whiteland. Check out our Apple Orchard & Picking Guide more details. PUMPKIN PATCHES All of the following locations offer either u-pick or pre-picked pumpkins for purchase. Adrian Orchard: 500 W Epler Ave, Indianapolis. Anderson Orchard: 369 E Greencastle Rd, Mooresville. Apple Works: 8157 S 250 W, Trafalgar. Beasley’s Orchard: 2304 E Main St, Danville. Hogan Farms: 9110 E County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg. Kelsay Farms: 6848 N 250 E, Whiteland. Larks Ranch: 1611 N Meridian Rd, Greenfield. Meridian Methodist Church: 5500 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. Piney Acres: 1115 E 1000 N, Fortville. Pleasant View Orchard: 10721 N 850 W, Fairland. Pumpkin Fest at Country Market: 795 S. US Hwy 421, Zionsville. Russell Farms: 12290 E 191st St, Noblesville. S&H Family Pumpkin Patch: Mt. Comfort Road and I-70, Greenfield. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church: 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis. Stonycreek Farm: 11366 IN-38, Noblesville. Stuckey Farm: 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd, Sheridan. Tuttle Orchards: 5717 N 300 W, Greenfield, IN. Waterman’s Family Farm: (2 locations) 7010 E. Raymond St. Indianapolis and 1100 N Ind. 37, Greenwood. Whiteland Orchard: 5559 Graham Rd, Whiteland. Check out our Pumpkin Patch Guide more details.

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