Fall is here, so let’s get out and enjoy it! From apple picking to zoo events, there’s a fun fall idea for each letter of the alphabet.
A Apple Cider Slushies
Find this frosty fall treat all over central Indiana, including Stuckey Farm in Sheridan and Beasley’s Orchard in Danville
B Bake a Fall Treat
Pumpkin pie, apple dumplings, cinnamon rolls — the sky’s the limit!
C The Children’s Museum Haunted House
Witch Way Road Trip, The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House, happens Oct. 10-31! Tickets go on sale Sept. 10.
D Donuts
We wait all year for the return of the donuts at Conner Prairie’s Apple Store! Enjoy fall-flavored donuts like apple cider and pumpkin, plus other autumn goodies like candy apples and pies.
E Eat Candy Corn
Love it or hate it, it’s the candy of the season!
F Festivals + Fairs
Apple festivals, harvest festivals, Halloween festivals and more — Indianapolis has the perfect fall festival for your family. Visit indyschild.com/fall-festivals to find one near you!
G Go Trick-or-Treating
Or truck-or-treating! Find the best spots at indyschild.com
H Hayrides
Hayrides and fall go hand in hand. One of the more popular ones is the Headless Horseman hayride at Conner Prairie, which runs every Thursday through Sunday from October 3-27.
I Irvington Halloween Festival
This historic festival celebrating all-things Halloween is in its 78th year, and takes place Oct. 19-26.
J Jack-o-Lantern
Carve or paint your spookiest or silliest face on a pumpkin.
K Kite Flying
Take advantage of the blustery fall days by flying a kite at your local park.
L List What You’re Grateful For
Then share your list at Thanksgiving.
M Mazes
Get a little corny at one of the a-maze-ing corn mazes around Indy. The ones at Conner Prairie, Piney Acres in Fortville and Waterman Family Farms on the east side are especially fun!
N Nature Hike
Enjoy the changing leaves during a nature hike. Eagle Creek Park, Fort Harrison State Park and Marrot Park are especially beautiful in the fall.
O Oktoberfest
Turn to our Calendar of Events on page XX to see which Oktoberfest events are happening around Indy.
P Pumpkin Patches
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local pumpkin patches: indyschild.com/indianapolis-pumpkin-patch
Q Quietly Watch the Leaves Fall
Parks like Central Park in Carmel and Holliday Park are great for fall leaf action!
R Roast Marshmallows
Cozy up around a campfire and make some s’mores.
S Spooky Stories
Visit your local library or independent bookstore to pick up some spooky (or not-so-spooky) tales!
T Train Ride
One of the best ways to see the fall foliage is on a train. Hop aboard Nickel Plate Express in Noblesville, Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville, or if you’re up for a road trip, French Lick Scenic Railway in southern Indiana.
U Unwind with a Nap By a Fireplace
These chilly days and nights call for more naps!
V Visit a Local Park
Enjoy the cool weather at one of these awesome Indiana playgrounds: indyschild.com/indianapolis-playgrounds
W Wear Your Coziest Sweater
Time to pull out the comfy duds!
X eXplore Brown County
Take a road trip to Brown County, Indiana — a great destination to see the leaves change colors!
Y Yarn
It’s scarf weather! Knit or crochet a cozy scarf to put you in a fall mood.
Z Zoo Boo
From Sept. 25-Oct. 31, visit the Indianapolis Zoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore.
