Indiana is not just corn fields! Indianapolis (and its nearby towns) have amazing family friendly fall activities-pumpkin patches, apple orchards, scenic hikes, and cozy local spots. Check out my list and try some of the places out.
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This one is a MUST!-A full-blown fall festival experience! Giant slides, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, carnival rides and a pumpkin patch-fun for all ages. We been to the Greenfield location but wan to go to Loogootee location as they have mini ...
Lark Ranch
Pick your own apples and pumpkins, sip fresh cider, and grab warm donuts at the classic family orchard.
Tuttle Orchards
This is one of my kids favorite. Kids can wear costumes, trick or treat through the zoo, ride the Spooktacular Train, and see the animals surrounded by fall decorations.
ZooBoo - Enjoy Halloween at the Indianapolis Zoo
A historic neighborhood celebration with parades, markets, and Halloween fun for all ages.
Irvington Halloween Festival
A fall favorite! Enjoy wagon rides, corn mazes, apple picking, and farm animals-perfect for kids. Great place to spend the day at!
Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill
Every year this place transforms for the holiday season starting in the fall. Pumpkin-filled light displays, art, and autumn magic at night-a must-see fall event.
Newfields
Family-run orchard with live music, a petting zoo, and scenic lake views surrounded by fall colors.
The Apple Works
They have tons of stuff to do I including animals which you can pet and feed, corn maze, carnival games, live music, hay rides, mini train ride, bungee jumping, and my kids favorite event the dinosaur chopping the pumpkins.
Waterman's Family Farm
Pumpkin carvings, farmers markets. and autumn events in the Arts & Design District
Fall Festivals and Events in Hamilton County, Indiana
Take in the fall colors with a hike, kayak, or a picnic under the trees.
Eagle Creek Park
Sip cocoa by the fire after exploring this working dairy farm-they host special fall dinners and markets too.
Traders Point Creamery
Pumpkin picking, daytime family fun and haunted attractions after dark.
Piney Acres
If your kids are ready for some frightful fun, an Indianapolis haunted house might be exactly what you want. The annual Children’s Museum Haunted House is a great place to ease them into the excitement of being spooked. There are also fun, non-fright...
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indiana's fall showstopper-vibrant leaves hiking trails, and cozy down Nashville shops.
Brown County State Park
Historic fall fun with the haunted hayride, storytelling, and encounters with the Headless Horseman himself.