Pumpkin Patches, Apple Orchards & Fall Destinations Near Zionsville and Indianapolis

Fall farms near Zionsville and across the Indianapolis area offer apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, animals, rides and seasonal events. Admission works differently at each location, and pumpkins may be included, sold separately or priced by size or weight. This guide compares 2026 admission prices, activities, extra charges and event dates to help readers compare destinations across Central Indiana. For festivals, walks and races in town rather than on a farm, see fall activities in Zionsville.

Closest Fall Destinations to Zionsville

Among the fall destinations included here, Driving Wind Berry Farms, Hogan Farms and Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill have the shortest drives from Zionsville. Driving Wind Berry Farms and Hogan Farms are both about 17 minutes away, while Stuckey Farm is about 20 minutes away.

Map of Fall Farms Near Zionsville and Indianapolis

Use the map to compare the locations of pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall attractions included below.

How to Choose a Fall Destination

For Pumpkin Picking

Pumpkin picking is offered at many farms in this guide. Hogan Farms, Anderson Orchard and Spencer Farm do not charge general admission, while larger fall attractions charge admission for activities such as corn mazes, hayrides, animals and play areas.

Pumpkins are typically purchased separately. Current prices include $10 for a carving pumpkin of any size at Tuttle Orchards, about $5–$12 at Russell Farms and $5 and up at Waterman’s Family Farm.

For a local Zionsville option, Pumpkinfest on October 3 includes pumpkin painting and hayrides to a church pumpkin patch.

For Corn Mazes, Rides and Play Areas

Nine destinations offer corn mazes. Several also have larger activity areas: Russell Farms has mini golf and rides, Lark Ranch has a mile-long train ride and multiple rides, Piney Acres has a tube slide, jump pad and gem mining, and Stuckey Farm has its Adventure Acres play area. Waterman’s and Dull’s also include corn mazes with a broader lineup of fall activities. The Corn Maze filter shows all nine destinations.

For Apple Picking

Stuckey Farm, Tuttle Orchards, Beasley’s Orchard and Anderson Orchard all offer U-pick apples.

Stuckey lists 37 apple varieties across its growing year and has a working cider mill. Anderson Orchard lists nearly 30 over the same span, along with U-pick pumpkins and its farm store. Tuttle has U-pick pumpkins and flowers, with the FarmYard available as a separate $10 ticket. Beasley’s has U-pick apples and pumpkins during the same fall season as its corn maze, apple cannons and Heartland Apple Festival.

For a Traditional Farm or Orchard Visit

Anderson Orchard, Spencer Farm and Hogan Farms keep more of the visit centered on seasonal crops and farm activities. Anderson offers U-pick apples and pumpkins, Spencer has pumpkins, mums and weekend hayrides, and Hogan has pumpkin picking, a corn maze and hayrides. These destinations have less emphasis on large ride and play areas.

For Free or Lower-Cost Options

Several destinations can be visited without paying a general admission fee. Hogan Farms, Anderson Orchard, Spencer Farm and Tuttle Orchards allow visitors to pay only for the activities or purchases they choose, while Nehemiah Ranch Fall Harvest Days is free with a suggested donation. Tuttle’s FarmYard, its paid activity area with more than 30 farm attractions, is $10 for ages 2 and up, and Hogan lists individual activity prices rather than one bundled admission price.

For Sensory and Accessibility Considerations

Conner Prairie publishes the most detailed sensory and accessibility information in this group. The Headless Horseman Festival has sensory-friendly boxes at the ticket gates, accessible hayride wagons, ADA-compliant paved paths and golf-cart transportation. Earlier arrival times are recommended for guests who are sensitive to loud sounds, bright lights or scares.

Piney Acres Farm hosts the Autism Society of Indiana’s Ausome Fall Fest on September 12 from noon to 3 p.m. The event includes a train or tractor ride, gem mining, a giant slide, play area and one sweet treat. Piney Acres also has handicap-accessible indoor restrooms, though its train cars are not wheelchair accessible.

Tuttle Orchards offers special-needs group tours with adapted instruction and wheelchair-accessible hayrides. The farm notes that the dirt pumpkin patch can be difficult to navigate by wheelchair. Lark Ranch has paved sidewalks, handicap-accessible restrooms and accommodations for select activities, including the train, although some farm terrain is uneven.

Hamilton County Tourism’s accessibility notes for Stuckey Farm mention handicap parking near the market, accessible restrooms in the market and gravel, grass and dirt surfaces across the farm. The same guidance notes that mornings are generally less crowded. Beasley’s Orchard is listed as ADA accessible by Visit Hendricks County. No dedicated sensory program was found for either farm.

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Fall Farms, Orchards & Fall Attractions

Dull’s Tree Farm (Thorntown, IN)

• Location: 1765 W. Blubaugh Avenue, Thorntown, IN 46071 · Boone County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~35 min (26 miles NW)
• Highlights: Tire mountain, ropes course, giant slides; fireworks Oct. 24

Dull’s Tree Farm in Thorntown opens its 2026 fall season on September 26 and runs through November 1, open Saturdays 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sundays 1–7 p.m., plus October 12, 15–16, 22–23 and 29–30 from 1–7 p.m. Admission covers more than 45 activities, including the corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, farm animals, giant slides, a barrel train, a tire mountain built from tractor tires, a ropes and obstacle course, a corn pit and other play areas. Fireworks are scheduled for October 24.

Gate admission is $21.95 plus tax, with ages 2 and under free. Each admission ticket also includes one Activity Pass, which can be used for air cannons, carnival-style paintball target shooting, face painting or a glitter tattoo, pumpkin decorating, or the new Feed a Butterfly Experience while weather permits. Additional Activity Passes are $4.75 each. Pumpkins, pony rides and some other activities cost extra.

As of early September, the farm has not posted a 2026 pumpkin price.

Indy with Kids reports the farm has no stairs, mostly flat terrain and ramps in and out of the buildings.

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Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill (Sheridan, IN)

• Location: 19975 Hamilton Boone Road, Sheridan, IN 46069 · Hamilton County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~20 min (12 miles N)
• Highlights: Adventure Acres with a 60-ft tube slide; cider mill and café; weekend pig races

Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill in Sheridan grows 37 varieties of U-pick apples across its growing year, along with a corn maze and a large play area. The fall season runs Thursday through Sunday, ending October 25. Admission is $16.25 online / $18.95 at the gate on weekends, and $12.50 / $14.75 on Thursdays and Fridays; ages 2 and under are free.

Admission includes an $8 apple voucher, three U-pick zinnia stems while in season, and Adventure Acres, with a 60-foot tube slide, combine slides, jumping pillows, pedal cars and a barrel train. The pumpkin patch and hayrides open later in the season.

Several things run weekends only: the Stuckey Express, train rides, pig races, the donut bakery, the Snack Barn and the apple cannons, which cost $5 for eight shots. Guests can bring their own food on Thursdays and Fridays.

The Sunflower Festival continues September 5–7 and September 12–13, with a 7-acre field of more than 165,000 sunflowers. Cutting sunflowers to take home costs extra; the $48 season pass includes one bloom per festival weekend. The field has walking paths, photo spots and children’s activities.

Hamilton County Tourism notes handicap parking and accessible restrooms at the farm market. Indy with Kids reports the hayride is not accessible, but the pumpkin patch, U-pick orchard and play area can all be reached on foot. Most of the ground around the farm is gravel, grass or dirt, which can be difficult for wheelchairs and strollers. Mornings are generally less crowded.

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Spencer Farm (Noblesville, IN)

• Location: 7177 E. 161st Street, Noblesville, IN 46062 · Hamilton County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~30 min (16 miles NE)
• Highlights: Dig-your-own mums, leashed pets welcome; winery with a tasting room in an 1883 farmhouse

Spencer Farm in Noblesville grows pumpkins and also offers dig-your-own mums in several colors during September and October while supplies last. Spencer is a year-round working farm rather than a seasonal attraction, open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m., closed Mondays. The mum field opened in late August, the pumpkin patch opens September 19 and the sunflower field is expected in late September or early October. Weekend hayrides take visitors to the pumpkin patch. As of early September, the red raspberry, green bean and wildflower U-pick fields are open, with Concord grapes still ripening.

The latest Hamilton County fall guidance lists no entry or parking fee. Pumpkins, mums and farm-market purchases are paid for separately. A 2026 pumpkin price has not been posted.

Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds, though not in the edible crop areas or inside the buildings, where only service dogs are allowed.

Spencer Farm Winery, a sister company located on the same property, has a tasting room in a restored 1883 farmhouse and an outdoor event space among the vines. The winery keeps separate hours from the farm, so check its hours before visiting.

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Conner Prairie’s Headless Horseman Festival (Fishers, IN)

• Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038 · Hamilton County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~30 min (18 miles NE)
• Highlights: Headless Horseman hayride, dry tubing hill, shows; barrel train (48 in. max height)

Conner Prairie is an outdoor history museum in Fishers rather than a traditional farm, but its annual Headless Horseman Festival has become one of the Indianapolis area’s major fall attractions. The festival runs Thursday through Sunday, October 1–25, from 5–10 p.m.

Festival admission is $26 for nonmembers. The Headless Horseman hayride costs an additional $10 for both members and nonmembers. Members receive free festival admission but must reserve tickets. Festival admission is $10 with an Access Pass, a discount program for Indiana residents receiving state assistance; a valid card and Indiana photo ID are required at the gate. Parking is free. Because festival capacity is limited, advance tickets are recommended.

Festival activities include the Headless Horseman hayride, barrel train, dry tubing hill, shows, carnival games and live performances. Barrel train riders must be under 48 inches tall. Conner Prairie is assessing the impact of recent flooding across the property, and as of early September lists the corn maze and Haunted Trail as not yet confirmed for 2026.

Conner Prairie’s regular daytime historic village and farm areas, with houses, barns and other living-history buildings, close at 4 p.m. on festival days. Those areas are not open during the evening festival because the hayride travels through that part of the property.

Conner Prairie publishes detailed sensory and accessibility information for the festival. Sensory-friendly boxes are available at the ticket gates, accessible wagons can be reserved through the hayride ticket scanner, and golf-cart transportation is available for guests with mobility needs. Paved ADA-compliant paths lead down the hill to the lower festival area, although some attractions are located on grass away from the paved paths. Parking also extends onto grass, and the festival involves a substantial amount of walking, so sturdy shoes are helpful.

Guests who are sensitive to loud sounds, bright lights or scares are encouraged to visit earlier in the evening. Hayrides after 8 p.m. travel through darker woods with scarier surprises. Pets are not allowed on the property except for service dogs.

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Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch (Noblesville, IN)

• Location: 12290 E. 191st Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 · Hamilton County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~40 min (23 miles NE)
• Highlights: 2 corn mazes + 2 low-wall mazes, 18-hole mini golf; 44-in. minimum on 3 rides

Russell Farms in Noblesville opens September 26 for its 2026 Country Fall Festival and runs through October 31, open weekends 10 a.m.–6 p.m. plus October 14–16 and 21–23 from 1–5 p.m. Admission is $17, with ages 2 and younger free. Veterans, active military and visitors 70 and older pay $10, and groups of 15 or more pay $15 each Wednesday through Sunday. All activities are unlimited with admission; pumpkins and the Paint a Pumpkin craft cost extra.

There is no admission charge for visitors who only want to buy already-picked pumpkins, straw and fall decorations or shop the country store. Pets are not allowed past the front gate.

The activity list includes two scavenger-hunt corn mazes at 5 and 10 acres, a straw maze, a scarecrow maze, 18-hole miniature golf, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a train ride, merry-go-round, petting zoo, jumping pillow, hill slides, human hamster wheels, pedal carts and play areas. The straw and scarecrow mazes have lower walls and shorter paths than the corn mazes, which suits younger children or anyone who would rather not get lost in the corn. Three rides have a 44-inch minimum-height requirement. The petting zoo has boer and pygmy goats, pigs, miniature horses, turkeys, peacocks, ducks and chickens, and the Red Food Barn serves burgers, donuts, caramel apples and cider slushies. An average carving pumpkin is listed at about $5–$12.

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Tuttle Orchards (Greenfield, IN)

• Location: 5717 N. 300 W., Greenfield, IN 46140 · Hancock County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~45 min (27 miles SE)
• Highlights: Free entry, closed Sundays; wheelchair-accessible hayride, farm-to-table café

Tuttle Orchards in Greenfield has U-pick apples, pumpkins and flowers, with its FarmYard available as a separate activity ticket. The 2026 U-pick apple season begins August 28, the 20-acre pumpkin patch opens September 18, the U-cut flower garden runs from August 28 until frost, and fall U-pick continues through October 31. The farm is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. through September 30 and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. in October. The Caramel Apple Festival runs September 12 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General farm admission and parking are free. The FarmYard costs $10 per person age 2 and older, with ages 1 and under free, and includes more than 30 activities: a three-acre corn maze, wagon rides, the corn crib, a history trail, barnyard and toddler play areas and yard games. A season pass is $30 per person for unlimited FarmYard admission across the season. Apples, pumpkins, flowers and other U-pick purchases are separate.

There is no charge to enter the pumpkin field — visitors pay for what they pick. Large carving pumpkins are $10 whatever the size, decorative squash such as Cinderella pumpkins are $12, pie pumpkins $5 and mini pumpkins $2. Tuttle notes prices may change if the crop fails.

For groups with special needs, Tuttle says tour guides can adapt the program and hayrides are wheelchair accessible. The hayride to the pumpkin patch has a ramp. The farm notes that taking a wheelchair into the dirt pumpkin patch can be difficult, though Indy with Kids reports the grounds are otherwise flat and manageable with a wheelchair or walker. Pets are not permitted because the farm wholesales fruit and follows stricter food-safety rules; ADA service dogs are welcome.

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Lark Ranch (Greenfield, IN)

• Location: 1611 N. Meridian Road, Greenfield, IN 46140 · Hancock County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~45 min (34 miles SE)
• Highlights: Mile-long train ride, carnival rides included with admission, Highland cows

Lark Ranch in Greenfield is open from September 19 through November 1, 2026 on Saturdays 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and October Fridays noon–8 p.m., plus Monday, October 12. Rides and food stands open an hour after the gates. The property has a pumpkin patch, corn maze, mile-long train ride, Highland cows and other animals, hayride, playsets and a corn pit. Its country-fair carnival rides — a carousel, the Cornado, Lark Swing, Reckless, the Hampton car ride and the Corn Twister — are all included with admission and can be ridden as often as you like.

Admission is $17 or $22 depending on the date, and everyone age 3 and older needs a ticket. A season pass is $40 and is valid at all three Lark Ranch locations; groups of 12 or more get $2 off each. Most rides and attractions are included. U-pick pumpkins, sold by the pound, along with gem mining, pony rides and the apple cannon, cost extra.

Lark Ranch has paved sidewalks, handicap-accessible restrooms and accommodations for select activities, including the train ride. Strollers and wagons are welcome. The farm notes that some areas have uneven terrain or limited accessibility.

Leashed dogs are welcome and parking is free. Outside food and drink are not permitted apart from birthday celebrations, and alcohol is available on select dates. The farm says September weekends are quieter and cheaper, and mid-October weekends are its busiest.

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Piney Acres Farm (Fortville, IN)

• Location: 1115 E. 1000 N., Fortville, IN 46040 · Hancock County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~50 min (36 miles E)
• Highlights: Train, 150-ft slide (42 in. min height); sensory-friendly Ausome Fall Fest Sept. 12

Piney Acres Farm in Fortville is open daily from September 19 through October 25 for its 2026 fall season, 1–7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturdays and noon–7 p.m. Sundays. Activities include corn mazes, hayrides, barnyard animals, a train, jump pad, 150-foot tube slide, gem mining, fossil digging, pig races and play areas. The tube slide has a 42-inch minimum-height requirement.

Adult admission is $10 for general admission or $18 for All Access. General admission is basic entry with the play area, backyard games and a tractor ride, and does not include the train. Kids ages 3-13 pay $20 for All Access, walking children up to age 3 pay $5, and infants in a carrier or stroller are free. A train and slide upgrade is $8 with general admission, and the tube slide can be ridden all day for $6. The calendar also lists half-price admission on select Monday through Thursday dates, when some attractions may be closed.

Season passes are $45 per person for all five weeks, or $200 for a family of five through October 11 and $120 from October 12. A family of five day pass is $90. Extra air cannon shots cost $5 or $7, additional fossil and gem digging is $3, and animal feed is $1 a bag.

Piney Acres markets pick-your-own pumpkins, but says its patch is off-site this season because fields are rotated yearly. Staff harvest the crop and bring it to the farm, so visitors choose from a selection rather than picking in a field.

Piney Acres also runs Scream Farm, a separate ticketed haunted attraction with a haunted loft, a 6-acre haunted trail and a haunted hayride.

Before the regular fall season begins, Piney Acres hosts the Autism Society of Indiana’s Ausome Fall Fest on September 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Admission includes a train or tractor ride, gem mining, giant slide, play area and one sweet treat. Piney Acres also has handicap-accessible indoor restrooms.

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Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze (Brownsburg, IN)

• Location: 8900 E. County Road 1000 N., Brownsburg, IN 46112 · Hendricks County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~17 min (8 miles SW)
• Highlights: Pay-as-you-go pricing, Kid Zone, leashed pets allowed

Hogan Farms offers a smaller, more intimate fall outing than many of the larger farm attractions around Indianapolis. There is no general admission fee, and visitors can choose individual activities such as the corn maze, hayride and Kid Zone, along with picking pumpkins from the patch. Its smaller scale may appeal to families looking for a more intimate pumpkin-patch experience rather than a large fall festival with dozens of attractions.

The farm opens for the season on September 26 and runs Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays — 2–6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday. The season looks set to run through the end of October. As of early September the farm has not posted 2026 activity prices. Earlier in the season is a good time to visit for a fuller pumpkin selection. Pumpkins are priced by size, with mini and specialty pumpkins, white pumpkins, pie pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and other fall décor available.

The farm also runs a Farmers Market every weekend in October, with vendors selling local honey, baked goods, handmade soaps and candles. Hogan posts vendor and food-truck updates on its Facebook page.

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Nehemiah Ranch Fall Harvest Days (Avon, IN)

• Location: 1420 N. County Road 600 E., Avon, IN 46123 · Hendricks County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~35 min (21 miles SW)
• Highlights: Free three-night event with a fire pit, s’mores and a child’s pumpkin

Nehemiah Ranch in Avon is a faith-based nonprofit organization that holds Fall Harvest Days on three Saturday evenings: October 3, 10 and 17, from 6–9 p.m.

Admission is free, with a $5-per-person donation suggested. The evening includes hayrides, hot dogs, s’mores, hot chocolate, a fire pit, games and a trip to the pumpkin patch to choose a child’s pumpkin.

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Beasley’s Orchard (Danville, IN)

• Location: 2304 E. Main Street, Danville, IN 46122 · Hendricks County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~40 min (25 miles SW)
• Highlights: 7 themed festival weekends, apple cannons, Straw Mountain

Beasley’s Orchard in Danville runs its 2026 fall season from September 19 through November 1, with attractions open daily.

Weekday admission is $12, Monday through Friday from 1–6 p.m. Weekend admission ranges from $14 to $16 depending on the date. Saturdays run 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sundays noon–6 p.m., except during the Heartland Apple Festival, when Sundays open at 9 a.m. Admission sales end at 5 p.m. Ages 2 and younger are free, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Seven themed weekends run throughout the season, including Hometown Heroes (Sept. 26–27), the Heartland Apple Festival (Oct. 3–4 and 10–11), Dog Days at the Maze (Oct. 17–18), the only weekend dogs are welcome on the attractions, Halloweekend (Oct. 24–25) and Dia de los Muertos (Oct. 31–Nov. 1). Parking is $5 per vehicle during the two Heartland weekends and free the rest of the year.

Admission includes the corn maze, hayride to the pumpkin patch, five apple cannon shots, Straw Mountain, Barnyard Bonanza with its jumbo jumping pillow and target toss, photo ops and the marigold field while in season. U-pick apples and pumpkins are sold separately.

The farm market occupies a Civil War-era barn and sells homegrown produce, baked goods and Beasley’s apple cider. It is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m. Visit Hendricks County lists the orchard as ADA accessible.

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Driving Wind Berry Farms (Indianapolis, IN)

• Location: 6410 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 · Marion County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~17 min (7 miles SE)
• Highlights: Year-round café and espresso bar; urban farm minutes from downtown

Driving Wind Berry Farms is an urban farm inside the Indianapolis city limits, a few minutes from downtown. Its year-round café serves espresso, smoothies, soups, breakfast and lunch along with house-made fruit popsicles, and the farm has a small pumpkin patch, flower fields, a picnic area, a gift shop and animals including a pony, a donkey and chickens. The café moved to Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in late August and is closed Monday and Tuesday. The farm has not posted separate hours for the rest of the property. It will hold its 2026 Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, October 3, and Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Past Pumpkin Palooza events have included pumpkin picking, wagon rides, apple cider and cider donuts, fall mums, farm animals, market vendors and bounce houses. Additional 2026 event details will be added as they are announced.

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Waterman’s Family Farm (Indianapolis, IN)

• Location: 7010 E. Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239 · Marion County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~35 min (26 miles SE)
• Highlights: Pumpkin-eating dinosaur, rides and games included

Waterman’s Family Farm on the southeast side of Indianapolis runs its 2026 Fall Festival from September 26 through November 1. Opening weekend and the final week are 11 a.m.–5 p.m. In between, Wednesday through Friday run 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.–7 p.m. The farm is closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, opening only on October 12 and 13.

The festival includes the corn maze, hayride to the pumpkin patch, carnival rides, games, petting zoo, live entertainment and the farm’s pumpkin-eating dinosaur, along with a corn play pit, straw mountain, hamster wheels, a youth zip line and a cow milking event.

Admission starts at $12.95 on weekdays and $17.95 on weekends, with ages 2 and under free. Buying in advance locks in the price. Pumpkins start at $5, animal feed costs $5, and the apple cannon starts at $4.95. Gem mining, pony rides and the baby animal experience also cost extra. The farm market keeps different hours from the festival.

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Anderson Orchard (Mooresville, IN)

• Location: 369 E. Greencastle Road, Mooresville, IN 46158 · Morgan County
• Drive from Zionsville: ~40 min (30 miles SW)
• Highlights: Open 7 days a week; free Apple Festival & Craft Fair with 80+ vendors, Sept. 26–27

Anderson Orchard in Mooresville grows nearly 30 apple varieties across the growing year, from July into mid-November, on more than 100 acres, with U-pick apples available daily. Raspberries, sunflowers and chestnuts run on their own schedules, and the U-pick pumpkin patch opens the last week of September, listed as open for the Apple Festival on September 26. Through September and October the orchard is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or dark, seven days a week, and apples can be picked or bought from the Apple Barn.

The Apple Festival & Craft Fair is September 26–27, 2026, rain or shine, with free admission. The crafter tent is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with live music from noon to 4 p.m. The festival brings 80 or more crafters, food trucks, the concession stand, a straw pile, picnic areas and homemade apple cobbler with ice cream. Apples, pumpkins and other produce are purchased separately.

A Kid Craft Fair runs September 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Children’s activities are free and include a straw pile, swings, a playground and an education center. Indy with Kids reports the U-pick rows vary in terrain but are generally manageable with a wheelchair or walker. The concession stand is open Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, serving elephant ears, fried apple pies, fried biscuits with the orchard’s apple butter and soft serve. Cider slush and caramel apples are sold daily.

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Check Before You Go

Fall schedules can change because of weather, crop availability and field conditions. Apple varieties and other U-pick crops depend on what is ready to harvest.

For ticketed farms and festivals, check current admission and activity pricing before visiting. Pumpkins, hayrides, rides and other attractions may be included with admission at one destination and charged separately at another.

Several destinations run early-season ticket sales and discounted season passes before opening day, often for a limited window. If you already know you are going, check the destination’s ticket page before the season starts.

After Halloween, Zionsville runs Smashin’ Pumpkins, where pumpkins are composted rather than sent to landfill.