As of September 27, 2026: 6 events near Indianapolis list 2026 dates that include this weekend, September 25–27. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Hours vary, so check each event before you go.
Pumpkin patch
1765 W. Blubaugh Ave., Thorntown, IN
Big family pumpkin farm northwest of Indianapolis with dozens of activities: hayrides to the patch, corn mazes, giant slides, barrel train rides, animals and fall treats.
- hayride to pumpkin patch
- corn maze
- giant slides
- barrel train
- farm animals
- When
- Select dates, Sept. 26 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Price
- From $13.95 online
Corn maze
6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN
One of the region's biggest corn mazes, with 22 acres and several separate mazes, plus a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and kid-friendly farm activities near Lafayette.
- 22-acre corn maze
- u-pick pumpkin patch
- kids' activities
- When
- Sept. 18 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 12–6pm; Thu 6–10pm in October
Pumpkin patch
8900 E County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg, IN
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Family farm with a themed corn maze, hayrides to pick your own pumpkins, specialty and white pumpkins, gourds and fall decor, plus animals and a kids' play area.
- corn maze (pumpkin & skeleton theme)
- hayrides
- Kid Zone
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- pets welcome on a leash
- When
- Opens Sept. 26, 2026; closed Mondays
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 2–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm
- Price
- Corn maze $6; hayrides $6 (Fri–Sun in October, 11am–5:30pm); Kid Zone $3; pumpkins $2–$20 by size; 36" and under free
Pumpkin patch
6848 N. County Road 250 E, Whiteland, IN
Working dairy farm south of Indianapolis with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, a giant straw bale mountain and corn box, and plenty of animals.
- pumpkin patch
- hayrides
- corn maze
- straw bale mountain
- farm animals
- When
- Weekends Sept. 25 – Oct. 25, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–9pm; Sat noon–9pm; Sun noon–6pm
Pumpkin patch
7010 East Raymond St., Indianapolis, IN
Southeast-side family farm festival with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, play areas and a farm market, open daily through most of October.
- pumpkin patch
- corn maze
- hayrides
- farm market
- live entertainment
- When
- Sept. 26–27, then daily Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2026
- Hours
- Weekdays 10am–7pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–7pm
- Price
- From $12.95
- Age note
- Kids 2 and under free
Haunted house
1959 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
Indoor haunted house south of downtown in the former Nightmare on Edgewood building, with live actors and themed walk-throughs. No touching actors, sets or other guests.
- live actors
- indoor haunted house
- When
- Opens Fri, Sept 25, 2026
- Hours
- From 6:30pm
- Age note
- Not recommended for age 10 or under (venue)