Pumpkin patch
Crawford Farms
Elizabethtown, KY
Family farm turned fall destination with hayrides, mazes, farm animals and a pumpkin patch to pick from.
- When
- Daily, Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10am–7pm; Sun noon–7pm
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Halloween for Kids Near Louisville 2026
11 kid-friendly Halloween events near Louisville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 8 towns. The earliest to open is Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, on September 11. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Roberts Family Farm
Guston, KY
Meade County family farm with a fall season of farm activities, a petting zoo and community events, including a special needs day in October.
- When
- Opens Sept 12, 2026
Pumpkin patch
Thomas Dairy Farm Fall Fest
Cecilia, KY
Working dairy farm near Elizabethtown that opens a ticketed fall festival with pumpkins and farm fun.
- When
- Opens Sept 19, 2026
Corn maze
Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Harrodsburg, KY
Award-winning central Kentucky corn maze with a pumpkin patch and farm market, open into the night on Fridays and Saturdays; walk-ins welcome.
- When
- Sept 11–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 1–5pm
Family event
Boo at the Zoo
Louisville, KY
The zoo's long-running merry-not-scary Halloween party: storybook characters, trick-or-treat stops, a festive carousel and a walk-through spider house, on select evenings all October.
- When
- Oct 1–4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 and 29–30, 2026; sensory-friendly night Oct 7
- Hours
- 5–9pm
- Price
- $14.25 non-members; $8.50 members; 2 and under free
Family event
Halloween in Brown Park
St. Matthews, KY
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- When
- Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–3pm; trick-or-treating from 11:30am
- Price
- Free
Family event
Jack's Lantern Trail
Louisville, KY
Parks Alliance of Louisville's new glowing pumpkin trail through the Iroquois Park woods, carrying on the park's jack-o'-lantern tradition after the Spectacular moved away.
- When
- Nightly, Oct 1–Nov 1, 2026
Theme park event
Happy Halloween Weekends
Santa Claus, IN
Family-friendly Halloween weekends at the Southern Indiana theme park, with coasters and rides plus seasonal decorations and kid-focused fall activities.
- When
- Weekends, Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026
Fall festival
HalLOUween Cider Festival (21+)
Louisville, KY
Ticketed indoor cider tasting lounge at the NuLu Halloween festival, pouring local and craft ciders and cider cocktails with a covered view of the stage.
- When
- Oct 10, 2026
- Hours
- Noon–9pm
- Price
- Ticketed
Fall festival
HalLOUween Parade & Fest
Louisville, KY
Free NuLu street festival capped by Louisville's big Halloween parade, with a vendor market, costume contests for kids, adults and dogs, spooky movies and a ticketed urban farm.
- When
- Oct 10, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–9pm; parade 7pm
- Price
- Free (some areas ticketed)
Fall festival
Halloween MAINia
La Grange, KY
Daytime trick-or-treating along historic downtown La Grange, with participating shops handing out candy.
- When
- Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–2pm
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Louisville in 2026?
Boo at the Zoo, Crawford Farms, Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, HalLOUween Cider Festival (21+), HalLOUween Parade & Fest, Halloween MAINia, and 5 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Louisville in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch on September 11, 2026.
What Halloween events near Louisville are not scary at all for little kids?
Boo at the Zoo, Crawford Farms, Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, HalLOUween Cider Festival (21+), Halloween MAINia, Halloween in Brown Park, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Louisville are good for kids?
Crawford Farms, Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Roberts Family Farm and Thomas Dairy Farm Fall Fest, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Louisville?
Yes: HalLOUween Parade & Fest, Halloween MAINia and Halloween in Brown Park list free admission on the official site.
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