2025 Central east Indiana (counties far east of Indy) Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central east Indiana (counties far east of Indy)? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central east Indiana (counties far east of Indy), sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2025

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Blackford County

• Clamme's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  804 North 300 East, Hartford City, IN 47348. Phone: (765) 348-8765. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fridays 5 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays 12 pm to 8 pm; Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm. Directions: 3 miles East of Hartford city. 1/2 mile North of State Road 26. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather as you walk through the field searching to find the perfect pumpkin or choose one from the large selection of pre-picked piles. Make sure you get your picture taken at the photo booth before you leave. (ADDED: September 22, 2020)

Decatur County

• Armand's Harper Valley Farms - pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins, winter squash, prepicked produce, Farm animals
  13094 South Co. Rd. 600 West, Westport, IN 47283. Phone: 812-591-3416. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From the yellow flasher on Highway 3 in Westport take the Highway south to the next road (600 West). Go south 1.8 miles on 6oo West to the farm. Do not use MapQuest directions. And for a map to our farm, Click here. . Fall Vegetables: September 15 to October 31. Payment: Cash, Check. All product is raised on our farm. The Armand's also have a vacation rental home for city folk to come out and enjoy the country life in. Pick Your Own Pumpkins. Some Already Picked For Sale. Our Very Own Sunflower Maze. Annual Pumpkin Patch Days. Plenty of Photo Opportunities. Garden Mums for Sale. Carts Available for Pumpkin Pickin'. Real Live Working Farm. We also grow tomatoes, sweet corn, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet onions. In the fall raw honey, Indian corn, corn stalks, straw and other fall produce is available. Dried gourds are available year round. (UPDATED: July 16, 2018, JBS)

Delaware County

• Landess Farm - pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides,  U-pick and already picked, farm market
  6000 West County Road 700 South, Daleville, IN 47334. Phone: 765-759-9937. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and Closed on Saturday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Create a special family memory! Visit our pumpkin patch and pick your own. Harvesting starts around the second week in October. We’re celebrating Fall with our 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and delicious baked goods. The festival runs from mid-September through 10/29. Tickets are on sale for Sundays (which are busy days, so buy in advance in you can!), but we’re also open Monday through Friday during daytime hours for those that would prefer a smaller crowd and groups, like day cares, schools, clubs, and teams. Basically, stop in any day (except Saturdays when we’re closed) and we’ll do our best to show you a wonderful time on the farm. (UPDATED: September 19, 2023, JBS)
• Pumpkin Acres - pumpkins
  8000 E. 1100 N, Eaton, IN 47338. Phone: 765-396-3058. Email: [email protected]. Open: a visitor tells me they will open by mid-October. (UPDATED: October 12, 2019)
  Comments from a visitor on October 12, 2019: "This is a perfect small town Pumpkin patch in Rural Eaton Indiana. Pick your own pumpkins and a store to purchase all kinds of Halloween goodies. Best patch in Delaware County. "
  

Fayette County

Franklin County

• Wendel Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, trike track, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  8134 N. State Line Road, Brookville, IN 47012. Phone: (812) 775-9051. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays 12 pm to 10 pm, Sundays 12 pm to 6 pm, September 12 to November 1. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Located on the state line, Wendel Farms is uniquely located in both Butler County, Ohio and Franklin County. Indiana. Offering a 6 1/2 acre corn maze and corn maze game, petting farm, straw maze, corn bin play area, tike track, corn hole, education center, Farmland, campfire packages, crafts, home grown chrysanthemums, and a hayride to a pick your own pumpkin patch, Wendel Farms is fun for the entire family!. (UPDATED: September 07, 2015)
  A visitor writes on August 23, 2012: "They accomodate our Head Start program for a parent/child event each October on a Saturday."

Henry County

• Jacobs' Family Orchard - Strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, hayrides,
  4676 N. 75 W., New Castle, IN 47362. Phone: 877-309-3111. Fax: 765-836-4284. Email: [email protected] Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm, Open from the first of June for strawberries, and mid-July through the end of November.Directions: three quarters of a mile west of Mt. Summit - State Road 36 to SR 75 west - turn south, one quarter mile. Strawberries (u-pick), sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, 18 varieties of apples, fresh cider, apple cinnamon donuts, cider slush, pumpkins, jams and jellies (Dillman Farms), honey, gourds, and squash. Strawberries available June 1; sweet corn on July 15; apples on September 1; and pumpkins, gourds and squash in mid-September. The farm offers visitors plenty of fun activities and tours of our orchard. Both children and adults will enjoy their visit, especially from August through October, when the orchard offers visitors hayrides, a farm themed play area, a sunflower trail, and kids can pick their very own pumpkin from our huge selection.
• Whitetail Tree Farm (Formerly "Country Christmas Tree Farm" and "Ratliff's") - pumpkin patch, gift shop, petting zoo, Hayride to pumpkin patch, Corn maze, Playground, Corn Box play area, Picnic area
  8650N CR 100E, Springport, IN 47386. Phone: 765-755-3345. Open: Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday 2 pm to 6 pm, click here for hours. Directions: N of New Castle on SR 3 to Springport Rd (CR 800N) E ½ mi then N ½ mi on 100E. From our 55-acre Christmas tree farm to our pumpkin patch and from our farm animals to our covered pavilion, Whitetail Tree Farm has something for everyone to explore and enjoy. We also invite those in search of the perfect event location to celebrate here with us. Our Norway banquet room is spacious and enchanting with piney interior, a cozy fireplace and a full kitchen. Our bed and breakfast retreat is warm and humble with modern country furnishings and plenty of privacy. It's the perfect place for a romantic getaway, a honeymoon suite or an annual sweet retreat. (UPDATED: December 08, 2016, JBS)

Jay County

Randolph County

• Modoc Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Fall festival, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  5629 W. US Highway 36, Modoc, IN 47358. Phone: (765) 598-5909. Email: [email protected]. Open: June - October Open to Public: Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 am to 7 pm *check facebook for day of information as some summer days we will be open later til sunset, and other days we May be closed due to weather. Private Events: Friday and Sundays, Modoc Gardens May be rented for photography sessions and private events such as family reunions, corporate picnics, etc. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Modoc Gardens is located on US Highway 36. We are East of State Road 1 and West of US Highway 27. (We are in-between Modoc and Lynn). Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Modoc Gardens is a small family farm focused on utilizing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices to make fresh nutritious produce, beautiful flowers, and agricultural experiences available to the community. We strive to provide products and experiences that promote one's physical & emotional well-being. We offer a CSA with produce box & flower subscriptions, produce wagon / farm stand, U-pick flowers, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, sunflower field, and store with handmade items. (ADDED: February 15, 2021)
• 1 Fun Farm - This farm asked to be removed.

Rush County

• Clifton's Farms - pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), farm animals, restrooms
  5064 East State Road 44, Rushville, IN 46173. Phone: 317-965-8354. Open: 12 pm until Midnight Fridays and Saturdays throughout October 2014. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..
  A visitor writes on September 24, 2014: "Super family trip!"

Shelby County

• Pleasant View Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Trick-or-treating event, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  10721 N. 850 W., Fairland, IN 46126. Phone: 317-861-4025. Fax: 317-861-1952. Email: [email protected]. Open: Everyday from 9 am to 6 pm, Last weekend of September to October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: December 08, 2016, JBS)

Union County

Wayne County

• Dougherty Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  N Dougherty Rd, Cambridge City, IN 47327. Phone: 765-478-5198. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: 40 to Jacksonburg Road Then follow the Apple signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Apples, cherries, cider, honey, jellies, mums, peaches, pears, plums, pumpkins, sweet corn. Crops are available July through December.
• Price Farms - Indian corn, mums, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes.
  On U.S. 40 in Centerville, Centerville, IN. Phone: 765-825-9697. Directions: 2 miles west of Centerville on U.S. 40. Hours: 1 pm to 6 pm.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

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