2025 Northwest Indiana; Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper counties Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Northwest Indiana; Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper counties? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northwest Indiana; Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper counties, 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

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Jasper County

• Mathew Pumpkin and Tree Farm - permanently closed
  224 E 900th S, Rensselaer, IN 47978.  Open UPDATE for 2022, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me.

Lake County

• County Line Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
  200 County Line Rd, Hobart, IN 46342. Phone: 219-947-4477. Fax: 219-947-7933. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current hours and dates. Directions: We are located 33 miles SE of Chicago. Exit 80/94 at Ripley, go south to Rt. 6, go east to County Line Rd - turn right on County Line Rd. We are 1 mile on the right hand side of the road. Easy access from I-65 - exit at Rt. 6 and go east to County Line Rd - turn right on County Line Rd. 1 mile on the right hand side. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. County Line Orchard is family owned and operated. In addition to apples and pumpkins we have a Kid's Farm with animals to pet and feed, calves to bottle feed, a pumpkin eating dinosaur and puppet shows. Our corn maze is 8-acres. We have 2 haunts - 1 indoor and 1 in the woods. Campfires and hayrides are available by reservation. Birthday parties are also available by reservation. In the big red barn you'll find our Country Store and Kitchen, Sweet Shoppe and Gift Loft and our ever famous apple cinnamon donuts.
• De Jong Farm - Uses integrated pest management 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,
  8700 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410. Phone: (708) 259-0516. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours vary; please see our Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, PayPal. (ADDED: February 01, 2021)
• Elzinga Farm Market - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, haunted rides, Pumpkin Weigh-Off,
  1587 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN 46311. Phone: 219-865-1181. Email: [email protected]. Open: . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Facilities for parties. Private animated hayrides available with reservations. Please call.
• Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  17904 Grant St (North of IN. 2 on Rt. 55, next to Butcher Block), Lowell, IN 46356. Phone: 219-765-1805. Fax: 219-696-7616. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Just north of Indiana 2 on Indiana 55 (9 mile), next to the Butcher Block. Click here for a map and directions. Open: October 3rd thru October 31st Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; Fieldtrips available during the week by appointment. Payment: Cash, only.
• Hidden Creek Pumpkin Farm - 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, farm market, birthday parties, school tours
  7211 West 87th Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: (219) 545-4570. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm, September 22nd to October 29th. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Route 30 in Schererville, Indiana head south on Cline Avenue 1 mile to 87th Ave, At 87th Avenue go east which is left and continue down 1/2 mile, we are on the right side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We also have a nice supply of Corn Stalks, bales of straw in all different sizes, and a lot of 40 plus pound pumpkins. (ADDED: September 28, 2017)
• Johnson's Farm Produce - U-pick: strawberries, raspberries, vegetables.
  8960 E. Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342. Phone: 219-962-1383. From I-80/94: exit Ripley Street South. Go to the 2nd stop light. Turn left. one half mile on north (left) side of road. Also cantaloupe, green beans, pumpkins, sweet corn, watermelon, zucchini.
• Kregel's Pumpkin Patch now Big John's - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  7700 W. 159th Ave. Lowell, IN 46356. Phone: (219) 690-1503. Phone: 708-758-2711. Email: [email protected]. Open: mid-Spetember to October 30th; Farm market open Mon-Sat9-6 pm, General admission hours Monday-Friday 11-6 pm, Saturday 9-6 pm, Last wristbands sold an hour before close, CLOSED SUNDAY. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Our Barnyard Activities include unlimited rides on the hayride to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin peak slide, barrel train ride, pedal cars, rat rollers, petting zoo and the corn maze for your family to enjoy. Come out and enjoy our Family Farm activities, fun for all ages! Corn maze, Giant Slide, Barrel train rides, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, hillbilly basketball, Hillbilly football, Hand cars, Rat rollers, Picture opportunities, Mums and fall plants. Pumpkin corral with many varieties of pumpkins and Gourds, Home made Donuts and kettle corn
  Our Farm Market has fresh made kettle corn and apple cider donuts if you get hungry and a picnic area for you to eat at. The market also carries honey, hand painted pumpkins, gourds, mums, straw bales, and corn stalks for sale. . We are a family owned and run business. Click here for our Facebook page. We make fresh donuts daily. Pumpkin Hayrides, Pumpkin Peak Slide, Petting Zoo, Corn Maze, Barrel Train Ride, Hand Car Railroad, Rat Rollers, Sling Shot Challenge, Farm Market, School Outings. ((UPDATED: September 19, 2024, JBS)  (UPDATED: September 17, 2018)
• Merrillville Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, farm market
  6716 South Colorado Street, Hobart, IN 46342. Phone: 219-947-0223. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 6716 Colorado st, Hobart IN 46342 - From US 30 near Westfield Shopping Center - Turn North (At Walmart) onto Colorado Street from US 30, continue 1.5 miles over RR Tracks, our farm is on the left. From 61st Avenue and I-65 Intersection, Head East 1 mile until Colorado St, Turn Right 1/2 on right is our farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: during normal business hourse;;;7 days a week (Seasonal). We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Seasonally a vendor at the Crown Point Farmer's Market, Schererville Farmers Market, and as always pre-picked produce is available at our farm or for u-pick.
• Norm's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Hayrides, haunted hayrides, private bonfire pits (by reservation only)
  7608 West 155th Avenue, Lowell, IN 46356. Phone: (219) 696-7726. UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook pages are gone or outdated - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me.Open: September 29th through October 31st.
• Remus Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
  9380 East 37th Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342. Phone: (219) 962-6738. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. 10 acre garden center. Full service landscaping.
• Scheeringa Farms - pumpkins, petting zoo, hay rides
  9436 Cline Ave, Highland, IN 46322. Phone: 219-838-6369. Open: October; Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, closed on Sunday; Hayrides are on Friday 3:30pm- 5:30 pm and Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. Group Field Trips Available. Don't forget to come and get your Pumpkins for Halloween!! (UPDATED: July 20, 2016, JBS)
  A visitor writes on October 07, 2008: "This farm stand has a wonderful Halloween festival for little kids--corn maze, petting zoo, bouncy pumpkin, hayride to pumpkin patch. I took classroom of kindergartners here for several years. They are very accommodating" H

Newton County

Porter County

• Coburg Flower Depot - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, U-pick and already picked
  573 North 600 East, Westville, IN 46391. Phone: (219) 608-6147. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours vary, please see our website or Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 16, 2021)
• Wyckoff Hybrids - U-pick pumpkins, squash, gourds, tomatoes, melons, peppers, Indiana corn, etc
  594 E 500 N, Valparaiso, IN. Phone: 219-462-6716. Call for hours and availability.
• Valparaiso Fall Festival - caroling, carriage rides, Santa
  Downtown at the Valparaiso Courthouse Square, Valparaiso, IN. Phone: 219-464-8332. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website for current dates and hours. Admission is FREE.
  

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
  

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

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• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
• Venues for you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes