Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other
Halloween activities in Northern Indiana? Scroll down this page and you will see the
all of those in Northern Indiana, 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!
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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 March 2024
Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some
earlier! You may also like a
local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. 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.
NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken
please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!
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
Adams County
- Steele Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, farm animals, school tours
5525 W. 300 N.,
Decatur, IN 46733. Phone: 260-565-3355. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Starting Saturday,
September 28 until Sunday, October 27; Weekends only to the
public; Weekday reservations available only for groups if prior
arrangements are made with us; Friday 4 to 9 pm; Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 2 to 7 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin
Patch are open from Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, October
27, 2013. Payment: Cash, Debit cards.
Click here for our Facebook page.
A visitor writes on July 08,
2010: "Steele Farms is a wonderful fall destination for any
family. The activities are fun and the service is friendly!
Steele Farms has a corn maze, pumpkin patch and market. They also
have farm animals, barrel train rides for kids, hay rides, a
straw mountain for climbing, and cute places to take family
photos. "
Allen County
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Cedar Creek Produce - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on
the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs,
porta-potties
11709 Clay Street, Leo-cedarville, IN 46765. Phone:
260-627-5239. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Sunday through Saturday from 8 am to
8 pm. Directions: From Interstate 69 North, take exit 316 Dupont
Road. Turn left onto Dupont, continue into Leo-Cedarville. Clay
Street is the first street on the right after the bridge.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries starting June
5, Raspberries starting June 23, Blueberries starting July 5.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
- Cook's Orchard - Pick-your-own apples,
pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, we also have pie
pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, school tours
8724 Huguenard Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Phone: 260-489-3940.
Open: Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. This
is an update to current listing.
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Hilger Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale
maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins,
tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, school tours
5534 Butt Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Phone: 260-625-3467. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Fall Activities begin the Last
weekend of September and run through October. Directions: Go West of
Fort Wayne on U. S. 30 toward Columbia City about 5 miles then turn
North (right) on Butt Road and go 1/4 mile, Hilger Family Farm is on
the East (right) side. Or go East of Columbia City on U. S. 30
toward Fort Wayne about 6 miles and turn North (left) on Butt Road
and go 1/4 mile, Hilger Family Farm is on the East(right) side.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
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Kuehnert Dairy Farm - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid
out on the ground or lawn, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train
rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins,
tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday
parties, school tours, group reservations
6532 West Cook Rd, Fort
Wayne, IN 46818. Phone: (260) 417-1918. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday, September 16th and
continues weekends through Sunday, October 22nd, 2017; Hours:
Fridays: 6 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays: 10 am to 10 pm, Sundays:Noon - 5 pm.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Admission includes all
activities on the farm: dairy cows and baby calves, 5-acre Corn
Maze, Straw Mountain, Corn Pit Play Area, Cornhole Games, Tile
Swing, Holy Cow Football, Pumpkin Checkers, Moo-go-Round, Tether
Ball, pumpkin checkers, Nutrition Stations, Hayrides, Robotic
Milking Viewing Room, Fire Pits, Pumpkin painting, Jump pad, Ninja
warrior courses, and Farm Tours. On-site food tent. Birthday
parties, corporate events welcomed- please inquire for pricing and
availability. Admission is $8 per person; Children 2 and under are
FREE. (UPDATED: August 29, 2017)
A visitor
writes on September 17, 2014: "We liked it a lot! They give an
informative hayride that explains how the cows are cared for and
about their milk collecting. There is a corn pit box for the kids to
play in as well as a hay bale mountain to climb with some slides.
They have different activities planned for each weekend. Check them
out on Facebook"
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Kurtz Produce - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, we also have pie pumpkins,
corn maze, porta-potties, group reservations
14212 State Road 37 East, New Haven, IN 46774. Phone: (260) 657-5817. Email:
[email protected].
Open: Corn Maze and You Pick pumpkin hours are Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Directions: 5 miles east of
Chapel Ridge Shopping Center off of Interstate 469 Exit 25.
Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze
and You Pick Pumpkin Patch are open in October only;. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo.
Click here for our Facebook page. Pumpkin School Field trips are available for Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade when scheduled ahead of time!
Large schools or small homeschooled groups are all welcomed.
(UPDATED: December 19, 2023)
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Salomon Farm Park Fall Harvest Festival - Fall Festival
817 West Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Friday, September 22 from
10 am to 3 pm, Saturday, September 23 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Benton County
Carroll County
Cass County
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De Kalb County
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Amazing Fall Fun - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale
maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides,
concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area,
face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours
3150 County Road 43, Waterloo, IN 46793. Phone:
260-333-2302. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Thursday by
appointment only; Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday from
12 pm to 10 pm; Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: from State Road 8 Take Street Road 8 East of Auburn,
turn North on County Road 43. Just 3.5 miles to Amazing Fall
Fun.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Elkhart County
-
Amish Acres Reservation Center
- Fall Festival, pumpkins
1600 West Market Street, Nappanee, IN 46550. Phone: 800-800-4942,
International 001-574- 773-4188. Group, Lodging and Theatre
Reservations: [email protected]. Free pumpkins for the kids with haywagon
ride tickets! Weekend activities include apple butter boiling, cider
pressing demos, marshmallow roasting, and harvest market with freshly
baked apple treats. The only Old Order Amish farmstead listed in the
National Register of Historic Places educates and entertains through
historic interpretation, live musical theatre, country dining, quaint
shops, and country inns. Come for dinner, the day, or spend some nights.
(more)
(packages & hours).
- Kercher's Sunrise Orchards Farm Market - pumpkins,
Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin
patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale
maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
19498 CR 38 , Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: 574-533-6311. Fax:
574-533-1685. Email:
[email protected]. Directions: 1/4 mile west of
State Road 15 on CR 38(Kercher Rd)19498 CR 38, Goshen, IN 46526.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually
available in May, June, July, August, September, October,
November, December. Open: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm,
Saturday 8:30 am to 4 pm, open Sundays in September and October
12 pm to 5 pm. Morel mushrooms are available in May. Sweet
Cherries and tart cherries mid June to early July. U-Pick
Apples- Late August to late October. U-Pick Pumpkins and
Hayrides, every weekend from the last weekend of September through
the last weekend in October. Harvest festival the first weekend
in October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Specializing
in homemade and locally grown Indiana products, including fruits
and vegetables. The best darn cider and apple butter
anywhere...that's what all of our customers tell us anyway!!!
Fruit baskets beautifully designed with the best of the years
fruits topped off with nuts and candies, little jars of jam or
apple butter cheese, fudge and caramel apple dip, wrapped in
cellophane and topped off with a festive bow.
- Knollbrook Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo
15463 County Road 46, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: 574-831-3090.
Fax: 574-831-4020-Directions: State Road 15 4 1/2 miles south of
Goshen, IN to New Paris. Turn East (right) on CR 46(Market
Street). Go 3 1/2 miles East on CR 46. Farm is located on CR 46,
between CR 31 and CR 33. North side of Road. And for a map to
our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September,
October. Open: Weekends: Fridays 4 to 8 pm, Saturdays 11 am to 8
pm, and Sundays 1 to 6 pm. Weekday hours available for school
tours and groups by appointment. Corn maze and pumpkin patch
open Weekends September 9- October 31 Weekday school tours and group
outings scheduled by appointment. Payment: Cash, only.
- The Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale
maze, wagon rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed),
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo,
school tours
58095 County Road 105, Elkhart, IN 46516. Phone:
419 707 0024. Open: September 15 through October 31; 8 am to 8
pm; call before you go - I haven't had an update from
them in several years. Directions: 20 bypass to state road 19 and go north to
Mishawaka road and go east to county road 105 and go south one
quarter mile and we will be on the right.
Click here for a map and directions. free corn maze, gem
mining, feed the animals;;; deer, goats, turkeys, cows, ponies;
pony rides; family fun. Payment: Cash, Check.
Fountain County
Fulton County
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Huntington County
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Phil's U-Pick-It - pumpkins,
Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
porta-potties
780N 500W, Huntington, IN 46750. Phone: 260
388-5061. Email:
[email protected]. 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: 11 am to 6 pm daily. Directions: If
you are driving south, get on 9 to 100 North and turn right. Go to
next cross road, 500 West, and turn left. Go to the second driveway
on the right and turn in there. You have arrived. If you are driving
north, get on 9 to W. Division Road and turn left. Go to next cross
road, 500 West, and turn right. Go past the house and the barn with
a red roof, go to the next driveway on the left and turn in there.
You have arrived. There are also signs you can follow.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
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Wholesome Meadows Farm - No
pesticides are used, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the
ground or lawn, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we
also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs,
restrooms, school tours
9141 N 100 W, Huntington, IN 46750.
Phone: (260) 438-8242. Alternate Phone: (260) 446-6126. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6
pm, all year. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on
the crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 15, 2018)
Jasper County
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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.
Kosciusko County
La Porte County
- Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -
u-pick pumpkins
0448 E. 500 S., LaPorte, IN 46350. Phone: 219-393-5414. Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 5:30
pm,
Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 pm, or by appointment.
- Coulters' Produce - u-pick
pumpkins
5433 S. U.S. 421.,
Westville, IN 46391. Phone: 219-785-2406. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: Located on U.S. 421 one half mile south of Westville.
South of the toll road and 94.
E-mail: [email protected].
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Fischer Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides,
2400 North Fail Road, Laporte, IN 46350. Phone: 219-362-8661. Email:
[email protected]. Directions: 2400 N. Fail Road, between
highways 2 and 20, LaPorte. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.
Open: 9 am to dark daily. Payment: Cash, only. We sell sweetcorn the
month of August. Picked fresh daily.
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Garwood Orchards & Farm Markets - pumpkins, Pick-your-own
apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, horse-drawn hay rides,
wagon rides, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises,
prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, birthday parties, school tours
5911 W. 50 South, Laporte, IN 46350. Phone: 219-362-4385. Fax:
219-324-4803. Email:
[email protected]. Directions: From I94 or I80/90 take
highway 421 South towards Westville Indiana, turn east on highway 2
towards LaPorte, Indiana. After about 6 miles, turn left at County
Road 500 West. There will be a Gas Station on the corner and you
will see a Garwood Sign. Continue on 500 West over the RR tracks to
50 South where you will see another Garwood sign, turn left to our
Farm Market and UPick. Open: Daily 8 am to 7 pm *CALL FIRST in
November/December as closing time May be earlier. Strawberries:
June, Blackberries and Raspberries (Red and Black): July and August,
Apples, Pumpkins and Fall Raspberries: September and October; Market
open daily from April thru Christmas; Cherries available for UPick
beginning in 2009.
Click here for picking updates. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
(UPDATED: October 17, 2017, JBS)
- Guse Christmas Trees, LLC & Guse CornMaze, LLC -
UPDATE for 2019, Their website/Facebook page says they no longer
have pumpkins, a corn maze or Hallowwen events -
14685
South 600 West, Wanatah, IN 46390. Phone: 219-733-9346. Email:
[email protected]. We
have discontinued our Cornmaze & Pumpkin Patch
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Merrie Acres -
Trick-or-treating, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, cow train rides,
corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay
bale maze, pig races, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, gift
shop, restrooms, Bouncy castle, birthday parties, school tours
2900 S US 35, Laporte, IN 46350. Phone: 219-369-6088. Email:
[email protected]. Open: October 1 to 30, Friday 1to 6,
Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 12 to 6, Last ticket sold 1 hour before
closing.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
From Chicago: 94 East toward Indiana to exit 40A W US-20/US-35
toward LaPorte/South Bend then take the first right on US-35 it will
be 11 miles on the right From South Bend: 90 West toward Chicago to
exit 49 IN-39 toward LaPorte continue on it will turn into US-35 it
will be on the right.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash,
Visa/MasterCard. 7 Acre Interactive Corn Maze, Fortune Finger Maze,
Joe's Wild Slides, Straw Tower, Betsy's Cow Train, Porkies Pig
Races, Corn Box, Checkers, Kiddy land, and Laser Tag. School Groups
by appointment on Monday to Thursday (weather permitting).
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Todd's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins
4646 N. Cougar Rd,
New Carlisle, IN 46552. Phone: (574) 654-3714. We are a small
pumpkin patch with a down home feel. We take great pride in our
selection of carving/unique pumpkins along with a variety of gourds,
squash. (ADDED: October 07, 2017, JBS)
LaGrange County
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kregel's Pumpkin Patch - 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
7705 W. 159th Ave. Lowell, IN 46356. Phone:
(219) 690-1503. Open: October 1st to 30th; Monday through
Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. 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. 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: October 26, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED:
September 17, 2018)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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Marshall County
Miami County
- Doud Orchards - pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, wagon rides, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your
location (call for info)
8971 North State Road 19, Denver, IN 46926. Phone: 765-985-3937. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Call for availability. Directions: 10 miles
north of Peru, IN on State Road 19. 10 Miles south of Akron, IN on State
Road 19. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Open House: The last weekend of
September every year. Antique Tractor Show: The first weekend of October
every year. Entertainment and family activities every weekend in October.
- McClure's Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
5450 North US 31, Peru, IN 46970. Phone: 765-985-9000. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Contact the Apple Barn for
availability. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Newton County
Noble County
- The Amazing Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, wagon rides,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday
parties, school tours
5398 North 500 East, Kendallville, IN
46755. Phone: 260-347-4317. Open: Call before you go - their
facebook page looks outdated.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze is open
September 25th through November 1; Haunted maze opens at dark.
Payment: Cash, only.
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Roberts Farms
- Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, farm animals, hay rides
2085 West 900 North, Wawaka, IN 46795. Phone: 574-202-2660.
Email:
[email protected].
Open: mid-SEPTEMBER to late OCTOBER on SATURDAY: 12 PM
- 9 PM and SUNDAY: 12 PM - 7 PM; Weekdays and evenings by
appointment only for groups. Directions:P from the North: From
US 20 in Shipshewana, turn South on SR 5 in Shipshewana. Before
you reach Ligonier, turn left or East on 900 North. The farm
will be on the right hand side of the road in 4 miles.
You
can get lost in our corn and hay mazes, pet the farm animals,
play in the three tower playground, pick a pumpkin from the
pumpkin patch, enjoy some farm food, test your skills at trivia
questions hidden in the mazes, play some farm games, dig in the
sandbox, and take part in our special weekend events. We have
activities for the whole family and groups are welcome. We are
the home to Indiana's largest indoor hay maze! This 25 acre farm
experience is filled with a day full of fun and adventure. You
can get lost in our corn and hay mazes, pet the farm animals,
play in the three tower playground, pick a pumpkin from the
pumpkin patch, enjoy some farm food, test your skills at trivia
questions hidden in the mazes, play some farm games, dig in the
sandbox, and take part in our special weekend events. We have
activities for the whole family and groups are welcome. Get
lost in our 4 acre corn maze. Explore the maze to find questions
about agricultural trivia, Indiana trivia, or bible jeopardy.
Makes for a great challenge for clubs and youth groups to
explore! The maze is safe for young children as it is not
haunted.
pick out your favorite pumpkin from the pumpkin
patch. Pumpkins are available for self serve or you can pick
your own. Over 20 different varaties, colors (orange, white,
green, blue), and shapes ranging from palm size to over 30
pounds. We also have pie pumpkins that you can eat! Payment:
Cash and Check.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
(ADDED: July 14, 2017, JBS)
Porter County
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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.
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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.
Pulaski County
- Two Little Girls Pumpkin Patch -
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, wagon rides,
5315 W 500 N, Winamac, IN 46996. Phone:
574-225-0956. Alternate Phone: 219-363-3554. Email:
[email protected]. Open: we will be open September 22 to
October 31, Monday to Friday, 2 till 7:30, Saturday and Sunday, 9 am
till 8 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC
Vouchers.
St. Joseph County
- Matthys Farm Market - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, hay
rides, corn maze, petting zoo.
57754 Crumstown Highway, South Bend, IN 46619. Phone:
574-287-1935. Email:
[email protected]. Matthys Farm Market will be open for field trips from
September 19 - October 30! Children will take a tractor-drawn
hayride to a corn maze and pumpkin patch where they will pick
out their own pumpkin. Afterwards classes can enjoy the petting
zoo and playground with picnic pavilion and take home a bag of
goodies to remember their day at Matthys'. Farm. For
Reservations please call.
- Stanton Road Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field,
26390 Stanton Rd, Walkerton, IN 46574. Phone:
574-656-3927. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5
pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 6 pm, September 1 to
October 31. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 25,
2015)
- Thistleberry Farm - corn (sweet), pumpkins, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
tractor-pulled hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo
61391 Mayflower Rd, South Bend, IN 46614. Phone: 574-289-0164.
Email us at:
[email protected]. Directions: SW of South Bend. 4
miles West of US 31. Located between Kern Rd and Roosevelt Rd.
And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in September,
October. Open: Fridays, 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 8 pm;
Sundays, 1 pm to 4:30 pm Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
Starke County
- Yellow River Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, gift shop, concession
stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), pumpkin patch in the field,
pumpkins (brought in from the field), tours of the operation,
school tours
8435 E State Road 8, IN 46534. Phone:
574-772-2581. Open: daily 8:30 to 5:30 pm . Directions: Call for
directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard . A hay
maze for kids, a large cornbox with
corn kernels instead of sand, kiddie train, pumpkin cannon, tube
slide, hay rides, apple cider, potatos, onions, green beans,
sweetcorn & more
A visitor writes on October 27, 2013: "We love
this place. We go there every year, even when I was a kid"
Steuben County
- RidenourAcres - corn maze, pumpkins, concession
stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), pumpkin patch in the field,
Bouncy castle or moon bounce
2935 E Co Rd 20 N, Angola, IN
46703. Phone: 260-316-9148. Open: September 6, 2014 to November
11, 2014; Monday to Friday by appt only, Saturday and Sunday from
12 - 6 pm. Directions: See their wedaybsite for directions.
Payment: Cash, only.. pumpkin patch, 9 acre corn maze, hay ride,
haunted hayride, lots of activities for toddlers to grade
schoolers, not sure about payment options, the also have
campments for scouts
A visitor writes on October 13, 2014: "Grandson,
age 3, had a great time. We enjoyed taking him...very clean and
well organized"
Sullivan County
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Tippecanoe County
- Exploration Acres Inc. - pumpkin patch- pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon,
tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette, IN 47905. Phone: 765-296-2863. Directions:
See their website. Crops are usually available
in September, October. Open: See our website for information about
North Central Indiana's Largest Corn Maze.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment:
Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
A visitor writes on October 05, 2009:
"Love it!!!!! Second year its open and we go about 3 times per
season!"
- Fruit Haven -
Uses natural growing practices,
pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
5441 State Road 28
East, Lafayette, IN 47909. Phone: 248-767-9526. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Self pay farm stand open from
dawn to dusk seven days a week. Directions: 5 1/2 miles east of
Romney on State Road 28.
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices,
but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check.
- Prairie View Farms Battle Ground -
Follows organic practices,
pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
4604 Pretty Prairie
Rd, Battle Ground , IN 47920. Phone: 765-567-2750. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Sweet corn Monday to Saturday from 11 am
to 6 pm July 1 to August 30 Pumpkins and vegetables call for open
times. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic
practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, checks.
- Wea Creek Orchard - pumpkins, 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, Apples,
Peaches, Honey
from hives on the farm
5618 South 200 East, Lafayettei, IN 47909.
Phone: 765-807-6142. Alternate Phone: 765-670-9230. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Thursday
and Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday from 8 am until
6 pm; Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm opening September 9, 2011,
closing end of October. Directions: 5 miles south of Lafayette on
County Road 200 East, 2 miles east of US231 and 3 miles west of
US52.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page.
A visitor writes on September 13, 2013: "They are Supper
accommodating and my kids LOVE to go there!! They encourage you to
pick fruit right off the trees and eat it!! "
Wabash County
Warren County
Wells County
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Drennen's Pumpkin Kingdom - corn maze, pumpkin patch in
the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, Gourds, concession stand (drinks,
snacks and/or food), pumpkins (harvested and laid out on the ground
or lawn), pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), petting zoo, farm
animals, tours of the operation, group tours
6310 W. 1100 S. 90, Montpelier, IN 47359. Phone:
765-728-8422. Email:
[email protected].
Open: Tuesday through Sunday 10 am -6 pm from September 27th
through October 31st; farm stand is open Tours to the public
are Friday 4-6 pm, Saturday 10- 6 pm and Sunday 1 -5 pm..
Directions:
See our website
for directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard .
Have fun visiting a real farm: walking through a corn maze, visiting
some baby animals, taking a hayride. Fun for the whole family! Make
some fall memories to cherish forever! We also have educational fall
tours for groups and school classes available Tuesdays through
Fridays. Fresh unpasteurized apple cider made on the farm.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October
25, 2021, JBS) (ADDED: October 10, 2013,
suggested by a visitor)
A visitor writes on October 05, 2016:
"Very reasonable and friendly. They also have veteran discounts.
They have baby chick\'s, chickens, ducks, geese, pot belly pig,
goats, donkey that can be fed and or petted if cooperating! Hay
rides, corn mazes, games, and a concession stand on weekends.
Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, mugs, freshly pressed apple cider
made on location, and wide variety of apples by the pound."
A visitor writes on October
10, 2013: "THEY HAVE A GOAT, PONY, AND BABY CHICS THAT THE
CHILDREN CAN PET. CORN MAZE HAY RIDES. LOTS OF PUMPKINS TO CHOOSE
FROM TOO. THEY SELL APPLE CIDER, COOKIES, AND POPCORN"
White County
- Kent's Cucurbits - pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, corn maze, school tours
1595 East State Road 18,
Brookston, IN 47923. Phone: 765-563-3472. Email:
[email protected]. Open: September 28, 2013 to October 31, 2013; Wednesday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday,
from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: 15 miles North of Lafayette,
Indiana. One mile East of Brookston, Indiana on Highway 18.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We
will be at the Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival to September 21, 2013.
This will be our 22nd year of operating the family farm to provide
many various sizes of Jack O Lanterns, Garden Mums, Indian Corn,
Decorative Squash, Gourds, Straw Bales and Corn Stalks for your fall
decorations.
Whitley County
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