2024 Central Indiana Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central Indiana? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central 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! 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 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

Clay County

• Corn Maze In Brazil - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Trick-or-treating event, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, school tours
  10483 State Road 59 North, Brazil, IN 47834. Phone: 812 448-2469. Email: [email protected]. Open: Thursday, from 3 pm to 7 pm; Friday, from 3 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, from 12 pm to 6 pm, September 20 to October 10 Monday to Thursday, from 12 pm to 6 pm; Friday, 12 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 7 pm, October 11 to October 31. Directions: 1.2 Miles North of US 40 on State Road 59 North. Across from Yankee Rose Gardens. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. This years theme is "Happy Apple".

Montgomery County

• Priebe Pumpkin Patch - 2023 permanently closed 
  3323 North 425 East, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Phone: 765-794-4587. Alternate phone: 765-376-1791. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023: They are permanently closed. Click here for our Facebook page.

Owen County

Parke County

• Hobson's Fun Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train rides, corn maze, corn cannon, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Jumping pillow, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  2301 W Strawberry Rd, Rockville, IN 47872. Phone: 765-592-5524. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday from Noon to 10 pm and Sunday from Noon to 6 pm. Directions: Take US 36 West from Rockville. Go 3.1 miles and turn right on Coloma Road. Go 1 mile north to where Coloma Road meets Strawberry Road and stay to the right on Strawberry Road. Go 0.7 miles and the entrance to Hobson's Fun Farm is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. September 21st and 22nd will be Everyday Heroes Weekend. Firefighters, EMTs, Police, military (active and retired), and teachers receive free admission to the farm. September 28th and 29th will be our pet friendly Paws and Pumpkins Weekend. We will have the Parke-Vermillion Humane Society visiting with some pets up for adoption. Price of admission includes unlimited access to all of the following fall activities: Corn Maze, Community Campfire, Corn Box Straw Pyramid, Mini Straw Maze, Roller Slide, Haunted House, Barnyard Friends & Bunnyville, Tire Play Area, Tube Swing. Also, be sure to browse through our selection of fall foods, products and decorations at the following locations: The Corn Cafe & Country Store, Pumpkin Patch & Mums,
  

Putnam County

• Chandler's farm - apples, corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), horse-drawn hayrides, farm animals, group tours, school trips
  US 40 at Putnam County Road, Fillmore, IN. Phone: (317) 539-6255. Open: Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm; closed Monday to Wednesday; The farm is open late summer until the end of December. Directions: We are located in Fillmore, Indiana, 3.5 miles west of Stilesville on US 40, halfway between Indianapolis and Terre Haute at the corner of 825 East and US 40. Payment: Cash, only.. organic, free-range eggs cider cheeses, popcorn. Our family owned and operated farm has nearly 200 varieties of apples and allows you to pick your own from a wide and diverse selection. In the fall, our farm also features a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides, and bonfires! Our farm in Fillmore, Indiana has a unique orchard, a pleasant country store, and plenty of parking. Our orchard would be ideal for a church retreat, school field trip, or even a family outing. As we like to say, stop by Chandler's Farm and “join us for a day in the country.” Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 18, 2023, JBS)
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• The Patch - 2023 presumed permanently closed 
  5943 East State Road 240, Greencastle, IN 46135. Phone: 765-720-0627. Alternate Phone: 765-386-2848. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were September 29th through October 27th Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm; Sundays 12 pm to 5 Field trips by appointment.  Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Opening Day: Saturday, September 29, from 10 am. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours

Vermillion County

• Hog Wallow Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  478 N 300 W Rd, Dana, IN 47847. Phone: 765-665-3532. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekends in September and every day in October for the Pumpkin Harvest; September 28th -30th and October 1st - October 31st from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday to Friday ...10 am to 6 pm; Saturday is FLASHLIGHT NIGHT 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm .Directions: From IL: Rt 1 to square in Ridge Farm, go 7 mi to the "T," turn right, watch for signs. From IN: IN-71 between Dana and Cayuga, turn at the "Quaker" sign, go 1/7 mi to the "T," turn right, 1st house on right. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in September, October. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Rustic camping, fishing, woodland trails. Unlimited trips through huge cornfield mazes! Tower of slides! Fantastic Straw & Tunnel play area! Petting zoo! One entrance fee gives you access for the entire day at Hog Wallow Farm. Enjoy the MANY engaging activities including our petting zoo and unlimited trip 10 acre corn maze. (We have a mini maze for the smaller maze explorers.) Check out the home-made crafts. There's something for everyone! Hog Wallow Farmfacebook page.  (UPDATED: September 19, 2023, JBS)

Vigo County

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