Friday, October 16, 2026
There are many fun things to do around the state as the leaves begin to change and fall gets underway. From fall festivals to pumpkin patches, Indiana has a lot to offer during the fall season!
Festivals
Headless Horseman Festival – Every Sunday in October, Conner Prairie embraces all thing Halloween with their Headless Horseman festival. The festival includes haunted hayrides, the Trail of Terror, barrel train rides, marionette shows and much more.
Covered Bridge Festival – The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is underway and will run until Oct. 18. This beloved festival celebrates Indiana's historic covered bridges and features arts and crafts vendors, live music and more.
Feast of the Hunters' Moon – From Oct. 24-25, West Lafayette will reenact the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans at Fort Ouiatenon that took place throughout the 1700s. It will also feature food, crafts, demonstrations and music.
Orchards and Pumpkin Patches
Fair Oaks Farms – This Jasper County farm features a restaurant, hotel and more. The farm also sells fresh ice cream and has many family-friendly fall activities.
Beasley's Orchard - This Hendrick's County orchard includes a Civil War-era barn, a local market and homemade and homegrown produce like apples, jellies, vegetables and more. They also have a pumpkin patch, an apple cannon, hayrides and many other fun activities.
Lakeview Orchards – Located in Rockport, Lakeview Orchards has a lot to offer, including giant pumpkins, apple cider, slides for the kids and more.
Fall Foliage Hiking
Brown County State Park – Brown County is well known for its fall foliage. Brown County State Park offers plenty of trails to enjoy the autumn scenery and panoramic views at places like Hesitation Point.
Holliday Park – Just six miles north of downtown Indianapolis, Holliday park is a great place to enjoy the fall colors in Indianapolis.
Indiana Dunes National Park – While known for its sand dunes, Indiana Dunes National Park is also a great place to enjoy fall.
With many events happening around the state during the fall season, Hoosiers have plenty of ways to participate. To learn more about these events and more, click here.
