Ultimate List of Fall Family Fun Activities in Indiana
Looking for the ultimate list of fall family activities in Indiana? Well, you have come to the right place! Whether you are a pumpkin spice addict or an apple cider connoisseur, this fall bucket list will ensure your family members are having the best time this harvest season.
Whether your family has little bitties, or your kids are a bit older, Indiana during the fall hosts events all across the state that cater to kids and families of all ages. Be sure to get your calendar out, because this list will have you booking your weekend’s from the end of August through the end of October!
Check Out Indiana’s Best Corn Maze at Exploration Acres
With themed corn mazes that stun the state during their unveiling every year, Exploration Acres in central Indiana has become must-do on the list of fall family activities in Indiana. Aside from the amazing corn maze, Exploration Acres boasts multiple other activities for fall fun at their location each year. If pumpkin patches are your thing, your family is welcome to pick out a pumpkin or five during your visit. Want to create a new family tradition this year? Rent one of the fire pits available on site for an evening and add some spooky storytelling to your family’s Halloween activities this year. Be sure to check out the location’s website for more details on everything they have to offer!
Participate In Wild Zoo Halloween at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Ready for a zoo that is truly geared towards the kids that will have the whole family in smiles? Make sure that a day at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo during Wild Zoo Halloween is on your list of fall family activities in Indiana!
Be sure to check the children’s zoo website before you go, as each day of the event will boast different activities including but not limited to:
- free carousel rides
- story times
- Princess and Super Hero meet and greets
- Halloween animal enrichment
- even trick or treating. (Please bring your own treat bags :))
- Do not forget to stop by the petting zoo to see all of your favorite farm animal friends!
Looking for more fun while you are in Fort Wayne? Check out my weekend getaway with kids in Fort Wayne post too.
Witness the Headless Horseman Ride at Conner Prairie
Ready for a truly unique fall event? Then it is time for our list of fall family activities in Indiana to take you to Hamilton County to witness as the Headless Horseman rides through a pioneer village straight out of history. Grab the family and climb aboard a hay ride through the town as you hear the story of the headless horseman and keep your eyes open, he could be anywhere!
If you have time to visit for more than just the special event, Conner Prairie is full of fun for all ages throughout the day and is the perfect place to combine family fun and learning. With walking tours of the grounds, a barrel train providing rides for the kids, story times, fortune telling, and carnival rides, it is sure to be the perfect time for some great fall family fun! Check out my Conner Prairie post from a few years back to see what else the location has to offer!
See Local History Come to Life at Feast of the Hunter’s Moon
One of the best things about fall are the festivals, and the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon is a fall festival your family is sure to enjoy! Every fall, people of all ages flock to Fort Ouiatenon for a recreation of the fall gathering of the French and the Native Americans that took place annually so many years ago. Throughout the grounds, you will find plenty of places to dive into history and immerse yourself in an outdoor adventure that will land itself on your family’s fall festivities list for years to come!
With realistic time period music events, food booths with era-appropriate delicious food options, and even an era flea market type sales set up with wears from the mid 1700’s, The Feast of the Hunter’s Moon is one of my family’s favorite things about fall.
Visit the Largest Children’s Museum in the US for a kid Friendly Haunted House
This stop on our list of fall family activities in Indiana is soon to be a favorite of all of the kids in your family! Every year, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum near downtown Indianapolis hosts a haunted house perfect for all of the members of your household. By day, the lights stay on in this spooky attraction, while the evening offers special spookier hours for those seeking a bit more thrill.
While you are on the property, get ready to check out a variety of activities at the largest children’s museum in the United States! With five floors of exhibits, plus a new, state-of-the-art outdoor sports area to check out, you are bound to find something for everyone all at one stop!
Enjoy Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends
Ready for some crazy fun for the entire family? Our next contender on the list of fall family activities in Indiana is a weekend at Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends. If you have never traveled to Santa Claus, Indiana, fall is a great time to check out the amazing theme park this small town has to offer. With a park full of amazing ride options for younger kids and older thrill-seekers alike, Holiday World is full of spooktacular family fun for everyone in your crew. From dance parties and live music to hay rides and trick or treating this weekend getaway will be one your family will not soon forget!
Don’t forget to check out all of the fall decorations scattered throughout the park in between rides.
Go Apple Picking in the Indianapolis Area at Beasleys Orchard
Been checking out apple orchards around the state of Indiana looking for the best one? Well, look no further than Beasleys Orchard! While the Orchard is open most of the year, the fall season is the perfect time to grab a delicious apple or ten from the farmers market, shoot apple cannons, and pick the perfect pumpkin for pumpkin painting at home. This fun place also features a barnyard bonanza, a giant jump pad the whole family can play on together.
Be sure to check out the orchard’s website for a full list of fun fall activities and to see what the themed weekends are at the orchard through the end of October!
Observe the Fall Foliage at Brown County State Park
When looking at the list of fall family activities in Indiana, it should be no surprise that Brown County State Park in southern Indiana makes the list! With miles upon miles of beautiful hiking trails boasting breathtaking views, there is really no better way to view the beautiful colorful leaves of fall in nature! Stop on into the nature center with the family to see which of the trails will be best suited to your families hiking ability, and begin your own nature scavenger hunt through the woods. Want a unique view of the area? Check out the opportunities for horseback riding through the park. Before you leave the area, be sure to check out the ongoings in Nashville, IN where you can check out some amazing local artists, taste some beer from some local breweries, get some yummy ice cream and maybe even catch a car show in town!
Check out a Ghost Tour at Crown Hill Cemetery
The last part of our list of fall activities for the whole family in Indiana is a spook-tacular ride that is sure to send a chill up your spine, the Skeletons in the Closet ghost tour at Crown Hill Cemetery. A historic, rural cemetery located in the Indianapolis area, the Crown Hill Cemetery is an Indiana landmark and serves as the final resting place for many prominent figures in history, including a former United States president! Be sure to grab your flashlight and warm sweater and stay alert, because you never know who you may meet on one of these tours. Little ones not up for a walking tour? Be sure to check the website to see when the cemetery is hosting their driving tours, which may be more appropriate if your kiddos are not up for long dark walks through the cemetery at night.
Well guys, there you have it, my ultimate list of fall family activities in Indiana. After reading, which of these fall events are you most excited to participate in with your family? Are you looking to get the kids in the car and road trip to more than a couple this fall season? Have you visited a few in the past and absolutely loved them? Let me know in the comments below!
