East Central Indiana Pumpkin Patches, Orchards & Corn Mazes

Cambridge City, Indiana

Established in 1883, Dougherty Orchard is the oldest operating orchard in Indiana. It offers a great petting farm where you can interact with animals up close. You can also explore their pond, which is stocked with koi and ducks. Additionally, the orchard features a winery, apple picking, sunflower fields, a butterfly garden, and free live music on Fridays. Indulge in apple-centric delights such as apple cider, apples, apple dumplings, and apple cider donuts. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and more while you’re there. Don’t miss out on their wine, wine slushes, and beer.

The nitty-gritty: Free admission to the orchard, shopping, and concerts. Petting zoo: $8/adults, $6/children. Open seven days a week.

New Castle, Indiana

Jacob’s Family Orchard is known for its huge farm-themed children’s play area and apple cinnamon donuts. They also have an apple orchard, sunflower field, and pumpkins available for purchase. They offer wagon rides and yummy goodies like donuts, sandwiches, ice cream treats, and slushies. Visitors are treated to a free sample donut, but be warned – you’ll leave with a dozen or two!

The nitty-gritty: $8/per person ($10 on weekends) for admission to the activity area, sunflower trail, and wagon ride. Affordable seasonal passes for individuals and families are available. Open seven days a week.

Milton, Indiana

The Jones Family Farm is located in tiny Milton, and it is worth the drive for the plump pumpkins, Pumpkin House, authentic farm experience, and affordable prices. Their U-Pick Pumpkin Patch is full of more than 200 different varieties of gourds, squash, and pumpkins – beautiful for the perfect Fall decorations and carving. A farm stand is also set up to sell gourds, Fall decorations, and produce.

The nitty-gritty: U-Pick pumpkins and giant/huggable pumpkins cost between $6 and $20. Fill a bag with gourds or small and medium pumpkins. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Daleville, Indiana

Jump on their hay wagon for a ride out to the pumpkin patch! While at Landess Farms, you can pick out your pumpkins, navigate through their 10-acre corn maze, and visit their farm stand.

The nitty-gritty: The $9.50/person admission (kids two and under get in free) includes a small pumpkin, hayride, and unlimited passes to our corn maze! There is no admission to visit the farm stand, and it is always closed on Saturdays.

Fortville, Indiana

This 73-acre rural farm in Hancock County offers lots of family fun! It offers a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn mazes (including a kid’s maze), an apple canyon, Fall decor for purchase, and Piney Acres Scream Farm for Halloween. The farm always has a Kids Zone with over 20 activities, a Farm Store, and a Snack Bar. Last year, we spent 3 hours just checking out the Fall activities!

The nitty-gritty: A general admission includes access to all activities except the Haunted Attractions (al la carte pricing is also available, but the general admission is worth it). Ages two and under are free. Seasonal family passes are available as well. Open seven days a week.

Noblesville, Indiana

There’s a lot to do at Russell Farm! Activities include a pumpkin patch, mini-golf, corn mazes, a petting zoo, a snack shack, pedal cars, play areas, and more. Hayrides are available for a ride out to the pumpkin patch, and afterward, you can check out the corn maze and petting zoo. The snack shack has treats like apple cider, burgers, hot dogs, pumpkin treats, and caramel apples. Admission includes numerous activities: 2 corn mazes, mini-golf, petting zoo, hayrides, rope maze, bounce houses, slides, pedal tractors, merry-go-round, and more.

The nitty-gritty: No admission to visit the store or purchase items. Entry for unlimited activities: $15/per person; ages 2 & under are free. $8 for Veterans, active military members (for an individual with ID only), and ages 65+. Pumpkins are not included in the admission price (average carving pumpkins range $5-12).

Pendleton, Indiana

Smith Family Farms has a pumpkin patch waiting for you! They’ve got a corn maze, hayrides, a full playground, a petting zoo, and a pumpkin patch. Lots of fun for a low admission price. The kids can even take a pony ride for only $3.00! Food and drinks, such as burgers, hot nachos, and caramel apples, are available.

The nitty-gritty: It is open every Saturday and Sunday in October. Admission is $6, and children two and under are free.

Yorktown, Indiana

Spangler Farms offers pre-picked pumpkins and wagon rides to its pumpkin patch, where you can pick pumpkins and visit a sunflower field. Other fall goodies, such as locally grown veggies, fruit, pumpkins, mums, straw, and fall decorations, are available at the market.

The nitty-gritty: No admission, and open seven days a week through Halloween.

Greenfield, Indiana

Tuttle Orchard is a family-friendly orchard and farm located in east-central Indiana. They have been around for more than 90 years! Activities include a Pumpkin Patch, Sunflower Fields, U-pick Apples, goat and llama viewing, bee hive observation, Tractor Town Kid’s Area, Corn Maze, Cafe, Farm Store, Wagon Rides, and U-Cut Flower Patch. The Farm Store is open year-round and sells over 200 locally raised or produced products. Fall decor items include pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, squash, gourds, and mums. Enjoy a hand-dipped caramel apple, apple cider slushie, or food from the Grill while you visit.

The nitty-gritty: Tuttle’s FarmYard is $10/per person; seasonal passes are available. No pets are allowed. Closed on Sundays.