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Hidden Gems WonderTree Farm
WonderTree Farm
My son and I visited WonderTree Farm in Zionsville on a recent “Saturday Farm Day.” We had heard a lot of buzz about this farm, and we were excited to visit.
At the gate, we paid $10 to park, but then were given a $10 ticket to spend in their market. After parking, we walked through the market on the way to the farm. The market is chock-full of baked goods, tantalizing sweets and grass-fed meat. There are chickens, kittens and even a dog running around the market. This was thrilling for my son. In the market, there is also an animal food station. The food costs $1 per cup. If you are visiting the farm on a Saturday with children, you must buy the food. The animals are why you come here.
When we exited the market, we were able to enter a gated area where we could interact with donkeys, horses and goats. I had never been in an interactive farm like this — it was so open and accessible. WonderTree Farm was fairly busy with many children of all ages. Strollers are very easily managed at the farm. The kids were all smiles. The animals were peaceful and receptive to the children. My son and I stayed at the farm for about an hour. We enjoyed the horses and the kittens the most. If your child loves animals, you have to visit this farm on a Saturday.
2280 S US 421 Zionsville wondertreefarm.com
INDY'S CHILD 2021 FALL FUN GUIDE
Kelsay Farms
Experience the Farm! Corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, the Jump Pad, Straw Bale Mountain, Moo Choo Express rides, play in the corn crib, pumpkin painting, snacks, milkshakes and more!
Dates: October 1-31, 2021
Tuttle Orchards
Tuttle Orchards offers lots of fall fun. In September enjoy our sunflower meadow and cut your own sunflowers. In October, visit the pumpkin patch. All fall enjoy the Tractor Town Kids Area, Corn Maze, cut your own sunflowers, apples cider slushies, and pick up some apples in the Farm Store. Check out our special playdates in September for families to enjoy fun at a discounted rate. CLOSED SUNDAY. Check website for all the most current information.
Dates: Open through October 31, 2021
Beasley's Orchard
A fun-filled family farm with an 8-acre Corn Maze, Hayrides to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Apple Cannons, Barnyard Bonanza Activity Area, Music, Food, and more Fall family fun! Activities open September 25th and run EVERY DAY through October 31st!
Dates: September 25–October 31, 2021
(317) 745-4876 | beasleys-orchard.com 2304 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Come to the Zoo for super-duper Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo is always a fun family experience for ittybitty ghouls and goblins, as well as the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with engaging, hands-free activities, spooktacular costumes and trick-or-treating — plus, the chance to boogie-woogie to a live DJ — and you’ve got an unforgettable family tradition.
Dates: October 6-31, Wednesdays- Sundays only
(317) 630-2001 | indianapoliszoo.com/events/zooboo 1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
Dull's Tree Farm and Pumpkin Harvest
The Pumpkin Harvest at Dull’s Tree Farm provides fall fun for the whole family! Take a hike through the 8-acre corn maze, and then pick your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Re-energize with some food from the Feed Bunk and wash it down with a refreshing apple cider slushy. But make sure to leave room for a freshly made apple cider donut from the Sugar Shack! Then you will be ready to explore all of our other fun farm activities! With over 40 to choose from, including slides, sling shots, trikes, mazes, mini zip line, barrel train and more, you will be sure to leave with some good old down-on-the-farm memories that will last for years to come.
Dates: September 25, 26, and October 2-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
(765) 325-2418 | dullstreefarm.com 1765 W Blubaugh Avenue, Thorntown, IN 46071
Piney Acres
Pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, explore the corn maze, fire the air cannon, play in the kid’s zone, dig for fossils, mine for gems, jump and giggle on the bounce pad, take a spin on the cow train, visit our barnyard friends and enjoy yummy fall treats in our farm store. We can’t wait to see you for Piney Acres Farm’s 2021 Fall Pumpkin Roundup! Located just minutes from Indianapolis in Hancock County. Open daily September 25-October 31, 2021. Covid-19 precautions are required and in place.
Dates: September 25–October 31, 2021
(317) 326-1700 | pineyacresfarm.com 1115 E. 1000 N., Fortville, IN 46040
Hunter's Honey Farm
Fall is a great time to visit the Honey Farm where we are busy harvesting, extracting and bottling this year's honey crop. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Honey House, bottle their own honey bear, roll their own Beeswax candle, or even visit a live beehive with a beekeeper. (Reservations required) Our gift shop has over 50 varieties of honey with free samples while you watch the bees make honey in our live observation hive. After Thanksgiving, we offer choose and cut Christmas trees.
Dates: Open all year around
(765) 537-9430 | HuntersHoneyFarm.com 6501 W Honey Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151
Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, 2 scavenger hunt corn mazes, Mt. Russell slide, a huge jumping pillow, miniature golf, pedal carts for all ages, pedal tractors, playground areas, concessions, a country store full of apple cider, fudge, fall decorations, and more on a safe farm with fresh country air and lots of pumpkins and gourds!! Open Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday 1 pm-4 pm. Admission $12 weekends, $10 weekdays, ages 2 and younger free, ages 65 + are $8, military member/veterans are $8. Field trips, birthday parties, and evening group bonfires by reservation only.
Dates: September 24–October 31, 2021
(317) 773-9078 | russell-farms.com 12290 E 191st St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Waterman’s Family Farm
Enjoy picking your own pumpkin from acres of pumpkins at both locations! Our Greenwood location has farm animals to visit & pet, straw climbing fun, human hamster wheel, mini train ride, inflatable big pumpkin and more family-friendly activities, as well as beautiful fall décor like pumpkins, gourds, straw bales and corn stalks. Hayrides to our pumpkin patch are a tradition at our Raymond street location, where we also feature Tyranny our pumpkin chomping dinosaur, farm & exotic animals, pony rides, corn maze, straw mountain, a spinning pumpkin, train ride, human hamster wheel, mega mountain slide, live music on Saturday & Sunday, caramel apples, cider and fresh baked cookies. All of this and more fall family fun!
Dates: September 25–October 31, 2021
7010 E. Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46239 | (317) 356-6995 1100 IN-37, Greenwood, IN 46142 | (317) 357-2989 watermansfamilyfarm.com
Round up the cowpokes and saddle up for a spook-tacular ride through the Frightful Frontier, The Children's Museum Guild's 57th Annual Haunted House. Chaos ensues once you board the last train to Tombtown, where goblins and monsters roam the wicked west!
Dates: October 9-31, 2021
Visit the South Shore
America’s 61st National Park is only a short drive north of Indy. Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the most biologically diverse parks in the country and offers more than 15,000 acres to explore on foot, by bike or on your personal watercraft. Try to spot as many of the 350 bird species that live and migrate here or identify some of the 1,100 native plants that grow throughout the park. Stroll peacefully through marshes, rare savannas, colorful forests and through prairies. Hike mountains of sand to the top and admire the stunning views of Lake Michigan. You won’t believe Indiana has this much to offer! Start planning your trip at alongthesouthshore.com.
Lark Ranch
Two locations? Double the fun! Admission to each of these includes access to the corn maze, pumpkin patch, treehouse village, jumping pillow, hayrides, pony rides, zip lines, petting zoo, food, and more. The full-size trains at both locations are a must-see!
Dates: Greenfield, September 25–October 30; Loogootee, September 18–October 30, Friday-Sunday
(844) 516-6837 | larkranch.com 2 Locations: 1611 N. Meridian Rd, Greenfield, IN 46140 & 3145 Killion Mill Road, Loogootee, IN 47553
