Northern Indiana’s Best Pumpkin Patches
Fall in Indiana is more than just cool breezes and colorful leaves – it’s pumpkin season! Northern Indiana offers some of the state’s most family-friendly farms, where Hoosiers can find the perfect pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze, or sip cider by a firepit. If you’re planning a fall weekend trip, here are five of the best pumpkin farms in northern Indiana worth exploring.
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Harvest Tyme Family Farm – Lowell
Why Go: Harvest Tyme is one of northwest Indiana’s most beloved fall destinations. Families can hop on a hayride to the pumpkin patch, wander through corn mazes, and meet farm animals at the petting zoo. Kids especially love the candy cannon and kid-sized maze, while parents appreciate the picture-perfect fall backdrops.

Best For: Families with younger children and those looking for classic fall fun in one stop.
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Exploration Acres – Lafayette
Why Go: Known for hosting Indiana’s largest corn maze (22 acres with 10 miles of twisting trails), Exploration Acres is a fall adventure like no other. Families can also pick pumpkins straight from the vine, roast marshmallows at reserved fire pits, and enjoy games spread throughout the farm.

Best For: Adventurous families, older kids, and anyone ready to tackle a maze challenge.
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Roberts Farms – Wawaka
Why Go: Rain or shine, Roberts Farms delivers fall fun with Indiana’s largest indoor hay maze, perfect for those unpredictable autumn days. Outside, you’ll find a pumpkin patch, cow train, farm animals, and a corn box play area. With so many activities, kids can spend hours exploring while parents relax with fresh fall treats.
Best For: Families looking for a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
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Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard – Goshen
Why Go: A true family-owned orchard, Kercher’s has been growing apples and pumpkins in Goshen for over a century. Visitors can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick apples, and explore the corn maze. Many of the attractions come at no extra charge, making this a budget-friendly fall outing.

Best For: Families who love a more traditional, laid-back orchard experience.
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Knollbrook Farm – Goshen
Why Go: This working dairy farm offers more than just pumpkins. Families can take on a scavenger-hunt corn maze, let kids run wild in multiple play areas, and then head to the pumpkin patch for the perfect pick. The farm’s mix of agriculture and interactive fun makes it a memorable stop.

Best For: Active kids who enjoy hands-on farm experiences.
Learn more → Knollbrook Farm
Whether you’re chasing through a giant corn maze, sipping cider under golden leaves, or watching your kids light up as they pick their very first pumpkin, these five northern Indiana farms promise all the cozy, family-friendly vibes of autumn.