As the hot days begin to diminish and the leaves start to fall, it’s a clear sign autumn has begun. Fort Wayne has a plethora of fall activities for you and your family to explore. We have compiled a list for you to check out.
Kuehnert Dairy Farm Fall Festival
6532 Cook Road
While they have the standard corn maze and pumpkins, this dairy farm at 6532 Cook Road stands out for the opportunity to visit their dairy cows and calves. Other activities include hay rides, straw mountain, cornhole, a corn pit, and checking out the electronic milking process.
Hours: 6-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 27.
Admittance: $15.
Amazing Fall Fun
3150 County Road 43, Waterloo
Just a short trip from Fort Wayne, visit the famous corn maze just outside Waterloo. With tons of activities to offer for children of all ages and Indiana’s largest corn maze, designed in a way to celebrate 75 years of Peanuts, there is so much to do. Between the wheelbarrow races, tire towers, barrel races, petting zoos, and the delicious apple cider doughnuts, there is no corner where you won’t find fun.
Hours: 5-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 3.
Admittance: $12
Ridenour Acres
2935 East 20 North, Angola
Known for their corn maze and cocktails, this Angola farm truly gives you the opportunity to feel like a kid again while sipping on a nice drink.
They have events planned throughout the season such as live music from Rekt on Oct. 5, a petting zoo on Oct. 6, DJ and Glow Night with a Rave in the Maze on Oct. 11, Family Movie Night on Oct. 12, and Trunk or Treat with a costume contest on Oct. 26.
Enjoy a bonfire and pull up a chair for a night full of fun. Their 11-acre corn maze with a Sasquatch design is ready to take you on an adventure as well.
Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 27.
Admittance: $12.
Hilger Family Farm Fall Festival
5534 Butt Road
Right here in Fort Wayne, enjoy a day of fall activities and find the jack-o’-lantern that is calling your name.
A small petting zoo, corn maze, gift shop, delicious snacks, and hay rides are just a few of the options this farm has to offer.
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Admittance: Free.
J&L Pickin’ Patch
3522 Nuttman Ave.
J&L Pickin’ Patch offers a unique you-pick flower garden. Build your own bouquet or just take stroll through the flowers and appreciate the beauty that nature has to offer. With more than 200 varieties, you’re sure to find something you like. Along with the flowers, there are also plenty of pumpkins to choose from.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 27.
Admittance: $5.
Phil’s U-Pick Apple Orchard
760 North 500 West, Huntington
Take a trip down U.S. 24 to this spot tucked away in Huntington.
The site features a fruitful apple orchard and pumpkin patch where you can seek out the perfect apple or pumpkin or choose from some already plucked at the market.
Phil’s U-Pick offers more than 36 varieties of apples, along with plenty of cider, gourds, and pumpkins. There is even a variety of vegetables. There’s absolutely nothing better than fresh cider, so this one should be high on your list of places to check out.
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 8.
Admittance: Free.
Cook’s Orchard
8724 Huguenard Road
Another orchard in Fort Wayne to check out is Cook’s Orchard.
With fresh apple cider and apple cider slushies available, you can’t go wrong choosing this as a destination.
With their country store, they offer more than just apples. They have jams, honey, pumpkins, gourds, and so much more.
So if you’re looking for a day of picking, this would be a great option.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Admittance: Free.
