A fun fall getaway in Hamilton County, Indiana awaits you. Find inspiration for your family adventure with the top things to do this fall in Hamilton County below. From traditional activities like pumpkin picking and festivals to crisp concerts and train rides, you'll be recharged from making wonderful memories.
There are plenty of seasonal festivals and events you’ll want to add to your calendar. Whether you like food, music, art or all of the above, there’s a fall festival for you.
It isn’t fall without an apple cider slushie or pumpkin doughnut. Visit a local pumpkin patch and cider mill to stock up on fall treats, pick a pumpkin and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Step into the story of 1800s Indiana with costumed interpreters in Prairietown or Civil War Journey, and explore nature at Treetop Outpost, a four-story treehouse. Ride the Balloon Voyage for aerial views of central Indiana and the corn maze. Attend the popular Headless Horseman festival and embark on a haunted hayride.
All aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express for family-friendly and adults-only excursions. Ride the rails through rural Indiana countryside while enjoying food and special activities. Don’t miss the Wizard Express and Trick or Treat on the Rails this fall.
Book a room for a perfect fall getaway. From a bed and breakfast to a hotel suite and many other options you will find the perfect place to relax after a full day of fall fun. Many Hamilton County hotels have committed to the Hoosier Hospitality Promise guidelines.
Admire the fall colors and explore dozens of local parks and more than 600 miles of trails. The most popular parks include Coxhall Gardens, Flat Fork Creek Park and Central Park in Carmel. Bring your bike and pedal along the Monon Trail, a rails-to-trails paved pathway spanning north to Sheridan and south to Carmel, connecting to Indianapolis.
