Discover pumpkins in colors and shapes you never knew existed at Russell Farms. | Photo by INDYtoday team
The colorful leaves starting to litter our lawn have confirmed it: Autumn is coming. Whether you’re looking to pick pumpkins or apples — or kids off the ground after a long day of fun — here are nine spots near the Circle City to satisfy your fall cravings.
Lark Ranch | Dates vary from Saturday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 1 | After you’ve picked your pumpkins, you can easily spend a whole day here with activities like gem mining, pony rides, a rock wall, bungee trampolines, an adult zipline, and this year’s can’t-miss corn maze honoring Jim Irsay.
Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch | Dates vary from Saturday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 26 | With two corn mazes, pedal tractors, inflatable slides, mini golf, and more, there’s something for everyone here — plus delicious food to keep you fueled up.
There’s nothing better than a freshly picked apple from Beasley’s Orchard.
Beasley’s Orchard | Open daily from Saturday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 2 | Take the hayride to pick your own apples + pumpkins, then head back for the Barnyard Bonanza, corn maze, and apple cannons. Plan ahead: Themed weekends include Dog Days at the Maze and Halloweekend.
Escape to Alabama’s Beaches for a sunny fall getaway
Presented by Visit Alabama's Beaches
Fall is the perfect time to visit with fewer crowds, wide-open beaches, and Gulf waters that stay warm well into the season. | Photos courtesy of Visit Alabama’s Beaches
Looking for a fall break that feels like summer? Alabama’s Beaches are waiting with sugar-white sand, warm Gulf waters, and plenty of sunshine.
Fall is one of the best times to visit, thanks to smaller crowds and easy access to:
Plan a week-long fall break and start unwinding on the beach. Whether you’re planning a full family vacation or just craving a dose of sunshine, Alabama’s Beaches is the perfect answer. Don’t let fall pass you by without a beach escape.
Leaders in Carmel hope to address recent waves of hate + negativity on social media with the Civility Summit, taking place at the Carmel Clay Library on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27. The public event will teach attendees ways to take civil approaches to different opinions. Register here. (WTHR)
Open
4 Birds Bakery is the newest tenant at The Garage, serving a rotating selection of sweet tweets... err, treats. Stop by to grab cookies, bars, biscuits, English muffins, breakfast wraps, coffee drinks, and more.
Outdoors
Michigan-based aerial adventure park chain TreeRunner is building a tree-mendous new location at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. It’s expected to open in March 2026 with 20 zip lines + 50 climbing elements for all ages. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
The owner of Lapis Lily Market and Trinket Club is opening a retail store + community space at The Stutz. Attend the soft opening on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 to 3 p.m. for cake and trinkets galore.
Closed
Four Finger Distillery shared that food partner Greeks has closed its doors. In its absence, the tasting room is encouraging patrons to order carryout from other local spots.
Announced
Chelsea Handler announced she’s bringing her stand-up comedy tour “The High and Mighty” to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre on Saturday, April 11. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Sports
Who is the biggest Pacers killer of the last decade? Find out who took the crown with Locked On.
Arts
Art exhibitions, performances, community celebrations — Hispanic Heritage Month in Indy is bringing the sabor. Catch the SOMA exhibition, groove to Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and celebrate tradition at DĂa Latino de Lawrence. Start with these events, then explore the full lineup curated by Arte Mexicano en Indiana.*
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Post of the Day
Last night, the Fever dropped a new collab that’s worth the cheddar: A limited-edition Fever-branded Cheez-It box. If you managed to snag a box, send us a pic.
ASTR the Label’s scarf tie sleeveless sweater, newly added to Nordstrom. Look effortlessly put together as you go from morning meetings to after-work drinks in a top that perfectly transitions from summer to fall.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Have you noticed a difference in our Events section? We’ll be keeping things short and sweet from now on. If an event piques your interest, you can click the title to see a full description from the organizer.
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