INDIANAPOLIS

Harvest Nights at Newfields

Glowing pumpkins, a foggy path and a forest of giant mushrooms after dark.

From $25Ages 0–8
When
Select evenings
Cost
From $25 (varies by date); kids 5 and under free
Best ages
Ages 0–8
Where
Newfields

Hours

Monday, Oct 197–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Tuesday, Oct 207–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Wednesday, Oct 217–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Thursday, Oct 227–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Friday, Oct 237–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Saturday, Oct 247–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)
Sunday, Oct 257–10pm (dates vary; book ahead)

What it’s like

Newfields' grounds go full fall after dark: jack-o'-lantern sculptures and a shadow show at Lilly House, a fog-filled pumpkin path and a forest of 50 oversized mushrooms. Plan on 90 minutes to two hours. Costumes encouraged (no full-face masks).

Things to do

  • Mischief Manor at Lilly House: shadow show and jack-o'-lantern sculptures
  • Pumpkin Path of Peril, a fog-filled walk with a Ghost Train rumble
  • Fungi Forest: 50 oversized mushrooms
  • Art or Treat trick-or-treat trail, Oct 15 and 16, with Teal Pumpkin options

Good to know

Food
Bavarian crème churros, giant pretzels, caramel corn, vampire fries, house-made chili and Spooky Campfire Cocoa.
For the grown-ups
Whiskey Applejack, s'mores whiskey and Elysian drafts including Night Owl Pumpkin Ale. 21+ Harvest Nights Lounge; IDs checked.
Parking
Free parking on site, or $20 reserved Priority Parking with your tickets. On the busiest nights, overflow parks at the Indiana Interchurch Center (1100 W 42nd St) with free shuttles.
Crowds
Timed tickets keep it manageable. Prices vary by date, and buying ahead gets the lowest price.
Address
Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on discovernewfields.org. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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