1. Overview
Explore the best pumpkin patches in Louisville this autumn. Discover family-friendly activities, local farms, and unique fall events featuring pumpkins, hayrides, and more.
A favorite Halloween activity in Louisville is visiting one of the many pumpkin patches and taking a hayride. The hayride takes you out into the fields where you can pick the best pumpkin for that year’s jack-o-lantern.
Moreover, you will be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve, but many farms also host other fall celebrations and family attractions. With fresh produce to purchase, festivals to attend, animals to visit, and mazes to explore, why not gather the family for some autumn fun and head to a local pumpkin patch?
Not in the mood to carve a pumpkin or worried about using carving tools around a little one? No worries; you can also purchase painted pumpkins at the following farms. Alternatively, unleash your creativity and get out your art supplies to paint pumpkins yourself!
Whether you’re continuing a childhood tradition or starting a new one with your family, you’ll find the perfect pumpkin this year at one of these Louisville pumpkin patches. If you are still looking for autumn activities after this article, there are plenty of ideas for Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes.
1. Joe Huber’s Farm
Probably the most popular local destination for pumpkin picking, a visit to Huber’s Farm in the fall is a cherished family tradition for many Louisvillians. Fall activities at Huber’s Farm include hayrides, pumpkin picking, navigating a corn maze, visiting and feeding animals at the petting zoo, and more. Add apple cider, pumpkin pie, caramel apples, and home-cooked food from Joe Huber’s Restaurant, and you’ll soon feel like you’re in heaven.
2. Huber’s Orchard & Winery
Your eyes are not deceiving you… there are two Huber farms! If you are meeting family or friends at Huber Farm, be sure to clarify which one. The main difference is in the name; one has a winery while Joe Huber’s Family Farm is not involved in the wine business.
However, Huber’s Orchard & Winery is not only for adults; it’s also a destination for family fun. A short walk from the produce stand—past the Koi pond—is Family Farm Park.
There is an admission fee, but families will certainly get their money’s worth while playing on pedal cars, in a mini golf putting area, hiking through a corn maze, a rope maze, and a bamboo maze. Plus, there are mammoth slides, playground equipment, and more.
3. Sunny Acres Farm
If you want to stay on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, you can still experience the family fun of Huber’s Farm. Instead of driving to Indiana, check out Sunny Acres Farm in J-Town this year. All the classic fall offerings will be there, including pumpkins, corn stalks, straw, gourds, and delicious baked goods.
4. Deere Farms
Located in Lanesville, Indiana, Deere Farms features all the traditional fall festival favorites: a 10-acre pumpkin patch, a 14-acre corn maze, hayrides, carriage rides, and even a haunted maze. Experience family fun with fresh air and hay bales to climb on.
5. Top 20 Fall Festivals
This list includes a variety of fall festivals. Some are art fairs, while others focus on Halloween festivities, but there are also pumpkin-related activities to enjoy. Consider ColorFest at Bernheim Forest, filled with music, food, crafts, and pumpkin painting.
Moreover, there is the MS Pumpkin Derby, a family-friendly event at Louisville Slugger Field that helps raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. The highlight of the event is a race featuring handcrafted, decorated pumpkin racers.
6. FREE Halloween Events
While the events listed are not specific pumpkin patches, they provide additional ideas for fall fun. Plus, free activities are perfect for families on a budget. Attend the Halloween parade or enjoy storytime, all with an autumn or Halloween theme.
Note: Jessica Elliott’s article was edited by a current expert in November, 2016.
