There are a few things you just have to do at least once every fall in Indiana. Pick out a pumpkin. Get lost in a corn maze. Take a hayride. And probably eat something you know isn’t good for you while you’re at it.
You can check quite a few of those off the list at Hogan Farms in Brownsburg, Indiana, which opens for its 15th season on Sept. 26.
Here’s what you’ll find when you visit:
Pick Out a Pumpkin
It wouldn’t be fall without a few pumpkins sitting on the front porch, and you’ll have plenty to choose from at Hogan Farms.
You’ll find the traditional orange pumpkins along with smaller pumpkins, gourds and plenty of different shapes and colors. Take your time finding the right ones, and snap a few family pictures while you’re there.
Get Lost in the Corn Maze
The farm is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, and this year’s corn maze was designed to mark the occasion. From above, you can see a large “15 Years” design along with “Hogan Farms 2026” and farm-themed artwork cut into the corn.
Grab a map before heading in. You may be glad you did. The corn maze costs $6 a person.
Take a Hayride Around the Farm
After walking through the corn maze, a hayride is a pretty good excuse to sit down for a while.
Hayrides take visitors around the farm and give everyone a chance to enjoy the cooler weather and rural Hendricks County scenery. They run Friday through Sunday and cost $5 a person.
Let the Kids Loose in the Fun Zone
If the kids still have energy after the corn maze, send them toward the Fun Zone.
For $3 a person (free for kiddos 36" and under), they can climb the hay mountain, play table games and stop at some of the farm’s fall photo spots. It’s an easy add-on if you’re planning to spend a couple of hours at the farm.
Grab Something to Eat
Walking through a corn maze has a funny way of making you hungry.
On Saturdays and Sundays in October, food trucks set up at Hogan Farms, so grab lunch or a snack without cutting your visit short. The lineup can vary depending on the weekend.
Shop the Weekend Market
Local vendors also set up on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, giving parents a chance to browse while the kids are thinking about pumpkins, hayrides and how quickly they can get back to the Fun Zone.
Plan Your Visit to Hogan Farms
Hogan Farms is open Sept. 26-Oct. 31, with the following hours:
- Closed Mondays
- Tuesdays–Thursdays: 2–6 p.m.
- Fridays–Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Field trips, office outings and evening parties with a bonfire option can also be scheduled in advance. For more information, check Hogan Farms' website or their Facebook page.
