2026 Fall Weekend Guide

• North Salem Old Fashion Days - Enjoy a parade, live entertainment, food, craft vendors and plenty of old-fashioned fun. It is one of Hendricks County’s favorite small-town traditions.
• Friends of Fred Food Truck Festival - Head to Washington Township Park for an evening of live music, food trucks and summer fun.
• Danville Farmers Market - Celebrate the end of summer and beginning of fall with one last visit to this local, Saturday morning favorite browsing and shopping local vendors.
• NHRA U.S. Nationals - This event brings multiple rounds of drag racing over five days, including the 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel and Funny Car nitro classes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg. .

Discover Parks

• McCloud Prairie Maze - One of the top options for outdoor fun, McCloud Nature Park, will debut their annual prairie maze this weekend.
• Top Trails - The best way to experience the natural beauty of Hendricks County is to grab some hiking shoes and explore.
• Parks & Gardens - This short window between summer and fall traditionally provides the best weather to experience some of our top outdoor attractions.

• Blues in the 'Burg - Just as the name would suggest, this event on Saturday in Brownsburg features the sweet sounds of blues music from award-winning acts from around the country as well as food, a beer and wine garden and kids activities.
• Danville Tri Kappa Presents Fair On the Square - This massive two-day event in Danville includes more than 100 vendor booths selling home decor items, handmade creations and even produce.
• Market in the Park at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park - Shop a variety of vendors offering baked goods, handcrafted items, art, seasonal produce and more. Afterward, grab lunch from a vendor and enjoy a walk or picnic in the park

An Apple A Day

• Beasley's Orchard - October remains without a doubt the busiest month for Beasley's Orchard, so if you want to avoid the crowds, visit in September before the rush begins. You can still enjoy all the wonderful aspects of this fall family attraction including u-pick apples, their Barnyard Bonanza family activity area and more.

Top Events

• Quaker Days - This annual festival celebrating Plainfield's Quaker heritage has become a multi-day event that includes movies under the stars, a parade, live entertainment, a drone show, Back Your Badge Marathon and Kids Race, a car show and so much more.
• 4-Wheel Jamboree - This three-day event will offer exciting events and family-friendly activities, including Monster Trucks, Mud Bog, Tuff Trucks, a Burnout Competition and a Pro-Judged Show-N-Shine Competition at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex.
• Festival of the Arts - This popular juried event at Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg returns to showcase an array of local artists, artisans and performers, offering attendees the chance to explore and purchase art and fine crafts.

• National Alpaca Farm Day Open House - Explore the family-owned Montrose Farms in Brownsburg for this free event, and learn more about the gentle alpaca that call it home.
• Indiana Guitar Show & Music Gear Expo - This two-day show in Danville remains the single largest musical event to occur in Indiana every year and features nearly 100 dealers from across the country.
• Hometown Heros - Celebrate the local first responders, military members and other everyday heroes all weekend at Beasley's Orchard. Bring the family out to show your appreciation while enjoying a community-focused event filled with activities and opportunities to connect.

Farm Fresh Weekend

• Hogan Farms - Located in Brownsburg, this family-owned farm opens for the season featuring hayrides, a pumpkin patch and corn maze.
• Beasley's Orchard - Get a head start on everyone else by visiting this family-owned apple orchard as it ramps up its fall activities featuring a corn maze, children's activities and hayrides to the pumpkin patch.

Kickoff To Fall

• Fall Treats - This is the time of year when you can begin finding pumpkin treats. Check out our list
• Hiking, Biking & Horse Riding Trails - While the weather is still nice, make sure to get out and enjoy nature on one of our paved or natural trails.

• Heartland Apple Festival - If you missed it last weekend, make sure you don't miss the final weekend of this event at Beasley's Orchard in Danville. Make memories with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, apple cannons and so much more.
• The Ultimate Doors at Hendricks Live! - Experience the music of The Doors with this authentic tribute band at Hendricks Live! With period-correct instruments, vintage gear and a performance designed to capture the sound and energy of Jim Morrison and The Doors, fans can take a trip back to the height of the band's iconic era.
• Harvest Hayride Festival - Celebrate fall at the Harvest Hayride Festival at Blue Heron Park. Enjoy free hayrides around the lake, bounce houses, food trucks, vendors and more.

Fall Break Getaway

• uPaint Pottery Studio - As you get ready for Halloween, uPaint in Plainfield has a variety of seasonal pottery and events that your family can paint, make memories and use to decorate your home.
• McCloud Prairie Maze - If you haven't visited this unique fall maze yet at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, you're running out of time. It's free, fun and different than corn mazes.

• Horseback Riding at Natural Valley Ranch - Another tradition that makes a trip to Hendricks County so much fun can be found just outside Brownsburg on this beautiful ranch that bursts with color this time of year. Reserve your spot in advance and enjoy a guided horseback ride (no prior riding experience necessary) through their scenic woods.
• Hotels With Indoor Pools - When the kids still have energy to burn, having an indoor pool at your hotel will give you the perfect opportunity to relax poolside, watching them swim and play.

• Fall Colors Festival - This fall favorite combines beautiful color with fun activities at McCloud Nature Park. Enjoy hayrides, a campfire, vendors, food trucks, axe throwing, butter making, candle dipping and more.
• Halloweekend at Beasley's Orchard - Take advantage of another opportunity to enjoy Beasley's Orchard's fall activities with this festive weekend that includes costume and pumpkin-carving contests in addition to its usual fall activities.

Dinner & A Show

• Hendricks Live! - This will take a little preplanning, but there is a show or performance virtually every weekend at this amazing entertainment venue, with two this particular weekend. Check out their full event schedule to plan the perfect show for your crew.
• Dinner - Pair your Hendricks Live! visit with one of three nearby choices, including The Prewitt Restaurant + Lounge, Oasis Diner and Tlahcos Mexican Cuisine