Pumpkins, hayrides, and cider, oh my!
That hot Kentucky summer weather is fading away and crisp fall days are here. Fall is a time to enjoy the harvest and the milder weather with fun outdoors. Kentucky is full of amazing places to enjoy your favorite fall traditions. This is your ultimate guide to family-friendly fall activities in Kentucky.
Check out our Calendar page for fall festivals and events in your area. You can also check out the post 15 Fun Fall Activities for Kids for more ideas.
Edit: This post has been updated for 2023!
Lexington Area
Farms and Orchards
Bi-Water Farm – Georgetown, KY
Autumn Fest: September 9 – October 31 2023
- Children’s play areas
- Petting zoo
- Paintball
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
- Pumpkin patch
- Bonfires
Happy Jack’s Farm – Frankfort, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Fresh produce
- Corn maze
- Farm animals
- Music
Baldwin Farms – Richmond, KY
Pumpkins & More Harvest Festival: September 24 to October 30, 2023
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Hay maze
- Horse/pony rides
- Farm animals
- Children’s play areas
Eckert’s Orchard – Versailles, KY
AppleFest: Weekends September 16 to October 1 2023
Pumpkin Jamboree: Weekends October 7 to October 29 2023
- Corn maze
- Farm animals
- Haunted hayrides
- Children’s play areas
- Pig races
- Camel rides
- Apple picking
- Pumpkin patch
- Bonfires
Evans Orchard – Georgetown, KY
- Children’s play area
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Apple cider
- Farm animals
- Pony rides
- Pumpkin patch
Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch – Harrodsburg, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Children’s play area
- Farm animals
- Pumpkin patch
The Farm at Landworks – Paris, KY
- Children’s play area
- Fresh produce
- Farm animals
- Pumpkin patch
Beech Springs Farm Market – Winchester, KY
Fall/Halloween Market: September 30
- Fresh produce
- Pumpkin patch
Sigmon Farm – Mt. Vernon, KY
- Fresh produce
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayride
- Corn maze
Buckmeadow Farm – Lawrenceburg, KY
Buckmeadow Farm Fest: Open Weekends September 23 to October 29
- Children’s play area
- Fresh produce
- Farm animals
- Pumpkin patch
Stepping Stone Farm – Paris, KY
- Children’s play area
- Fresh produce
- Pumpkin patch
- Apple picking
Fall Activities
Bluegrass Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Trains – Versailles, KY
Each Saturday at 11 AM and 2:30 PM in October, trains stop on the way back from the Kentucky River at the non-profit Life Adventure Center so that passengers can purchase pumpkins.
Louisville Area
Farms and Orchards
Shady Lane Farm – Shepherdsville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
Thomas Dairy Farm and Market – Cecilia, KY
Fall Fest begins September 16th
Zombie Paintball and The Woods begin September 29th
Magic show 2pm & 4pm October 14th
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Farm animals
- Children’s play area
- Paintball
Gallrein Farms – Shelbyville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Children’s play area
Pendleton Farms – Louisville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Fresh produce
- Farm animals
Mulberry Orchard – Shelbyville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Fresh produce
- Wagon rides
- Children’s play area
Sunny Acres Farm – Louisville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
- Farm animals
Slow Poke Farm – Shepherdsville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
Fall Activities
Kentucky Railway Museum – New Haven, KY
Ride the train, pick a pumpkin, and enjoy the fall scenery. Magic shows and scavenger hunts are also offered.
Boo at the Zoo – Louisville, KY
Wear your costumes and enjoy safe trick-or-treating with your zoo experience.
Covington Area
Farms and Orchards
Benton Family Farm – Walton, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Craft show
- Baby goats
McGlasson Farms – Hebron, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Fresh produce
- Apple cider
Neltner’s Farm – Melbourne, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Pony rides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Crafters/Artisans
Poverty Hollow Farm – Morningview, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Fresh produce
- Live music
R Farm Pumpkins – Maysville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Wagon rides
- Children’s play area
- Corn maze
- Pony rides
- Petting zoo
Owensboro Area
Farms and Orchards
Trunnel’s Farm Market – Utica, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Wagon rides
- Children’s play area
- Corn maze
- Farm animals
- Movies and fireworks
Jeremy Benson Family Farm – Slaughters, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Farm animals
- Fresh produce
Reid’s Orchard – Owensboro, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Petting zoo
- Train rides
- Children’s play area
Bowling Green Area
Farms and Orchards
Jackson’s Orchard – Bowling Green, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Wagon rides
- Children’s play area
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Pony rides
Chaney’s Dairy Barn – Bowling Green, KY
- Corn maze
- Farm tours
- Ice cream
- Children’s play area
Just Piddlin Farm – Woodburn, KY
- Corn maze
- Pumpkin patch
- Children’s play area
Other Areas
Farms and Orchards
Christian Way Farm – Hopkinsville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Farm animals
- Corn maze
- Children’s play area
Roberts Family Farm – Guston, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Petting zoo
- Corn maze
- Children’s play area
Crawford Farms Pumpkins – Elizabethtown, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Petting zoo
- Barrel train rides
- Children’s play area
Hinton’s Orchard – Hodgenville, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Barrel train rides
- Children’s play area
White Oak Pumpkin Patch – West Liberty, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Barrel train rides
- Children’s play area
- Petting zoo
Bear Wallow Farm – Nancy, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Barrel train rides
- Children’s play area
- Petting zoo
Haney’s Appledale Farm – Nancy, KY
- Apples
- Fresh produce
- Baked goods
4 Got-N-Tymes Farm – Catlettsburg, KY
- Pumpkin patch
- Flowers
The Bluegrass Village is still growing! Check back for more fall activities as the list is updated.
If your business isn’t on our list and you would like us to add it, contact us.