Fall Bucket List: Area Festivals + Events
Looking for some budget-friendly fall activities to do in the greater Fort Wayne area this autumn? Here are some ideas to consider!
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The drastic change in weather here in Northeast Indiana last week has gotten us SO excited for cozy sweaters, bonfires, warm soup, crunchy leaves, pumpkin and apple spice treats, and all things Autumn!
This week on the blog, we'll be sharing some tips and ideas to help you fulfill your Fall Bucket List. Follow along and chime in with some of your favorite Fall to-dos if you're as passionate about this season as we are!
First up, let's take a look at some of the upcoming fall festivals and events happening in and around our area:
ORCHARDS, PATCHES + MAZES
Corn Mazes + Pumpkin Patches
Amazing Fall Fun | Waterloo, IN
Cedar Creek Produce | Leo-Cedarville, IN
Ridenour Acres | Angola, IN
Kuehnert Dairy Farm & Festival | Fort Wayne, IN
Moose Lake Christian Craft Village | LaOtto, IN
Apple Orchards
Cook's Orchard | Fort Wayne, IN
Pumpkin Patches
Hilger Family Farm | Fort Wayne, IN
FARMERS MARKETS
Stock up on fresh, locally-grown and harvested ingredients to create your next hearty Fall soup or warm, fresh pie at one of the many farmers markets in and around Fort Wayne! Many markets continue to run throughout the season. | Click for dates & locations.
EVENTS
Johnny Appleseed Festival | Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival | Saturday, September 26, 2026
Salomon Farm Fall Harvest Festival | Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10, 2026
Pumpkin Path Display at the Botanical Conservatory | Tuesday, September 29 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo | Saturday, October 3 - Saturday October 31, 2026
Fort Wayne Howl-O-Walkoween | Saturday, October 17, 2026
Downtown Fort Wayne's Fright Night 2026 | Saturday, October 17, 2026
ACTIVITIES
Halloween Haunt at the Community Center | Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lantern Tours at the Old Fort | Saturday, October 17, 2026
There are plenty more events taking place this Fall in and around Fort Wayne! Don't miss the 2026 Art This Way Fest, Botanical Brew, The Civic Theatre's COME FROM AWAY, and so much more! | Calendar of Events
What do YOU most look forward when it comes to Fall in the Midwest? We'd love to hear! Stay tuned all week for more Fall Bucket List ideas.
Check out Visit Fort Wayne for more details!