Ultimate Family Fall Bucket List in Brownsburg


As the leaves begin to change color and the air grows cooler, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in fall! To help you make the most of this enchanting season, we’ve compiled a family-friendly Fall Bucket List. From exploring pumpkin patches to enjoying nights under the full moon, this list is your guide to creating lasting memories with your family and friends this fall.

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Explore the pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more at Hogan Farms

Round up your family and friends and have a fall-tastic day at Hogan Farms. Navigate the corn maze, pick your own locally-grown pumpkin, and jump on a hayride. Curious toddler? The Kidzone has your little ones covered with plenty of fall-themed fun! You’re guaranteed to have a blast with the whole family. Ticket prices vary.

Visit https://brownsburgcornmaze.com/ for more information.

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Choose from our various guided hikes within our parks

Our Parks Department offers multiple opportunities to immerse yourself in educational and peaceful hikes. During the Morning Bird Hike, follow along with our Park Naturalist to observe various bird species. These hikes are free to join and are offered at various times during the fall.

Night person? Check out the Sense the Night Hike, where you can observe the beauty of the bright full moon in the night sky. This hike is on October 24 at 7:30 p.m.

As we know, Indiana never disappoints with the colorful fall foliage. Take in some of this beauty during the Fall Colors Hike on November 1 at 10 a.m. This is a guided hike on a paved trail, perfect for the whole family.

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Pickleball: Serve up some fun!

Take advantage of the cooler weather and play some sets of pickleball with friends and family! Stephens Park, at 605 Stephen Dr., offers six free-to-use pickleball courts. Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced player, this is a great way to get some fresh air and friendly competition. 

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Go on a horseback ride at the Natural Valley Ranch

Enhance your fall experience while riding horses through the beautiful fall trails. The Natural Valley Ranch offers trail rides, riding lessons, and many more activities. Pony rides and an animal interaction area are also available for your youngsters. The Natural Valley Ranch is guaranteed to be a wonderful, family-friendly experience! Don’t forget to register prior to visiting. Check out https://hendrickscountytrailrides.com/ for more information on reservations, availability, hours, and prices.

Children dressed in Halloween costumes enjoy a trick-or-treat event, interacting with adults and collecting candy in a park surrounded by autumn foliage.

Trail and Treat

Have a spooktacular time at Trail and Treat held at Williams Park on a paved trail. During Trail and Treat, many vendors will be handing out candy and other fun goodies to create a special “Trick-or-treating” experience for children! Trail and Treat is held on Saturday, October 25 from 5-7 p.m.

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  • Ellie Livingston was a 2024 & 2025 Communications Intern for the Town of Brownsburg. She enjoys exploring Brownsburg’s locally owned businesses and going on walks in the various parks that Brownsburg has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, trying new coffee shops, and attending community events. Ellie loves seeing Brownsburg grow into a thriving community and looks forward to witnessing its growth in the future.

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