I will admit that I'm not much of a farm dude, though my father actually grew up on a tobacco farm…read more There's no tobacco here. At least not in the fields. I had the chance to accompany a friend to Spencer Farm for a relatively brief visit. While it was pretty brief, I was impressed. Spencer Farm was started by, you guessed it, the Spencers - Lori and Kyle. It started out as Spencer's U-Pick in 1982. They started out with strawberries. By 1986, they moved to a new farm on Cherry Tree Road. They expanded to include red raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries, and chrysanthemums. They've added pumpkins, asparagus, grapes, Christmas trees, and their son founded a winery that now also sits on the farm grounds. Spencer's now does pre-picked, you-pick, and wholesale fruit. In 2008, they further expanded the farm with a variety of Indiana products including ice cream, fudge, pies, jams, jellies, etc. As you can tell, I immediately wanted to see their sunflower field. I love, love, love sunflowers. One of the reasons I'm not particularly a farm dude is because farms are seldom very accessible. While Spencer's isn't perfect, there's a STRONG effort here to be accessible. I was honestly surprised and impressed. You could send me to the gift shop, and I could be a very happy camper. I will note that they have a strong photography policy. It's on their website, but if you're taking professional equipment I'd read the policies first as there are requirements. There's an awful lot to love here. The people are friendly. The farm is well laid out and surprisingly accessible (the fields obviously have some issues - they're fields). There's accessible parking close to the entrance. This would be a great place for families. Children should definitely enjoy it. There's a strong element of faith here, and that's radiated in the beauty of the surroundings and the service.

Had a great time with the you pick raspberries here. The general store is nice too with local honey…read moreand ice cream and pies and other goodies.

What a cute pumpkin patch! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The layout was…read moreorganized, not too crowded or over priced. My family and I had a great time!

I love any farm that lets you explore all their activities for one flat entrance fee. Russell Farms…read moredoes this so we'll definitely be back! Activities we participated in included: Tractor ride Animal farm Playground area Pumpkin field Farm life activity role play There is also a shop to purchase food and beverages. Great place for field trips too!

When you're driving on Michigan Road, don't blink because you might miss the entrance to this…read moresprawling nursery. If you do manage to find the place, you'll be rewarded with a nice selection of plants for purchase and a cute gift shop (they sell coffee too).

What a hidden gem! I came here for a private event hosted by my realtor and enjoyed berry picking,…read morefeeding animals, and a tractor ride of the farm. They had treats and sweets catered by the farm/cafe and it was absolutely delicious! The blackberries were the best quality - so much sweeter and fresher than if we got them at the grocery store, it was like a whole new experience. All the staff and family were so kind, you can tell this place exists because they truly love what they do and want to welcome people in. I wish more people knew about it! We'll definitely come back.

My favorite tradition for the day after thanksgiving! I opted in to the timed ticket option for…read moreopening day and am very thankful I did! the entire process was smooth from arrival to leaving. The staff here is so friendly and welcoming, they help to answer any question you may have! Love coming here each year.

Was able to visit Dull's for the first time with my family before they switched everything over for…read morethe Christmas/Tree season, and we had so much fun!! Oh my goodness there are so many activities to enjoy, both for kids and adults. The place was so crowded on a Saturday afternoon, and you could tell everyone was having a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend heading out there! A few things to note: first, dogs are allowed! If you are like me and have a trained service animal, it can be a bit overwhelming (if you know, you know). They are not allowed in indoor spaces, only outside (SD's allowed everywhere). But many people had their pets and seemed to really be enjoying themselves! Second, food does not really meet dietary needs/restrictions. They have a lot of your basic "fair foods" or foods you'd find at a pumpkin patch - hot pretzels, burgers, hot dogs, apple cider donuts, etc. I am vegetarian and really struggled to find a true meal other than little snacky things scattered about. If you are planning to spend the day here (which you can EASILY do), plan ahead with food in your car! Third, on the plus side, everything was wheelchair accessible. Terrain may be harder to navigate with gravel and many hills going up & down (paths are dirt but well established), but all buildings have access. Other than this, it truly was a fun time!! Would visit again, and am planning on it!

AMAZING farm to table experience with such a beautiful interior and exterior. I always make it a…read morepoint to come here and get their Mac and cheese and cheese board whenever I'm in town. I still think their Mac and cheese is one of the best if not the best around. We got their ice cream, cheese board, Mac and cheese, and stone fruit salad. Definitely very filling and very delicious. The salad was surprisingly tasty even though I usually don't like salads. Service is friendly and prompt. Would recommend reserving.

This place is an Indy gem I loved bringing friends and…read morefamily here whenever they would visit and it never disappoints. They have such a cool barn style restaurant with farm to table meals. I love that the menu rotates seasonally. They have an amazing cheese collection so I always started with the cheese board. Last time I got the French toast and Rhubarb pie. Leave space for the ice cream because it's incredible! The staff is so kind and have always treated me and my friends well. I can't wait to be back and eat here again.

This was my first time attending Kelsay Farms and I went with some friends and other Butler…read morestudents! The farm is perfect for all ages and there were so many fun activities to do for kids and adults. The first thing my friends and I did was get food at the food station. I got a "spooky milkshake", which was delicious (not pictured). They had a choice between vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream and it was topped with whipped cream, a donut hole, and a brownie bite. It was very sweet and delicious. It seemed like a lot of people were buying those milkshakes. Then we moved on to the animal barn which was a ton of fun. They had a cow, pigs, chickens, ducks, a bunny, goats, lambs, and even a donkey! You weren't allowed to feed the animals, but you were allowed to pet them and they had a huge bottle of hand sanitizer for people to wash their hands after petting the animals. The animals were gentle and friendly, so parents delt parents felt safe for their kids to pet the animals. Next, we went through a corn maze, and they had a "big" corn maze and "small" corn maze. For the big corn maze, the farm does a different intricate design every year. This year, I believe it was a tractor. They even have signs and QR codes to scan so you could track how far along the maze you are as well as track how long you've been in the corn maze. Then we went on the tractor ride. While this was relaxing, it was very slow and there weren't a ton of beautiful farm views. At one point, we were riding along next to a highway, so that took away from the farm experience a little bit. I also thought they were going to do a bunch of stops at vegetable or pumpkin gardens if even flower patches, but they did not, which I was surprised about considering each hay ride was about 30 minutes long. I would recommend the hay ride to people who want a break from exploring the farm and want to give their feet a rest. After the hay ride, my friends and I decide to check out the gift shop, and they had a lot of stuffed animals, branded shirts and sweatshirts, cookie cutters, and candles that smelled heavenly. Next to the gift shop, they had more activities for people to do. One of the farm's main selling points is their story about Spookley the Square pumpkin. In this space they also set up a backdrop for people to take pictures and a "design your own pumpkin" station where they provide different shapes for eyes, noses, and mouths and you can pick and choose to color in each shape. Near the corn maze, there were a bunch of activities including a giant bounce pad, signs which different games to play (such as "find the corn [popcorn, cornpipe, corn dog, etc]", mazes, and "find the difference"), basketball, a small train for children to ride, human foosball, and a hay tower for people to climb. This pumpkin farm is great for families and friends to attend to have the perfect fall day. They also have a similar experience during the wintertime if you check out their website.

My family and I decided to go to Kelsay Farms for their Holiday Stroll. It wasn't crowded at all…read moreand we were able to walk around and enjoy all the decorated scenes. It's great for taking pictures. We got to visit Santa and enjoyed hot chocolate next to the fire. We will definitely be returning next year. Our pre-teen even said it was fun.

We loved Lark Ranch, I had no clue it even existed until last season! I cannot wait to visit again…read morein the Fall. They have all the fair food you could want and a lot of attractions for kids and families. We went two days in a row and still found stuff to do! My kids loved it and we will definitely be back!

Went to Lark After Dark this year and loved it. This ranch is so so big and has so much to offer…read more We did the corn maze, the train around the property, the slide, and the yard games. I loved the live music and it truly is a one of kind experience around Indy! Love it and can't wait to go back

This farm was awesome! The owner Kadeem is very personable, friendly, and loves interacting with…read morethe kids. The farm land is huge and the animals are all well behaved so even if you're scared, you won't be for long. We took the Girl Scout troop on an outing here and the girls loved it. Kadeem is really eager about introducing farm life to city kids and helping make the comfortable and knowledgeable. I loved the way he allowed them to interact with the animals in ways they would never be able to other places. He does not restrict the kids and uses everything as a learning opportunity. My daughter was upset we had to leave without the alpaca. We will definitely be returning again. They also do petting zoo and horse rides for parties. He was so nice to even walk with my daughter bc she was scared to ride. 10/10 I definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up close, personal. Memorable animal experience!

Omgggg I absolutely love this farm! It really brought out the kid in me and brought up so many…read morememories from childhood fieldtrips! Broganville is a family owned farm and the atmosphere gives just that! Kadeem Brogan (the owner) was so nice and welcoming. He gave us a full tour of the grounds as well as a horse and buggy ride. We got to meet all of the animals and we even got to feed some of them. This is definitely a great place for children and adults alike to really connect with nature and learn about the farm life!

My family had an amazing time at the winter days for Piney acres! Your price for your Trainer…read moretractor ticket also gets your kids activity crafts and hot chocolate and cookies and a meeting with Santa! The meeting with Santa was one of the best experiences we've ever had with a Santa Claus! They have a separate Santa Shack and families can go in one at a time so it's a more intimate and meaningful experience than having a line of people crowded behind you while you're trying to talk to Santa. The Santa was so jolly and sweet and my kids were all smiles the entire time. We had time to take pictures without a crowd around which we really enjoyed as well, and I'm definitely making these shots our family Christmas cards for the year! I'd love if there was a way for the farm to cover the train and tractor with a clear tarp if possible so that it wouldn't be so cold while you're looking at the lights. But also understand that you will be outside on about a 20 minute ride while you enjoy the lights so make sure you bundle up!

Drove 40 minutes to attend the kick off to the Autumn season. The mood was very 'whomp whomp'. At…read moreother farms in the area the Autumn season felt 'festive' - with music playing, decorations and smiling staff. Piney Acres seemed not quite ready for visitors. First, the pricing for entrance at the register didn't state what was charged for children under 16. Instead I paid the adult price for myself and two kids under age 6. The farms website says children up to age three pay $5. My son just turned three. Not a huge deal but kind of annoying. For $30 we couldn't go on the train or the big slide or the fossil dig. We could go on the cow train but I never found anyone standing near it. Did I have to go find someone? I still have no idea. My son wanted to do it. The fun things we did do were play in the 'sand' (more like fine gravel) play area, see the pigs and goats and pick pumpkins to buy. One thing we wanted to do but didn't was the bounce pad. It was filthy! Covered in sun baked mud. My oldest was really disappointed. The staff here were nice when we interacted with them, but they all seemed very preoccupied with talking amongst one another. I waited quite a while to have someone tally up my pumpkin order. No one seemed to know who was in charge of that task. I will say I bought a fair number of pumpkins and was fully expecting the total to be over $50 and it was only $29. So I guess I am calling it even on the overcharge for entry.

Jacob's is a fun family oriented place to get some apples, pumpkins and burn off a lot of kid…read moreenergy! The orchard and shop is out n the country side so it will take a bit to get there. Once tú are there you will find plenty of parking that is close to the shop. Even bus parking is available. Things are very organized and in good repair. Inside the shop you will find a variety of country items. The fresh baked pumpkin donuts are delicious. Lots of apples, apple cider and other jams & candies to pick from. The outdoor play ground is wide open and ready for fun. Kids get introduced to some farm items to play on that you won't get at school. The area is wide open so kids can run from thing to thing. There isn't much seating for adults that get tired out or for long stays! Most things are in moderately good repair.

I went on a day that they were offering sampling of all of the containers of preserves, dips,…read moresauces, and salsas they offer. It was extremely hot on this day and everything was sitting in the open, I still tried some of them that I fought the bees for. I purchased some of the Terrapin Ridge goods and also purchased a couple bags of their apples. It looked like you could try the apples too but all of those containers were empty. They had been open a few hours. I do not have young children so I did not try any of the outside activities. I have an orchard much closer that I love so I likely will not come back soon.