Fall in Central Kentucky means cooler days, colorful leaves, and family trips to the pumpkin patch. Below are some of the best spots near Lexington, with all the info you need to plan your visit.
🌟 Close to Lexington
Evans Orchard & Cider Mill
- Distance: ~20 minutes north of Lexington in Georgetown
- Address: 1783 Newtown Pike (or 180 Stone Road) Georgetown, KY 40324
- Phone: (502) 863-2255
- Hours (Orchard / Market) in fall:
• Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Closed on Mondays - What to expect: Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, large play area, barnyard animals, homemade treats (apple cider donuts, fried pies), and a café.
Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse
- Distance: ~25 minutes north of Lexington, in Georgetown
- Address: 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown, KY 40324
- Phone: (502) 863-3676
- Hours / Seasonal Info:
• The farm markets (greenhouses) are open spring through fall; family fun (playgrounds, fall attractions) open beginning in September, aligned with AutumnFest dates.
• Fall hours extend when AutumnFest is active (check their website for event-specific hours) - What to expect: Pumpkin patch (25 acres), corn maze, soybean maze, sunflower fields, sorghum maze, train ride, food vendors, farm markets, photo ops, and more creative fall attractions.
🌽 A Bit Further Out
Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
- Distance: ~40 minutes southwest of Lexington in Harrodsburg
- Address: 623 Talmage-Mayo Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
- Phone: (859) 613-5066
- Hours (Fall 2025):
• Open weekends from September 12 through November 2
• Friday: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Last ticket sold one hour before closing - What to expect: Pumpkin picking, big corn maze, zip line racers, “Barn Burner Tube Slide,” photo spots, farm market, and seasonal special events (e.g. “Field of Horror”).
Happy Jack’s Pumpkin Farm
- Distance: ~40 minutes north/northeast toward Frankfort
- Address: 966 Hickman Hill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Phone: (502) 320-1064
- Hours (Pumpkin Season, Sept–Oct):
• Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - What to expect: Free admission, wagon rides to the patch, over 75 varieties of pumpkins/gourds, a two-acre corn maze, farm animals, and a farm stand selling fresh produce and fall goodies.
🗺️ Quick Comparison & Tips
| Farm | Approx. Drive from Lexington | Best For | Notes / Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Orchard | ~20 min | A quick fall outing close by | Perfect for younger children, large play area, café, pick-your-own pumpkins & apples |
| Bi-Water Farm | ~25 min | A full fall festival feel | More “theme-park” style fall attractions during AutumnFest |
| Devine’s Corn Maze | ~40 min | Maze fans, evening visits | Great weekend option with extended evening hours |
| Happy Jack’s | ~40 min | Rustic farm vibes | No admission fee; good for relaxed, low-key fall fun |
Tip: Always check before you go — fall hours and event schedules can change based on weather or farm staffing. Most farms post updates on their official websites or social media.
