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2022 Fall Fun - At Exploration Acres


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 10/30/2022
Northwest Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Lot's of activities for everyone! Your Home for Family Fun This Fall.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Activities Included with Admission

boy walking through corn maze

Our corn maze is 22 acres. Rewards from 28 advertisers are hidden through out. All you need is a maze map and a desire to explore more than 10 miles of paths. As you find each reward, punch your map to claim your rewards from participating advertisers.

girl with pumpkin

Our patch is eleven acres with more than 38 varieties of pumpkins to choose from. They range in weight from 1-200 pounds and are only $.40/pound. Plenty of small wagons and hayrides are available to help you carry the pumpkins you pick.

hay rides

No visit to the farm is complete without a hayride. Tour the grounds of Exploration Acres aboard a spacious hay wagon pulled by an antique tractor. It is a relaxing way to get to and from the maze and pumpkin patch.

girl playing in straw

Dive into the simple joys of yesteryear by jumping into the big mound of straw in Exploration Acres’ play area. Toss some straw in the air or bury your friend. It is the ultimate experience in good, clean fun.

playset

Children 2-12 yrs. will enjoy our playset. The moment they see it, they’ll want to run over and climb up the ladders and rock wall. From the top they can slide down the blue twisted slide or fireman’s pole.

boy digging in sand

Kids love to get dirty! Give them some shovels, buckets and toys, add some imagination and friends, and they’ll play for hours. When they are done, they’ll look like they spent a day working on the farm.

boy on pedal cart

Pedaling and pumping, legs go round and round, as giggles and sounds of joy abound. This attraction is great fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to pedal his or her way to victory on our track in the woods.

kids on trike track

Our round track is for toddlers and small children only! If they’re just learning to pedal and steer, then put them on one of the trikes and stay clear. They’ll smile and laugh as they race around the tires.

kids on tractor train

Little ones will love our tractor train. Let them hop aboard one of the bright color tractors and pretend they are a real farmer, steering their way through a field. They will hardly be able to contain a smile as they wave when passing by.

boy coming out of tube slide

Grab a rope and make your way to the top of the hill. Hop in the tube and slip and slide, thirty-five feet to the bottom. Kids will want to do it again, and again; it’s that much fun!

boy throwing corn in corn bin

Young children can’t resist running their fingers through shelled corn. Once inside, they won’t want to leave. It’s a race to see who can scoop corn the fastest and pour it down the green slides.

pony swings

Our pony swings are perfect for small children. Load them on the saddle and give them a push. Enjoy the giggles and laughter as they swing and spin.

girl at the ducky race

How fast can you pump water with an old-fashioned hand pump; fast enough to beat your opponent? Pick a ducky, put it in the trough and start pumping. Get your ducky to the end of the trough first and you’re the winner!

kids with their pumkin race cars

Who said only Cinderella could have a pumpkin with wheels? At Exploration Acres, it’s your turn! You and an opponent can select bright color cars, with a funny face pumpkin, and race them to victory!

guy playing corn hole

It’s a simple game. Just pick up a corn bag and toss it through the hole of the board on the opposite end. If you put more bags through the hole than your opponent, you win!

tumble_tubes

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a hamster in a wheel? Now you can find out.  Our 50” tubes work best with two children inside working together to push and roll them forward. Your kids will love them.

hoop-a-horse

It takes skill to lasso a real horse with a rope.  Our horses are a bit easier. With some practice, you’ll become an expert at ringing their necks with one of the bright color Hula Hoops. Make sure you give them a try when you visit the farm.

hop balls

We’ve got hop balls for all ages.  Find a color and size that suits you and race a friend or just enjoy hopping and bouncing around.  They are so much fun you won’t want to get off.

Activities with an Additional Fee

shooting the corn cannon

Our corn cannon uses compressed air to hurl ears of corn up to 500 feet. Kids will love it! No fear parents, an employee will be present when the cannon is fired. Three shots are just $1 and you could win a bottle of root beer if you hit the target.

gem mine tower

Get your hands a little dirty and become a miner for a day! We have three pound sand bags with your choice of gems or fossils. You’ll have fun finding treasure in your mining pan as you wash the sand away in the sluice. Two or more bags are just $6 each.

kids in combat zone

No visit to the farm is complete without a friendly game of laser tag with friends and family. Unlimited wristbands are just $5, so you can play multiple times to improve your skill. Each game, in our outdoor combat area, lasts 7 to 10 minutes.

gorls around fire pit
 

Making a s’more over an open fire in the woods is a real memory maker. It is a great opportunity to share stories with family and friends as you relax around the fire and cook your favorite treats. Fire pits can be reserved for just $30. Click here to book yours today!

 
 

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Organization:

Exploration Acres

Location:

6042 Newcastle Rd.
Lafayette, IN, 47905
United States

Phone:

765-296-2863
Contact name: 
Mary
The event has already taken place on this date: 
10/30/2022
Time: 
See website
Price: 
see website for details

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together