Pick Your Perfect Fall Day in LaPorte County

Apple Orchards • Pumpkin Patches • Autumn Color

Crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and trees blazing in red, orange, and gold — fall in LaPorte County is pure Midwest magic. Alongside the changing leaves, it’s the season for fresh-picked apples, bright orange pumpkins, and weekends spent in the countryside soaking in the sights, scents, and flavors of autumn.

Whether you’re searching for the sweetest Honeycrisp, the juiciest Jonagold, or that picture-perfect pumpkin for your porch, our local farms offer plenty of ways to make the most of the season.

Apple & Pumpkin Picking Hotspots

Burek Farms, LaPorte – Pumpkins, Indian corn, and mums galore — plus handmade fall décor, jams, jellies, salsas, and more.

Coulters’ Produce, Westville – Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, explore corn mazes big and small, enjoy pony rides, and sample tasty seasonal treats.

Fischer Farm, LaPorte – A pumpkin lover’s dream with hayrides, an expansive corn maze, and fields of gourds stretching to the horizon.

Garwood Orchard, LaPorte – Hop on a wagon to the orchard or pumpkin patch. This sixth-generation farm grows 20+ apple varieties and offers fresh pies, donuts, cider, and a seasonal grill.

Radke Orchards, Michigan City – Pick from trees designed for easy reach, with 20 apple varieties available. Don’t miss their honey, cider, fruit butters, and popcorn.

Pavolka Fruit Farms, Michigan City – A small but mighty orchard growing more than 20 apple varieties and pressing their own cider.

Williams Orchard, LaPorte – Known today as a scenic wedding venue, Williams Orchard also offers U-pick apples and peaches on Sundays, giving visitors a chance to enjoy its 135 acres of peaceful countryside.

Where & when to See the Colors

Fall in LaPorte County isn’t just about the harvest—it’s about the view. This year, peak foliage in Northern Indiana is expected between early and mid-October, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, which forecasts that region typically peaks between October 5 and 21.

Best Local Color Spots:

LaPorte County Parks (Bluhm, Creek Ridge, Luhr, Red Mill): Trails winding through forests ablaze with fall hues, and panoramic views—from Luhr’s observation tower especially rewarding.

Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City: A picturesque blend of manicured gardens and wooded trails framed in fiery foliage, mirrored beautifully in Lake Lucerne.

Indiana Dunes National Park: Forested trails, dramatic dunes, and shimmering lakeshores—colorful and scenic, perfect for autumn hikes and photography.

Tip: Check orchard and farm hours before you go — and bring your camera. Between the pumpkins, the apples, and the colors, you’ll want to capture it all.