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    Harvest Nights at Newfields

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kara M.

    This is a great event for anyone who loves all things fall and Halloween! This year they added more it seemed. The mushroom forest was pretty as you strolled along. I always like the hundreds of glowing pumpkins along the paths with the fog. So many to see! They even have them hanging on the trees. The Lily House is kind of Haunted Mansion feeling and it's great that you can also go inside it! The glowing pumpkin buckets tree was so cool! I hope they bring that back next year or add to it. The room with the musical sheets swirled all throughout the room was neat to see! Until next year! Boo!

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    Madison T.

    Last night I experienced this fantastic event for the first time. Arriving just before sunset is the perfect time and there's an opportunity to sit with food and drinks in a beautiful seating area to kill time if needed. There were about 3-4 food and drink vendors with themed food. You could carry your drinks through the trail while looking at all of the beautiful art pieces and Halloween pumpkins. They did an amazing job decorating the Lilly home where you could go to the second floor for a bar area. The light show outside of the home was amazing. I was extremely impressed with all the beautiful photo opportunities. This is a great family event

    Liza G.

    Every year, my friends and I go to Harvest Nights, but this year my fiancé and I decided to make it a special Halloween double date! As always, we loved the spooky pumpkin decor--there are literally hundreds of pumpkins all around, and they do such a great job setting the spooky mood. While they pretty much keep things the same every year, it's still a wonderful fall activity that never gets old. Since it was Halloween, they had one of the main museum halls open with a DJ spinning 90's to early 2000's music, which was a good time! They also had a best costume contest (we didn't participate, but it was fun to watch), some great vendors like Uncle Nearest whiskey and a gin sampling station. There was a booth offering spooky cocktails with the spirits being sampled, which was a nice touch. We grabbed the spiked apple cider with Uncle Nearest bourbon, and let me tell you, it was divine! As millennials, of course we had to hit up the photobooth. One of the coolest additions this year was the spooky decor at the Lilly House--something we hadn't seen before since we typically visit during the regular or Christmas seasons. It really added to the night! Overall, we had a great night and loved the Halloween twist on this event. If you're looking for a fun and festive fall activity, Harvest Nights is always a great choice.

    Leeann P.

    One of my favorite Newfields visits each year is Harvest Nights. The weather is not too yucky and the pumpkins and decorations are awesome. I love walking through the grounds and seeing how many hummingbirds I can find carved into the pumpkins. My mother loved hummingbirds. But the other carvings are great too. The Lily House is decorated with Halloween decorations as well and, as long as it's not too crowded in there, I like to take my time and really take it in and maybe get some ideas too. Outside of the Lily House is a video displayed on the front of the house. There are some nights too where they have trick or treating for the kids, and adults if you want to partake. It takes about 1.5 hours, unless you're a fast walker and not a looker. :) Don't forget to stop by the gift shop after.

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    Richard P.

    Newfields is getting better and better at these seasonal types of events. While the event is called Harvest Nights, rest assured that there's a strong emphasis on Halloween and this is not simply some Fall festival of sorts. If you know the Newfields setting, then you already know that it's really a pretty cool location for this type of event with historic areas, lots of greenery, and a ton of room to place displays. During Harvest Nights, you wander through thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns in the Garden on the "Pumpkin Path of Peril." You can feel the Ghost Train, see Three Graces during a party at Mischief Manor (projected on Lilly House's facade), and join a party actually inside Lilly House. There's even a premiere level for the event that will provide access to Lilly House's second floor (which has never been opened for public). As is always true for Newfields events, snacks and beverages are available (for purchase) with sponsors such as Elysian Brewing, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Hotel Tango, Just Pop In!, and Half Liter. Parking can be a mess during prime times as this has become a very popular event. Accessibility is good, though not what I'd consider great. This is particularly true with the premium level, though Newfields is pretty good historically at accommodation. A word of note: Non-members always pay more for these events, though special "value nights" actually are priced the same for non-members as members ($15 for youth, 6-17), $24 for adults, $22 for seniors 55+ with premiere package at $44. It's worth noting, however, that the week leading up to Halloween is considered "peak" every single night. So, pricing is the highest. I'd check the website for details, though this is a decent investment for those with families. While some folks do balk at this due to pricing, as a once a year event it's actually pretty cool and I've seldom heard people complain about it. I do wish access was just a notch higher, however, if you're with a companion, loved one, or family you should be just fine and can easily partake in all the major features of the event. As a matter of note, memberships at Newfields are fairly reasonable in pricing. For example, $55 for an individual or $85 for a couple. Newfields has events throughout the year and members ALWAYS get discounts. Access Pass holders should also explore event options as they can differ!

    Brandi C.

    It was a fun and festive event. Probably better for kids. I probably wouldn't pay to go again but it was cute and entertaining. But a lot less to do/ see than we expected.

    Kandice T.

    Harvest Nights definitely gave what it was supposed to give! It owes me & my family absolutely nothing. We arrived last night, and it was cold...and rainy, but we were determined to have a good time. After we received our bags for Art or Treat, we were checked in and began walking the winding Pumpkin Path of Peril. All of the outdoor artwork and sculptures were illuminated eerily, and it definitely set the tone for our group (ages ranging from 5 years old to 51). Good times were had by all. Once we reached the snack area, we stopped for provisions. Two bags of caramel corn, one Bavarian pretzel, hot cocoa, spiked hot cocoa (super yummy and did its job keeping me warm) and a beer later, we were back on the path. The treat stations were nice, but I think what we enjoyed most were the lighting effects. There were floating apparitions in the trees of the wooded areas. There was an entire show projected onto the front of the Lilly House! And I definitely cannot forget to mention the family-friendly haunted house that was hosted inside. I think my 10-year-old nephew enjoyed that the most out of our spooky bunch. This was good, clean family fun and the kids had a ball. If I were to do this again, I'd pay closer attention to the weather!

    Amber C.

    Pumpkins! Harvest night at Newfield is the absolute most fun experience. My girlfriends and I decided to wrap ourselves up in our best scarves and head on down to new fields to check out all of the pumpkins and ghosts we could handle. The grounds were decorated beautifully and the staff was friendly and welcoming and super accommodating for us. We especially loved visiting the mansion which was beautiful both inside and out. I have to say though, my favorite part of the evening was definitely The Haunted train! I loved being able to get a nice drink to warm me up about halfway through the experience, and I really liked all of the new features that were present this year. I can't wait to visit next year!

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    Linda L.

    I've been wanting to check out Harvest Nights for a while. I'm glad I went, but it's not something that I would go out of my way for. It is especially fun on a pretty fall night to grab a few beers and go... but there were a lot of stryofoam pumpkins and I think it was just kinda short for the amount.. we weren't overly impressed. So I'm rounding up from a 3.5 here cuz it's a non profit, and was still fun :)

    Brady R.

    Been here two years in a row now. For repeat customers: lower those expectations as it doesn't change as frequently as I think most of us would hope it would. Many of the same features, small changes. It leads me to suggest going every other year unless this is your jam. When comparing to winter lights, however, I do think Harvest reigns the (pumpkin) king. More diversity in the options of things to see, better flow, all around better experience. Here's to hoping they bring more changes for repeat customers!

    Karla S.

    I joined some friends and don't know what I was signing up for. This is cute idea. I enjoyed walking through and seeing the decorations. The decor is kind of repetitive and lacked variety to me. Lots of pumpkins and more pumpkins and more pumpkins. There were cute photo opps throughout the trail. There are options for snacks/drinks. I did try the apple cider adult drink and it was yummy! I think kids would love this place if they don't mind walking. Definitely pay for the premier ticket if you don't want to wait in a long line. That was worth for an old lady like me!

    Kelly G.

    This was my first visit to Harvest Nights. We were lucky to get a fall night with 75 degree temps. I opted for the 730 slot. Upon arrival, I was taken back by the line. There were no less than 200 people and we were there 10 minutes before our slot. The line moved fairly quickly. I love fall and I love pumpkins. We loved every inch. My only complaint is the photo opp area for families. The light is absolutely terrible so you turn out as a white blob. Given the artistic nature, I'm shocked they haven't mastered this. I also recommend having a staff member at this location to take photos of families. Usually there is someone you can trade off with but some people are afraid to ask. They have snacks for purchase. I highly recommend checking this out. We loved this exhibit more than the winterlights. We will definitely make this an annual visit!

    Part of the path at the beginning.

    This was my first visit to Newfields during the Harvest Nights and I think it was a pretty enjoyable experience. The parking was directed perfectly, which is something I was a bit worried about since the email prior to your visit asks that you arrive directly on time - no later and no sooner. My friends and I have looked forward to going to this event for a while now, as it's something that we often hear about, but never actually acted on. When first entering, it was pretty laid back but we were definitely under the impression that the first path was everything to it. For the most part, we just followed the crowd and eventually found our way to the rest of the attraction. Unfortunately, these crowded areas also became harder to maneuver because they had the more "intriguing" attractions. I think this is the only gripe I have about the event because of the fact that this can cause a hindrance to your experience. There's some interactive videos played in some areas, and on the sides of the pathways, there's statues and sculptures created by artists, which I think should get a major shout out! At the same time, these things can be hard to see when you're shuffling with the crowd and looking to get out of the commotion. Despite this, the experience still remained pretty positive. The lights were great and I actually really enjoyed the pumpkins with different images and faces. I was actually surprised by the fact that you can't hear any of the traffic nearby as well. It may have been the music and overall chatter that helped drown it out, but that's definitely something I was a little worried about going into the beginning of the experience.

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    10.0 mi

    Add this event to your fall festival bucket list! One of the best in the central Indiana area. I…read morewent both days to wander around for 2+ hours and explore, as admission is free. The festival features more than 130 juried artists who are each exceptional at their work. This is not a craft fair or flea market; rather, these are high end pieces ranging from paintings to photographs to jewelry and ceramics and beyond. Some of the price tags are high (meaning you could drop $3,000 if you wanted to) but many offer affordable prints of their paintings at a lower cost, for example. I was mesmerized to see the diversity and quality of artwork. Even though there are thousands of attendees, the festival is set up well and flows easily. There are food vendors on-site (would love to see more international cuisine), dance demonstrations and more. My only suggestion is to give it more "international" flair as I'm not really sure why it's called the international arts festival. Perhaps a number of the artists travel from abroad? I'm not entirely sure.

    This was our first visit to the Carmel Arts District and we enjoyed ourselves when we visited the…read moreInternational Art Fair. It was a nice time for the family. The children really enjoyed seeing all different types of art displayed there. They even got to participate in one of the art exhibits. Carmel High school had a display where the children could choose a number and color that number on a giant Mona Lisa painting. After all the colors were finished, the painting would be displayed at the high school. Do they really enjoy being a part of that. We'll have to get back up there to see how the finished work turned out. There were food vendors out, live music, dance lessons taking place. So a few things to see. It was nice. I enjoyed the fried veggie truck. I can't remember the name but it was good. I will say it would have been nice to see other representation of other cultures here, as it called itself the "International" fair. But definitely a nice event to go do to get some fresh air and see some local art talent.

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    Carmel International Arts Festival
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    Carmel International Arts Festival - Kenny Phelps performance in 2015. Go to our website for video performances!

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    Kenny Phelps performance in 2015. Go to our website for video performances!

    Harvest Nights at Newfields - festivals - Updated May 2026

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