Flower farm · Pumpkin patch
Exploration Acres
U-pick sunflowers, pumpkins and tulips in Lafayette, Indiana
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Explore our 30-acres of sunflowers and a separate u-cut sunflower field with over 20 varieties!”
“Head out into our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, and tons of kid-friendly activities across the farm!”
Source: explorationacres.com/fall-pricing, checked October 6, 2026
“Guests can enjoy u-pick tulips to build their own bouquet, capture beautiful photo moments throughout the fields, and spend a relaxing day immersed in the colors of the season.”
Source: explorationacres.com/tulips, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Open For Fall Season!”
Source: explorationacres.com/pricing-fall, checked October 6, 2026
“Closed For The Season”
Source: explorationacres.com/tulips, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“September & October”
Source: explorationacres.com/fall-pricing, checked October 6, 2026
“Sept 18 - Nov 1”
Source: explorationacres.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 6, 2026
“Then, wander through over 11 acres of pumpkins with 38+ varieties—perfect for finding your ideal pick and capturing festive photo moments.”
Source: explorationacres.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Thur: 6PM - 10PM (oct only) | Fri: 6pm - 10pm | Sat: 10am - 10pm | Sun: 12pm - 6pm”
Source: explorationacres.com/fall-pricing, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“They are $2 each.”
Source: explorationacres.com/tulips, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your perfect pumpkin for just 45¢ per pound, then load up with ease using our wagons or hop on a hayride.”
Source: explorationacres.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Service dogs are the only pets allowed.”
“We have scissors available to cut them.”
Source: explorationacres.com/tulips, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“General admission gives you exclusive access to the corn maze, pumpkins, and more!”
Source: explorationacres.com/fall-pricing, checked October 6, 2026
“Get lost in our 22-acre corn maze with over 10 miles of paths!”
“Our corn maze is 22 acres.”
“Dive into the simple joys of yesteryear by jumping into the big mound of straw in Exploration Acres’ play area.”
Source: explorationacres.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Sunflowers
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
- Tulips
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–October“September & October” | – | |
| Tulips | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 6042 Newcastle Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905Tippecanoe County
Besides picking
- Corn maze
- Playground
Exploration Acres: questions
Does Exploration Acres have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Head out into our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, and tons of kid-friendly activities across the farm!"
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Exploration Acres?
September–October, in the farm's words "September & October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.