Discover the Best Fall Events in Ankeny, IA

Fall is an idyllic season that enchants with its colors and spirit. And, if youre lucky enough to be in Ankeny, Iowa during this time of year, youll discover a community that celebrates the best autumn has to offer. Here are some of the top fall events worth experiencing.

1) Autumn Fest (Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W 1st St.) This festival is perfect for families looking for a fun event. The market at Uptown Ankeny features dozens of vendors selling homemade crafts and produce. In addition to letting people taste locallygrown food, Autumn Fest also offers live music performances throughout the day.

2) Pumpkin Patch Pizzazz (Picket Fence Creamery,

14583 S Ave.) For those who love pumpkins or ice cream (or both!), this special farm event takes place over three weekends in October. Visitors can enjoy hayrides through picturesque farmland where they can pick their own pumpkins from a patch or test out more than two dozen flavors of ice cream made fresh onsite.

3) Haunted Barn & Corn Maze (Wills Family Orchard,

33130 Panther Creek Rd.) If spooky thrills are your thing then look no further than Wills Family Orchards annual haunted barn experience and corn maze challenge! A favorite among locals and visitors alike, these attractions will get your adrenaline pumping as you navigate winding paths filled with unexpected surprises at every turn.

4) Oktoberfest (Firetrucker Brewery,

716 SW 3rd St.) The Firetrucker Brewery hosts a yearly Oktoberfest celebration complete with traditional German beers paired alongside delicious pretzels and brats cooked up by local chefs using family recipes passed down for generations.

5) Apple Fest (Ditmars Orchard

19475 225th St.) Held on Saturdays throughout September and October, Ditmars Orchards Apple Fest showcases the best of Iowagrown apples as well as other fruit straight from the orchard. Visitors can pick their own apples or sample some freshlymade apple cider donuts with a cup of warm cider.

From pumpkin patches to haunted corn mazes, autumn in Ankeny has an event for everyone. Celebrate this vibrant community through its charming fall traditions and take home unforgettable experiences of your time here.

Websites:

https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/ourcity/parksandrecreation/specialevents

https://uptownankeny.org/farmersmarket/

Twitter:

@AnkenyParksRec