With cooler temperatures and vibrant Autumn colors, fall is a perfect time to plan a weekend family getaway or romantic couple's escape to the resort community of French Lick West Baden and neighboring towns of Paoli and Orleans. This season travelers can enjoy a variety of fall-inspired events, home-town festivals and more in Southern Indiana. From dazzling safari light displays and fall foliage wine cruises to traditional pumpkin festivals and outdoor concerts, there's something for all ages to enjoy throughout the season.
Below are a few of the upcoming events taking place this fall. For a complete listing of events, visit, www.VisitFrenchLickWestBaden.com.
UPCOMING FALL EVENTS
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Fall Foliage Wine Cruises
Patoka Lake Marina
Saturdays, October 12 and 19, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Couples in search of a fun afternoon outing can enjoy tasting fine wine while taking in the beautiful fall foliage on Lake Patoka this fall. Spend the afternoon cruising on the custom 60' tour boat sampling wines paired with hors d'oeuvres and desserts from a different local Indiana winery each weekend. Cost: $75 per person, which includes food pairings with 5-7 tastings of wine, 2 full glasses of your favorite and a souvenir wine glass. Reservation required. Call (812) 685-2203. Must be 21 or older with a valid ID to participate. For more information, visit, https://www.patokalakemarina.com/wine-cruises.
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Bledsoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Bledsoe Farms, French Lick
Saturdays and Sundays, September 21 through October 27
Families can get into the spirit of the fall season and make lasting memories at Bledsoe Farms. Located seven miles south of French Lick Resort, the Pumpkin Patch offers a range of activities for the entire family. Start the day with a visit to the extensive home- grown pumpkin patch to select the perfect Jack-o-lantern, soak in the scenic countryside on a hayride, and then navigate your way through the corn maze, for a memorable fall family outing. Additional activities include bounce houses, a jumper pillow, gem mining, mechanical bull rides, horse swings, mega slides, and more. Concessions are available. Cost: $12.99 per person. For more information, visit, https://www.bledsoefarmsin.com.
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Wilstem Twilight Wagon Tour & Fall Light Show
Friday, October 4 through Saturday, November 2
Experience Wilstem's Twilight Wagon Safari and Fall Light Show. Spend the day aboard the guided wagon tour and experience over 40 different animal species, then pay a special visit to the elephant habitat. Ticket price also includes admission to the Roos and Crew building. At the end of the tour, participants will also view the Fall and Halloween-themed light show, including the new Dinos after Dark feature. See life-sized animated dinosaurs lit up with dazzling colors, fog and sounds, designed to get the adrenaline pumping. Cost: Adults $57, Children (ages 3-12) $51. Families can also opt to drive their own vehicle. To view all ticket and attraction options visit, https://www.wilstem.com/lightshow.
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Wilstem Fall Light Show & Dinos After Dark
Friday, October 4 through Saturday, November 2, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Experience Wilstem's festive fall light show and Dinos after Dark feature from the comfort of your own vehicle. Families can enjoy the fall and Halloween-themed light show and see, life-size animated dinosaurs lit up with dazzling colors, fog and sounds, designed to get the adrenaline pumping. The light show starts at dusk, typically around 8 p.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $39 per vehicle includes light show and dinosaur feature (no animals). For tickets, visit https://www.wilstem.com/lightshow.
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Art On the Green
Friday, October 11 through October 13
Town Green French Lick
Grab your gal pals and head to the Town Green in beautiful French Lick for a day of shopping. Find amazing hand-made items from artists and vendors including pottery, fiber arts, jewelry, lapidary, painting, photography, textiles, woodwork and more. For more information, contact (812) 272-1739.
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16th Annual Orleans Fall Fun Festival
Saturday, October 12
Orleans Town Square
Enjoy a day surrounded by the beautiful fall colors in historic Congress Square. The Fall Fun Fest includes a 5K run/walk, chili cook-off, car show, children's activities, live entertainment, food and more.
For additional vacation ideas or more information on French Lick West Baden, please visit visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com or follow @visitfrenchlickwestbaden on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events.
