Harvest Nights Presented by Everwise Credit Union
Join us for Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union the spooky, not scary, spectacle in The Garden at Newfields. Journey through fog-filled forests along The Pumpkin Path of Peril and take in tens of thousands of gourdgeous pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.
Brand new this year, 50 larger-than-life, handmade mushrooms by Kara Kent and artists from Expo Design will capture the imaginations in Fungi Forest. Plus, head upstairs in Mischief Manor to the new Cutwater Lounge, which is open to all guests ages 21 and older to sip and savor the experience on a whole different level.
Tickets start at $25 and this year’s Harvest Nights celebration comes with an array of ticketing options to give you ultimate flexibility. Newfields uses variable and dynamic pricing, which means prices vary by date and are subject to change. Get the lowest price by purchasing your tickets in advance. Members always get the lowest price.
The more you know...
Kids five and under are free.
There is a $1.99 processing fee per paid ticket. Access Pass is excluded from processing fees.
Advance tickets required
Tickets start at $25 for public adults
Public tickets on sale August 26
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union has more than ever before:
WHAT'S ON THE MENU
Treat yourself to a hearty menu of cinnamon Bavarian crème churros and giant Bavarian pretzels. Or, sink your fangs into our vampire fries, seasoned to perfection with parmesan and garlic and sure to be love at first bite. Spirits will be high with beverage choices including Hotel Tango Distillery’s Spooky Campfire Cocoa, Whiskey Applejack from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and a lineup of draft beers from our beer partner Elysian Brewing Co., including Night Owl Pumpkin Ale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Harvest Nights is an outdoor walking experience on an accessible path.
On average, guests spend about 90 to 120 minutes at Harvest Nights.
Restrooms are available throughout the experience.
Wheelchairs, strollers, and small wagons are permitted.
Wheelchairs are available to borrow from Newfields on a first come first serve basis. If you have to wait, it won’t be for long! You’ll have to park your stroller and small wagons outside of Mischief Manor, but there is parking and kids are welcome inside. Wheelchairs are allowed inside Mischief Manor.
There is a nursing room available inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art and inside the basement of Mischief Manor.
Download or print your tickets from the confirmation email you got when you purchased your tickets.
Keep your confirmation number handy.
Your ticket will be scanned inside the Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion. Which is located just to the right of the big glass atrium. Follow the sidewalks illuminated by bistro lights.
Reserved parking is available for $20 per car. However, free parking is also available. Here is some more information along with a few tips to make parking a treat.
If you would like to guarantee a spot in the best parking lot, we recommend purchasing a Reserved Parking pass for $20 in advance with your tickets for the experience.
On our busiest nights, at our busiest times, guests without Reserved Parking may be directed to additional parking at:
Indiana Interchurch Center - 1100 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
*Interchurch is about a 10-minute walk from ticket scanning at The Garden Entrance. You may choose to drop members of your party off before parking.
All parking is accessible. However, the Newfields parking lot and garage are prioritized for accessibility needs.
Thank you to our partners:
iPark and Indiana Interchurch Center
Harvest Nights closes 90 minutes after the last ticket time. You will have enough time to enjoy the entire experience if you join us for the last ticket of the evening.
Harvest Nights is a rain or shine event. If inclement weather forces Harvest Nights to close, updates will be shared on social media and our website and guests will receive an email with instructions on next steps.
All Harvest Nights tickets include access to the first floor of Mischief Manor.
It is decorated in spooky, not scary, festive fashion.
Food and beverages are not permitted inside Mischief Manor. Please finish your snacks and drinks while you enjoy the projection mapping.
Strollers are permitted at Harvest Nights but not permitted inside Mischief Manor, but kiddos of all ages are welcome.
Stroller parking is available just outside Mischief Manor.
Standard-sized wheelchairs are permitted inside Mischief Manor. Due to size restrictions in the home and elevator, if your wheelchair doesn’t fit, you may borrow a wheelchair from Newfields.
The Lounge on Floor 2 of Mischief Manor is open to all guests 21 years old and over. Drinks will be available for purchase. An elevator is available for guests who need it.
Guests are subject to metal detector screening and bag search prior to ticket scanning. Individuals unable to go through the metal detector will be hand-screened with an electronic wand by Newfields Security.
Outside food and alcoholic beverages, grills, pets, knives, guns, and weapons are prohibited.
Service animals are permitted.
Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their cars or dispose of them.
Guests may refuse inspections, however Newfields management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Pumpkin blinky lights and other pre-purchased items will be distributed in the Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion, just after ticket scanning.
Credit and debit cards are preferred payments.
There are multiple opportunities to purchase food and beverages at Harvest Nights. Think Bavarian crème churros, giant Bavarian pretzels, and caramel corn from Just Pop-In. Spirits will be high with beverage choices including Hotel Tango Distillery’s Spooky Campfire Cocoa, Whiskey Applejack from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and a lineup of draft beers from our beer partner Elysian Brewing Co., including Night Owl Pumpkin Ale.
We ID everyone. Guests who intend to purchase alcohol will need to show a valid ID.
The Museum & Garden Shop is open inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art during Harvest Nights, and you can purchase pumpkin blinky lights near ticket scanning.
More About Tickets
Members enjoy value pricing all season long. No matter what package, members always get the best deal of the day. Have FOMO (fear of missing out)? Become a member today.
Harvest Nights tickets start at $25. Ticket prices will vary based on supply and demand. Traditionally slow dates and time priced on the low side of the range and busy dates and busy ticket times are on the high side. We encourage guests to plan ahead and to get the lowest prices on the dates of their choice.
The more the merrier...or...the more the scarier. Premier tickets include expedited entry (main entrance and Mischief Manor), a 2025 commemorative pin, blinky lights, and a non-alcoholic beverage (upgrade available).
Grab your fellow ghosts and goblins and join us for a ghouls night out with 20 people or more. Discount is applied automatically.
Worried about weather? Did something come up and you need to exchange evenings? Ticket insurance is for you. Ticket insurance is required for each ticket, not per transaction, and needs to be purchased at the time of sale. Valid for one exchange per ticket per festival. Ticket must be exchanged before the date listed on the original ticket. Ticket insurance isn’t necessary for children five and under, or for Access Pass ticket holders. Ticket insurance covers exchanging ticket dates but does not apply to refunds.
Glow for it! Purchase your blinky lights in advance. Pick them up when you arrive for Harvest Nights.
Become a Sponsor
A variety of sponsorship and entertainment packages are available for the event. Please contact Stacy Clark, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, at (317) 923-1331 ext. 271 for more information.
Host a Private Event at Harvest Nights
Treat your guests to a private happy hour with small bites and spirits at the magical Garden Terrace patio.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 PRESENTING SPONSOR
Harvest Nights was originally made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Culture Innovation.
Sensory Warning
Harvest Nights is a multi-sensory experience with bright and contrasting lighting, changing sounds, large images, crowds, or various additional stimuli. A small percentage of guests may experience health difficulties or even epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns, noises or flashing lights. Exposure to certain noises, patterns, or backgrounds in Harvest Nights may induce a health event or even an epileptic seizure in these certain individuals. Certain conditions within the experience may induce health difficulties and previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone you are purchasing tickets on behalf of, have serious health issues, have an epileptic condition, or any health condition you believe can be triggered by a sensory event please consult your physician prior to visiting this experience. If you experience any of the following symptoms while participating in Harvest Nights —dizziness, nausea, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions—IMMEDIATELY exit the experience and request assistance from Newfields staff.
Value Statement
Your Harvest Nights tickets directly support Newfields’ mission to enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature. Your generous support helps to maintain the Indianapolis Museum of Art Collection, special exhibitions, community programming and education, as well as the ongoing maintenance of The Garden, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, and more. Thank you!
