Fall in Bloomington

Leaves are falling, college football is on, and the town is busy with fall festivals.

Fall in Bloomington is like nothing else Indiana has to offer. Between the college football, fall foliage, seasonal festivals & flavors, spooky events, and more, you'll not want to miss the harvest season in Bloomington. Find all things fall below to help you plan your visit.

What are the Best Things to do in Bloomington This Fall?

1. Enjoy the fall events and Halloween Happenings! Check out the over 900 blown-glass pumpkins at the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, the u-pick pumpkin patch or corn maze at Fowler Pumpkin Patch, or the parade, Queen Contest, or kids games at the Monroe County Fall Festival. For Halloween Happenings, enjoy the fun Downtown Trick or Treat or the spooky Dearly Departed Cemetery Tours or Baker's Junction Haunted Train.
2. Watch an Indiana University football game and enjoy the electric atmosphere. For your gameday guide, check out our page.
3. Fall is beautiful in Bloomington. Whether it is at the Hoosier National Forest, Griffy Lake, or Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve, drive to one of our many wooded areas and enjoy the fall foliage.
4. While you're out looking at the fall foliage, climb a fire tower! Monroe County has four fire towers with great views over all parts of the county. Climb the Lilly Lookout at Brown County State Park, Hickory Ridge at the Hoosier National Forest, McCormick's Creek Tower at McCormick's Creek State Park, and Mason Ridge at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
5. There is nothing to look forward to more for fall than the Fall Flavors. Try Oliver Winery's famous Apple Pie wine or Butler Winery's Black Currant, made from Indiana grown black currants. For the whole family, go to The Chocolate Moose, Hartzell's Ice Cream, or Jiffy Treet for some seasonal flavor.

What is the Weather Normally Like in the Fall?

Fall temperatures vary greatly depending on the month. September is still a bit warmer with the highs in the mid 70s and the lows in the mid 50s. October gets chillier with the highs in the high 60s and lows in the mid 40s. November is often in the low 50s to high 30s. There is sometimes a chance of light snow in November.