Experience the Best of 2025: Must-See Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Dina Miller

Indiana's Cool North offers an array of must-see summer and fall events in 2025. Music and art lovers can enjoy vibrant events like art festivals, the Elkhart Jazz Festival, the Festival of the Lakes, and the Elvis Fantasy Fest. For thrill-seekers, the excitement of the Great Lakes Grand Prix and the energy of county fairs offer unforgettable experiences.  Here are 16 events that highlight the region's vibrant culture and community spirit.

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  1. Knollbrook Farm, Goshen
  2. Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
  3. Kercher Sunrise Orchard, Goshen
  4. Ox Bow County Park, Goshen
  5. Luhr County Park, LaPorte
  6. Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte
  7. Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City
  8. Barker Mansion, Michigan City
  9. Spider Hunt Night Hike, Indiana Dunes State Park
  10. Halloween Market in Chesterton’s European Market
  11. Oktoberfest at Journeyman Distillery, Valpo
  12. Trail of Scarecrows, Gabis Arboretum
  13. Fright Lights Laser Show, Challenger Learning Center, Hammond
  14. Morkes Chocolates, Cedar Lake
  15. Pumpkin Glow, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell
  16. Halloween Trail, Fair Oaks Farm