Fall for Indiana’s Cool North

Indiana’s Cool North comes alive each fall with festivals celebrating the season’s beauty and bounty. From charming small-town harvest fairs to lively music events, visitors can enjoy pumpkin patches, artisan crafts, seasonal foods, and family-friendly activities. Crisp air, colorful leaves, and festive decorations set the perfect backdrop for hayrides, corn mazes, and community fun. These fall festivals offer a warm, welcoming way to savor autumn while exploring the region’s local culture, flavors, and traditions.

Chesterton’s European Market Gets a Haunted Makeover

 

 

October 25, 2025

The Halloween Market in Chesterton transforms the European Market into a festive, spooky affair. Held downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., it features pumpkin decorating, a kids’ costume parade, trick-or-treating at vendor booths, a dog costume contest, crafts, raffles, and seasonal fun.

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  • 27 Minutes to South Shore
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