Fall for Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on September 3, 2025 by Dina Miller
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.
Map of Hidden Gems
- Nappanee Art Path
- Teaberry Wood Products, Middlebury
- RV / MH Hall of Fame and Museum, Elkhart
- National NY Central Railroad Museum, Elkhart
- Chessie Trail, and trails at Clear and Stone Lakes, LaPorte
- Garwood Orchard, LaPorte
- Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City
- Friendship Botanic Garden, MichiganCity
- Schoolhouse Shop, Chesterton
- Broken Wagon Bison, Hobart
- Dunn’s Bridge County Park and Kankakee River, Kouts
- Hebron, and South Porter County
- Sandy Oak Ranch, Lake Village
- The Museum at Lassen’s Resort, Cedar Lake
- The Shine of Christ’s Passion, St John
- Community Veteran’s Memorial, Munster
