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 Holiday Events 2025
- Mistletoe Market, Elkhart Co 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
- Holiday Lights, Elkhart Co 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
- Toys through Time, Ruthmere, Elkhart
- Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart
- Christmas Wizards, Trans-Siberian Tribute, LaPorte Civic Auditorium
- Holiday at the Pops, LaPorte Civic Auditorium
- Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum
- Festival of Lights, Washington Park, Michigan City
- Winter Lights Drive-Thru, Sunset Hill Farm, Valparaiso
- Shipshewana on the Road, Expo Center, Valparaiso
- Charlie Brown’s Christmas, Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso
- Brunch with Santa, Journeyman Distillery, Valparaiso
- Dairy Tales with Farmer Kringle, Fair Oaks
- Holiday Lunch with Santa, Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake
- Evergreen Artisan Market, South Shore Arts, Munster
- Christmas Show Tribute to Sinatra, Theatre at the Center, Munster
