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 Lights 2025

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  1. Christmas in the Park, St John
  2. Winter Wonderlights, Merrillville
  3. Lowell Winterfest
  4. Christmas Tyme Lights at Harvest Tyme Farm, Lowell
  5. Kouts Christmas Open House
  6. Holly Days, Valparaiso
  7. Sunset Hill Winter Lights, Valparaiso
  8. Bozak Family Light Show
  9. Festival of Lights, Washington Park, Michigan City
  10. Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum
  11. Downtown LaPorte
  12. Preserve Historic LaPorte Candlelight Tour
  13. Wellfield Botanic Gardens Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, Elkhart
  14. Holiday Lights at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
  15. Shanklin Park Holiday Lights, Goshen
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