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 Trails and Museums
- Buckley Homestead, Lowell
- Crown Point Courthouse
- Porter County Museum, Valparaiso
- Deep River County Park
- Experience Culture of the South Shore
- Diana of the Dunes Dare, Indiana Dunes National Park
- Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail
- Century of Progress Homes, Indiana Dunes National Park
- Old Lighthouse Museum, Michigan City
- Barker Mansion, Michigan City
- Hesston Steam Museum
- LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, LaPorte
- Heritage Trail, Elkhart County
- Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, Elkhart
- Ruthmere, Elkhart
- Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart