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.
Wickedly Whiting: A Halloween Street Takeover
October 3-4, 2025
Wickedly Whiting—Northern Indiana’s spookiest street festival—takes over 119th Street with costumed revelers, eerie vendors, live entertainment, tasty treats, and a beer garden. Demon-chic and delightfully wicked, it invites humans and creatures alike to embrace the Halloween spirit in a fun-fangled, chilling, and festive street takeover.
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- 36 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 51 Minutes to Michigan City
- 87 Minutes to Elkhart County
