Indiana’s Cool North for your Back to School Shopping

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Dina Miller

Back-to-school shopping in Indiana's Cool North is a delightful experience, offering a mix of boutique shops, outlet shopping and independent stores. Families can find everything from trendy clothes to essential supplies, all while enjoying the region's charming small towns and vibrant shopping districts. It's a perfect blend of convenience and local flavor.

Pumpkinfest at Fair Oaks - See the Largest Pumpkins!

 

October 12-13, 2024

See some of Indiana’s largest pumpkins and carve your own at Fair Oaks Farms! Enjoy pumpkin-themed games, taste delicious pumpkin treats, and witness the Indiana Pumpkin Grower’s Association Weigh Off on October 12th. Weighing starts at 10 AM, with pumpkin weigh-in from 11 AM to 2 PM. Giant pumpkins on display until October 19th!

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• 52 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 68 Minutes to Michigan City
• 107 Minutes to Elkhart County

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