Pumpkins, Trails, and Treats: Family Friendly Halloween
Posted on September 15, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana's Cool North offers a variety of family-friendly Halloween events perfect for all ages. In Lowell, the Pumpkin Glow Trail at Harvest Tyme Family Farm dazzles visitors with thousands of LED lights and jack-o’-lanterns. The Halloween Market in Chesterton adds seasonal charm with pumpkin decorating, a kids’ costume parade, trick-or-treating at vendor booths, and festive crafts. From the Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree to the Hesston Ghost Train and beyond, the region is packed with festive events, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy a full season of Halloween fun throughout Indiana’s Cool North.
A Sparkling Night at Christmas Tyme Lights
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
November 28 – December 28, 2025
Christmas Tyme Lights at Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell transforms the countryside into a glowing holiday wonderland. Stroll through dazzling displays, shimmering tunnels, and festive scenes perfect for families. With cheerful music, twinkling colors, and plenty of photo spots, it’s a delightful, memory-making way to celebrate the magic of the season.
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