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 Wellfield Botanic Gardens
November 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart sparkles with more than 1.8 million lights, transforming its half-mile promenade into a wintry fantasy. Guests stroll past glowing trees, fire pits crackle warm, and seasonal music fills the air. It’s a cozy, magical escape under the night sky.
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- 68 Minutes to Michigan City
- 74 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 93 Minutes to South Shore
