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.
All Aboard the NYC Railroad Museum
The National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart, preserves the rich history of the NYC railroad system. Founded in 1987, it features indoor exhibits—including a 1915 coach—and outdoor displays like NYC Mohawk steam locomotive #3001 and an E-8 diesel. Visitors also enjoy interactive model railroads and the restored NIBCO Century Flyer amusement train ride.
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- 64 Minutes to Michigan City
- 72 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 97 Minutes to South Shore
