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.
America on Wheels at the RV / MH Hall of Fame & Museum
The RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart celebrates over a century of RV and manufactured housing history. Vintage trailers and early 20th-century motorhomes share space with modern RVs, interactive exhibits, and rare pieces like Charles Lindbergh’s trailer. It’s more than a museum—it’s an immersive journey into America’s road-traveling heritage.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 63 Minutes to Michigan City
- 71 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 92 Minutes to South Shore
