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.
Art Meets Nature Along the Nappanee Art Path
The Nappanee Art Path showcases the community’s creativity with sculptures that guide visitors on a journey of discovery, featuring over 125 stumming sculptures. From a Flower Garden to Woodland Creatures and an Apple Orchard, each theme delights. Thoughtfully integrated into Nappanee’s largest park near McCormick Creek Golf Course, it’s an inspiring outdoor experience.
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- 73 Minutes to Michigan City
- 81 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 109 Minutes to South Shore
