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.
Bison, Yaks, and More at Sandy Oak Ranch
Sandy Oak Ranch in Lake Village, offers a unique wildlife adventure on its 120-acre family-owned property. Visitors can enjoy a drive-thru safari featuring bison, yaks, and alligators, or explore walk-through exhibits with goats, cows, and peacocks. The ranch also hosts seasonal events and educational programs
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