Pumpkins, Trails, and Treats: Family Friendly Halloween
Posted on October 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.
Candlelight Mystery at the Mansion
October 18, 2025
Step into the opulent halls of the Barker Mansion in Michigan City for the immersive Candlelight Mystery at The Mansion: The Secret Tunnel. By flickering candlelight, explore shadowy corridors and grand rooms, investigating a century-old question: Does a secret tunnel connect the mansion to the Haskell & Barker Factory? For generations, whispers of this hidden passage have lingered—but no definitive proof has ever been found… until now. Guests will follow clues, unravel riddles, and uncover the secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls.
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- 17 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 37 Minutes to South Shore
- 56 Minutes to Elkhart County
