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.
Create, Craft, and Fire Your Imagination at Beale Pottery
At Beale Pottery in Westville, participants dive into various clay-classes and workshops—hand-building, wheel-throwing, paint-a-mug nights, and seasonal themed sessions. All materials are provided, beginner-friendly guidance ensures creative success, and finished pieces are fired and ready for pick-up shortly after.
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- 15 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 35 Minutes to South Shore
- 58 Minutes to Elkhart County
