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.
Experience the Bison Frontier at Broken Wagon Bison
Broken Wagon Bison, located in Hobart, offers an authentic experience with over 100 bison on a 160-acre ranch. Visitors can embark on guided hayrack tours, learning about bison history and ecology. The ranch also provides bison meat products and leather goods for purchase. Tours are available Saturdays from June through September.
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