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.
Explore Your Creativity at Lubeznik Center

At Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, creative classes and workshops spark imaginations for all ages. From abstract painting and mixed‑media for teens to writing intensives for adults, students explore art techniques, media and expression. Classes are inclusive, guided by teaching‑artists, and designed to foster lifelong creative engagement.
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- 16 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 38 Minutes to South Shore
- 57 Minutes to Elkhart County