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.
First Day Hike at River Preserve
January 1, 2026
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing First Day Hike at River Preserve County Park in Elkhart County. Enjoy a one-hour stroll through winter landscapes and diverse habitats with friends and family. Embrace outdoor therapy, celebrate the New Year together, and don’t forget to dress for the weather for this invigorating start to the year.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 83 Minutes to Michigan City
- 88 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 111 Minutes to South Shore
