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.
From Clay to Canvas: Classes at South Shore Arts
At South Shore Arts in Munster, you’ll find dynamic art classes for all ages—from toddlers to seniors. Sessions span drawing, painting, ceramics, digital photography, ukulele and more, each guided by experienced teaching artists. Programs are inclusive and designed to inspire creativity, skill-building, and fun in a welcoming studio environment.
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- 30 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 44 Minutes to Michigan City
- 86 Minutes to Elkhart County
