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 Water Wheels to Wilderness: Deep River County Park
Deep River County Park in Hobart, is a 1,362-acre park that blends natural beauty with rich history. Its centerpiece is Wood’s Historic Grist Mill, originally built in 1838 by John Wood, marking one of Lake County’s first industrial sites. The mill, restored in the 1970s, features a working water wheel and offers demonstrations of traditional cornmeal grinding. The park also includes picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing spots at Big Maple Lake, and seasonal hayrides, making it a popular destination for both education and recreation.
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- 29 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 43 Minutes to Michigan City
- 83 Minutes to Elkhart County
