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 Wheel to Kiln: Learn Pottery at Winegar Pottery
At Winegar Pottery in LaPorte, you can join their “Clay Experience” series—a six-session course where you either meet twice a week for three weeks or once a week for six weeks. Participants of all levels explore hand-building, wheel work, glazing, and more in a relaxed, small-group studio setting.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 24 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 43 Minutes to South Shore
- 45 Minutes to Elkhart County
