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.
Gatsby-Style New Year’s Eve at Hotel Elkhart
December 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year Gatsby-style at Hotel Elkhart’s Roaring 20’s Celebration on December 31, 2025. Enjoy live entertainment, a dinner buffet, drinks, late-night snacks, and a midnight champagne toast. Packages include overnight accommodations, a New Year’s Day brunch, late checkout, and parking—an elegant, unforgettable start to 2026.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 69 Minutes to Michigan City
- 74 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 96 Minutes to South Shore
