Pumpkins, Trails, and Treats: Family Friendly Halloween
Posted on October 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.
Get Lost in Fun at Knollbrook Farm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday until Nov 1
Knollbrook Farm in Goshen is a family-run destination blending fall fun with agricultural education. Its 12-acre corn maze weaves through over five miles of winding paths with trivia challenges. Kids love the pumpkin patch, petting corral, hayrides, pig races, and giant slides—all in a welcoming farm atmosphere.
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- 86 Minutes to Michigan City
- 92 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 111 Minutes to South Shore
