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.
Holiday Lunch with Santa at the Lighthouse Restaurant
December 7, 14 and 21, 2025
A “A Lighthouse Holiday Lunch with Santa” at Lighthouse Restaurant offers a festive lakeside meal in Cedar Lake — complete with hot cocoa, holiday cheer, and a visit from Santa in a charming outdoor gazebo. Families enjoy a kid-friendly meal, a keepsake photo by the Christmas tree, and a memorable afternoon by the water.
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- 44 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 58 Minutes to Michigan City
- 101 Minutes to Elkhart County
