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.
Little Chocolatiers Celebrate Halloween in Cedar Lake
October 18-19, 2025
Morkes Chocolates in Cedar Lake hosts a delightful Halloween Chocolate Making event for kids from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Children can enjoy crafting chocolate suckers, dipping sweet and salty treats, and completing a fun Halloween-themed art project. The event lasts approximately 45–60 minutes and is priced at $19.95 per child. No appointments are necessary; families can walk in during the event hours. This hands-on experience offers a sweet way to celebrate the spooky season!
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