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.
Munster’s Evergreen Market of Makers
November 21 – December 24, 2025
Evergreen Artisan Market at South Shore Arts in Munster transforms the Bachman Gallery into a cozy holiday wonderland. Over 20 booths display handmade gifts — from glass ornaments and ceramics to hand-woven scarves, baked goods, home décor, and artwork. It’s more than shopping: visitors enjoy carolers, live music, interactive art-making, and demonstrations like pottery-throwing and block-printing. Running through the holiday season, the market offers a festive, creative space perfect for gift hunting and family fun.
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- 33 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 49 Minutes to Michigan City
- 95 Minutes to Elkhart County
