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.
Safe, Sweet Fun at the 4-H Fairgrounds
October 31, 2025
The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen will host its annual Trick or Treat at the Fairgrounds event from 1-5pm . This free, family-friendly celebration offers a safe environment for children, with a variety of treat stations hosted by local businesses and organizations. A costume contest will be held, featuring categories like “Spookiest Costume,” “Most Unique Costume,” “Cutest Costume,” and “Best Group Costume.” Participants under 18 are encouraged to dress up and join the fun. The event is open to the public, with no pre-registration required.
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