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.
Shaggy Live: Hard Rock NYE Bash
December 31, 2025
Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana with Shaggy promises an electric night of reggae hits, dancing, and high-energy fun. Guests can enjoy the vibrant casino atmosphere, festive cocktails, and an open-bar midnight toast. With Shaggy on stage, it’s the perfect way to kick off the new year in unforgettable style.
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