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.
Shipshewana on the Road: Holiday Market Extravaganza
December 13-14, 2025
Shipshewana on the Road at Porter County Expo Center in Valpo brings a weekend‑long explosion of handmade gifts, crafts, food, and unique treasures all under one roof. Hundreds of vendors — from artisans, woodworkers, and jewelers to bakers and home‑goods sellers — offer handmade décor, clothing, specialty foods, jewelry, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts. It’s a fun holiday‑style shopping experience perfect for gift hunting, browsing, and discovering items you won’t find in typical stores.
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