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.
The Hunny Pot: Your Creative Escape
At The Hunny Pot Studio in downtown Elkhart, creative seekers of all ages can dive into hands‑on art: from wheel‑throwing and hand‑built ceramics to paint‑your‑own pottery and instructed canvas sessions. Walk‑ins are welcome, and the studio encourages exploration, fun, community, and personal expression through clay and paint.
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- 68 Minutes to Michigan City
- 74 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 93 Minutes to South Shore
