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.
Walk, Bike, Explore Along LaPorte Trails - Chessie, Clear, and Stone Lakes

The La Porte Trails connect nature and community, weaving along scenic lakeshores and through peaceful green spaces. The Chessie Trail winds along the old Chessie Railroad corridor and links Pine Lake to NewPorte Landing, while Clear and Stone Lake trails offer boardwalks, shoreline views, and wildlife encounters. Perfect for walking, biking, and soaking in La Porte’s natural beauty.
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- 28 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 50 Minutes to South Shore
- 48 Minutes to Elkhart County