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 the Passion Path at The Shrine of Christ's Passion
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, offers a powerful spiritual journey through a half-mile path featuring 40 life-size bronze statues depicting the Passion of Christ. Visitors can listen to meditations at each station, enhanced by original music and immersive audio, creating a reflective experience. The pathway is illuminated for evening visits and is open year-round, weather permitting. The shrine also includes the Our Lady of Guadalupe Plaza, Moses and Mount Sinai exhibit, and a 6,000-square-foot gift shop. It attracts visitors from all 50 states and over 40 countries.
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