Halloween Chocolate Making

Top fighters from around the world battle in an iron cage using swords, maces, and shields.

Participants are encouraged to wear a superhero twist and can create a team with family or friends. Registration is required by calling the parks department.

Celebrate local legend Gary Goldberg with a street takeover on Lake Street.

Browse local craft vendors, enjoy food trucks, and listen to live music at this outdoor festival.

Experience a spooky and scenic ride along the Lakefront Whihala Bike Path.

Catch regional favorites and acts from all over the country performing across the Cafe and Council Oak Bar Stages.

Sample over two hundred beers, ciders, and meads from craft brewers nationwide while listening to live music.

Spectators can watch horseback riders from the Northwest compete in timed events.

Shop local during a special Fall Festival Weekend.

This welcoming event is designed for lifelong jazz enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable evening.

Pick your own sunflowers, enjoy children's activities at the Fun Farm, and purchase seasonal treats.

Enjoy fall brews and traditional German fare in the orchard.

Pick your own pumpkins and navigate the corn maze.

Walk a illuminated trail of festive lights and glowing pumpkins after dark, and visit the petting zoo by night.

Kids and parents join a volunteer naturalist for themed nature activities and stories. Meet at the adventure garden. Parents do not need to register, but children must register online.

Participants must bring a helmet and bike lights for this non-competitive night ride through Highland.

Enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar while attending a talk celebrating sculptor Richard Hunt.

Enjoy exceptional food, a top-shelf premium open bar, live entertainment from Party Foul Band on the patio, and a private pyrotechnic show over Cedar Lake.

Walk a unique lit trail featuring thousands of festive Halloween lights and glowing pumpkins after dark, and visit the petting zoo at night.

Meet regional printmakers from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland to learn about a variety of printmaking techniques.

Explore dozens of vendors offering produce, baked goods, homemade crafts, and food trucks, alongside family-friendly activities like tractor rides.

Enjoy live music and traditional German dishes at this family-friendly festival.

Raise a stein in the festive Beer Garden with German-inspired games, activities, and food vendors for the whole family at this first-ever event.

Pick your own pumpkins and go through the corn maze.

Walk a unique illuminated trail of thousands of festive Halloween lights and glowing pumpkins, and visit the petting zoo by night.

Passengers take a leisurely train ride through the rural landscape to view fall colors, departing from the depot in North Judson.

Pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, get face painting, ride ponies, jump in bounce houses, play games, trick-or-treat local businesses, and enter the costume contest.

Enjoy live music for all ages and an authentic German menu prepared exclusively for this annual event.

Wear your Halloween best and prepare to be scared along 119th Street at this annual fest organized by the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce.

Ride a real steam train through the haunted woods and learn the fate of Engineer Bones Jones, Fireman Freddy, and the entire crew.

Sample dishes from local restaurants and vote for your favorite while enjoying live music, artisan vendors, face painting, and a cash bar.

Raise a stein at this first-ever celebration featuring a festive beer garden, food vendors, and German-inspired family games and activities.

Pick your own pumpkins and navigate the corn maze.

Walk a trail lit by thousands of glowing pumpkins and festive Halloween lights after dark, and visit the petting zoo by night.

Enjoy authentic German food from a custom menu prepared only once a year, accompanied by music suited for all ages.

This event honors six community members who embody the mission of spreading positivity and sharing good news.

Festival-goers can enjoy German food, a pumpkin patch, live authentic German music, and a wide variety of German biers and wines, with kids entertainment on Saturday and Sunday.

Walk a festive illuminated trail featuring thousands of glowing pumpkins and Halloween lights, and visit the petting zoo by night.

Five regional chefs compete with original dishes celebrating Indiana agriculture.

Participants can run the fourth annual 5K or 2K and enjoy family activities including tractor rides and food trucks.

Bring children in Halloween costumes for daytime trick-or-treating with no scary characters present. Optional group photos are available for an extra fee.

Drop in to cast a unique wax ping-pong paddle with artist Betsy Odom and take part in a family-friendly gallery scavenger hunt. All ages are welcome.

Shop a vetted selection of exclusive vintage collectibles and household decor offered by specialized sellers at this annual market.

Festival-goers can enjoy German food, a pumpkin patch, live authentic German music, and a wide variety of German biers and wines.

Ride through haunted woods on a steam train to learn the fate of Engineer Bones Jones, Fireman Freddy, and the crew.

All ages can drop in to create art projects using provided materials and enjoy a family-friendly scavenger hunt through the three galleries.

Pick your own pumpkins and navigate the corn maze.

Walk a unique trail lit by thousands of festive Halloween lights and glowing pumpkins after sunset, and visit the petting zoo by night.

Watch Indiana farmers compete in the official Pumpkin Growers’ Association Weight Off, then enjoy pumpkin-themed games, painting, and food trucks.

Watch youth cross country runners start the morning before the 4th annual Run for the Hills 5K/2K, and enjoy food trucks on site.

Kids make chocolate suckers, dip treats, and complete a craft on a walk-in basis with no reservations required.

Ride through haunted woods aboard a real steam train to learn the fate of Engineer Bones Jones, Fireman Freddy, and the crew.