More About Fall Favorites Bucket List 🍂💕
Please check with organizers prior to attending for changes, updates, and policies.
➼ Go to Boo at the Zoo!
Washington Park Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1510
Click for Details
Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
Click for Details
Brookfield Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 688-8000
Click for Details
Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo Boo
1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
Click for Details
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➼ U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins at County Line Orchard
HOBART, INDIANA
Bee Yurts • Barnyard Jams • Corn Maze • Moo Choo • Gift Loft • Bakery • Kids Farm • Campfires
Click for Details
➼ Attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at The Sparta Dome
*Over 200 vendors!
Click for Details
➼ Ride the Ghost Train at the Hesston Steam Museum
HESSTON, INDIANA
Climb aboard the Hesston & Galena Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad for a ghostly trip of learning fun. Your steam train will travel through the haunted woods!
This trip is appropriate for everyone, it's not too scary.
Click for Details
➼ Buy Boolicious Treats at the Albanese Candy Factory
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA
Click for Details
➼ Light Up at the Pumpkin Glow Trail at Harvest Tyme
LOWELL, INDIANA
Imagine thousands of lights along a half-mile walking trail filled with jack-o-lanterns. Glow-up your autumn with the return of our Pumpkin Glow Trail, a not-so-spooky Halloween experience for all ages.
Click for Details
➼ Travel the South Shore Winery Trail
Tour companies allow your group to sit back and let someone else do the driving to wineries throughout the region.
Click for Details
➼ Play in the Leaves at Deep River County Park
HOBART, INDIANA
Wood's Historic Grist Mill • General Store • Wedding Gazebo • Fishing • Canoe Launch • Hayrides • Horse & Hiking Trails • Picnic Shelters & Table Rentals • Playground
Click for Details
➼ Watch the Fright Lights Laser Show at Challenger Learning Center of NWI
HAMMOND, INDIANA
Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to do the Monster Mash with us this year, while getting treats and none of the tricks! Wearing family-friendly Halloween costumes is highly encouraged. Show is for all ages but may contain images or sounds scary for children 6 years old and under.
Click for Details
➼ Pick the Perfect Pumpkin at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Photo Ops • Corn Maze • Axe Throwing • Food Trucks • Pumpkin Patch • Carnival Games • Fortune Tellers • Fall-Themed Bars
Click for Details
➼ Enjoy the Fall Festivities at Gabis Arboretum
VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Oaktoberfest • Trail of Scarecrows • Stargazing • Woodland Tree Trek • Creepy Crawly Kids Series • Halloween Night Hike
Click for Details
➼ Hike the Trails at Indiana Dunes National Park
Click for Details
➼ Spend the Weekend at Caboose Lake Campground
REMINGTON, INDIANA
Full Hook-UP RV Sites • Log Cabins • Yurts • Traditional Campsites • 20 Acre Spring Fed Stocked Lake • Pet Friendly
Click for Details
➼ Devour Tasty Fall-Themed Treats at Designer Desserts
SCHERERVILLE & VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Jumbo Cupcakes • Cookies • Cannolis • Brownies • Sugar/Gluten/Dairy Free Upon Request • Wedding Cakes
Click for Details
➼ Try a fall favorite at Biggby!
Pumpkin Spice • Chumpkin • Maple Bourbon Pecan • Caramel Apple Cider & more! Click for Details
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🍂 MORE FALL FUN! 🍂
Decorated Halloween Homes
Click for Details
Halloween Events
Click for Details
Trunk-or-Treat Events
Click for Details
Apple Orchards
Click for Details
Pumpkin Patches
Click for Details
Haunted Houses
Click for Details
Trick-or-Treat Times in Your Town
Click for Details
🚨 Need a costume?
Live in Lake County, Indiana?
ReUSE, ReWEAR, ReSCARE at the Halloween Swap Shop!
Trade your old costume for a new-to-you costume!
Will open mid-October, check here for updates!
Click for Details
➼ Go to Boo at the Zoo!
Washington Park Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1510
Click for Details
Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
Click for Details
Brookfield Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 688-8000
Click for Details
Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo Boo
1200 West Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
Click for Details
🎃┈┈┈🎃┈┈┈🎃
➼ U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins at County Line Orchard
HOBART, INDIANA
Bee Yurts • Barnyard Jams • Corn Maze • Moo Choo • Gift Loft • Bakery • Kids Farm • Campfires
Click for Details
➼ Attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at The Sparta Dome
*Over 200 vendors!
Click for Details
➼ Ride the Ghost Train at the Hesston Steam Museum
HESSTON, INDIANA
Climb aboard the Hesston & Galena Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad for a ghostly trip of learning fun. Your steam train will travel through the haunted woods!
This trip is appropriate for everyone, it's not too scary.
Click for Details
➼ Buy Boolicious Treats at the Albanese Candy Factory
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA
Click for Details
➼ Light Up at the Pumpkin Glow Trail at Harvest Tyme
LOWELL, INDIANA
Imagine thousands of lights along a half-mile walking trail filled with jack-o-lanterns. Glow-up your autumn with the return of our Pumpkin Glow Trail, a not-so-spooky Halloween experience for all ages.
Click for Details
➼ Travel the South Shore Winery Trail
Tour companies allow your group to sit back and let someone else do the driving to wineries throughout the region.
Click for Details
➼ Play in the Leaves at Deep River County Park
HOBART, INDIANA
Wood's Historic Grist Mill • General Store • Wedding Gazebo • Fishing • Canoe Launch • Hayrides • Horse & Hiking Trails • Picnic Shelters & Table Rentals • Playground
Click for Details
➼ Watch the Fright Lights Laser Show at Challenger Learning Center of NWI
HAMMOND, INDIANA
Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to do the Monster Mash with us this year, while getting treats and none of the tricks! Wearing family-friendly Halloween costumes is highly encouraged. Show is for all ages but may contain images or sounds scary for children 6 years old and under.
Click for Details
➼ Pick the Perfect Pumpkin at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Photo Ops • Corn Maze • Axe Throwing • Food Trucks • Pumpkin Patch • Carnival Games • Fortune Tellers • Fall-Themed Bars
Click for Details
➼ Enjoy the Fall Festivities at Gabis Arboretum
VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Oaktoberfest • Trail of Scarecrows • Stargazing • Woodland Tree Trek • Creepy Crawly Kids Series • Halloween Night Hike
Click for Details
➼ Hike the Trails at Indiana Dunes National Park
Click for Details
➼ Spend the Weekend at Caboose Lake Campground
REMINGTON, INDIANA
Full Hook-UP RV Sites • Log Cabins • Yurts • Traditional Campsites • 20 Acre Spring Fed Stocked Lake • Pet Friendly
Click for Details
➼ Devour Tasty Fall-Themed Treats at Designer Desserts
SCHERERVILLE & VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Jumbo Cupcakes • Cookies • Cannolis • Brownies • Sugar/Gluten/Dairy Free Upon Request • Wedding Cakes
Click for Details
➼ Try a fall favorite at Biggby!
Pumpkin Spice • Chumpkin • Maple Bourbon Pecan • Caramel Apple Cider & more! Click for Details
______________________
🍂 MORE FALL FUN! 🍂
Decorated Halloween Homes
Click for Details
Halloween Events
Click for Details
Trunk-or-Treat Events
Click for Details
Apple Orchards
Click for Details
Pumpkin Patches
Click for Details
Haunted Houses
Click for Details
Trick-or-Treat Times in Your Town
Click for Details
🚨 Need a costume?
Live in Lake County, Indiana?
ReUSE, ReWEAR, ReSCARE at the Halloween Swap Shop!
Trade your old costume for a new-to-you costume!
Will open mid-October, check here for updates!
Click for Details
Date & Time
October 26, 2025
Location
46311
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In addition to our annual printed calendar, we offer intuitive digital resources such as our website that is sourced locally from many Northwest Indiana businesses and organizations. It features all of the benefits of our calendar but makes it easy for the community to check events, click on local business links, and access coupons on the go.
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