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Go to Boo at the Zoo!
Washington Park Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1510
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Fest
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
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Brookfield Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 688-8000
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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
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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.
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Buy Boolicious Treats at the Albanese Candy Factory
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA
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Light Up at the Pumpkin Glow Trail at Harvest Tyme
LOWELL, INDIANA
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Travel the South Shore Winery Trail
Red or white, sweet or dry; you’ll find a wine to sip and enjoy along the South Shore Winery Trail. Northwest Indiana wineries provide relaxing environments to try new wines, meads and ciders while spending time with friends and family. Winery events combine visitors love for wine with music, shopping and the arts. Tour companies allow your group to sit back and let someone else do the driving to wineries throughout the region.
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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
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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.
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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
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Enjoy the Fall Festivities at Gabis Arboretum
VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Trail of Scarecrows • Stargazing • Woodland Tree Trek • Creepy Crawly Kids Series • Halloween Night Hike
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Hike the Trails at Indiana Dunes National Park
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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
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Devour Tasty Fall-Themed Treats at Designer Desserts
SCHERERVILLE & VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Jumbo Cupcakes • Cookies • Cannolis • Brownies • Sugar/Gluten/Dairy Free Upon Request • Wedding Cakes
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⋆—— Looking for more fall fun?! ——⋆
Fall Festivals
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Pumpkin Patch Guide
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25+ Trunk-or-Treat Events
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25+ Decorated Halloween Homes
Click for Details
Fall Craft Shows & Holiday Markets
Click for Details
Halloween Events
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25+ Haunted Houses, Hayrides, Trails & Tours
Click for Details
Fall Favorites Bucket List
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Market Guide
Click for Details
Trick-or-Treat Times
*coming soon!*
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
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
Click for Details
Travel the South Shore Winery Trail
Red or white, sweet or dry; you’ll find a wine to sip and enjoy along the South Shore Winery Trail. Northwest Indiana wineries provide relaxing environments to try new wines, meads and ciders while spending time with friends and family. Winery events combine visitors love for wine with music, shopping and the arts. 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
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
⋆—— Looking for more fall fun?! ——⋆
Fall Festivals
Click for Details
Pumpkin Patch Guide
Click for Details
25+ Trunk-or-Treat Events
Click for Details
25+ Decorated Halloween Homes
Click for Details
Fall Craft Shows & Holiday Markets
Click for Details
Halloween Events
Click for Details
25+ Haunted Houses, Hayrides, Trails & Tours
Click for Details
Fall Favorites Bucket List
Click for Details
Market Guide
Click for Details
Trick-or-Treat Times
*coming soon!*
Date & Time
October 1, 2023
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
10/08/2023, 10/15/2023, 10/22/2023, 10/29/2023
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The Town Planner calendar is mailed FREE via the USPS to over 106,000 homes across the region annually and offers superb savings from local businesses and organizations alongside gorgeous color photos of our area. Our calendars provide daily exposure as your business is put on display every day alongside important events and community information.
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.
You can also sign up for our FREE weekly e-newsletter to ensure that you never miss an event or chance to save money. Simply click on “newsletter” at the top of the page, fill in your zip code & email address!
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