It’s spooky season, which means it’s time for all the spooky events! If scares are not your forte, check out these fests, trivia nights, boo bashes and more for the Halloween fanatic. To add a little more fright to your night, check out the Haunted Houses blog!
- Woodland Park
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Haunted Hayride 2026 is coming to YOU at Woodland Park in Portage, Thursday, October 15th - Saturday, October 17th AND Thursday, October 22nd - Saturday, October 24th! The spooky fun starts at 6:30 PM and ends when we are at capacity for the night, so get here early! We have four…
- Johnson's Farm Produce, Inc.
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Here at Johnson’s, we guarantee that after you join us one Fall, you’ll have a new Family Tradition! Pick your own pumpkins, go through our corn maze and check out our new Fun FARM! Fun Farm access is included in admissions and has fun for the whole family! Our Pumpkin Festivals…
- City of Whiting
- Recurring daily
Wickedly Whiting is fun for humans and creatures big and small! Wear your Halloween best and prepare to be scared at this wicked fest! Enjoy the annual Wickedly Whiting along 119th Street, organized by the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce. This event features spooky…
- Hesston Steam Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Ride through the haunted woods aboard a real steam train. A ride you'll not soon forget ride the steam train through the haunted woods and learn the fate of Engineer Bones Jones, Fireman Freddy and the entire crew. The Hesston Ghost Train is frightening fun for everyone. All…
- Fair Oaks Farms Adventure Center
- Recurring daily
Farmers from all over Indiana will come to have the official Indiana Pumpkin Growers’ Association Weight Off at Fair Oaks Farms! The winning pumpkin can be seen throughout October! Enjoy pumpkin-themed games, painting, delicious food from the Food Truck, the excitement of the…
Dress up and walk the Halloween Treat Trail with characters ready to hand out candy. Included with your orchard admission. Ages 2 and under are free.
Get ready to smash, stomp, and celebrate the end of harvest season at Fair Oaks Farms’ Pumpkin Smash Bash! Guests of all ages are invited for an afternoon of messy, family-friendly fun. Included with your orchard admission.
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Haunted Houses
Looking for something to make your heart race? View our blog on haunted houses in the region.
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