No matter the holiday— Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any special celebration—we’ve got everything you need right here in Northwest Indiana!
✨ From festive events to themed gatherings, we’re here to help you celebrate in style with:
➼ Up-to-date info on the best local holiday events
➼ Weekend plans and vacation inspiration with seasonal bucket lists
➼ Family-friendly guides featuring Holiday Light Displays, Craft Fairs, Pumpkin Patches, Tree Lightings, and more!
➼ Insider access to can’t-miss events, unique activities, and hidden holiday gems, and Visits to SANTA!
Whatever the occasion, we’re your go-to source for making every holiday magical. Stay in the loop, get creative, and celebrate your way!
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FALL U-PICK & PUMPKIN PATCHES:
LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
Apple Blossom Trails, ➼ Apple Blossom Trails
5507 E State Rd. 231, Crown Point, IN 46307, (309) 453-1118, ✨ U-pick apples & pumpkins, corn maze, wagon rides, farmers market, fall & Halloween festivities, Facebook: Click for Details
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Big Johns Farm Market & Greenhouse formerly Kregel’s Pumpkin Patch, Tractor-pulled hayrides, pumpkin peak slide, barrel train ride, pedal cars, rat rollers, petting zoo, hillbilly basket bell and the corn maze, • Fresh made kettle corn, apple cider donuts, farm market with honey, gourds, mums, straw bales & corn stalks. 7705 W. 159th Ave., Lowell, IN 219–690-1503. Facebook
Hidden Creek Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze, and pumpkin patch, Enjoy the ambiance of a small hometown pumpkin patch. Enjoy our Kiddie hay rides, Kiddie corn maze, Mums, & Raw Honey! 7211 W. 87th Ave., Crown Point, CLOSED MONDAY & THURSDAY, 219-225-1922. Facebook, Selling Local Honey call for details. www.hcpumpkins.com
Scheeringa Farms, Offers pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, mums, petting zoo, pumpkin bounce house, hayrides starting Sept 29- Halloween, Fridays 3pm-5pm, Saturdays 11am-4pm, call for groups. 9436 Cline Ave, fresh produce, cider & donuts, bounce house, pumpkin train and group tours. Website, 9436 Cline Ave., Highland, 838-6369. Facebook
JOHNSON’S Farm PRODUCE –
Not only do THEY have UPICK PUMPKINs Thru Oct. 24th, there’s a corn maze & over 30 activities And UPICK produce! Open on Weekends ONLY. 10am – 6pm, gate closes at 5pm. Fun Farm on Weekends only: Train Rides, Pedal Carts, Tunnel of Fun, Produce Cannon, Duck Races, Goat Village, Hula Cow, Spider Web, Obstacle Course, Mini Farm Digger, Wall Ball Games, Jump Pad & Pillow, Pipe Swing, Johnsons Town, Triple Slide, Corn Box, Hamster Wheel, Tram Rides to the Field, Gem Mining, Horse Lasso, Barnyard Twister, Straw Mountain, Blue Choo Rides, Spin Chairs, Sand Box, Grain Hoops, $10 UPICK on weekends (with fun farm access). Children under the age of 2 are free! 8960 E. Ridge Rd., Hobart, 962-1383. WEBSITE
Elzinga Farms, Open daily Sept. 14 – Oct. 31, Mon – Sat 8:30am-6pm, Wed tilL 7pm. Enjoy a $6 hayride through the haunted forest or their Corn maze ($6) Pumpkin Painting: $6; Stop in the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect one. Try out the family friendly haunted house and kidzone. Purchase Corn stalks, Indian Corn, Mums, Specialty Pumpkins, Apples, and Cider. W-F, 3:00 pm – 6:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. Last ride out is 5:30 pm on weekdays, and 5:00 on Saturdays.1587 Joliet St, www.elzingafarms.com 865-1181. Facebook
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch – Open Sept 22 – Oct 25th on Fri/Sat/Sun from 10-6pm, Online Fee: $18.95 Gate Fee: $21.95. OR Enjoy duck races, corn maze, Petting Zoo, pumpkin patch, playland, hay rides for $10.95 (Gate Fee). Offers pumpkins u-pick or pre-picked, gourds, mums, haystacks, fresh made apple-cinnamon & pumpkin-spice donuts, kettle corn. 17904 Grant St (N of State RD 2 on Rt 55, next to Butcher Block) Lowell, IN 46356. Phone: ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS! 219-440-2386. Facebook
Merrillville Farms, While not technically a pumpkin patch, Merriville Farms Offers a diverse selection of produce, including blueberries, sweet corn, cabbage, eggplant, grapes, apples, peppers, eggs, pumpkins, and pure raw honey. 6716 Colorado St., Hobart, 219-923-2492. Facebook,
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FALL U-PICK & PUMPKIN PATCHES:
PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA
Sander’s Dairy, mums, Indiana Corn, Pumpkins, Dairy Products, Local Honey, Local Eggs, Food Market. 3 E. County Rd 900 N, Chesterton, 219-926-3230. Open in Morning and Afternoon, close in the middle, call for hours, located on Facebook.
J. Wittmer’s Pumpkins, Prices start at just $1 and our biggest is $7 (competitors selling for $15-$20). We are just east of Smoke road on 75 E.. Address: 161 S. 75 E. Valparaiso, 219-405-2583, FACEBOOK.
FALL U-PICK & PUMPKIN PATCHES:
LAPORTE COUNTY, INDIANA
Burek Farm, sweet corn, peaches, pumpkins, peppers, zucchini, fall cauliflower, pumpkins, Indian Corn, Fall mums, 0381 E. 400 S. LaPorte, Indiana, in-store pickup., 219-369-6508. burekfarms.com
Coulters’ Farm Produce, Westville, Indiana. Located on U.S. 421 one half mile south of Westville. South of the toll road and 94. E-Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. 219-785-2406.
Fischer’s Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Gourds, Indian Corn, Sept. 16th – Oct. 31st, 2400 N. Fail Rd., LaPorte, Facebook , 362-8661.
Garwood Orchards, U-Pick is a minimum purchase of $20. Apples are $30/half bushel or $8/half peck. Pumpkins are 6/$40 or 2/$15. Pumpkin Pies are 6/$10 or 2/$5. Apples, raspberries & pumpkins (Sat., & Sun only,) pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, wagon rides, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), pre-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, open daily 8am-7:30 pm, 5911 W. 50 S.,LaPorte, 362-4385. www.appleupick.com.
Minich Farms Flower Patch, potted mums, pumpkins, Fall Fest on Oct. 3rd. 0501 W. 500 South, LaPorte, Indiana LOCATED ON Facebook.
Pavolka Fruit Farms, pears, apples, pumpkins, 1776 N. Wozniak Rd., Michigan City, 874-6056. www.pavolkafruitfarm.com
Radke’s Orchard, apples, honey, cider, popcorn, pumpkins and gourds, 8999 W. 200 N, Michigan City, 872-3140. FACEBOOK www.radkeorchards.com
Todd’s Pumpkin Patch, Opening Soon! – Field is Open from 9am – 7pm, pumpkins, small pumpkin patch with down home feel. Great selection of carving/ unique pumpkins with gourds and squash. 4646 N. Cougar Rd., New Carlisle, IN see them on Facebook. 574-654-3714. FACEBOOK
Yellow River Farms: Come on over to Yellow River Farms for all kinds of Fall fun! We have FREE Hay Rides, PLUS FREE: Straw maze, Tube slide, Pumpkin cannon, Corn maze and more! Delicious Apples, Apple Cider, Lots of Pumpkins, gourds, and so much more. EVERY ATTRACTION IS FREE. So come on by, we’re located on highway 8 half of a mile west from State Road 23. ALL RIDES ARE FREE! 8435 E. State Road 8, Knox, Indiana (547-772-2581 FACEBOOK
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Find Out More info On the Following Places:
Lake County:
Cedar Lake, Hammond Indiana, East Chicago, Schererville Indiana, Dyer Indiana, Merrillville Indiana, Crown Point Indiana, Whiting Indiana, Highland Indiana, Gary Indiana, Hebron Indiana and Griffith Indiana.
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Porter County:
Valparaiso Indiana, Chesterton Indiana, Portage Indiana and Kouts Indiana.
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In La Porte County:
Michigan City Indiana, La Porte Indiana, Westville Indiana and Wanatah Indiana and Indiana Dunes
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