While it’s still a week away, Northern Indiana is getting into the Halloween spirit early this weekend with tons of fun opportunities to collect candy, show off your costume, and step into a thrilling world of frights!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Get ready for Halloween with Belvedere Senior Housing’s Trunk-or-Treat
Belvedere Senior Housing is hosting its largest Trunk-or-Treat ever this Friday to help you celebrate Halloween early! Head out to the assisted living facility at 4 p.m. to see the residents’ decorations, enjoy the DJ’s playlist, play in the bounce house, and collect your candy dressed in your favorite costume. Learn more here.
Explore the spooky side of Chesterton at Downtown Trick-or-Treat
The Town of Chesterton has a day of fun planned this Friday for the whole family! With children from across the Region coming in their most ghoulish outfits, Downtown Chesterton becomes a haunted paradise for trick-or-treaters with a sweet tooth. Get candy, explore downtown, and check out the local market while you’re there for deals sure to make you scream! Learn more here.
Party at Festival Park with the City of Hobart
The City of Hobart’s Halloween in the Park event is coming this Saturday, and you’d rather die than miss it! Kicking off at 3:30 p.m. with a haunting golf cart parade, Halloween in the Park is fun for the whole family and sure to leave you smiling from ear to ear. At 4 p.m., enjoy live music as you collect candy and compete in a costume contest! Learn more here.
Trick-or-treat with Associated Pediatricians at Trunk or Treat
Associated Pediatricians is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Trunk or Treat event this Sunday at 3 p.m. Enjoy over 30 decorated car trunks, candy, and tons of fun at this free event! Learn more here.
Haunt music from throughout the decades at Memorial Opera House’s Phantoms of the Opera
If you’re looking to experience a blast from the past, Memorial Opera House’s Phantoms of the Opera is the perfect event for you! Taking place at the Porter County Expo Center this Saturday at 7 p.m., this 21+ event will feature live music from Electro Retro, paranormal photo ops, costume contests, and plenty of drinks to make this a night to remember. Learn more here.
Attend a graveyard smash at Four Winds Casinos’ Monster Bash
South Bend is in for a haunting treat as PS Dump Your Boyfriend performs at the Four Winds Casinos South Bend’s Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center this Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern. In addition to the live music, a cash bar will be open, and you can win your night’s drinks in the costume contest set to give contestants $1,000 in prizes! Learn more here.
Dance into the night with Journeyman Distillery
Come dressed in your scary best to the American Factory or the Featherbone Factory at 8 p.m. for the fright of your life! Journeyman Distillery is inviting attendees to a Halloween dance party with live music, blazing fire pits, and spooky-themed cocktails. Get a taste of what Journeyman has in store this Halloween and feel your bones rattle to the music! Learn more here.
Meet Parker the Fox at the La Porte Police Department’s Trunk-or-Treat
The City of La Porte Parks Department’s fan-favorite mascot Parker the Fox is coming to the police department’s trunk-or-treat this Sunday at the La Porte Civic Auditorium! Jam out to the music while you gather your candy and get to know the officers serving your community. Learn more here.
Celebrate Halloween the Harley-Davidson way at Hogoween
Hogoween is here again at the Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso this Saturday! Head out at 11 a.m. for hot dogs, pumpkin decorating, and the opportunity to win gift cards during the spookiest Halloween costume contest. Learn more here.
Race into the holiday at Mishawaka’s Monster Dash
Kids of all ages are ready to race down the plaza at Mishawaka Parks Department’s Monster Dash! The gremlins launch on Friday through the Ironworks Plaza and dash their way into a Halloween dance party and pumpkin decorating opportunity. Bring your scariest costume as you dash into the holiday! Learn more here.