South Shore Fall Festival Preview
Crisp air, colorful leaves and festival season are calling! From lively Oktoberfests and harvest celebrations to pumpkin patches and haunted happenings, fall along Indiana's South Shore is…
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Fall Fun Along the South Shore
Fall arrives with a splash of color across Northwest Indiana, transforming trails, parks, and communities into vibrant autumn destinations. From crisp mornings and brilliant foliage to the…
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South Shore Fall Getaway
Relax along Lake Michigan’s South Shore with scenic trails, orchards, attractions, wineries and more!
21+ Road Trips
Plan a 21+ South Shore getaway with beaches, brews, casinos, concerts, shopping and outdoor adventures!
Fair Oaks Farms
Explore Fair Oaks Farms with interactive dairy, pig and crop adventures, dining and family fun!
Harvest Tyme Family Farm
Celebrate fall at Harvest Tyme with a pumpkin glow trail, corn maze, pig races, petting zoo and more!
Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions
Face your fears at Haunted Hills with detailed sets, terrifying actors, chilling attractions and VIP tours!
Indiana Dunes Trails
Explore 60+ miles of Indiana Dunes trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife and scenic views!
Events
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South Shore Fall Festivals
Celebrate fall with Oktoberfests, harvest events, pumpkin patches and haunted happenings along the South Shore!
Harvest Tyme Fall Festival | 09/19 - 10/25
Enjoy corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking, rides, games and a petting zoo at Harvest Tyme!
Wickedly Whiting | 10/02 - 10/03
Get wicked in Whiting with spooky vendors, food, live entertainment, a beer garden and Halloween fun!
Pumpkin Festival Weekends at Johnson's Farm | 09/26 - 10/31
Pick pumpkins, explore the corn maze and enjoy rides, games and more at Johnson’s Pumpkin Festival!
Harvest Season at Fair Oaks Farms | 08/29 - 10/31
Pick apples and pumpkins, tour working farms, fire apple cannons and enjoy fall treats at Fair Oaks Farms!
Hesston Ghost Train | 10/03 - 10/25
Ride a steam train through haunted woods in search of the Mad Lumberjack on this family-friendly adventure!
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Hard Rock Cafe
Enjoy live music, iconic memorabilia, sizzling entertainment and signature dining at Hard Rock Cafe!
Journeyman - The American Factory
Savor scratch-made American fare and handcrafted spirits inside Journeyman’s restored historic factory!
The Lighthouse Restaurant
Enjoy steaks, seafood and handcrafted cocktails with scenic Cedar Lake views at Lighthouse Restaurant!
Asparagus Restaurant
Experience award-winning Vietnamese and Thai fusion, fresh ingredients and creative cocktails at Asparagus!
Jack Binion's Steak
Savor dry-aged steaks, seafood and pasta with Lake Michigan views at Jack Binion’s Steak!
Bon Vie
Enjoy seasonal farm-to-table bistro fare and craft cocktails in Bon Vie’s intimate lakefront setting!