Halloween is here, and Northwest Indiana has transformed from a jewel of the Midwest into a land of night, terror, and candy! Whether you're heading to the local Trunk or Treat, getting your costume prepped for a contest, or just looking to have a fun night with your favorite ghouls, the Region has plenty of thrills and chills to offer.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Prepare for family fun at the La Porte Family YMCA’s Halloween night
Are you looking for spooktacular fun you can have with the whole family? Enter the La Porte County Family YMCA if you dare this Friday at 6 p.m. With dancing, games, candy, swimming, and themed stations to visit, this free event is sure to get everyone’s heart racing! Learn more here.
Decorate your car trunk for Life Care Center of Valpo’s Trunk or Treat
Life Care Center of Valparaiso is calling on Region residents to join it at its annual Trunk or Treat this Thursday at 5 p.m. Whether you’re looking to check out the creativity of the folks in Northwest Indiana, hoping to fill your candy bucket, or just looking to spend an evening in good company, this Trunk or Treat is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more here.
Join VU for some indoor Halloween fun
With the weather outside rather frightful, Valparaiso University (VU)’s Community Trick or Treat is set to help you stay warm while getting the full range of Halloween fun. This free event is happening on Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in VU’s Harre Union, and it’s set to be filled with family fun and candy! Learn more here.
Pass out candy at Festival Park during Hobart’s Halloween in the Park
The City of Hobart’s Halloween in the Park event returns this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Come out to see the parade of decorated golf carts at the Brickie Bowl before heading over to Festival Park to see local businesses and community members transform their space for the holiday. Get candy, get photos, and get an evening of fun! Learn more here.
Dance into the night with Journeyman Distillery
Come dressed in your scary best to the American Factory at 8 p.m. for the fright of your life! Journeyman Distillery is celebrating the opening of its Valparaiso location with a Halloween dance party with live music, blazing fire pits, and spooky-themed cocktails. Get a taste of what Journeyman has in store for the Region! Learn more here.
Attend a graveyard smash at Four Winds Casinos’ Monster Bash
South Bend is in for a haunting treat as BLAMMO performs at the Four Winds Casinos South Bend’s Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center this Friday at 8 p.m. Central. 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.
Rock out with Gary LeVox at the Civic Auditorium
Gary LeVox, frontman of Rascal Flatts, is hitting the City of La Porte’s newly renovated Civic Auditorium this Friday at 6 p.m. Come see LeVox as he continues in his new solo chapter in the Civic Auditorium’s biggest show in the past decade! Learn more here.
Enjoy candy and live music at Franciscan Health’s Trunk or Treat
Franciscan Health’s Michigan City location is hosting a FREE Trunk or Treat this Friday at 5 p.m. Featuring live music from DJ Jammin’ D, food trucks, glow sticks, and plenty of trick-or-treating opportunities, you’re sure to be screaming with joy as you stuff your bag full of candy. Learn more here.
Haunt the ‘80s at Memorial Opera House’s Phantoms of the Opera
When Halloween rules in, is “Thriller” on repeat on your playlist? If you’re looking to return to the terrifying ‘80s, 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 the 1985 Band, a magician, costume contests, and plenty of drinks to make this a night to remember. Learn more here.
Discover the haunts of Latin America at Whiting High School’s Leyendas de Terror Haunted House
Have you heard a woman sobbing in the distance, found desiccated goats, or seen an owl with a face a little too grandmotherly? You may be haunted by one of the many Latin American terrors being featured at Whiting High School’s Leyendas de Terror Haunted House this Saturday at 6 p.m. From La Llorona to La Lechuza, learn more about the things that go bump in the night beyond our border for the low price of $5! Learn more here.
