Goshen Halloween Events

Goshen Halloween 2025

What to Expect This Halloween in Goshen!

Goshen halloween centers on the downtown square and Goshen College with historic ghost tours and family-friendly fall events. Attend craft festivals, pumpkin patches at local farms, and spooky storytelling nights around the courthouse square and college campus.

Find the best Halloween events in Goshen this year!

Top Halloween Events In and Around Goshen

  1. Trick or Treat at the Fairgrounds
  2. Knollbrook Farm Corn Maze & Fall Festival
  3. Nappanee Apple Festival (Nappanee)
  4. Haunted Halloween Hustle
  5. Halloween Campfire Hayrides
  6. Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale
  7. Middlebury Fall Festival (Middlebury)
  8. Fort Wayne Haunted Castle and Black Forest (Fort Wayne)
  9. Fear Itself at Legend Park (Mishawaka)
  10. Nightmare Realm Haunted Attractions (Mattawan)

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Goshen Halloween Events

Goshen Family-Friendly Fall Activities (5)

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📍 Goshen, IN, US
(1.6 mi from Goshen)

Trick or Treat at the Fairgrounds

Free community trick-or-treat with local partners

When

Friday, October 31, 2025

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💰 Budget: FREE
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⚡ Energy: Low

Event Description

Join the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for a free and safe Trick or Treat event on Halloween. Local businesses and organizations will host treat stations, offering goodies to children under 18. Don your favorite costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest, featuring categories like 'Spookiest' and 'Most Unique'. It's a community-focused afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
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📍 Goshen, IN, US
(7.7 mi from Goshen)

Knollbrook Farm Corn Maze & Fall Festival

12-acre corn maze with history trivia challenge

When

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: Medium

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Get lost in fun at Knollbrook Farm's 12-acre corn maze, featuring a challenging history and mystery trivia scavenger hunt. Enjoy a petting zoo, a giant slide, hayrides, and the vibrant Sunflower Experience. Pick your own pumpkin and create lasting fall memories.

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📍 Goshen, IN, US
(1.0 mi from Goshen)

Haunted Halloween Hustle

Halloween-themed races with costume contests and scenic trail courses.

When

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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💰 Budget: $$
🎃 Family Friendly: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
⚡ Energy: High

Event Description

Lace up for the Haunted Halloween Hustle, offering a Monster Mile, Frightening 5K, Terrible 10K, and Haunted Half Marathon. The event takes place on the scenic Pumpkinvine trail in Goshen, Indiana. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win awards in 10 categories. Food trucks and refreshments are available at the finish line, with proceeds benefiting the Elkhart County Down Syndrome Support Group.

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📍 Goshen, IN, US
(0.2 mi from Goshen)

Halloween Campfire Hayrides

Hayrides and campfires with s'mores

When

Friday, October 25, 2024

Event Details

👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Embark on a thrilling Halloween adventure with campfire hayrides through the scenic Elkhart County Parks. These family-friendly events offer a perfect blend of autumn fun and spooky excitement, featuring classic hayrides and cozy campfires complete with s'mores. It's an ideal way to celebrate the season and create lasting memories.

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📍 Middlebury, IN 46540
(8.9 mi from Goshen)

Middlebury Fall Festival

Small-town charm with fireworks and family activities

When

Friday, September 5, 2025

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👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Experience the heart of small-town charm at the Middlebury Fall Festival. Indulge in delicious home-cooked favorites and a variety of festival foods. Kids will delight in bounce houses, games, and other engaging activities. The event culminates with a spectacular fireworks display on Friday night, making it a perfect autumn outing for the whole family.

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📍 Nappanee, IN, USA
(13.4 mi from Goshen)

Nappanee Apple Festival

Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie

When

Thursday, September 18, 2025

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💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Celebrate the harvest at the 49th Annual Nappanee Apple Festival, a beloved Indiana tradition. This vibrant event features Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie, a spectacular parade with a flyover, and over 150 exhibitors. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, and a wide variety of apple-themed treats like pies, fritters, and cider. It's a perfect family-friendly gathering with a rich history and a welcoming community spirit.

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📍 Goshen, IN, US
(1.6 mi from Goshen)

Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale

Community fundraising for Mennonite Central Committee

When

Friday, September 26, 2025

Event Details

👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $$
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

The Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale is a vibrant community event supporting Mennonite Central Committee's vital work. Attendees can enjoy a wide array of food, bid on unique items in live and silent auctions, and participate in activities like the new Pickleball Tournament and children's fun. It's a chance to connect with the community while contributing to global relief and peace efforts.

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Elkhart Halloween Events

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Haunted Walk Through the Woods

Dual haunted trails with a dedicated Kids' Night
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 7.8 miles from Goshen
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Mishawaka Halloween Events

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Fear Itself at Legend Park

Indiana's #1 Scream Park with multiple haunted attractions.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$-$$$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 16.9 miles from Goshen
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South Bend Halloween Events

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Boo to You

Community event for families
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📏 20.4 miles from Goshen
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Potawatomi Zoo Boo

Zoo Boo with themed weekends and character actors
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 20.6 miles from Goshen
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Portage Halloween Events

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Mattawan
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Nightmare Realm Haunted Attractions

Multiple distinct haunted attractions with unique themes
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 42.9 miles from Goshen
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Monster Mash & Scooby Doo Movie

Scooby-Doo themed Monster Mash with movie screening
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 FREE 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 44.4 miles from Goshen
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Laporte Halloween Events

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Hesston Steam Museum Fall Festival

Ride a historic steam train through scenic woodlands.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 45.1 miles from Goshen
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Hesston Ghost Train

Ghostly train ride through haunted woods with fall foliage
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📏 45.1 miles from Goshen
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Kalamazoo Halloween Events

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Paranormal Michigan Ghost Tours

Year-round paranormal tours in historic Michigan cities
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 50.2 miles from Goshen
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Fort Wayne Halloween Events

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The Haunted Jail

USA Today's 5th ranked haunted house in the nation.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 34.9 miles from Goshen
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Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival

Expansive corn maze and dairy farm experience
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📏 43.7 miles from Goshen
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Last updated: 10/9/2025