Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Parade as art on Columbus Drive
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade returns to Columbus Drive, transforming Halloween into an 'artist's holiday' with floats, puppets, and performances.
10 other halloween activities near Schererville.
Here are the Halloween events happening around Schererville.
From extensive Chicago explorations like the Chicago Ghost Tours to local craft gatherings in Northwest Indiana, find your perfect haunt.
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Halloween costume party with DJ and contest
Zombie paintball safari and haunted maze experience
Outdoor Halloween movie screening for teens
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Stack by energy curve: daytime farm or market while everyone's fresh, a late-afternoon rest and food stop, then the evening event, tour, show, or haunt, as the finale. Keep drive legs under 30 minutes between stops, book only the evening portion as a timed ticket so the day can flex, and end the night close to home, not across town.
An ofrenda is an altar honoring deceased loved ones, layered with photos, marigolds, candles, food, and personal objects that welcome spirits home. Community events often display many, some public and celebratory, some deeply personal. Look closely and read the dedications, but never touch, move, or take items, and ask before photographing. Some events invite visitors to add a name or flower; join if moved.
Harvest festivals center the season, produce, craft vendors, music, hayrides, with little or no spook factor, making them ideal for mixed ages and anyone opting out of scary content. Halloween festivals add costumes, themed entertainment, and sometimes evening scare elements. Read the listing's imagery and schedule to tell them apart, and check whether a family festival flips spookier after dark.