Valparaiso Halloween Events

Valparaiso Halloween 2025

What to Expect This Halloween in Valparaiso!

Valparaiso halloween fills Washington Street and the Uptown Arts District with ghostly gallery nights and haunted tours. Discover pumpkin patches, historic home hauntings, and fall festivals near the courthouse square.

Find the best Halloween events in Valparaiso this year!

Valparaiso Halloween Events

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📍 Wanatah, IN, US
(9.0 mi from Valparaiso)

Wanatah Scarecrow Festival

A beloved community tradition celebrating creativity and fall fun.

When

Friday, September 26, 2025

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👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $
🎃 Family Friendly: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Celebrate fall traditions at the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival, a beloved community event since 1994. This three-day festival features a dazzling array of handmade scarecrow displays, live music from local artists, and a wide selection of food vendors. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including contests, games, and a parade, making it a perfect autumn outing.

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⭐ Best For: Families, community members, fall enthusiasts
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📍 Westville, IN, US
(9.9 mi from Valparaiso)

Westville Pumpkin Festival

Annual community celebration of the pumpkin harvest

When

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $
🎃 Family Friendly: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Experience the annual Westville Pumpkin Festival, a cherished community celebration of the pumpkin harvest. This family-friendly event features a lively parade, a 5K run and walk, and a delightful array of food and craft vendors. Indulge in delicious pumpkin baked goods and participate in exciting contests.

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Valparaiso Haunted Experiences (1)

Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours in
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📍 , US
(0.5 mi from Valparaiso)

Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours

Expert-led paranormal investigations and historical ghost tours

When

Monday, September 1, 2025

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👻 Scare Factor: 👻👻👻👻👻
💰 Budget: $$
🎃 Family Friendly: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Embark on a journey into the supernatural with Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours. They offer a variety of chilling experiences, from extensive haunted bus tours exploring Northwest Indiana's most notorious paranormal hotspots to intimate walking tours through historic downtowns. Delve into true stories of crime, mystery, and urban legends, led by experienced paranormal investigators. Whether you're seeking spectral encounters on a pub crawl or investigating the Crown Point Jail, these tours promise an exciting and spine-tingling adventure.

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⭐ Best For: Adults seeking spooky historical experiences
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Near Valparaiso

Hobart Halloween Events

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Hobart
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County Line Orchard Fall Activities

Expansive corn maze and diverse U-pick apple varieties
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 9.4 miles from Valparaiso
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Merrillville
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Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions

Indiana's #1 Halloween event with movie-quality haunted attractions.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 9.5 miles from Valparaiso
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Crown Point Halloween Events

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Crown Point Pumpkin Walk

Community trick-or-treat event at the town square
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 FREE 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 16.2 miles from Valparaiso
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Crown Point
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Hometown Hocus Pocus Indoor Market

Halloween-themed market with local artisans
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 16.6 miles from Valparaiso
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Michigan City Halloween Events

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Michigan City
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Boo at the Zoo

Trick-or-treating with local businesses at the zoo.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 19.3 miles from Valparaiso
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Laporte Halloween Events

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La Porte
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Hesston Steam Museum Fall Festival

Ride a historic steam train through scenic woodlands.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 27.7 miles from Valparaiso
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La Porte
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Hesston Ghost Train

Ghostly train ride through haunted woods with fall foliage
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 27.7 miles from Valparaiso
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East Chicago Halloween Events

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East Chicago
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EC Hallow - Halloween Event

Community Halloween event with trick-or-treating
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 FREE 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 24.6 miles from Valparaiso
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Whiting
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Wickedly Whiting Halloween Festival

Region's only all-Halloween festival with spooky vendors
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 26.7 miles from Valparaiso
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Hammond Halloween Events

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Hammond
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Fright Lights Halloween Light Show

Halloween laser light show with popular spooky songs
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 22.4 miles from Valparaiso
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Chicago Heights Halloween Events

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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Halloween parade as 'parade as art'
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 FREE 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 29.0 miles from Valparaiso
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Chicago Heights
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Drive Thru Trunk or Treat

Festive drive-thru with decorated trunks and treat distribution
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 FREE 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 30.1 miles from Valparaiso
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Park Forest Halloween Events

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Monee
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Undead Acres

Zombie paintball safari and terror trail in a former nursery.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 33.3 miles from Valparaiso
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Blue Island Halloween Events

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Crestwood
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Frightmare On Forestview

Multiple haunted attractions including a trail and zombie paintball
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 38.0 miles from Valparaiso
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Morgan Park Halloween Events

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Merrionette Park
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2025 Kids Halloween Party at 115 Bourbon Street

Kids' Halloween party with games, music, and a costume contest.
👻👻👻👻👻 💰 $$ 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
📏 36.3 miles from Valparaiso
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Last updated: 10/9/2025