It’s always a good time to get a breath of fresh air, and Elkhart County’s parks and trails are a fantastic way for you and the family to enjoy the great outdoors. So pull on the parka, hat, gloves, scarf and boots and get out and explore. Ice Skating in Elkhart Tighten the laces on your skates…
Where to see Holiday Lights in Elkhart County, Indiana and Nearby Cold days and nights are no match for warm hearts when the holiday season arrives. Holiday lights are so pretty, especially when the snow is drifting gently across the landscape. Check out some of our favorite places for Christmas…
Halloween in Elkhart County is full of spooky, sweet and thrilling treats. Plan a month of family fun full of corn mazes, hayrides, trick or treat times, parties and fall activities. Click here for official Trick Or Treat times for Elkhart County and surrounding areas…
FALL One of the best times to experience the Heritage Trail is when the leaves begin to turn. Gold. Red. Orange. Brilliant warm colors to balance the new chill in the air. Clusters of trees sporting blazing fall hues form a vibrant backdrop for the barn-red Bonneyville Mill, Indiana’s oldest…
The heirloom quilts at the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will knock your socks off. Enter the bidding or just gorge on doughnuts, funnel cakes or pie as auctioneers wrangle sales for quilts, antiques, toys and other wares. Annually, September. More information…
The Middlebury Fall Festival is small-town charm at its finest. Eat your way through the festival grounds with home-cooked favorites, settle in for wholesome entertainment, and turn the kids loose on the bounce houses, games and other fun activities. Make sure to stay till the fireworks Friday…
Fall has officially begun so it’s the perfect time to pack your bags and drive the Heritage Trail. Traveling along lively Main Streets and scenic backroads, you'll soon discover why the editors of LIFE named the Heritage Trail one of "America's most scenic drives." Best yet, having the FREE audio…
Fall is where the fun is in Elkhart County. The weather may be slightly cooler but it’s still a great time of year to get outside and enjoy safe activities. From corn mazes to apple picking and everything in between, this should keep the family busy till every last leaf falls. Bring on the…
Throw on a sweatshirt - you don’t want to miss these kid-friendly, mouth-watering, and fun-filled fall festivals! Middlebury Fall Festival: September, annually Nappanee Apple Festival: September, annually Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September, annually Michiana Pottery Tour: September, annually…
September 17 - 20, 2026 The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! We were even chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie in…