Halloween Happenings at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds

05/04/2026

Another cold weekend has me like… 🥶

But honestly… this weather has us thinking 👀👇

Halloween Happenings weekend is about to get a little extra this year…

We’re cooking up some NEW fun ideas and let’s just say…
👻 More laughs
🎃 More activities
🍬 And maybe a few surprises you didn’t see coming

(Yes… we’re already mentally decorating pumpkins while wearing winter coats 😅)

Stay tuned… because if Mother Nature won’t give us warm weather now, we’ll just bring the HEAT this fall 🔥🎃

04/15/2026

🎃👻 Trick or Treat in Pioneerland is BACK! 🍬🏚️

Grab your costumes and your candy buckets… it’s time to hit the most historic trick-or-treat spot around!

📅 October 24
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Pioneerland – LaPorte County Fairgrounds

Stroll through Pioneerland, collect some treats, and maybe run into a few friendly ghosts along the way 👀

Costumes encouraged. Smiles guaranteed. Sugar rush… highly likely 😅

Tag your trick-or-treat crew and make plans now! 👇

04/15/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Happenings at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds 👻🎃

Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular weekend of family fun at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds!

Bring the kids, decorate your camper, and enjoy one of our favorite traditions of the year — Halloween Happenings!

🕸️ What to expect:
🍬 Trick-or-Treating through Pioneerland & the Campground
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off (bring your best recipe!)
👻 Ghost Hunt & Scavenger Hunt
🎭 Costume Contest (kids & adults!)
…and plenty more surprises all weekend long!

Last year we had hundreds of kids come through in just a couple hours — and we’re ready to make it even bigger and better this year 💥

Whether you’re camping for the weekend or just coming out for the fun, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

👉 Tag your friends, pack your candy, and start planning your costumes now!

To reserve a spot for camping follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/laportefair/halloween-happenings-2026

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03/23/2026

🎃👻 It’s never too early to start planning… 👻🎃

We’re already dreaming up ideas for our 2026 Halloween Happenings at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds, and we want to hear from YOU!

What would you love to see this year?

👇Drop your ideas in the comments and help us make 2026 bigger, better, and spookier than ever!

01/26/2026

🥶❄️ While it’s cold outside and Halloween feels forever away… we’re already dreaming of Halloween Happenings Weekend! 🎃🕸️

As we start planning for next year, we want to hear from YOU 👇
What would you like to see added (or brought back) for Halloween Happenings?

🕯️ More spooky décor?
🍬 New trick-or-treat stops?
🎃 Pumpkin contests?
👻 Characters, games, or themed activities?

Drop your ideas in the comments — big or small! Your feedback helps us make Halloween Happenings even more fun for families next year. 🎡🖤

11/14/2025

🚨 Sharing the Exciting News! 🚨
In case you missed it — the 2026 Fair Week Black Friday Sale is HERE 🎉🎟️

We’re passing along the original post below so you can grab the best deal of the year on fair admissions. Don’t wait… these savings won’t last long! ⬇️🙌

Unlock the gates to summer early... 🤫 This Black Friday, the La Porte County Fair is offering a limited-time deal you won't see again. It's the cheapest way to secure your spot for all things fair. Don't miss your only chance to grab this pre-season perk.
https://lpfair.com

11/11/2025

Today we pause to thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.
To all our veterans—thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

Today, and every day, the La Porte County Fair sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our Veterans and active service members.

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms are deeply appreciated. 🇺🇸

10/26/2025

🎃💛 Thank You for a Great Weekend! 💛🎃

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Halloween Happening Weekend at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds! 👻🍂

From the trick-or-treaters and chili cooks to our campers, volunteers, vendors, and community partners — you helped make this weekend full of fun, laughter, and spooky good memories. 🧙‍♀️🍬

We appreciate all the support and participation that makes events like this possible.

📅 Mark your calendars for next year’s Halloween Happening Weekend — October 23-25, 2026! You won’t want to miss it! 🎃

Until then, have a safe, happy, and Happy Halloween! 🕸️

10/26/2025

🎃 Thank You for a Spooktacular Evening! 👻

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Trick or Treat in Pioneerland! Whether you passed out candy, helped organize, or came out to enjoy the fun — we couldn’t have done it without you!

We had close to 800 kids come through in under two hours, and it was incredible seeing all the creative costumes, smiling faces, and community spirit. 💜🧡

Events like this remind us what makes this place so special — families, friends, and volunteers coming together to make memories.

Rest up, ghosts and goblins — you earned it! 👻🍬🎃

📸 Drop your favorite picture of the night below — we’d love to see all the fun!

10/25/2025

🎃👻 Don’t Forget!
Trick-or-Treating starts today at 4 PM in Pioneerland and the Campground at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds! 🍬🚜

There will be lots of stops handing out candy — and remember, the hayride will take you out to the campground for even more Halloween fun! 🌾

🎭 After Trick-or-Treat:
Stick around for the Costume Contest with categories for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Families! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

🎬 Then to wrap up the evening, head over to the Artisan Barn for a movie — “Nightmare before Christmas”! 🍿👀

It’s going to be a frightfully fun day at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds Halloween Happening Weekend! 🎃🕸️