October Events in Michiana

Caleigh Satterfield, Reporter

October 14, 2024

Photo Credits: https://www.potawatomizoo.org/event/zoo-boo-2022/2022-10-22/

With the summer months coming to a close, the Michiana community has transitioned into hosting many festive fall activities.These each provide unique experiences to enjoy with family, friends, or simply by yourself. Here are a few of the available opportunities to get into the spooky spirit:

The Potawatomi Zoo Pumpkin Patch: Throughout the entire month of October, the Potawatomi Zoo is hosting a pumpkin patch event. Each person can pick out a small pumpkin, ride the zoo train, craft a yummy treat and take photos at the provided photo ops for only eight dollars! This is a great activity for families looking for a fun autumn atmosphere.

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Zoo Boo: The Potawatomi Zoo also offers a trick-or-treating opportunity for those interested. Children can dress up in their costumes to enjoy trick-or-treating and seeing the animals. Entrance fees are $6 per person for members and $12 per person for non-members. Children under the age of two receive free admission. Tickets for the Haunted Train and Enchanted Carousel are priced separately. This event takes place on October 18-19 from 2-9 p.m, offering a scarier Haunted Train experience after from 5-9 p.m. and October 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thistleberry Farm: Thistleberry farm is a great place to have fun with the entire family! Activities including pedal cars, a giant slide, a giant jumping pillow and duck races cater to younger audiences. However, teens and adults may also enjoy the experiences of pony rides, apple canons and many other activities that are available at additional costs. A gift shop, donut barn, concessions and pumpkin/mum area are also great opportunities to enjoy time at this establishment. Thistleberry is most renowned for its vast corn maze and sunflower fields. Unfortunately, the sunflower fields are not open at this point in time but the corn field provides just as much fun! Weekday tickets are $12.95 while weekend tickets are $15.95 per person. Anyone under the age of 2 receives free admission.

Trick or Treat at Eddy Street: Eddy Street Commons is offering free trick-or-treating to any child under 12-years-old who has an adult accompanying them. Opportunities will be available to ‘pick’ a pumpkin, play twister, create crafts and play games. This event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monster Dash: Mishawaka Parks & Recreations is offering a fun run for anyone 3-years-old or older at the Ironworks Plaza. Multiple food trucks will be present at the end, along with a music/dance party and pumpkin decorating. Registration is $10 and this event begins at 6 p.m. on October 25.

Table or Treat: On October 26, the Mishawaka Riverwalk is hosting a free trick-or-treating opportunity from 5-7 p.m. Many local businesses will be passing out candy as well as the Mishawaka Parks Department. Everyone is welcome at this event.

Harry Potter at the Morris: On the 26 and 27 of October, The Morris will be playing “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” During these showings, the movie score, originally by John Williams, will be played by the South Bend Symphony. This offers an immersive and unique showing of this well-known film. The experience begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Tickets are anywhere from $34 to over $100, and selling out fast!

Studebaker Trunk-or-Treat: On October 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the Studebaker Museum will be hosting a free trunk-o- treat! Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required, and the event is open to any children who are accompanied by an adult. It is important to note that no costume weapons of any kind will be permitted into this event.

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Caleigh Satterfield

As a senior at John Adams High School, Caleigh Satterfield is excited to begin her first year writing for its esteemed newspaper, The Tower. She is ready to write articles about the things that interest her, such as animals, reading, sleeping, and finding excuses to procrastinate doing her homework. Caleigh is most looking forward to expanding her writing skills and to take on some interesting writing topics. In the future, she hopes to have a successful career in the medical technology field, specifically radiology. Outside of her professional goals, she hopes to live in a house straight out of her pinterest boards, and to have at least four dogs. Caleigh has run for the school's cross country team each year and plans to run track this year. In her spare time, you can find her complaining about her hatred for running. She has also participated in Adams softball as a middle infielder, and gymnastics outside of school. Reading, random crafting, baking, and cleaning up messes made while baking are just some of the many, many talents Caleigh has. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching scary movies, listening to music, and annoying her sister. Caleigh’s sister, Mackenzie, would describe her as, “energetic and really strongly willed,” as well as “athletic and sort of funny.” Her favorite music artists include Loathe, Billie Eilish, Massive Attack, and Hana Vu. If you ask her, Caleigh will tell you that she has the best music taste out of anyone you’ll never meet, which is most certainly true. Caleigh is very excited to finish out her senior year writing for The Tower, alongside some of her friends. She hopes that her creativity and unique individual voice will shine through her words as she tackles writing subjects that will snag the interests of many.