Upcoming Events
- Buckley Homestead Fall Festival, Saturday and Sunday October 11 and 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Buckley Homestead County Park.
- Harvest Tyme Family Farm Fall Festival, weekend dates including Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12 and the following weekend October 18, activities beginning at 10:00 AM at 17904 Grant Street, Lowell, IN 46356.
The Buckley Homestead Fall Festival returns for a family focused living history experience on October 11 and 12. Expect hands on demonstrations, historic crafts, staged cowboy camp activities, demonstrations for kids, and vendor booths across the homestead grounds. Organizers note limited vehicle access; festival parking will direct attendees to the visitor center and event staging areas. The Harvest Tyme Family Farm Fall Festival runs multiple weekend days in October with pumpkin picking, corn mazes for all ages, hayrides, a kiddie maze and petting zoo plus amusement rides on site. Harvest Tyme typically staggers admission windows to manage crowds and offers full family admission packages; plan for a busy farmyard on weekend afternoons and bring cash or a card depending on vendor setups.
Transit and Roadwork
If you will be driving around Lowell during October 11 and 12, please factor in the Buckley Homestead traffic adjustments. Belshaw Road between Clark Street and Chase Street will be closed for festival operations and parking will be routed through Hendricks Street with access from State Route 2. Follow posted signs and allow extra time for the short detour to the visitor center parking. Expect heavier local traffic on Grant Street and surrounding county roads on Harvest Tyme weekends; festival parking and farm entrance activity frequently creates short delays on inbound roads near the farm. Downtown Lowell's Main Street and the riverwalk area will also see increased pedestrian activity on weekend market days and special events, so drivers looking for quick access or showings should plan alternate parking or schedule visits before mid morning or after late afternoon when crowds peak. For prospective home buyers and renters arranging inspections or open houses, coordinate timing with hosts to avoid festival parking windows and to give guests the best arrival experience.
Local Weather Outlook
Expect a mild fall pattern through the priority window with daytime highs generally in the mid 60s to mid 70s Fahrenheit and overnight lows dropping into the 40s and low 50s; the warmest stretch tends to be mid window with a cooling trend toward October 20 and 21. Skies look mostly sunny with intermittent clouds and only a small chance for a brief morning shower around October 17, so outdoor events should be mostly comfortable but bring a light layer for cooler evenings.
Community Snapshot and Local Tips
Lowell, Indiana attracts a lot of seasonal traffic during October because nearby farms and historical sites host harvest and fall themed events. For residents: mark festival weekends on your calendar and expect neighborhood streets closest to venues to fill early. For prospective buyers and renters: festival weekends are a good time to gauge walkability, noise levels, and parking availability in different neighborhoods but not ideal if you need unobstructed access for home inspections or furniture moves. If you plan to enjoy local events, arrive early, pack a reusable water bottle, and consider coordinating pick up and drop off points outside the busiest blocks. Supporting local vendors and the heritage park helps keep community programming robust, and these October activities are a strong indicator of seasonal local life that many newcomers find appealing.
