Halloween in Connecticut

Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Connecticut in 2022

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Halloween will be here soon and there are lots of fun Halloween events across Connecticut that the whole family can attend and enjoy.

Halloween 2022 in Connecticut

Sept. 17-Oct. 31: Pumpkintown U.S.A., East Hampton

Pumpkintown U.S.A. is for all ages. See 100 Pumpkinhead people and their pets.

It is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting through Halloween.

Reservations are required for the drive-through one-mile drive through the Pumpkintown Forest where you will see more than 30 Pumpkinhead inhabitants in 17 different settings.

Learn more here.

Sept. 30-Oct. 29: Pumpkin Passage, Montville

The Dinosaur Place will have its annual Pumpkin Passage on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

There is a toddler-friendly trail of lights and fun family activities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Learn more here.

Oct. 1-30: Pumpkin Patch Trains, Danbury

The 20-minute round trip at the Danbury Railway Museum stops at its patch, where children can pick out their own pumpkin. Enjoy apple cider and cookies.

Learn more and get tickets here.

Oct. 1-30: Pumpkin Patch, East Haven

The Pumpkin Patch at the Shore Line Trolley Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.

General admission includes a trolley ride, grounds visit, and one pumpkin and a puzzle book for each child.

Learn more here.

Oct. 14-Nov. 1: Scarecrows on the Green, Branford

Head to the Branford Green to see the creations. Want to take part? Learn more here.

Oct. 21-29: Halloween Haunted Walk Through, West Simsbury

Flamig Farm is hosting what it says is a spooky but fun, kid-friendly family walk through Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 21 and 22 (rain date Oct. 23) and Oct. 28 and 29 (rain date Oct. 30).

Learn more here.

Oct. 26: Spooktacular Family Fun Event, Newtown

The event will be in the commuity center multipurpose room at 8 Simpson St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be games, a DJ dance party, a hayride, a costume contest, prizes and more.

You need to pre-register. Learn more here.

Oct. 28: Halloween Parade/Celebration, Wallingford

South Main Street will be closed between the intersection of Center Street and Prince Street to all motor vehicle traffic on Friday, Oct. 28, starting at 3 p.m. until around 9 p.m.. for a Halloween Event being hosted by the Town of Wallingford Public Celebrations Committee and Parks and Recreation Department.

There will be no parking on South Main Street between Center Street and Prince Street on Friday, Oct. 28, starting at 2:30 p.m. Vehicles parked in violation will be subject to a parking ticket or towing.

Oct. 30: Halloween Spectacular, New Britain

The Halloween Spectacular is a free event at the New Britain Museum of Art from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a slime lab, caricature drawings, Inside-Out family tours, a costume parade and contest and a a dance performance.

Learn more here.

Oct. 30: Halloween on the Hill, Farmington

Trick-or-treat on the grounds of the Hill-Stead Museum along an outdoor path with candy chute stations. There will also be spooky display.

Tickets are $5 per person.

Learn more here.

Oct. 29: Halloween Stroll, West Hartford

Costumed children of all ages are invited for the Annual Halloween Stroll in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Rain Date is Sunday, Oct. 30.)

Trick-or-Treat at participating merchants. There will be live music, giveaways, mascots, balloon artists, candy and more! Sunny Train will be performing live in Blue Back Square.

Participating retailers will have a sign on their door. They are located on Farmington Avenue, South Main Street, LaSalle Road, Memorial Road, and Isham Road. There are also activities and treats on the Town Hall front lawn.

For more information, visit Moms & More website.

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