Halloween in Connecticut

Several state residents decorated houses in a fundraising effort to solicit donations for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

It’s Halloween and that means plenty of ghosts, goblins and trick-or-treaters. But for some very passionate Halloween enthusiasts, it’s about decorating and giving back to a very important charitable cause. It’s called, Skeletons for St. Jude – a fundraising campaign Plainville’s Danielle Alonso is taking quite literally. She’s collected countless boney friends to help raise money for the acclaimed...

Experts have advice for parents to keep their kids safe on Halloween.

A spooky celebration that’s drawing people to downtown. That’s what the first annual Norwich Halloween Strut brought to the city.

A spooky celebration that’s drawing people to downtown. That’s what the first annual Norwich Halloween Strut brought to the city. The city of Norwich turned into Halloweentown saturday and it’s bringing a big draw to the downtown area, which is bringing much needed business. As witches danced around their cauldron, creatures, both small and big, came out to Norwich...

A spooky celebration is underway in Norwich with the Halloween Strut taking place in downtown.

A Connecticut home is getting a lot of attention for its Halloween decorations. We spoke with the homeowner about how it got started, and how neighbors are reacting to the spooky sight.

The Halloween treat displays are up, serving as a reminder that the spooky holiday will be here before you know it. Do you gravitate to sweet treats, like chocolate or Hot Tamales, or salty snacks like chips? Need some help deciding what the hand out this year? CandyStore.com has ranked America’s Favorite Halloween candies by state. Connecticut loves Almond...

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

Halloween will be here before we know it and there are several events across Connecticut. Here are some local events where you just might get a little spooked and have some fun at the same time.   Organizers of the haunted hayride and trail promise a real farm, real woods and real fear and say the Haunted Farm will be…

Finding a Halloween costume should be no trick and all treat. Here are some tips to help you save money this Halloween.

Some people got into the Halloween spirit with a sprint…or with a run or walk too.

Families from all over came to Westfarms on Saturday for tricks, but mostly treats!

With Halloween around the corner, there is still some time to visit thrill-seeking events and attractions around Connecticut before time runs out: Agawam – Six Flags Fright Fest, through the month of October. Experience scare zones, haunted houses and entertainment shows. Not recommended for ages 13 and under after for some events or scare zones. One-day tickets start at $39….

Masks: they’ve always been part of Halloween tradition but never like this year. While spooky season is in full fright mode around the state, those in the Halloween business have adapted to COVID-19 protocols.

The Landing of North Haven, an assisted living center, is hosting a night at the pumpkin patch – a socially distanced drive-thru experience for the whole family. “This is a family-friendly event for North Haven and all the surrounding towns,” said Marketing Manager Donna Naparstek. According to Naparstek, drive-thru visitors will experience “over 300 pumpkins that have been carved here…

In the age of COVID, a group in North Haven is helping families celebrate one Halloween tradition safely.

Need ideas to make your Halloween festive in spite of the pandemic? Lifestyle expert Limor Suss shared her best tips with us, including ways to have fun with your food, throw a virtual party or play games outside.

Halloween definitely looks a bit different this year, but there are still many communities trying to provide alternative ways to ensure families have some spooky and safe fun. Connecticut Department of Public Health also recently issued some guidelines for Trick-or-Treating on Halloween to help minimize the spread amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are some fun spooktacular events happening across the…

Governor Lamont shared his thoughts on how to celebrate Halloween this year amid the pandemic.