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We've been keeping our ears open for the best Halloween events in Connecticut...like Forest of Fear! Photo by Ally Noel
We've been keeping our ears open for the best Halloween events in Connecticut...like Forest of Fear! Photo by Ally Noel
9/21/25 - By Jennifer Coe

If the spookly, scary season is your favorite, then we have a lot of fun Halloween events to share with you! For older kids (and grown-ups) who aren't afraid of a jump scare or a little bit of spine-chilling, the Hallow Trail at Spooky Nights at Legends of Fear is sure to make your night. Interactive Evidence of Evil Haunted Attraction at Lyman Orchards is back with their super-scary outdoor event, and Tracks of Terror at Essex Steam Train is also a fave those who don't mind jump-scares.

For a PG-rated Halloween experience, take a stroll through Pumpkintown USA or enjoy the Family Friendly Halloween Walkthrough at Flamig Farm. Your kids will also love Pumpkin Passage - the perfect blending of Dinos and Halloween (yes, it's even toddler friendly). 

If you are looking for family-fun fairs, browse our list of the Best Fall Festivals in Connecitcut 2025 for Harvest Family Fun. Still looking for just the right event? Browse our CT Fall Day Trips Guide for our picks for autumn fun in Connecticut.

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Pumpkin picking and corn mazes are October must-dos! Photo courtesy of Foster Farm
Pumpkin picking and corn mazes are October must-dos! Photo courtesy of Foster Farm

Best Halloween Events in CT around Hartford for 2025

Live Scare Mini Golf at Sonny's Place

Somers
September 19 - November 1, 2025
*Scary!* Get ready for chills and thrills at Haunted Mini Golf! Live scare actors. READ MORE

Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce

Bristol
September 20 - October 26, 2025
Join Lake Compounce early for family-friendly fun with trick-or-treating, tasty fall treats, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and all your favorite rides. Then, brace yourself for a night of terror with more fog, freaks, and FX, including the all-new Project Nightmare haunt and the return of mALICE in Wonderland 3D. One price covers it all—this year, the scare is everywhere. READ MORE

Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House

Hartford
September 26 - October 11, 2025
Experience the eerie allure of the Clemens Family home after dark with our graveyard Shift Ghost Tours. Delve into the chilling depths of haunted history, Victorian seances, and firsthand encounters with the supernatural.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch Trolley in East Windsor

East Windsor
September 27 - October 26, 2025
Traveling tothe Pumpkin Patch is a family fun filled adventure where you ride on a trolley car out to the pumpkin patch field and each child can pick out a FREE pumpkin. READ MORE

Light into the Dungeon at Old New Gate Prison in East Granby

East Granby
October 3 - October 31, 2025
Experience the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine like never before! In the late 18th century, people incarcerated at Old New-Gate Prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. READ MORE

Family Friendly Halloween Walkthrough at Flamig Farm

West Simsbury
October 3 - October 25, 2025
  A Family Friendly Haunted Walk at Flamig Farm on Friday & Saturday Nights in October . Geared towards those looking for a not so scary experience.  From 7pm-8pm this will be more scary for those that liked to be scared A LITTLE BIT SCARY, a whole lot of fun. READ MORE

Halloween Hug a Horse in Avon

Aon
October 25, 2025
Join US Horse Welfare for their annual Halloween Hug-a-Horse, a cherished family tradition filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit! Children can dress up in their favorite costumes, trick-or-treat from horse to horse, and share special goodies with our gentle rescue horses, who enjoy the treats just as much as the kids. READ MORE

Hobgoblin Fair at Roaring Brook Nature Center

Canton
October 25, 2025
What “critters” will appear on our trails this Halloween? Join the Roaring Brook Nature Center for the annual Hobgoblin Fair held the Saturday before Halloween. The Fair is hosted by The Friends of Roaring Brook Nature Center. READ MORE
There are some really big 2025 Halloween events in CT! Photo courtesy of Ridgefield Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
There are some really big 2025 Halloween events in CT! Photo courtesy of Ridgefield Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off

Top Halloween Events in CT around Fairfield for 2025

Ridgefield's Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off

Ridgefield
September 28, 2025
Ridgefield's Ballard Park will be transformed into a fall festival where giant pumpkin and squash growers from around the region will compete for cash prizes. Come and see which one wins! READ MORE

Spooky Night Lights at Legends of Fear

Shelton
October 3 - November 1, 2025
Enjoy an evening of frightful entertainment on our Farm.  29 Years of Haunting with their famous Haunted Hayride and walk through The Hallow trail. Several new major surprises wait in store for you.  Real Farm,  Real Woods, Real Fear.  Among the best haunted attractions in the United States.    READ MORE

Pumpkins and Pints with Arch in Bloom

Greenwich
October 4, 2025
Something’s brewing at Arch in Bloom… the 6th annual Pumpkins & Pints event is upon us —Pick your poison: our cauldrons will be bubbling with seasonal brews and we’ll be stocked with wicked-tasty treats Take your pick of the patch - there’s pumpkins, plants and gourds galore! Plus, our little shop of horrors is overflowing with eerie-sisitable goodies. READ MORE

After Dark in Fairfield

Fairfield
Weekends in October
If you Dare, come for a Scare, at this Haunted Attraction. Embark on a Hayride through acres of Haunted Trails, ending with our All New Funhouse Walkthrough.  This high intensity, high startle experience, will have you gasping for breath around every corner.  READ MORE

Forest of Fear 2025 in Danbury

Danbury
October 10-26, 2025
Fridays through Sundays in October, something sinister is hiding in the woods behind the Saint Gregory The Great Parish. Each evening, the lights will be on for a no-scares Children's Hour from 5:30-6:30.    READ MORE

Pumpkin Palooza at Stew Leonard's

Norwalk
October 11-13, 2025
Those who buy a pumpkin at Stews in Nowalk on October 11th, 12th and/or 13th between 11:00AM and 5:00PM are invited to a complimentary pumpkin painting event outdoors under the tent. READ MORE

The Nightmare Before Halloween at the Bijou

Bridgeport
October 12, 2025
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a morning filled with magic, music, and Halloween fun! Join us on Sunday, October 12th for the kids event inspired by the pumpkin king classic. READ MORE

Night Corn Maze at Castle Hill Farm

Newtown
October 18 - 30, 2025
Come join Castle Hill for our annual flashlight corn maze.Entry tickets include the corn maze (with 20 puzzle game), live band, bonfire, and access to the food truck courtyard. We suggest dressing warm and wearing waterproof shoes for the event. READ MORE

Beasties and Besties Halloween Bash at Stepping Stones Museum

Norwalk
October 25, 2025
Calling all little goblins and ghouls! Stepping Stones invites you to a night of frighteningly festive fun at our annual Beasties and Besties Halloween Bash. READ MORE

Best Halloween 2025 Events in Connecticut - New Haven

Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford

Guilford
August 30-November 2, 2025
Join Bishop's for their annual Fall Festival, running August 30 through November 1, where classic autumn fun meets Connecticut pizza pride. Enjoy apple picking, corn maze, activity area, wagon rides, cider, and more — this year, all infused with a special nod to the state’s most iconic food …stay tuned for more, this year’s Fall Festival is one you knead to experience.  READ MORE

Evidence of Evil Haunted Attraction at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
October 3 - November 1, 2025
Do you dare enter the dark orchards after dusk? Connecticut's Interactive Haunted Attraction will send you running for the orchard hills! This fall, step into the unknown and face your fears at Evidence of Evil Haunted Attraction! Located at the picturesque Lyman Orchards, our interactive haunted experience is designed to thrill, chill, and leave you breathless. READ MORE

Spooky Night Lights at Legends of Fear

Shelton
October 3 - November 1, 2025
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Alien Invasion - The Haunted Trolley in East Haven

East Haven
October 3 - November 1, 2025
THE HAUNTED TROLLEY proudly presents Alien Invasion: Connecticut. An Exclusive out-of-this-world experience at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. Make an unforgettable ride aboard an ancient trolley with hosts who will turn your evening into a journey you will never forget. READ MORE

Family Fun Dayz: Halloween Spooktacular at The Matt

Waterbury
October 11, 2025
Join The Matt for a day full of spooky fun!  Test your skills at our spooky scavenger hunt, try creepy crafts, and make sure to stop at all of the scary stations to participate in ghoul hunts and sweet treats. READ MORE

Halloween Hoopla at Massaro Community Farm

Woodbridge
October 17, 2025
This annual event features a variety of Halloween crafts and delightful stories to spark your creativity and imagination. Enjoy a cozy outdoor screening of a beloved Halloween movie that everyone can enjoy, along with a variety of tasty treats from food trucks. READ MORE

All Ages Costume Skate at Roller Magic

Waterbury
October 29-31, 2025
Put on your costume and come and skate at the all ages costume skate! READ MORE

Walnut Beach Witch in Milford

Milford
October 31, 2025
Every Halloween the Walnut Beach Creamery plays host to the Witches of Walnut Beach. With a DJ and dancing and candy being tossed from above, come get your free ice cream (for anyone in costume, while supplies last) and prepare for the Witch led Halloween parade, stopping at participating businesses and some households along the short route for a treat. READ MORE
Scarecrows in the Meadow adds a Halloween twist to outdoor fun. Photo courtesy of the Litchfield Historical Society
Scarecrows in the Meadow adds a Halloween twist to outdoor fun. Photo courtesy of the Litchfield Historical Society

Top Halloween 2025 Events in Connecticut - Litchfield

The Forsaken Lands in Goshen

Goshen
September 27 - November 1, 2025
The Forsaken Lands Outdoor Haunted Attraction, named one of the "Must-See Haunted Houses in America", opens its decrepit barn doors for another season of fears on Fridays and weekends.This Connecticut haunted house is home to a plethora of inhabitants who claim this long forgotten farm village as their own. They unleash their wrath on, and consume all who dare step foot onto their forbidden grounds. READ MORE

Ground Zero at Glebe House

Woodbury
October 4, 2025
As the Glebe House Museum proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, they are bringing exciting new life to an audience favorite. Their popular “Witch of Woodbury” program is being reimagined in an altogether spellbinding format — a live theatrical podcast presentation, featuring the haunting history of local legend Moll Cramer and others accused of witchcraft in colonial Connecticut. READ MORE

Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield

Litchfield
October 18 - November 2, 2025
The Scarecrows are coming! Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. READ MORE

Scarrybrooke Trail in New Milford

New Milford
October 25, 2025
Prepare for the scare! Returning for its 12th anniversary CT's Haunted trail at Scarrybrooke Park returns with more fearsome delights for your walk through the park after dark. This event is not ONLY a staple of the season for Western CT, but THE LONGEST attraction to walk in the state.  READ MORE
Halloween takes to the sea in Mystic! Annual Witch Paddle and Coat Drive photo courtesy of the Adventure Mystic Facebook page
Halloween takes to the sea in Mystic! Annual Witch Paddle and Coat Drive photo courtesy of the Adventure Mystic Facebook page

Top Halloween Events in Eastern Connecticut

Pumpkintown USA

East Hampton
September 20 - October 31, 2025
One of New England's premier non-scary Halloween villages, Pumpkintown USA annually draws about 25,000 visitors. The Village at Pumpkintown USA is home to more than 70 Pumpkinhead people and their pets. The unique village includes a fast food restaurant called MacPumpkins, a saloon, a jail, a church, barbershop, country store, farm, and a fire station. READ MORE

Tracks of Terror at Essex Steam Train

Essex
October 2 - October 30, 2025
This October, ditch the predictable and head to Essex Steam Train & Riverboat for Tracks of Terror. Tracks of Terror begins as you enter the platform and have a front row seat to the movie short that sets the stage of our immersive experience. A short maze guides you to the train for a heart pounding journey through the Connecticut River Valley. READ MORE

Zombie Fashion Show in Putnam

Putam
October 3, 2025
This apocalypse fashion show brings mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families, and more, as they stroll down the putrid runway for prizes. READ MORE

Dark Manor in Norwich

Norwich
October 3 - October 31, 2025
Voted Connecticut's Scariest Haunted House. The Manor is home to the ghastly entities that haunt its hallowed grounds. Many are driven mad by the terror lurking in every shadow; their desperate screams echoing endlessly down the twisting trail –screams echoing through the desolate Connecticut countryside. READ MORE

Pumpkin Passage

Montville
October 3 - November 1, 2025
Fun Events every Weekend! Trail of Lights, Dinosaurs & Pumpkins! This is a toddler-friendly Halloween event, and fun family activities are waiting for everyone. READ MORE

Haunted Hayride in Colchester

Colchester
October 4, 2025
Get ready for a spine-tingling experience right here in Colchester.This will be an unforgettable event featuring delicious food and drink trucks, exciting costume contests, and plenty of surprises. READ MORE

Annual Witch Paddle and Coat Drive in Mystic

Mystic
October 11, 2025
Wear your favorite Witch or Halloween Costume and come paddle in this Spooktacular  Event on the Mystic River. You must provide your own Paddleboard or Kayak, PFD, Paddle and Leash.  READ MORE

Haunted Trails at Hay Burr Inn

Plainfield
October 12-25, 2025
Get ready for an evening of thrilling adventure and heartwarming hope at the Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary. Dare to walk close to half-mile spooky trail that winds through the dark woods of our sanctuary. You can choose your own path and your own level of fear. READ MORE

NorWITCH Halloween Strut

Norwich
October 25, 2025
Norwich Events Organization is the fiduciary and sits on the committee for the Halloween Strut which is organized by Deanna Rhodes and her committee.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

US Horse Welfare and Rescue
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue

About the Author

Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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