Not-So-Scary Halloween Fun in Connecticut

Pumpkintown, USA - East Hampton
Pumpkintown USA  is a premiere “non-scary fall destination,” which was named one of Yankee Magazine’s Top 5 Pumpkin Festivals in New England.   Drive through the Pumkintown Forest and its Pumpkinhead inhabitants from the safety and comfort of your own personal vehicle or take a stroll through the Pumpkintown Village.  Be sure to make reservations in advance, opens September 21st.  
 

Kid-Friendly Halloween Haunted Walk Through - West Simsbury
The pumpkins and farm animals are ready for all those who want to have some Halloween fun during Flamig Farm's Halloween Haunted Walk Through.  Come with your little ones and enjoy the spooky scenery and animals — only a little scary, and a lot of fun!
 

Scarecrows on Main Street - Wethersfield
Take the kids to the center of town for some spooktacular sights! At the Annual Scarecrows on Main Street event, scarecrows will be popping up alongside shops, restaurants, museums, colonial homes, and more!
 

Connecticut Trolley Museum Pumpkin Patch - East Windsor
 During the month of October, enjoy picturesque foliage while you ride in a vintage trolley car decorated for the season! When you arrive at the Pumpkin Patch, your little pumpkin will get to decorate their own little pumpkin to take home. This event is perfect for any train-loving child.
 

Pumpkin Passage - Oakdale
During the month of October, bring the entire family to the Pumpkin Passage for six different spooky experiences at night that is sure to dazzle and delight everyone.
 

Halloween Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum - Bridgeport
Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly shining lights illuminate your way while you zip line, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping music to keep your adrenaline flowing.

Halloween on Main - Newtown
Main St in Newtown is home to a calendar of fun Halloween events for the whole family including movie screenings and a paranormal festival, culminating in their famous Trick or Treat on Main on Oct 31st.

What Lurks Beneath: A Halloween Experience at Mystic Seaport Museum - Mystic
Do you believe in sea monsters? This Halloween, discover “what lurks beneath” at Mystic Seaport Museum!  Explore our indoor and outdoor spaces as the mysteries of the ocean come out to play. From giant puppets to incredible Kraken tentacles climbing the rigging of the whaleship, Charles W. Morgan, this limited-time event includes creepy Halloween fun for all. 

The festivities don't end there! Connecticut is filled with tons of autumn adventures for you and your little ones!

Take the family pumpkin picking and enjoy a day on the farm! Or simply go treat your sweet tooth and take home farm fresh pies, apple cider doughnuts and other tasty treats! Find these goodies at places like Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Rogers Orchards Shuttle Meadow Farm in Southington, March Farm in Bethlehem, and Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard in Shelton. The kids will love it!

Test your skills at one of the fun and challenging corn mazes around the state including Bishop's Orchard Farm Dinosaurs-themed  corn maze in Guilford or Lyman Orchard’s Peanuts celebration in Middlefield. Or for the bigger kids, get a little adventurous and try ziplining or climbing through the foliage at the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport and the Adventure Park in Storrs, or HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods in Mashantucket.

There are so many ways to have the perfect New England fall, right in Connecticut!