halloween for kids
halloween for kids
October 3, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Pumpkin Passage: Kid-friendly Halloween at The Dinosaur Place

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8th Annual Pumpkin Passage
Kid-friendly Halloween Celebration

The Dinosaur Place in Montville, CT once again transforms into a magical wonderland of lights, pumpkins, and friendly dinosaurs! The annual Halloween event, Pumpkin Passage, is a trail of lights, pumpkins, dinosaurs, and fun activities your kids would love. The enchanting light displays will illuminate a Halloween trail and create a festive Halloween atmosphere.

FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER 2025
+ SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHTS! Reduced prices on selected Thursdays (Oct. 15, 22, & 29th)
+ COLUMBUS DAY: We will be OPEN for this holiday Monday, Oct 12th
+ TRICK-or-TREAT NIGHT: Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween Exit Goodie Bag given to participants)

Pumpkin Passage begins each night at 5 pm.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Trail of lights with glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins, and mythical creatures;
• Entertainers every night;
• Original one-of-a-kind performance by singing animatronic pumpkin family;
• Jurassic Jungle bounce house, Also, tower-like 20 ft. Funhouse Super Slide, inflatable Corn Maze, inflatable bounce house Pumpkin, inflatable Axe Throwing & more;
• Whack-a-Dino, Basketball Pop-A-Shot & other lawn family games;
• Free marshmallow roasting at our firepit;
• Food trucks;
• Dozens of photo opportunities.

Entertainment
Live shows & entertainment every night!

• Face painting & Glitter tattoos
• Petting zoo
• Balloon twisting
• Polar Flame Light Show
• Bubble Party
*please check the entertainment schedule on our website!

Admission

Pricing
THURSDAYS (Oct. 15, 22, 29)
Children (2-12): $21
Adult (13+): $19

FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS
Children (2-12): $29
Adult (13+): $27
Location The Dinosaur Place

1650 Hartford-New London Tpke, Route 85
Oakdale CT, 06370

Times
Fridays & Saturdays.: 5 pm - 9 pm
Sundays: 5 pm - 8 pm
Thursdays (Oct, 15, 22, 29): 5 - 8 pm