Looking for some damned-type fun this October? Here’s the biggest and best list in Connecticut, ranging from haunted attractions and hayrides to graveyard tours and family Halloween events. (Events are in chronological order by county.)
We’ve updated the list for 2024, however, be aware that dates/times/prices may be different than what you see here. Also check ahead as sometimes events will be sold out or canceled at the last minute, especially outdoor events that depend on good weather.
We regularly update this list with new events, so if you know of something, please send it to us at damnedct@gmail.com!
Find an event by county:
Fairfield County
Hartford County
Litchfield County
Middlesex County
New Haven County
New London County
Tolland County
Windham County
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Carrie, The Musical
October 31st @ 8PM
Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield
$10 Admission
Spend this Halloween at the award winning Ludlowe High School Drama Department’s Carrie, The Musical. Featuring $10 tickets and a Halloween contest, come spend a night you’ll never forget!
https://www.flhsdrama.com
Fairfield County
Fright Haven
September 27 – November 1; Fridays-Sundays, 7-10 pm
411 Barnum Cutoff, Stratford Square, Stratford
Admission: $25-$35; VIP fast pass +$15, Front of the line +$35
frighthaven.com
More info: With more than 20,000 feet of scares, one of the state’s largest and scariest indoor haunted attractions is “back from the dead” with two attractions under one roof: Witching Hour and Hotel Hex.
Legends of Fear
October 3 – November 1 (weekends); 7-10 pm
Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Rd., Shelton
Admission: Starts at $35.75 and goes on up, with various combos and packages
legendsoffear.com
More info: Try your luck at The Hallow, which includes four attractions: the Melonhead Revenge Trail (a one-mile haunted trek), Pine Hills Parish, The Dark Harvest, or the all-new Hemlock Manor Mortuary. Or visit the haunted hayride, which offers 1.5 miles in the dark with fifty creatures of the night waiting for you! Plus, a full concession with hot dogs, hot popcorn, candy, soda, hot chocolate and more.
Halloween Hoot ‘n Howl
October 24; 6-8 pm
Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson St., Newtown
Admission: $10; members $5
newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation
More info: A spooky evening filled with activities for the whole family, including games, DJ dance party, a hayride, costume contest, and more.
Hartford County
Pumpkin Patch Trolley
September 27 – October 26; Fri.-Sat., 7-9:30 pm
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd., East Windsor
Admission: $17; kids $16 (ages 16+)
ct-trolley.org
More info: Pumpkin Patch Trolley 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 sugar-sized Pumpkin. Additionally, when you return back to the museum campus you can decorate the pumpkins, play in the corn box, enjoy the outside harvest play area, and the museum exhibits and display.
Graveyard Shift Tours
September 26 – October 26; Fridays & Saturdays, 6-9 pm; also select Thursdays
Mark Twain House Museum, Hartford
Admission: $31 (not recommended for under 10)
marktwainhouse.org
More info: Make a nighttime visit to the Victorian home of Mark Twain, a journey into the paranormal and haunted history. Featured on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Academy, and Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, you’re in for a night of mystery filled with creepy stories and exclusive accounts of unexplained encounters in the Clemens family home.
Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
October 1-31; Fri.-Sun.
103 E. Main St., Plainville
Admission: $15, first-come, first-serve basis
preservehollywood.org
More info: The Witch’s Dungeon celebrates more than 50 years with chilling displays featuring life-sized wax figures from classic horror films as well as movie props.
Phantom Fall Fest
October 1-27; Friday 6-10 pm, Sat & Sun., noon-10 pm
Lake Compounce, Bristol
Admission: $89.99 season pass; $65.99 (online discounts available)
lakecompounce.com
More info: Get ready for two totally different Halloween experiences based on the time of day. Come early for kid-size thrills, then at 6 PM the fear kicks in gear with four haunted houses, three scare zones, and themed food and drinks.
“Light into the Dungeon”: A Jack O’ Lantern Experience
October 3 – November 3; Thurs.-Mon., noon-6 pm
Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, 115 Newgate Rd., East Granby
Admission: $20 (in advance only)
portal.ct.gov
More info: Experience the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine like never before! In the late 18th century, people incarcerated at New-Gate Prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. This October, it will be “Light into the Dungeon” as a 100-yard loop of the underground mine will be illuminated by 300 professionally carved jack o’lanterns.
Haunt on Eden
October 3 – November 1; Fridays & Saturdays 7-10 pm
Mt Southington Ski Area, 396 Mt Vernon Rd, Southington
Admission: $25
hauntoneden.com
More info: Get ready for some heart-pounding and spine-tingling at this walk-through haunted attraction, nestled on the grounds of Mount Southington Ski Area As the sun sets, the suspense begins. Are you brave enough to face the horrors lurking within? Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will leave you screaming for more!
Ghost Story Writing In The Mark Twain House
October 10 & 17; 5:30 pm
Mark Twain House Museum, Hartford
Admission: $45
marktwainhouse.org
More info: Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop will explore atmosphere, characterization, and pacing— tools that will help you write a truly spine chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mark Twain House at dusk, create something haunting, and share your stories if you dare.
The Veil’s Whisper: An Evening of Tarot and the Occult
October 16; 6 pm
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Old Wethersfield
Admission: $30
webb-deane-stevens.org
More info: An enchanting evening exploring the mysteries of the occult and the ancient art of tarot reading. Discover the fascinating origins of occult practices before diving deep into hands-on tarot work with Solden creatrix Karen Riccio.
Upon A Midnight Dreary: A Dramatic Reading Of The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe
October 17-25; Fridays & Saturdays, 7 pm
Isham-Terry House, 211 High St., Hartford
Admission: $55.20
ctlandmarks.org
More info: Upon a Midnight Dreary invites the audience to explore the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe. As they move through the space within the Isham-Terry House, they encounter live performances of Poe’s most iconic works, each brought to life by a different actor in a unique room. From The Raven to The Tell-Tale Heart, each piece is presented as a dramatic monologue, blending poetry and prose with atmospheric staging.
West Hartford Hauntings
October 16-25; Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 6-8:45 pm
North Cemetery, West Hartford
Admission: $21 in advance (10 and up only)
noahwebster.yapsody.com
More info: West Hartford Hauntings, the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society’s spooky, theatrical cemetery tour, returns! By lantern light, your ghostly guide leads you through the graves of Old North Cemetery where you experience tales of murder, disease, and dismemberment!
Hallowed History Lantern Tour
October 24; 6-9 pm
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford
Admission: $20 (reservations in advance only; ages 13 and up)
cedarhillfoundation.org
More info: History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Character actors share tantalizing true stories of some of the notable and not-so-notable residents.
Halloween in the Hangers Brew Fest
October 25; 6-10 pm
New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks
Admission: $55 (VIP $70; designated driver $20)
ctbeerfest.com
More info: Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest is a costume craft beer festival, featuring dozens of local breweries, live music, and food trucks!
Witches & Tombstone Spooktacular
October 31; 6:30-8:30 pm
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Old Wethersfield
Admission: $55
webb-deane-stevens.org
More info: A special Halloween night event, the Halloween Spooktacular is an immersive experience that will transport you through haunted history.
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Litchfield County
Colonial Spirits Night in Historic Plymouth
October 4; 6:30 pm
First Congregational Church of Plymouth, 10 Park St., Plymouth
Admission: $25; optional lantern tour $10
Tickets: Terryville Library, 238 Main St., Terryville • 860-582-3121
More info: Learn about the role of taverns in 1700s Connecticut with Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, followed by tastings of colonial beverages and food. An optional lantern tour of the Plymouth Burying Ground explores the spirits of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Lantern Tour of Historic Plymouth Center
November 1; 7 pm & 8 pm
Congregational Church, 10 Park St., Plymouth
Admission: Suggested donation $15 adults, $5 under 18
Reservations: text 860-921-6118 or email plymouthct.history@gmail.com
plymouthhistoricalsociety.org
More info: Guided lantern tours of the Burying Ground (1747, National Register of Historic Places) and the Henry Terry House, with its secret Underground Railroad passageway. Learn how gravestone symbols and inscriptions reveal colonial Connecticut’s history.
Scarrybrooke Haunted Trail
October 11-25, Fri. & Sat., 6-10 pm
Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Dr., New Milford
Admission: $35
harrybrookepark.org
More info: Prepare for the scare! If you’ve been before, you know what can happen but you can never even imagine what’s on deck this year! Walk the park after dark and experience all that can go bump in the night, see what might be hiding in the trees, and feel the terror!
Terryville Ghost Tour
October 25; 7 pm
Lock Museum of America, 230 Main St., Terryville
Admission: Suggested donation $15 adults, $5 under 18 (includes Lock Museum tour)
Reservations: info@lockmuseumadventure.org or call/text 860-921-6118
More info: A guided ghost tour of downtown Terryville and the Old Terryville Cemetery, where you’ll hear unsolved mysteries and meet the spirits of former residents.
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch & Hay Rides
October 18, 25 & November 1; 6 pm
Farmstead Location of The Farm, 281 Weekeepeemee Rd., Route 32, Woodbury
Admission: $15.95 (ages 12 and up)
thefarmwoodbury.com
More info: An ultimate adventure—embark on an evening in the corn field maze. Walk through the adventure-themed maze. Bring your flashlights and coats!
Woodbury Lions Club Haunted Hayride
October 17 – 25; Fridays & Saturdays 6:30-9 pm
Mitchell School, 14 School St., Woodbury
Admission: $15
woodburyctlionsclub.org
More info: Climb onto tractor-towed wagons and ride around some of the spooky fields and cemeteries in Woodbury. If you’re lucky, you may see some of the ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and other denizens of the dark that only come out this time of year. With another hayride, there’s another new theme for the 3D Haunted Barn.
Ghost Tour of Downtown Terryville
October 25
Lock Museum of America, 230 Main Street, Terryville.
Admission: $15, under 18 $5 (reservation required)
https://plymouthhistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events/
Info: Terryville becomes Scaryville! Visit the ghosts of famous local residents from the past at the Old Terryville Cemetery. A tour of the Lock Museum follows the walk.
The Haunted Hollow
October 25; every half hour starting at 4 pm to 7 pm
Glebe House, 49 Hollow Rd., Woodbury
Admission: $15 (reservations required)
glebehousemuseum.org
More info: Participants will travel to another time as they walk Hollow Road, Doolittle Hill, and Main Street, meeting the ghosts of past residents and entering the Old South Cemetery to greet the spirits at rest there.
48th Annual Kent Pumpkin Run
Downtown Kent
October 26
Admission: $30
kentpumpkinrun.com
More info: The 5-mile run returns! Runners in costume are encouraged, as are donations of non-perishable goods for the Kent Food Bank!
Lantern Tour of the Plymouth Burying Ground and Underground Railroad
November 1; 7-8:30 pm
Plymouth Congregational Church, 10 Park Street, Plymouth
Admission: $15 (cash only; reservations required)
plymouthhistoricalsociety.org
More info: Learn how the inscriptions and symbols on the gravestones provide clues to life in colonial Connecticut. The Burying Ground dates to 1747 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour includes a visit to a house that was on the Underground Railroad, where we will see the secret passages in the cellar providing sanctuary to slaves seeking their freedom.
Middlesex County
The Ride at Pumpkintown U.S.A.
October 1-31; daily 10 am – 5 pm
93 East High St., East Hampton
Admission: Packages start at $25 (reservations required)
pumpkintown.com
More info: A family-friendly Halloween event in which participants stay safely in their cars and cruise a scenic 20-minute trail featuring multiple scenes of the pumpkin people going about their lives.
Evidence of Evil
October 3 – November 1; Fri., Sat. & Sun., dusk to 10 pm
Lyman Orchards, Middlefield
Admission: $32 (online tickets only)
evidenceofevil.net
More info: Something is lurking deep in the woods of Lyman Orchards! Do you dare enter the dark orchards after dusk? Connecticut’s Interactive Haunted Attraction will send you running for the hills with four new terrifying frights along the haunted trail.
Haunting at The Ridge & Zombie Lounge
October 3 – November 1; Fri., Sat. & Sun. 6-9 pm
Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield
Admission: $34 and up
powderridgepark.com
More info: Are you brave enough to take a chair lift ride up the mountain into the dark? There’s no turning back, there’s no escape! Get ready for the haunt of your life! Graveyard Productions brings its trademark thrills and chills to Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort with this one-of-a-kind haunt that is not for the faint of heart.
Tracks of Terror
October 2 – 26; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 5:45 & 8 pm
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex
Admission: $49.99
essexsteamtrain.com
More info: 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. Ride if you dare!
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New Haven County
The New Haven Ghost Tour
Oct 1-31; nightly at 7:30 pm
1070 Chapel Street, New Haven
Admission: Starting at $25
ghostsofnewhaven.com
More info: Go inside the Grove Street Cemetery, find out about the phantom of Geronimo, and try not to sink in New Haven Harbor. Try not to be scared by stories of ghosts, antique sites, scandalous tales, and strange things.
Trail of Terror
October 3 – November 1; Friday & Saturday, 7-11 pm, Sundays 7-10 pm
PNC Park, Wallingford
Admission: $40 VIP; $28 admission (all tickets must be purchased in advance)
trailofterror.com
More info: Celebrating more than 20 years of terror, this award-winning outdoor haunted attraction takes visitors on a 45-minute scream-filled journey through more than three acres of spooky scenes and living nightmares.
The Haunted Trolley: Alien Invasion: Connecticut
October 3 – November 1; Fri–Sat 6–9 pm, select Sun 5–8 pm
The Shoreline Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven
Admission: $29; VIP upgrade $49
thehauntedtrolley.com
More info: An exclusive Halloween event that is an interactive 30-45 minute show/presentation combining an alien invasion, thrills, theater, audience participation, and a heavy dose of comedy, in which you help decide the outcome of this curated UFO adventure.
Revolutionary Spirits: Ghost Stories of Colonial New England
October 21; 7 pm
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., Wallingford
Admission: Free (registration required)More info: From sightings of restless dead soldiers to reports of George Washington’s spirit wandering the halls of Mount Vernon to this day, there are a plethora of Revolutionary-era ghost stories to explore on the East Coast. The Ain’t it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast will host a short history of ghost stories with roots in colonial folklore and the Revolutionary War.
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New London County
Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours
October 1-31; multiple nights & tours
Downtown Mystic
Admission: Tours start at $35 (reservations required)
seasideshadows.com
More info: Courtney McInvale, author of Haunted Mystic, and her team will guide you by lantern light through downtown Mystic, past local haunts and through cemeteries, sharing local lore and legends.
The Dark Manor
October 3 – November 1; Thurs.-Sun., 6:30-11:30 pm
25 Main Street, Baltic
Admission: $28; $36 VIP
thedarkmanor.com
More info: 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.
Pumpkin Passage
October 1-26; Fri.-Sun. 5 pm
The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Hartford New London Tpke., Oakdale
Admission: $29
naturesartvillage.com
More info: The Dinosaur Place once again opens the gates for all things magical and mystical — get ready for the annual Halloween Pumpkin Passage. A toddler-friendly trail of lights and fun family activities await.
What Lurks Beneath: A Halloween Experience
October 17, 24, 25 & 26
Mystic Seaport, Mystic
Admission: $25
mysticseaport.org
More info: Enjoy fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and Halloween-themed food and drinks. Then face eerie tours where Greenmanville is overrun by creatures of the deep. Maritime lore meets Halloween thrills—for all ages.
Halloween Town
October 17; 6-9 pm
Waterfront Park, New London
Admission: Free
downtownnewlondonassociation.com
More info: Dare to be scared. Have the courage to face things that go bump in the night? If so, you are invited to come to a spooky Halloween destination, New London Halloween Town. Trick or trunk, a costume contest, and more!
Halloween Knights
October 18; 6-9 pm
Lebanon Country Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Admission: $16; youth $10
ctfaire.com
More info: Beware! All Hallows Weekend at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is a celebration of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. Don your favorite costume and revel in Halloween fun.
Haunted History, A Paranormal Investigation
October 18; 6:30-12 pm
Leffingwell House Museum, 348 Washington Street, Norwich
Admission: $30
leffingwellhousemuseum.org
More info: Join the Arrowhead Paranormal team in a public investigation at the Leffingwell House Museum. Use the tools and learn the techniques of a paranormal investigative team while searching the museum for paranormal activity.
Mystic Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat Festival
October 26; 1-3 pm
Water Street, Mystic
Admission: Free
mysticchamber.org
More info: Join the Mystic Fire Department, Stonington Police Department, Groton Town Police, Stonington High School and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce for a Spooktacular Halloween event.
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Tolland County
Halloween Glow in the Park
October 4-25; Sat. 5-6:30 pm
The Adventure Park at Storrs, 2007 Storrs Rd., Storrs
Admission: $49
myadventurepark.com/location/storrs-ct
More info: Glow in the Park is a nighttime event in which the outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly shining lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops while listening to Halloween music.
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Windham County
Zombie Fashion Show
October 3; 7 pm
Rotary Park, Putnam
Admission: Free
discoverputnam.com/zombiefashionshow
More info: From mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families and more, The Zombie Fashion Show will have at all! The spectacle begins with zombies of all ages as they stroll down the putrid runway for prizes. The bandstand stage will allow for more moldy models to join in and do their best zombie walk or crawl to a killer soundtrack provided by non other than DJ “Scary” (Gary) O of WINY Radio.
NECT Great Pumpkin Festival
October 18; 10 am – 3 pm
Downtown Putnam
Admission: Free
discoverputnam.com/greatpumpkinfestival
More Info: With an array of family-friendly activities, this event features The Official Great Pumpkin, 14th Annual Scarecrow Contest, craft and art vendors, fantastic live music, activities for the kids, special pumpkin-themed menus, and more!
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