Connecticut Halloween Happenings for Kids and Families

Here is a list of not-too-scary Halloween events for kids and families across the state.

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Bethel

• Trick or Treat Street, Saturday, Oct. 31. Magic show inside the Municipal Center at 11 a.m., 1 School Street, Bethel. Halloween party on Municipal Center lawn at 12 p.m., costume contest, dance party, games and Inflatables from 1 - 3 p.m. Trick or Treat Street along Greenwood Ave. from 2 - 4 p.m. discoverbethelct.com/events/details/halloween-trick-or-treat
• Stony Hill Pancake Breakfast. October 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Raffles, games, great breakfast! www.stonyhillfourcorners.com All proceeds benefit the Stony Hill Fire Department, 59 Stony Hill Road. Bethel.

Bridgeport

• Howl-O-Ween, October 23-24, 30-31; 6:30-10 p.m., Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, 203.394.6565, Admission: $15; (in advance & members $12), beardsleyzoo.org.

Brookfield

• Brookfield Halloween 5K and Kids K Fun Run, Sunday, October 25, USATF certified course, start time 10 a.m., 9:30. Kids compete on a 1K course with divisions for 5 and under, 6-8 and 9 and up.
• Haunted House Workshop, Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. Room 129 of Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield.
• Trick or Treat at Town Hall, Friday, October 30, 2015 at 2 p.m., 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield.

Canton

• Hobgoblin Fair, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m., Roaring Brook Nature Center, 860.693.0263. Admission: $8 per child. Pre-registration required at roaringbrook.org. Track-and-Treat walk, children’s crafts, cupcake decorating, face painting, a Country Kitchen of homemade items, lunch of homemade soup, bread and apple cider. Suitable for children ages 3-8 and parents.
• The Shoppes at Farmington Valley in Canton free annual food drive and trick-or-treating event for kids 10 and under. Give a treat of a non-perishable food item and get a treat. Get more info here. Monday, October 26; 5 - 7 p.m.

Collinsville

• Collinsville Halloween Parade, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. rain or shine, downtown Collinsville, free. collinsvillehalloween.com Pre-parade of Boosolini Collins on the balcony along with entertainment such as an annual screaming procession. Witness a cannon shooting off flying ghosts and treats.

Danbury

• Danbury Halloween on the Green. Saturday, October 31 at CityCenter., Ives Street, 2 -4 p.m., costume parade at 3:30, costume contest, games, food and more.
• Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonards. Saturday, October 31, on Halloween day, Saturday, October 31, children who wear costumes to the store will get a free ice cream cone. Stew Leonards, 99 Federal Road, Danbury, CT. For more info: 203.790.8030
• Trick-or-Treat at the Danbury Fair Mall, Saturday, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave., Danbury.
• Danbury Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train. Ride a vintage train to the pumpkin patch to get a free pumpkin, cider and cookies. Costumes encouraged, Thomas the Train table, coloring station. No reservations needed.

Darien

• Darien Halloween Parade, On Friday, October 30th meet at the Darien Fire Station, annual parade for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Costumed kids trick or treat with local merchants on their way to Tilley Pond for snacks and a special magic show with The Amazing Andy.
• Trunk or Treat at Noroton Presbyterian Church. Friday, October 30, 4:30-6:00pm. Treats will be handed out from decorated trunks in the church’s newly constructed parking area. 4:30-6:00pm. Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Rd, Darien CT, 06820, 203-655-1451

East Hampton

• Pumpkintown USA. Moonbounce Pumpkin, face painting, Sling-a-Ding game, Pumpkintown Forest, hay wagon for a mile long ride through the forest and catch a glimpse of over 30 Pumpkinheads and their woodland dwellings. $7 per person. Village & Ride Package $12 per person. No charge for Children Under 2. Pumpkintown USA • 93 East High Street• East Hampton, Connecticut. /www.pumpkintown.com

East Windsor

• CT Trolley Museum Halloween Train Ride. Enjoy a ride through the countryside aboard an antique trolley cars. Hop out at the Pumpkin Patch for a free pumpkin, decorate it, enjoy activities, contests, games. Saturday, October 31st is “Halloween Day”, - 50% discount for all under 12 in costume. Click here for more info.

Easton

• Easton Trunk or Treat and Bonfire. The Easton Girl Scouts and Lions Club present the event on Saturday, October 31. Trunk or Treat from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (5:00 Trunk set up time). Samuel Staples Back Parking Lot. Bonfire at 8 p.m.at Morehouse Fields. Free! Candy donations are accepted at the Parks & Recreation office or the Ext. Day Program (Room 160 @ SSES) through Oct. 28. Contact eastontrunkortreat@gmail.com to sign up your car. www.eastonrec.com.

Fairfield

• Trunk or Treat at Fairfield Warde High School Parking Lot. Hosted by the PTA from McKinley Elementary School. $5/child. TIME TBD
• Enchanted Castle: A Magical Storybook Experience, 739 Old Post Road, Fairfield, A magical storybook experience for children of all ages! Tour seven fantasy theme rooms and interact with the characters. Saturday Oct. 24 10-5PM, Sunday Oct. 25, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 27 - Friday Oct. 30 3:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday Oct. 31, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person (no credit cards accepted). No strollers, children must be accompanied by an adult. www.enchantedcastle.org.
• Legends and Hauntings. Fairfield Museum, Sunday, Oct. 25, Friday, Oct. 30, for a nighttime walking tour of haunted Fairfield.
• Enchanted Forest at Fairfield AUdubon, Friday, October 23rd 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. A fun non scary experience along a luminary trail to learn about nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. Guided walks leave every 15 minutes beginning at 5:30. The last walk leaves at 7:30. Pre-registration is required. The program fee is Members $10/child, $2 for adults. Non-members is $15/child and $2 for adults. 203-259-6305 ext. 109. ctaudubon.org. 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield
• Southport Spooktacular. Sunday, October 25. Free #FamilyFunDaySunday with costume parading, face painting, pumpkin decorating and many other arts & crafts activities. Children and pets of all ages will walk the historic shopping district trick-or-treating for healthy snacks and toys at local retailers as they make their way to the bounce house and live music. Meet in town on Pequot Avenue at 11 a.m. to walk in the parade.There will also be a stroller decorating contest.

Farmington

• Haunted Miniature Golf, Oct. 22-Nov. 1; Thurs.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington Miniature Golf, Farmington, 860.677.0118, Admission: $10, farmingtonminiaturegolf.com. Eighteen holes of Halloween fun await participants upon entering the 12-foot-high Jack-O-Lantern. Try to catch a mysterious moving doughnut, wander through a haunted graveyard and visit Dracula’s Fountain and the Haunted Pirate’s Tavern. Halloween treats will be available at the Ice Cream Parlor.

Glastonbury

• CT Audubon’s Owl-o-Ween. Owl-O-Ween Celebration. October 31, 2015, 4 - 6 p.m. Enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween party with owls! This event is for toddlers to age 14. Pumpkin decorating, spooky cave, donuts on a string, caramel apples and more. Click here for more info.

Greenwich

• 16th Annual Build-A-Scarecrow Workshop through Saturday, October 24. They supply the frame (adult or child size), head, stuffing, face pieces. You supply plants and a long sleeve shirt. Bring a hat, gloves, scarf, belt, jewelry. Prize for best scarecrow. Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North Street, Greenwich. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday Oct. 24. Reservations required. $35 per scarecrow. sambridge.com

• Halloween Happenings, Bendheim Greenwich Western Civic Center. Halloween themed dance party, games, music, candy, prizes and refreshments. Friday, October 23, 6-8 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Guilford

• Holidaze: The Real Story of Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas Exhibit. Through Dec. 13, 2015, 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Weekly Wednesday through Sunday. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. Guilford, CT. Activities include trying on Halloween costumes, a trivia challenge, and writing letters to Santa. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations for UNICEF, the Guilford Food Bank, and Toys for Tots. Free parking. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $5 children (6-17), free for children under 6.
• Halloween Spectacular. Sunday, October 25, 2 – 4 p.m., Stage performance, inflatables, ice cream from Ashleys & more. Park Street will have a trunk or treat. Guilford Town Green, Guilford. www.facebook.com/events

Hamden

• 2nd Annual Halloween Festival. Food trucks, games, dog and children costume contests, raffles, pumpkin painting, face painting, and much more. Hamden Town Center Park, Miller Library Lower Parking Lot, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden. www.facebook.com/events/1700242193532300/

Middlefield

• Lyman Orchards Halloween Gingerbread House Workshop. Make a Halloween haunted house. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $19.99 per person. 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. Please call 860.349.6043 to reserve your spot. Pre-paid reservations are required. Click here for more info.

Middletown

• Halloween-Themed Zip Trips through Nov. 1; Thursdays-Sundays. Empower Leadership Sports & Adventure Center, Middletown. 860.638.4754. Admission: $72; reservations required. leadershipsports.com. Zip through the trees with Halloween-themed zip trips at night, roast marshmallows over a campfire with complimentary hot chocolate. Reservations are required, space is limited.
• Wadsworth Mansion Halloween Costume Bash. Oct. 30; 7 pm - midnight, Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown. 860.347.1064. Admission: $40 (ages 21 and up); only in advance. wadsworthmansion.com. Signature drinks, light fare, dancing, photo booth, fortune telling and more.

Milford

• Meet Casper the Friendly Ghost. Weds. Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Level 1 in front of Macy’s meet and take photos with Casper. Enjoy crafts and receive special offers and meal deals from participating stores and restaurants. Westfield Connecticut Post, 1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford. www.facebook.com/events/1118685064827403/
• Halloween Spooktacular, Saturday, Oct. 31, 12 - 2 p.m., Kids 12 and under are invited to dress in costumes to trick-or-treat at participating stores in the center. Participating retailers will have a sign at their door/kiosk. Westfield Connecticut Post, 1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford.

Monroe

• Trunk-or-Treat at Masuk High School, Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m. Registration is required: www.monroerec.org. $5 per car suggested donation benefits Project Warmth. Cash and food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry will be accepted.

Mystic

• Sea Scare at Mystic. Oct. 22 – 24 and 29 – 30 2015, 5 – 9 p.m. Enjoy creepy cool adventures inside and all around Mystic Aquarium. Meet Captain Sharkey and his first mate Finless, check out underwater pumpkin carving in the Coral Reef exhibit. Goodie bags for everyone. $24.99 adult, $18.99 child. Members: $18.99 adult, $13.99 child. *Last tickets sold at 8 p.m. Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic. www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/calendar/details/500-sea-scare
• Trick or Trick at Mystic Seaport. October 31, 3 – 6 p.m., Trick-or-treating will begin at 4 p.m. Beginning at 3 p.m. there will be spooky Halloween stories, balloon twisting, and games on the playscapes. Trick-or-Treat bags are compliments of Citizens Bank, will be handed out while supplies last.

New Canaan

• Halloween Art Party, October 25; 2-4 p.m., Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan, 203.966.9700 x22, Admission: $15; members $12, silvermineart.org. Art activities include mask making, clay pumpkin painting, costume parade, snacks and a Halloween movie.
• New Canaan Halloween Parade, Sunday, October 25th goody bags will be handed out and the parade starts at 1:00pm, led by the Old Faithful Antique Fire Truck. Children of all ages, and their dogs, are welcome.
• Halloween Spooktacular. Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Slime making, campfire, marshmallow roasting. Rain or shine. RSVP: (203) 966-9577 x10. Members: $7 per person / Non-Members: $10 per person. New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Rdg, New Canaan. www.newcanaannature.org

New London

• Halloween Town is October 23 from 6 -9 p.m. in downtown New London. Spooky fun with many free events including a dance party and Trick or Treating. Trick or Trunk along the New London Waterfront Park from sponsors spooky vehicles. Costume Contest for ages 13 and under. Street Performers on waterfront park juggle fire and perform magic. Parking at the Water Street Parking Garage next to Parade Plaza.

Newtown

• 5th Annual Sandy Hook Village Halloween Walk, Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sandy Hook Center, trick or treat at local businesses, collection for FAITH Food Pantry by Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary, presented by Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity.
• 6th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Party, Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Newtown Park & Bark, 21 Old Farm Road, $5 per dog. Games, treats, costume contests, haystack treasure hunt. Proceeds benefit the dog park.

New Milford

• Parks and Rec organizes a “safe alternative” to trick or treating. Instead of trick or treating in your neighborhood people are asked to register their vehicles, decorate them and then park around the town green on Halloween night from 5:30-7:30. You can pass out candy as children “trunk or treat” from car to car. There will be a Zombie “Flash” Mob at 6:30. For more information call New Milford Parks and Rec at 860.355.6050. If there is heavy rain the event will be canceled.

Norwalk

• Monster Mash, October 31; 10-5 p.m., Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, 203.899.0606. Admission: $15; members $10. steppingstonesmuseum.org. Games, face-painting, treasure hunt, mask making, pumpkin and treat bag decorating.
• Pump It Up’s Pumpkin Patch, October 28, 2015, 9:30-11:30 a.m., for pre-school and younger, young elementary age, $14, Halloween goodie bag for each paid admission, crafts, bouncing, games and more. 145 Main Street.
• Trick-or-Treat with the Stew Leonard’s characters. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, 5 to 6 p.m.., children 12 and under are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk to go trick or treating. Wow the Cow, will be available for photos. Stew Leonard’s, 100 Westport Ave, Norwalk. stewleonards.com/2015-halloween-happenings
• Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 1 p.m. – Rowayton Community Center. Explore the hay maze, pet the animals, take a pony ride, parade with your peers enter into the Haunted House. www.rowaytoncurrents.com 33 Highland Ave., Norwalk.

Old Lyme

• A Wee Faerie Village through October 31, Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme. 860.434.5542. Admission: $15; $14 for seniors, $13 for students, $5 for members, under 12 free. florencegriswoldmuseum.org. Travel 11 acres to discover a faerie version of Lewis Carroll’s dreamlike world featuring over two dozen faerie-scaled installations that recount Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” in a steampunk setting.

Orange

• Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 31 at 1 – 4 p.m,, Car Entry and set-up is at 1 p.m.. Trunk or Treating begins at 2 p.m. Prizes are awarded at 3 p.m.. Rain Date is Sunday, November 1, 2015. Zuppardi’s Pizza Truck, Cannoli Truck from 1-3:30. High Plains Community Center, Orange Center Road, Orange.

Redding

• Redding Trunk or Treat. Saturday, October 31 from 3-5 p.m. Redding Neighbors & Newcomers host the event at the Redding Community Center Parking Lot. Register children in advance by clicking here. All ages are welcome. The cost to attend is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child. More info, email: lmayper@optonline.net.
• 3rd Annual Halloween Hayride at Warrup’s Farm.Hayride to the pumpkin patch, hay maze and barnyard. www.warrupsfarm.com. Cost is $9 per child, exact change. More info: citykat713@aol.com. Warrup’s Farm, 11 John Read Rd. Redding.

Ridgefield

• Halloween Walk on Main St - Ridgefield. Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ridgefield will hold its annual Halloween Walk along Main St. from 10 a.m. until See Web site or call the town at 203-431-2700.
• #ACAMHALLOWEEN at the Arldrich Museum. October 31. Photo booths, trick-or-treating and more.
• Ridgefield Library’s Halloween Fun for the Very Youngfor children 6 and under. Saturday, October 31; 11:30am-12:15pm.

Rocky Hill

• Rocky Hill Library hosts a Preschool Halloween Party. Wednesday, October 28th; 10:30am-11:15am.

Shelton

• Halloween at the Sportscenter, October 24; 4-8 p.m., Sportscenter of CT, 784 River Rd., Shelton, 203.929.6500, Admission: Free, sportscenterct.com

Somers

• Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Scantic Valley Farm, 327 Ninth District Road, 8-acre corn maze, three miles of trails, kiddie maze, barnyard viewing area, pumpkin patch, hay ride. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to dusk, until Oct, 28. Admission is $12; $8 for children, 5-12, and free for children under 4. For information call (860) 749-3286.

Southbury

• Trick or Treat at Southbury Plaza, Saturday, October 31, 3 to 5 p.m., 100 Main Street North, Southbury. Participating stores will be noted with a pumpkin sign on their door. Drop off a non-perishable food item for the Southbury Food Bank in one of the large orange buckets located near Stop and Shop’s garden center and get a free treat bag to collect your goodies in. For ages 12 and under in costume. All kids must be accompanied by an adult.
• Trick or Treat at Center Firehouse on Saturday, October 31 from 4 - 7 p.m.. The firehouse will be transformed into a maze, appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Members of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Ladies Auxiliary, Junior Corps, and the Southbury Police Department will also hand out candy, glow bracelets, and 9-volt smoke detector batteries. Park at Town Hall and the Senior Center. Free event. Call (203) 262-0615 for more info.

Southington

• Spooky Kingdom includes more than 15 motion-activated animatronic hand crafted themed attractions, 14 Lovley Drive in the Plantsville section of Southington. Oct. 27, 28, and 31, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The event is free but donations are accepted and the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut.

South Windsor

• Foster Family Farm Pumpkin Chucking and Maze. ‘Pumpkin Chuckin’ Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Halloween night will be the last Flashlight Maze! Last ticket sold at 9 p.m.

Stamford

• Trick or Treat at Stamford Museum and Nature Center, October 25; 1-3 p.m., Heckscher Farm, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 203.322.1646. Admission: $10; seniors $8; students $6; children $5, stamfordmuseum.org. Trick or treating stations, slime table, live reptiles and bugs, crafts.
• Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 24, 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Union Memorial Church 58 Church Street, Stamford, Admission: $5, https://www.facebook.com/events/827482160605369/
• St. John’s Lutheran Church will be transformed into the 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch through October 31. Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Sunday from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Special Treat! Story Time every Thursday at 11 am. Pumpkins of all sizes, gourds, scarecrows, hay, s’mores at the fire pit, cider, and more. Contact pumpkinpatch@stjohnelca.org for more information or call 203-322-0066.

Storrs

• “Spooky-Silly Sing-A-Long” by Nappy’s Puppets. October 24; 1 & 3 p.m. Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, UConn, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs Center. 860.486.8580. Admission: $10; students $7, kids $5. bimp.uconn.edu

Stratford

• Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., Second Hill Lane Elementary School, 65 Second Hill Lane, Stratford CT. $4 for PTA members, $5 non-members.

Trumbull

• History Ablaze, Saturday, October 24th; 6-9 p.m., Trumbull Historical Society, 1856 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, 203.377.6620, Admission: $5, but free to anyone who donates a carved pumpkin for display, www.trumbullhistory.org. This event features a display of Jack-o-Lanterns and a contest for carved pumpkins, tales of Trumbull’s haunted history with live storytellers, and fall refreshments.

Vernon

• Jack & Allie’s Bookstore in Vernon will offer a special Halloween party on Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m.

West Hartford

• Trick-or-Treating, live music and family fun in West Hartford Center & Blue Back Square. 50 S. Main Street, Saturday, October 24, 2015 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Halloween Stroll. Saturday, October 24th at 10:30am – 12:30pm. Trick-or-Treat at merchants throughout West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Kid-friendly bands, prize and food give-a-ways, fire truck, crafts, games. Free parking at Town Hall Parking Lot, 50 S. Main Street. www.facebook.com/events

West Simsbury

• Haunted Hay Rides, October 23-24; 7-9:30 p.m., Not recommended for under 8! Flamig Farm, 7 Shingle Mill Rd., West Simsbury, 860.658.5070, Admission: $25 (MUST be purchased in advance), flamigfarm.com.

Westport

• CHT’s Ghost & Goblin 5K and Kid’s Fun Run, Sherwood Island State Park,Westport CT: Put on your costume on Saturday, October 25th and take part in this USATF certified 5K on a flat and fast loop through Sherwood Island State Park. The kids fun run features a 100m dash and a 1/4 mile run with awards for all participants. T-shirts for all pre-registered entrants. Before October 12th, it’s $20 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run, after 10/12 entry fees go up to $25 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run.
• Westport Halloween Spectacular, Wednesday, October 28th. Children in costume parade up Main Street and trick or treat along the way towards Town Hall for more treats, snacks and a DJ dance party. The Main Street parade leaves from the YMCA at the corner of Post Road and Main Street at 3:30pm. The Town Green party starts at 4:30pm.
• Spooky Stencils at Westport Arts Center. Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Westport Arts Center is hosting a special drop-in class for Halloween. Design your own stencil to create your a tote bag to use on Halloween Night. Westport Center for the Arts 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport. $25.00 Non-Members; $20.00 Members. westportartscenter.org.
• Annual Halloween parade, Monday, Oct. 29. Meet in front of the Westport/Weston Family Y on the corner of the Post Road and Main Street at 3 p.m. The parade will go up Main Street, along Avery Drive and to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green at 3:45 p.m. For children, 7 and under. In the event of rain, all festivities will be moved into the Westport Town Hall beginning at 3 p.m.

Weston

• Trunk or Treat, Fri, October 30, 4pm – 6pm. Weston Intermediate School, 95 School Road, Weston.

Wilton

• Fright Night at Ambler Farm. This is a drop off activity for kids in grades 3-5 and includes haunted activities, stories, mysterious sounds and a Ghost Dog who frequents the farm. Top it off with a moonlit hayride. Advance registration required.
• Howl Prowl at Woodcock Nature Center October 23. Family-friendly event with a night-time hike through the woods and a flashlight scavenger hunt.
• Pumpkin Parade and Trick-or-Treating in Wilton Center. October 31, 2015; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Windsor

• Corn Maze After Dark, October 23 & 30; 6:30 p.m., Brown’s Harvest, 1911 Poquonnock Ave., Windsor, 860.683.0226, brownsharvest.com.

Woodbury

• Woodbury Lions Club Haunted Hayride & Haunted Barn, October 23-24; 6:30-9:30 pm, Mitchell School, School Street, Woodbury. Admission: $12; under 12 $6. woodburyctlions.org. Hay-wagon ride through haunted fields and cemeteries of Woodbury, stop at the Haunted Barn, a 3-D visual display.
• Trunk or Treat at Hollow Park on Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 5 for cars decorating their trunks (no cars can leave the area until 7:30 p.m.). Doors open at 6 p.m. for those coming trick or treating. No registration required. Prizes for best decorated trunk and best decorated jack-o-lantern.

Did we miss any? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com and we’ll add them to the list.

Photo credit: Wendy Mitchell, Bethel Patch