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Connecticut Halloween Guide

Carved pumpkins are always a thrill whether kids want to go to Halloween costume parties, walk throughs, or haunted houses. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
Best Halloween Events for Connecticut Kids in 2021
There is something for every kid on our list of the Best Halloween Events in Connecticut.
Halloween at the Carousel in Stamford Saturday will be crafty, fun, and full of classic carnival treats like candy apples and hot apple cider. Photo courtesy of Mill River Park Collaborative
Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids
Connecticut hosts some of the best free Halloween events through October 31.
Sesame Place's Not-Too-Spooky Drive-thru is tailor-made for preschool fun. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
Halloween Drive-thrus Near Tristate Area: Pumpkins, Lights, and Haunted Activities for 2021
Hop in the car for a spooky night out at these drive-thrus.
Kids can go trunk to trunk for candy at the trunk or treat in Stamford. Photo courtesy of UMC Church
Trunk or Treat This Halloween in Connecticut
Go trunk-or-treating at one of many mostly-free events in Connecticut.
Get in the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
Perfect Pumpkin Picking Near Fairfield
Our favorite pumpkin patches near Fairfield are loaded with fall activities.
Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel
30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.
Get brains and legs working in Lyman's corn maze. Photo by Kim Tyler courtesy of Lyman Orchards
Stellar Corn Mazes for Connecticut Families
Some corn-mazing farms offer mazes, hayrides, games and more.
What shape and size pumpkin will your kids hunt for this year? Photo courtesy of Brown's Harvest
Top Pumpkin Picking Near Hartford
Your perfect pumpkin is waiting for you at one of these farms or patches near Hartford.
Haunted Houses in Connecticut: Scary Halloween Fun for Big Kids
These frightful attractions are geared towards older children, teens, and adults and not...
Scary Easy Ideas for a Spooktacular Halloween Party
You'll want to bookmark this party mix recipe!
Best Hayrides Across Connecticut for Kids and Families
Hop aboard! These Connecticut hayride spots offer apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, cider...
DIY Halloween 101: Decorations and Costume Accessories to Make With Your Kids
Halloween is a holiday that celebrates creativity. Decorations and costumes provide opportunities...
These easy Halloween treats are perfect for those classroom parties.
Easy Halloween Treats for Kids
These Halloween treats are perfect for the classroom party or spooky post-school snacks.
Find Halloween activities to do at-home or virtually this year. Photo by Ally Noel
15 Halloween Activities That Make Great Trick-or-Treat Alternatives
Hauntingly fun Halloween activities for kids of all ages.
Fall is full of fun things to do with kids in Connecticut, from hay rides to corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall foliage.
Fall Fun Guide for Connecticut Kids
   
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Together with Snapchat, Netflix is using a touch of technology to help turn your home into a lively (and not too scary) haunted house
Create a Virtual Haunted House at Home this Halloween with Netflix
Snapchat Snapcodes and Netflix characters bring the experience to life.
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Pumpkin Picking and Festivals in Connecticut

Photo courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Pumpkin Festivals and Jack-O'-Lantern Displays in New England in 2021
Big pumpkin festivals in New England make great family-friendly Halloween destinations.READ MORE 
What shape and size pumpkin will your kids hunt for this year? Photo courtesy of Brown's Harvest
Top Pumpkin Picking Near Hartford
Your perfect pumpkin is waiting for you at one of these farms or patches near Hartford.READ MORE 
Get in the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
Perfect Pumpkin Picking Near Fairfield
Our favorite pumpkin patches near Fairfield are loaded with fall activities. READ MORE 
Which pumpkin carving design will you choose? Spooky or sweet?
Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 

Halloween Costumes and Decorations

These kids are ready to rock Halloween. What will your kids be? Photo by Sara Marentette
101 Kids' Halloween Costume Ideas: Easy Halloween Costumes, Funny Halloween Costumes, and More!
Funny, baby, adaptive, DIY, easy, family—we've got Halloween costume ideas for everyone.READ MORE 
25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party
Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?READ MORE 
A sampling of Halloween face masks from Etsy shop: MadisonJamesCo
Spooky and Sweet Halloween Face Masks for Kids
These face masks pair well with a COVID-Halloween.READ MORE 
Easy & Delicious Halloween Recipes
One of the coolest things about being a parent is getting to relive childhood all over again with...READ MORE 
Sweeten someone else's day by donating Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of the Halloween Candy Buyback Program
Sweet Ways to Donate Halloween Candy
Sweeten someone's day by donating Halloween treats to troops, the elderly, or kids in need. READ MORE 
These clever DIY Halloween costumes for kids don't require a PhD in crafting.
Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids
Here are 12 easy costumes that even a non-crafty mom or dad can pull together on the fly.READ MORE 

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Sweet Ways to Donate Halloween Candy
Sweeten someone's day by donating Halloween treats to troops, the elderly, or kids in need. READ MORE 
75 Fun Halloween Activities for Kids
How to keep kids busy until it's time to trick-or-treat.READ MORE 
Best Trick-or-Treat Neighborhoods in Connecticut for Kids and Families
Your guide to the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in Connecticut. READ MORE 
Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 
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5 Easy Ways To Scare Your Kids Silly this Halloween
Kid-friendly not-too-spooky Halloween ideas.READ MORE 
Trunk or Treat This Halloween in Connecticut
Go trunk-or-treating at one of many mostly-free events in Connecticut.READ MORE 
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