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These free Halloween events bring out the cute and the creepy! Winner of the Best Costume at the 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! Photo courtesy of the Bristol Parks Recreation Youth and Community Services
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10/1/23 - By Ally Noel

No tricks, our top FREE Halloween events in Connecticut offer treats for the whole family. Creep into a pile of fun with scarecrows, pumpkins and lots of free trick-or-treat opportunities all over the state. Some of these great events request you reserve a spot, so don't wait! 

Browse our Connecticut Halloween Guide for more Halloween activities. Explore our Fall Fun Guide for Families to find corn mazes, hayrides, and fall festivals. And find the best fall things to do in Connecticut with kids.

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What's this? It's our picks for the top free Halloween events in CT! Scarecrows Along Main Street photo courtesy of the Old Wethersfield, via Visit CT
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Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids 2023

Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

Wethersfield - Daily through October 31, 2023
Take a walk along Main Street in Old Wethersfield, which is lined with unique scarecrows made by various artists and residents. READ MORE

Annual Scarecrows on the Green

Branford - October 13- November 7, 2023
The Branford Garden Club welcomes you to walk around the green to view scarecrows. The scarecrows have created and decorated by local businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, families, and individuals. READ MORE

Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield

Litchfield - October 14-31, 2023
The Scarecrows are coming! Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. READ MORE

Halloween Trick or Treat

New Britain - October 19, 2023
Halloween Tricks and Treats with Comic and Mime Robert Rivest. Everyone welcome. READ MORE

New London Halloween Town

New London - October 20, 2023
The City of New London, in collaboration with the Downtown New London Association, invites families to immerse themselves in a spooktacular Halloween experience at Halloween Town. Halloween Town promises an enchanting evening of frightful delights and ghoulish fun for all ages. Attendees can look forward to an array of exciting activities. READ MORE

Stratford's Great Pumpkin Festival

Stratford - October 21, 2023
This celebration of autumn and Halloween will include a traditional costume parade and contest, a pumpkin carving contest, community booths and more.  READ MORE

Halloween Stroll

West Hartford - October 21, 2023
Join us for the 2023 Halloween Stroll from Moms & More of West Hartford.Kids annually love this free trick or treating event that runs throughout West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Families will enjoy music, giveaways, costumed mascots and more. A great event for kids of all ages. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular 2024

Bristol - October 28, 2023
Bring your friends and family to Memorial Boo-levard for the best Halloween event in Central Connecticut! Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged for everyone. Our Haunted Spirits Brew Tent will have an array of fall beverages, with a live DJ dishing out spooky music all afternoon. READ MORE

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton - October 29, 2023
The Annual Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival offers all the best parts of fall. The Historic Downtown attracts more than 1500 visitors to the town green to celebrate the season.  Pumpkin carvers are invited to a pumpkin carving party from 10am to noon at Bushyton Nature Center. All attendees are invited to come in costume.  READ MORE

Community Day at NBMAA: Art, Nature and Journaling

New Britain - October 29, 2023
Join the Museum and explore connections between artists and the environment through interactive activities. In aligning with National Poetry Month, we will also be offering poetry writing prompts for families that take inspiration from artworks on view. READ MORE

Pumpkin Decorating

Windsor - October 30, 2023
Straight from the pumpkin patch, to our table, get ready to decorate your own sugar pumpkin to adorn your porch for Halloween. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard's In Norwalk

Norwalk - October 31, 2023
All kids under age 12 who wear their Halloween costume to Stew Leonard’s will receive a free small ice cream cone at our Ice Cream Parlor. Stew Leonard’s famous characters, including mascot Wow the Cow, will be available for taking photos with the children. READ MORE

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