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These free Halloween events in Connecticut will put a smile on your face (and maybe some candy in your hands)! Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks and Recreation.
These free Halloween events in Connecticut will put a smile on your face (and maybe some candy in your hands)! Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks and Recreation.
9/27/24 - 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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See some family-friendly spooky fun at CT's Halloween Walk-Thru in Newington. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's
See some family-friendly spooky fun at CT's Halloween Walk-Thru in Newington. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's

Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids 2023

Downtown Milford Scarecrow Fest

Milford - September 28, 2024
Decorate Downtown Milford with your scarecrows! Open to families, Milford businesses, organizations and clubs. Pick up your scarecrow kit on Sept. 28 and deliver your completed scarecrow on October 12. READ MORE

Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

Wethersfield - October 1 - October 31, 2024
Take a walk along Main Street in Old Wethersfield, which is lined with unique scarecrows made by various artists and residents. READ MORE

Halloween Walk-Thru at Stew Leonard's in Newington

Newington -October 1 - October 31, 2024
Starting on Tuesday, October 1, shoppers can follow a Halloween Walk Through under the tent in the Stew Leonard’s pumpkin patch. READ MORE

All Things Pumpkin Magic Show in Mystic

Mystic - October 5, 2024
Join the library for a family magic show with Ed Pop. This magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. Kids are the stars because they make the magic happen. Ed doesn't just “do a trick," he tells a story that revolves around each trick. READ MORE

Annual Scarecrows on the Green

Branford - October 11- November 5, 2024
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 19-November 3, 2024
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

New London Halloween Town

New London - October 18, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 Hootenanny at Little Things Farm

Newtown - October 19, 2024
A good time for the whole family! There will be vendors, food, Trick or Treat, pony rides, petting farm and a bounce house! READ MORE

Fall and Halloween Festival at Westbrook Outlets

Westbrook - October 19, 2024
Family Fun with kids activities, games, prizes, awards for best costumes in 4 age groups, best family costumes, best pet costume. Scavenger hunts, trick or treating, vendor market, live entertainment, food trucks and more! READ MORE

Halloween Happenings 2024

Manchester - October 19, 2024
Visit Downtown Manchester for our annual Halloween Happenings!  Be sure to start by decorating your bag and then head out to collect candy throughout Downtown Manchester. READ MORE

Frights and Lights in North Stonington

North Stonington - October 19, 2024
Halloween Block Party & Light Parade in North Stonington.  Enjoy food, vendors, music, and socializing all along Main Street beginning at 5pm. READ MORE

Wallingford Scarecrow Festival

Wallingford - October 19, 2024
The Scarecrow Festival returns and includes: Build your own scarecrow to take home and the return of our very own ‘home-made’ apple fritters! Shop from a large variety of local crafters and vendors. Fun and games for the kids like face painting, hayrides and bounce house. READ MORE

Community Day at NBMAA: Art, Nature and Journaling

New Britain - October 20, 2024
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

Burnett's Halloween Hunt at Burnett's Country Gardens

Salem - October 20, 2024
Dress up in your best costumes, bring your buckets and get into the spooky spirit at our 3rd annual Burnett’s Halloween Hunt. Explore the greenhouse and find goodies, treats, candies and more. READ MORE

Halloween themed Family Drop in at the Carriage Barn Arts Center

New Canaan - October 20, 2024
Join the Carriage Museum for a Halloween story and pop up craft activity with Miss Rebecca of New Canaan Library at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Enjoy the Edward Keating Photography Exhibition in the gallery. READ MORE

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton - October 26, 2024
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

Annual Children's Halloween Parade in Westport

Westport - October 25, 2024
Everyone is invited to this annual event put on by Westport Parks and Rec, Westport Downtown Assoc and Westport PAL. Kids are welcome to dress up and trick or treat all the way down Main Street and then end on the green for refreshments. Safe, free and lots of fun. READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular 2024

Bristol - October 26, 2024
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

Halloween Stroll in West Hartford

West Hartford - October 26, 2024
Join us for the 2024 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

East Hartford Trick or Treat Trail

East Hartford - October 26, 2024
Attn East Hartford kids: Trick or Treat Trail will be held at the East Hartford Town Green. Town departments, local businesses and nonprofits will be there with decorated spaces, handing out treats to the kids! READ MORE

Downtown Trick or Treat in Putnam

Putnam - October 26, 2024
Why not test out those amazing costumes at Putnam Trick-of-Treat on Main Street. From River Front Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats. READ MORE

Collinsville Halloween Parade

Collinsville - October 26, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the main streets in Collinsville will close to traffic and open to all who are brave and daring enough to join in the 31st annual Collinsville Halloween Parade. The idea of a Halloween Parade along the streets of Collinsville was the brainchild of Jon Squier and a few fellow C-villains in 1994. READ MORE

Hall-O-Weekend in Milford

Milford - October 26, 2024
Join the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) for their annual Hall-O-Weekend celebration. Make memories and enjoy some no-so-scary fun in our charming downtown. READ MORE

Halloween Nightfair in South Norwalk

South Norwalk - October 26, 2024
Join South Norwalk for the Halloween Nightfair on Washington Street, a spook-tacular event. This action-packed day promises fun, music, shopping, food and thrills for the whole family. Enjoy family-friendly activities during the daytime, with today’s hits from a live DJ. Delight in a dog costume parade and festive Halloween and fall activities like pumpkin painting and face painting.  READ MORE

Spooktoberfest/ Groton Food Truck Fest

Groton - October 26, 2024
The Food Truck Convoy will be lined up and ready for you from 12pm on Saturday & Sunday with special guest Fear World. There will be plenty of activities for kids as well. READ MORE

Halloween on the Green in Fairfield

Fairfield - October 27, 2024
Don’t miss the annual Halloween on the Green on the Museum Commons. Come wearing your best costume for a day filled with trick-or-treating, giveaways, displays at the historic buildings, food vendors, a bounce house, and much more. READ MORE

Halloween Parade in Mystic

Mystic - October 27, 2024
Parade kicks of outside Friar Tucks on Water Street.   READ MORE

Boo Fest at the Beach in Milford

Milford - October 27, 2024
So many children’s activities as well as horse drawn hay rides, trick or treating, pumpkin contest, pie eating contest, live entertainment and vendors. Kids are encourged to come in costume! READ MORE

Spooky Bash at Foxwoods

Mashantucket - October 27, 2024
Bring the whole family together for a spooky good time during Spooky Bash on at Foxwoods Resort Casino! Join them at the Great Cedar Showroom for a kid-friendly movie, costume contest and delicious food and candy. READ MORE

Trick or Treat at the Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic - October 31, 2024
Come dressed in the spookiest and silliest costumes and enjoy trick or treating at Mystic Seaport Museum. The Museum opens its doors for FREE to the community beginning at 3 pm until 6 pm. READ MORE

Nature Nights Outdoor Movies in Bridgeport

Bridgeport - October 31, 2024
Introducing “Nature Nights,” an outdoor movie series for the entire family. Each nature-themed feature film is paired with a previous selection from the Bridgeport Film Fest that explores a similar topic. READ MORE

Halloween on Main Street in Kent

Kent - October 31, 2024
Hundreds of costumed trick-or-treaters, costumed adults, costumed shop-keepers, and usually, a re-enactment of Michael Jackson's Thriller in the field there in the village. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Milford Farmer's Market
Downtown Wethersfield
Downtown Ivoryton Village
Downtown Westport
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet Schoo
Fairfield Museum & History Center