Best Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids and Families

We've been keeping our ears open for the best Halloween events in Connecticut! Pumpkin Picking photo courtesy of Foster Farm
We've been keeping our ears open for the best Halloween events in Connecticut! Pumpkin Picking photo courtesy of Foster Farm
9/24/23 - By Jennifer Coe

It's the season for the best Halloween events in Connecticut—both scary and fun! The weekends are full of Halloween activities that Connecticut families will enjoy. There is no shortage of pumpkin destinations and spooky exhibits. There are also semi-scary events and fun displays for kids. And, yes, there are even a few super-scary places to take older kids. Grab your pumpkin pail and flashlight and explore our guide to the top Halloween events in Connecticut for families.

If you are looking for family-fun fairs, browse our list of the Best Fall Festivals in Connecitcut for Families. Still looking for just the right event? Browse our Fall Guide for Connecticut for our picks for autumn fun in Connecticut.

Places featured in this article:


Bushnell Park

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Weston History & Culture Center

The Kate: Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center