Columbus Day Weekend Things To Do in Connecticut: Pumpkin Trains, Haunted Walk, Scarecrows

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
Whether your town celebrates Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, Connecticut is brimming with all manner of fall fun and Halloween events this weekend, including "the last" county fair, a walk through the scarecrows, and a chance to dial up the scary with bigger kids at an outdoor walk-thru in downtown Norwalk. Looking to dial down instead? There's sure to be a family hike everyone can agree on with our list of the best 25 Connecticut State Parks and Forests to Visit with Kids or a favorite reptile to visit at the state's living reptile museum.
Don’t miss our full list of fall festivals and fairs in Connecticut, find the best Halloween events, or visit a drive-thru with pumpkins, lights, and spooky activities.
To see what else is happening around the state, browse the Mommy Poppins Events Calendar. For the latest and best family-friendly activities, subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Have a wonderful fall weekend with your family!
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