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  • Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

    Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

    Main Street, Old Wethersfield Main Street, Old Wethersfield, Wethersfield, United States

    More than 170 handmade scarecrows bring fall color to Main Street in Old Wethersfield from October 1 through 31. Visitors can stroll the display from sunrise to sunset and explore ... Read more

  • Imagination Playground at Grace Farms

    Imagination Playground at Grace Farms

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, United States

    Children ages 8 and under can build, problem-solve, and play together with large, lightweight blocks designed to encourage creative, curiosity-led exploration. Adult caregivers must accompany children. The playground is open ... Read more

  • Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce

    Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce

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    Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT, United States

    Celebrate the Halloween season during Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce on weekends from September 19 through November 1, 2026. This seasonal event offers two Halloween experiences in one day. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more

  • 13th Annual Dance Festival at Central Connecticut State University

    13th Annual Dance Festival at Central Connecticut State University

    Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, United States

    Middle and high school dancers from across New England can take classes in modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Afro-Caribbean, ballet, and other styles with Central faculty, alumni, and guest artists. The ... Read more

  • 32nd Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair 2026 & Luncheon at North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall

    32nd Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair 2026 & Luncheon at North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall

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    North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall Route 179 and 3 Case Street, North Canton, United States

    Find handmade treasures and holiday gifts at the 32nd Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair 2026 & Luncheon, taking place Thursday, October 15, through Saturday, October 17, at North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall in North Canton. The craft fair features a selection of quality crafts created by 25 local juried artisans, offering shoppers a ... Read more

  • Face Painting by Lara at Lyman Orchards

    Face Painting by Lara at Lyman Orchards

    Lyman Orchards 700 Main Street, Middlefield, CT

    Add a colorful touch to a fall visit with face painting for children by Face Painting by Lara. The artist will be at Lyman Orchards on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. Pricing varies by design. Lyman Orchards is located at 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT.

  • Activities: Petting Farm, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides & Trackless Train at Lyman Orchards

    Activities: Petting Farm, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides & Trackless Train at Lyman Orchards

    Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, United States

    Meet friendly animals, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, or circle the pond aboard a trackless train at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026. The petting farm is open from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $5 per person, including hay for feeding; children ages 2 and ... Read more

  • Story Time at Yale Center for British Art

    Story Time at Yale Center for British Art

    Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

    Young children and their families can enjoy a free 30-minute story time at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 to 11 am in the fourth-floor galleries. This engaging read-aloud program brings themes and ideas from the museum’s art and exhibitions to life through stories filled with imagination, wonder, and ... Read more

  • Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum

    Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum

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    Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more

  • Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

    Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... Read more