The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House (East Haddam)
Goodspeed Opera House 6 Main St, East HaddamCurtain Call Stamford Fall 2018 Theatre Arts Classes
Curtain Call, Inc. 1349 Newfield Avenue, StamfordWee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeJack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceConnecticut Trolley Museum Rails to the Darkside
Connecticut Trolley Museum 58 North Rd, East WindsorGraveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House
The Mark Twain House 351 Farmington Ave, HartfordWeek of Events
Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel Day Trips
The CT Audubon Society offers many EcoTravel Day Trips to get you outside and enjoying the great outdoors. Day trip are scheduled through October. Jamaica Bay: Saturday, August 25, 7 am to 5 pm Jamaica Bay, located on western Long Island within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges, hosting a ... Read more
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House (East Haddam)
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House will run from September 21 through November 25, 2018 in East Haddam, Connecticut. In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard theatre fan. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast ... Read more
Curtain Call Stamford Fall 2018 Theatre Arts Classes
Let your child act out!! For nearly thirty years, Curtain Call, Inc. (Stamford’s longest-running and only non-profit, theatre producing company) has provided year-round, theatre arts classes for young and old. Fall classes begin September 22, 2018 in acting for the stage, TV and film acting, musical theatre, improv and comedy, Broadway tap AND MORE (for ... Read more
Wee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum
Visit the Florence Griswold Museum this fall for their annual outdoor Wee Faerie Village! Visitors of all ages will marvel at the detail and craftsmanship as they explore over thirty hand-crafted, faerie-sized homes nestled throughout the Museum’s 13-acre historic site. The houses might be informed by the letter, an A-frame in the Alps, a Beachside ... Read more
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic October 4 – November 4. Called EXTRAORDINARY by both CNN and USA Today, this year’s show includes more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins featuring scenes of wizards, fairytales, and the luminaries of great myths and legends, alongside ... Read more
Connecticut Trolley Museum Rails to the Darkside
As the fall chill fills the air, on the darkest of nights, mournful cries of the abandoned dead are heard on the tracks at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. Come for a scare if you dare...the next trolley ride is an express to the Darkside! During this haunted experience, ride vintage trolleys into the dark woods ... Read more
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House have been featured on Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel's My Ghost Story. On these tours participants will hear all these creepy tales and learn about Mark Twain's own interest in the supernatural. This tour is NOT suitable for children under 10. Dates: October ... Read more
Mystic Pirate Invasion Events
Join fellow pirate lovers in Downtown Mystic for a weekend of pirate-themed family fun October 12th through October 14th! FRIDAY, Oct 12: MOVIE IN THE PARK Come kick-off the Mystic Pirate Invasion with a pirate-themed movie in Mystic River Park. Sponsored by Stonington Human Services. SATURDAY, Oct 13: Downtown Mystic PIRATE PUB CRAWL Dress in ... Read more
Nautical Nightmares Returns to Mystic Seaport Museum October 12-28
Mystic Seaport Museum announces the return of its Halloween theatrical production, Nautical Nightmares, beginning October 12 and running through October 28. Nautical Nightmares is inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. The performance is a dramatic experience that explores ghost tales, legends and unsolved mysteries of days gone by. This year’s show, “Nautical Nightmares: Madness ... Read more
109th Annual Riverton Fair
The Annual Riverton Fair is an old-fashioned country fair on scenic Farmington River with exhibits, animals, vendors, food, midway rides, music, wood chopping events, and more. Admission $7 per person. Kids 12 and under are free. Free parking available across from the entrance by the General store. Sorry no pets or alcohol allowed on the ... Read more
A Haunting at Mill Hill Norwalk
As the sun sets, the spirits come out to play... Take a lantern-lit tour through the old Mill Hill graveyard! Hear chilling tales based on real events from Norwalk’s hidden past at the Norwalk Historical Society's 8th annual, “A Haunting at Mill Hill” on Friday, October 12, 2018 and Friday, October 19, 2018 with tours at ... Read more
Pumpkin Patch Trolley and Fall Festival at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Bring the kids to the Pumpkin Patch – the Trolley Museum’s non-spooky fall event for young children and families! Enjoy glorious fall foliage as you ride a vintage trolley car to the Patch. Dates: October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2018 Cost is $10.00 per person. Trolleys depart every 20-30 minutes to the Pumpkin Patch ... Read more
Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Roseland Cottage
Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Roseland Cottage will be held on October 13th. This festival is one of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England. It features 175 local artisans and their work: jewelry, painting, printmaking, woodwork, pottery, clothing, metalwork, and much more. Enjoy live music, a food court, ... Read more
All Hallows Weekend at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire
All Hallows Weekend is a weekend of ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night at the annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire. Celebrate Halloween with them and stay until the final moments as the show meets its season’s end. There’s a lot of fun going on during the final weekend of this popular ... Read more
Beardsley Zoo’s Scarecrows on Parade (Bridgeport)
Local classrooms are invited to build a scarecrow to showcase on Beardsley Zoo grounds in the month of October. Come see our Scarecrow “Exhibit” on the Greenhouse Lawn, and vote for your favorites at Boo at the Zoo on October 28. To sign up to build or sponsor a scarecrow
Annual Fall Golf Classic at the Course at Yale
Annual Fall Golf Classic at the Course at Yale
The Annual Fall Golf Classic at the Course at Yale will take place on Monday October 8, 208 in memory or Mark C. Yellin. Putting contest, tee off at 12:00 noon, auction and prizes. BBQ dinner is included. Sponsorship packages and just golf available. The Course at Yale is voted #1 College Golf Course in ... Read more
Tasting Panel Nights at Hartford Flavor Company
Tasting Panel Nights at Hartford Flavor Company
Bring your taste buds and experience an interactive tasting panel where you taste potential future products at the Hartford Flavor Company! Help HFC decide what they'll launch in 2019! Entry is $15 per person. E-mail Hilary@HartfordFlavor.com for a reservation. Limited space available. Doors open at 5:30pm for pizza. Tastings start promptly at 6pm.
Wooden Pallet Pumpkins Craft Night at Thimble Island Brewing Co.
Wooden Pallet Pumpkins Craft Night at Thimble Island Brewing Co.
Wooden Pallet Pumpkins Craft Night at Thimble Island Brewing Co. will be held on October 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There's nothing better than fall in Connecticut! Start it off right by joining Craftivate at Thimble Island Brewing Co. October 10th to make a Wooden Pallet Pumpkin! You can use this pumpkin as a ... Read more
Spooky Pumpkin Pair Paint & Sip at Thimble Island Brewing Company
Spooky Pumpkin Pair Paint & Sip at Thimble Island Brewing Company
Thimble Islands Brewery is bringing the best spooky project around to the brewery October 11th starting at 6 pm. And did we mention the spiders are painted in chalkboard paint- meaning you can draw on/change their faces, something that's sure to be a hit if you have young kiddos at home!! Plus since that white ... Read more
A Witches Gathering at the Olde Red Saltbox (Niantic)
A Witches Gathering at the Olde Red Saltbox (Niantic)
The Olde Red Saltbox in Niantic is hosting their first Witches Gathering Thursday October 11th from 6 to 9 PM. The shop will be filled with Halloween handcrafts. They will have refreshments served and door prizes. Browse the shop in candle light all decorated for the Halloween season. Anyone who comes wearing a witches hat ... Read more
Things That Go Bump in the Night at The Nathan Hale Homestead
Things That Go Bump in the Night at The Nathan Hale Homestead
Get into the “spirit” of the Halloween season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you room-by-room, all the way up to the dark and dreary attic. Hear the traditional, long-standing Homestead ghost stories and the Hale Staff’s ... Read more
Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival
The 2018 Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival will be held October 12-14 in Glastonbury, Connecticut. It wouldn't be Fall in Connecticut without Glastonbury's Apple Fest featuring live music, amusement rides, craft vendors, food trucks and booths, the Angry Orchard Pub, the Angry Orchard 5K Road Race and all things New England. Located at a bend of the Connecticut ... Read more
East Lyme Touch a Truck by Niantic Bay
East Lyme Touch a Truck by Niantic Bay
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 the East Lyme Auxiliary of Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut and the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department will co-sponsor their eleventh annual Touch-a-Truck event. This family event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McCook Point Park in Niantic, CT. There will be a ... Read more
New Haven Day of Caring at The Shops at Yale
New Haven Day of Caring at The Shops at Yale
On Saturday, October 13th, volunteers will come together for New Haven Day of Caring to benefit the New Haven communities and neighborhoods. There will be multiple clean-up projects at various parks throughout the city, rain or shine! Each project will be 2 hours and staggered throughout the day, all happening between 9 AM and 3 ... Read more
Craft Show & Food Truck Festival Mohawk Mountain
Craft Show & Food Truck Festival Mohawk Mountain
The Craft Show & Food Truck Festival Mohawk Mountain will held on October 13th from 9 am to 4 pm. There will be craft vendors, food trucks, a 5k Trail run, hay rides, pumpkin carving and lots more. About the Mohawk Mountain 5K Run: With its challenging ascents and descents up and down the ski mountain ... Read more
Mansfield Pup Crawl in Downtown Storrs
Mansfield Pup Crawl in Downtown Storrs
Take a guided walk through Downtown Storrs with your four-legged friends! We'll have fun and educational stops along the way. Walk takes place rain or shine over varied terrain. Dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds welcome. Dogs should be comfortable on leash and in large groups. Walkers without dogs also welcome! Registration (free but ... Read more
Sustainable Living Expo at Stepping Stones
Sustainable Living Expo at Stepping Stones
Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children will host its first ever Sustainable Living Expo on Saturday, October 13 in partnership with Sustainne, a local business dedicated to uniting, nurturing and growing a community dedicated to sustainable living. Taking place at the award-winning children’s museum from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the “We Love Planet Earth”- ... Read more
Lenny The Pumpkin Carver at Stew Leonard’s Danbury
Lenny The Pumpkin Carver at Stew Leonard’s Danbury
Lenny The Pumpkin Carver will be at Stew Leonard's Danbury on Saturday, October 13, 2018. As seen on Halloween Wars - Pumpkin carver Lenny Calvin will be at the store to bewitch shoppers with his elaborate Halloween-themed etchings on the store’s pumpkins. The carving will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in our Garden Shop ... Read more
Paint the Pumpkin Pink at Lyman Orchards
Paint the Pumpkin Pink at Lyman Orchards
Paint the Pumpkin Pink at Lyman Orchards will be held on October 13th. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual initiative to increase awareness for the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early ... Read more
Mount Southington Annual Crazy Brew Bash
Mount Southington Annual Crazy Brew Bash
Join Mount Southington on Saturday, October 13th for the 4th Annual Crazy Brew Bash at Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville CT. You'll enjoy hundreds of samples of beer, wine, and spirts. There will also be a Bloody Mary contest, live music, delicious food, prize giveaways plus more! Get your tickets and lets have a ... Read more
Eastern Connecticut Ballet Spooktacular (Old Saybrook)
Eastern Connecticut Ballet Spooktacular (Old Saybrook)
Enjoy family-friendly fun at the Kate with Eastern Connecticut Ballet on October 13-14. The fifth annual “Ballet Spooktacular” at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is an early Halloween celebration for both children and their parents. The family friendly “ Spooktacular,” will conjure up a spellbinding mix of ballet, music, and ... Read more
Annual Litchfield BrewFest
Annual Litchfield BrewFest
The Annual Litchfield BrewFest will be held on October 13th, 2-6pm at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759 Brewers include: Firefly, New England Brewing Co., No Worries, Owl's Brew, Shebeen, Stony Creek, Thimble Islands, Two Roads, Half Full, A. Gallo & Co, Northeast Beverage Co., Little Red Barn Brewers, Veracious Brewing ... Read more
Harvest Bounty Brewfest Litchfield
Harvest Bounty Brewfest Litchfield
Harvest Bounty Brewfest Litchfield will be held on October 13 from 2 to 6 pm. Craft brewers, wine, food trucks include Bill's Mobile Brick Oven Pizza, Comfort Zone Pretzel, Love Heart's Bakery and Snowden's BBQ 3 live bands: Potter's Field, Switch Factory, Stache Free Tasting Glass to first 150 guests! 21 & older welcome. Please ... Read more
Oktoberfest Pub Crawl (Norwich)
Oktoberfest Pub Crawl (Norwich)
Join us for out annual Oktoberfest Pub Crawl in the Downtown Norwich Historic District! Come in costume to win fun prizes! Purchase a mug for $20 and receive discounts at participating locations. The Lineup: 6:00 pm La Stellas 6:30 pm Strange Brew 7:15 pm Harp and Dragon 8:00 pm Epicure Brewing 8:45 pm These Guys ... Read more
Halloween Creatures of the Night (Windsor)
Halloween Creatures of the Night (Windsor)
Take a guided tour on an adventure to find the creatures that are active in the night at the Northwest Park & Nature Center, Windsor on Saturday, October 13. While walking along the illuminated trails you will meet up with “animals” that speak on this special night. It won’t be spooky or scary, so bring ... Read more
Hocus Pocus Halloween Party
Hocus Pocus Halloween Party
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is hosting a “Hocus Pocus Halloween Party” on the evening of October 13. Join us for a wicked good time… if you dare! Get tickets now Enjoy the Faire by day and then come to our crypt after final revels once the bell tolls 6 and one-half times. It will be ... Read more
Trackside Oktoberfest (Wilton)
Trackside Oktoberfest (Wilton)
Trackside's Oktoberfest in Wilton will be held on October 13th. Support a good cause while you're celebrating Oktoberfest. All proceeds will go to support Wilton's teens. Enjoy live music with an authentic German band, traditional German food and Oktoberfest beverages, silent auction, raffles, free gifts and more. Event is 21 and over. All guests will ... Read more
Fairfield Harvest Market Fairfield
Fairfield Harvest Market Fairfield
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce annual fall Harvest Market will be held on the Old Town Hall Green, (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road) on Sunday, October 14th, 2018. Harvest Market & Dog Costume Parade Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Sunday, October 14th (Rain or Shine) 10-4pm Dog Parade begins at noon ... Read more
3rd Annual Danbury Pet Expo
3rd Annual Danbury Pet Expo
Mark your calendars for 3rd Annual Danbury Pet Expo! This dog friendly event will be held from on October 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Danbury Town Park in Danbury, CT, US. Admission is $5. The Danbury Pet Expo offers pet owners and pet lovers an opportunity to learn about the care of your beloved pets! ... Read more
WOOF! A Pawesome Day at Hill-Stead
WOOF! A Pawesome Day at Hill-Stead
WOOF! A Pawesome Day at Hill-Stead will be held on October 14th from 12 to 5 pm. Calling all Dog families and dog lovers: get your tails to Hill-Stead in Farmington for an afternoon of activities, shopping, food, beer and festivities! Situated on 152 acres of rolling hills, meadows and trails, Hill-Stead is the perfect ... Read more
Smith’s Acres Fall Apple Festival Niantic
Smith’s Acres Fall Apple Festival Niantic
Come sample oodles of fresh picked, Native Apples as well as tasting lots of "Appliciousnes" at the Smith's Acres Fall Apple Festival on Sunday, October 14 from 1 to 4 pm. There will belots of vendors join us this afternoon, all with some sort of Apple goodie. Coast Coffee, Deke's Bagels. Holy Cannoli, Castello's, Best ... Read more
First Annual Fall-Oktober-Halloween fest Waterford
First Annual Fall-Oktober-Halloween fest Waterford
Sunset Landing's is hold their first annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 1 to 8 pm. The festival begins at 1pm with a Halloween parade for children and adults in costume, then a parade at 1:30 om. Bob for apples, enjoy great fun with great music & dancing, and featuring German-style Haufbrau menu, ... Read more
Barktoberfest at Black Hog Brewing Co.
Barktoberfest at Black Hog Brewing Co.
Barktoberfest at Black Hog will be held on Sunday, October 14th in Oxford, Connecticut at the Black Hog Brewing Co. Please join us! Barktoberfest will be Black Hog's first Oktoberfest style event and will benefit Companion Pet Rescue of Southbury. We'll be releasing Barktoberfest, our german style lager in cans and draft. $1 from every pint sold ... Read more