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Frights & Festivities

Katherine Pelletier • Sep 25, 2023

October Fall Events in Northwest CT

Looking for a festive fall event this October? Northwest CT is the place to be! From hayrides to haunted trails, family-friendly fairs and late-night spooky adventures - this little corner of the world is the textbook definition of autumn charm. Keep reading for a packed schedule of frights and festivities to check out this coming month!

FUN ON THE FARM:

Harris Hill Farm in New Milford, CT - Pick your own pumpkin: https://www.harrishillfarm.com/pumpkins

Ruwet Farm in Torrington, CT - Already picked & pick your own pumpkins. At our patch, you walk to the patch to pick pumpkins. We have a haunted house for children, games, sling shot challenge, corn maze, mining sluice, campfire & fall fun. For treats, visit our food truck: https://www.ruwetfarm.com/

Bunnel Farm in Litchfield, CT - Pumpkin stand from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday in October. Corn maze open Friday Oct. 21st and Saturday Oct. 22nd: http://www.bunnellfarm.org/home.html

Tonns Marketplace in Burlington, CT - Pumpkins, food trucks, and a hay bale pyramid for the kids! Visit their website for special events happening weekly! https://tonnsmarketplace.com/schedule-of-events

Waldingfield Farm in Washington, CT - Wednesday, October 18th from 1:30-4:30 - Join Farmer Patrick and artist Kaitlin Clark for an afternoon of exploration and creativity at Waldingfield Farm. Farmer Patrick will take visitors on a tour to learn how local food systems and organic farming affect our lives and the world around us, and a healthful snack will be provided. At the art station with Kaitlin, students will create wearable art and jewelry with sun prints, or cyanotypes, an early form of photographic art. Bussing to Waldingfield Farm provided for Region 12 students after school at 12:45pm. Participants must be picked up from the farm at 4:30pm.

FAIRS, FESTIVALS, & FRIGHTS

Action Wildlife: Fall Festival on the Zoo farm by day, Haunted Houe by Night

Where: 435 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT

Fall Festival Dates: Sat & Sunday Sept. 23 - Oct. 28, 10am-5pm

Haunted House Dates: Friday, Sat. & Sunday Septmeber 29th - October 29th 7pm-10pm

During the day, we will feature a variety of fall activities for kids and adults, such as hay rides through the animals, a corn pit, a hay maze, our petting zoo, and, of course, pumpkins! Parents can pick from a selection of local craft brews and wine to enjoy as they tour the museum and view the decorations throughout the park. At night, the park closes, and the area by the museum transforms into a ghost town with unspeakable happenings and disappearances. The farm's haunted house is an exciting experience for anyone over 13. It has a variety of thrilling scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

https://www.actionwildlifefoundation.com/copy-of-events

Black Bear Music Festival

Where: 116 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT

Date: October 6, 7, & 8

The Black Bear Americana Music Fest joins you in supporting WFUV, presenting its 5th annual festival! Black Bear offers 4 days of camping, 3 days of music; 50 bands on 4 stages including many workshops! Reserved RV camping and plenty of room for tents! Bring a group and we will accommodate you for space requirements! Located at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT providing the best blues, bluegrass, folk, indie music and everything in between! Kids 16 and under are free! Family-friendly, and best of all — flush toilets! Don’t miss out – get your tickets now at blackbearmusicfest.com

Halloween Spooktacular at Whiting Mills

Where: 100 Whiting St, Winsted CT

When: Oct. 7th @ 11am - 4pm

Immerse yourself in the world of vintage Halloween as we bring together oddities, talented artists specializing in all things spooky, and tantalizing treats as well as a delicious food truck.

Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your most haunting attire and participate in our thrilling costume contest. Discover a bewitching array of vintage treasures and modern creations that celebrate the spirit of Halloween past and present. This spine-tingling event is a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss out on the "Halloween Spooktacular" at Whiting Mills.

https://www.artsnwct.org/events?event=Halloween-Spooktacular-at-Whiting-Mills

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival

Where: 384 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT

Dates: Sat, Oct 7, 6 AM – Sun, Oct 8, 2 PM

This event enlivens Bethlehem Fairgrounds every year on the weekend in early October. Also known as Bethlehem Garlic Festival, this amazing harvest celebration focuses on garlic-based produce, showcased through the fair, a food court, cooking demonstrations, and how-to-grow-garlic lectures. Beyond all things garlic, you can also indulge in live band performances while your kids enjoy the festivals' rides and games.

https://rove.me/to/connecticut/bethlehem-garlic-festival

Fall Harvest Festival

Where: 11 School St, Washington CT

Dates: October 8, 2023 12-5pm

Join us for the 6th Annual Washington Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 8th from 12pm-5pm. We can’t wait to celebrate the community with live music, great food, talented artists, impressive scarecrows, countless vendors, train rides, fire truck tours, and more family-friendly fun. Admission is FREE to all! And don’t forget to enter the scarecrow competition!

https://explorewashingtonct.com/events/washington-harvest-festival-2023/

The Rocky Horror Show

Where: Thomaston Opera House/Landmark Community Theatre

Dates: October 14, 21, 28 @ Midnight

October 7, 13, 20, 27 @ 8 p.m.

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-n-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named 'Rocky.' Join the cult with special midnight showings and participation bags available for purchase, this is sure to be the highlight of the Halloween season.

Admission $26

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org - Thomaston CT

KidsPlay After Dark:

Where: KidsPlay Children's Museum - Torrington, CT

Dates: Friday, October 13th from 7-9pm

Have you ever wanted to explore a children’s museum – but without the children? This October, you have the chance! Mark your calendar for KidsPlay’s first-ever “After Dark” adult night on Friday, October 13, 2023.

This adult-only event includes a spooky cocktail making class, costume contest, prizes, music, appetizers by Salt 2.0, and a cash bar! Don’t miss Torrington Collective‘s terrifying eyeball scavenger hunt.

Tickets are $25 and includes first drink free.

Use the discount code EARLYBIRD before September 30 to get $5 off each ticket!

Click here to reserve your tickets!

Scarrybrooke Park CT's Haunted Trail

Where: Harrybrooke Park

100 Still River Drive

New Milford, CT

Dates: Sat, Oct 13, 14, 20, & 21st 2023 , 6:00pm-10:00pm

Prepare for the scare! Returning for its eighth year, CT's Haunted trail at Scarrybrooke Park returns with more fearsome delights for your walk through the park after dark! Our event is not ONLY a staple of the season for Western CT, but THE LONGEST attraction to walk in the state!

https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ScarrybrookeParkCTsHauntedTrail

Not So Spooky Halloween Bash

Where: Torrington Library, Torrington CT

Dates: Saturday October 14th from 4-7pm

Welcome all ages to Trick or Treat throughout the Library from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm!
Haunted Freeze Dance Battles will be at 4:30, 5:00, and 5:30 - prizes for participants!
Haunted Magic Show from 6:00 - 6:45 pm! The event ends at 7:00 pm.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Attend the Parks and Rec event "Nightmare on South Main Street" and show proof to be entered into a raffle to win a prize!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-so-spooky-halloween-event-tickets-695448564377

Pumpkin Run, Field Day, & Fall Festival

Where: 100 Bentley Drive, Harwinton CT

Dates: October 14 @ 10am

The Run/Walk will begin promptly at 10:00am with registration beginning at 8:30am the day of the event! The Run is 3.1 miles through Harwinton and the walk is a 2 mile route. There will also be a kids dash at the Town Hall!

After the race is completed, our Field Day and Fall Festival kicks off! We will have games, events, vendors, food trucks, live music, face painting, a pumpkin decorating contest, a scarecrow decorating contest, and so much more! This is very much a family and community oriented event that will have fun for all ages. Each field will be dedicated to a different event type or contest throughout the day, and we will have over 10 vendors, raffle items, giveaways and much more!

https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Harwinton/ThePumpkinRunHarwinton

Scarecrows in the Meadow

Where: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

Dates: Saturday October 14th from 1-3pm

The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. Register to make a scarecrow HERE!

Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Spooky Science Night at KidsPlay!

Where: KidsPlay Children's Museum, Torrinton CT

Dates: October 20th, 6-7pm

Have you ever wanted the chance to be a mad scientist? Spooky Science Night is the perfect opportunity! In honor of National Chemistry week, we will discover the fun of chemistry through spooky and exciting experiments!

While the experiments are more suitable for children ages 5+, we invite all families to participate in this special evening!

Ticket price includes Museum admission. Come and play before the program! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register here!

Stories That Keep You Up at Night - Lantern Tours

Where: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

Dates: October 20th and 26th, 5:30-6:30pm

Join us for a special spooky night of Litchfield’s most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history.

The walk will begin under the Pavilion at the Tapping Reeve Meadow and lasts approximately 1 hour.

Fee: $15 for members | $20 for non-members

Vintage Market Days

Where: Harwinton Fair Grounds

Dates: Oct. 20, 21, & 22 10-4pm

Vintage Market Days® of West Connecticut is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/connecticut/

Fall Craft Fair 2023

Where: Larsons Garden Center Burlington CT

Dates: October 21 & 22nd from 10-4

Larson's will be selling fall items including pumpkins, mums, hay bales, and other fall decor. We will also have activities for kids including crafts and games. We are thrilled to have a food truck onsite both days. "I Know A Guy Deli" food truck will be onsite Saturday and Sunday selling sandwiches, salads and more. We are excited to welcome local artisans to showcase and sell their items in a craft fair format! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-craft-fair-2023-tickets-682308592367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Halloween Hoopla Downtown Torrington

Where: Main St. Torrington CT

Dates: October 27th @ 5pm - 8pm

Trick-or-treating event downtown! Join us for Music, Games, Pie-eating contests, Ghost Stories, Haunted Room, Pumpkin Contest, and Scarecrows! And, trick-or-treat at our downtown businesses plus trunk-or-treating on Main Street! We have closed Main Street from Water Street to Maiden Lane to ensure the safety of all. Wear your costume and be prepared to have FUN!

https://www.artsnwct.org/events?event=Halloween-Hoopla-Downtown