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Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Raise your hand if you want some not-so-spooky Halloween fun in Connecticut this year! Photo courtesy of the Hill-Stead Museum
Raise your hand if you want some not-so-spooky Halloween fun in Connecticut this year! Photo courtesy of the Hill-Stead Museum
10/16/22 - By Michael Del Llano

Are you in need of some not-so-scary Halloween events in Connecticut for toddlers and preschoolers? Frightful fun might work well for tweens, teens, and grown-ups. But families with younger kids would like to share in the festivities. And the littlest ones are eager to dress up, collect some candy, and have some Halloween fun in 2022! We've gathered up Connecticut activities that will entertain small kids without the scares. Read on for our guide to not-so-spooky Halloween events in Connecticut for toddlers and preschoolers.

Be sure to check out our Connecticut Halloween Guide for 2022. It's filled with our insider tips to a fun and safe Halloween. Our guide to the Best Places to Trick-or-Treat in Connecticut will help maximize fun—and your candy haul! And see our post on Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas for some family craft time this Halloween.

 

 

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Pumpkintown USA has Halloween fun for all ages. Photo courtesy of Pumpkintown USA
Pumpkintown USA has Halloween fun for all ages. Photo courtesy of Pumpkintown USA

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - Hartford Area

Downtown Trick or Treat

Manchester—Saturday, October 22, 2022
Free
Stroll through Downtown Manchester and collect candy from our downtown businesses!  Downtown Manchester, CT (Main Street from Center to Hartford Road) READ MORE

Fall Festival

Suffield—Saturday, October 22, 2022
Free
Spend some time with the sweet alpacas at the 2nd annual Fall Fair. There will be craft vendors, food trucks, farm animals and trick or treating. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. READ MORE

Not So Spooky Storytime

Forestville—Saturday, October 29, 2022
Free
Bring your kids to a special seasonal event that's "not so spooky." Stories will be read that have just a little bit of creepy. Stay afterwards for refreshments. Wear your Halloween costume! READ MORE

Halloween on the Hill

Farmington—Sunday, October 30, 2022
Come to the museum and stroll the grounds in costume. Kids and adults are invited to follow an outdoor path and stop at all the candy "chute" stations ( a great touchless delivery system). There will also be spooky displays sponsored by local businesses. READ MORE

Pumpkintown USA

East Hampton—Through Monday, October 31, 2022
It's opening day for the fall season at Pumpkintown! One of New England's premier non-scary Halloween villages, Pumpkintown USA annually draws about 25,000 visitors. The Village at Pumpkintown USA is home to more than 70 Pumpkinhead people and their pets. The unique village includes a fast food restaurant called MacPumpkins, a saloon, a jail, a church, barbershop, country store, farm, and a fire station. Dogs are welcome at Pumpkintown. READ MORE
Some Connecticut events go all-out for family Halloween fun. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's
Some Connecticut events go all-out for family Halloween fun. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - Fairfield County

Spooktacular Halloween Egg Hunt

Stamford—Sunday, October 23, 2022
Save the date and get your tickets ASAP as space is limited! Norwalk Moms and Mrs.mamavision are excited to invite you to The First Annual Halloween Egg Hunt hosted at Designs by Lee Inc in Stamford. READ MORE

Halloween on the Green

Fairfield—Sunday, October 30, 2022
Free
The Fairfield Museum and History Center, in partnership with Fairfield Parks and Recreation, present the 6th Annual “Halloween on the Green” on the Museum Commons behind the Fairfield Museum. This free family event features trick-or-treating, giveaways, displays in historic buildings, food vendors, a bounce house, and more! READ MORE

Halloween Party @ Danbury Library

Danbury—Saturday, October 22, 2022
Free
Halloween is almost here! Join your friends for a Halloween Party hosted by the Danbury Library! Create cool Halloween crafts, play musical pumpkins, find all the scavenger hunt items, and win some prizes, too! READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard's In Norwalk

Norwalk—Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Free
Children aged 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk to go trick-or-treating. Clear goodie bags will be given to children to collect their candy as they visit trick-or-treating stations throughout the store. Stew Leonard’s famous characters, including mascot Wow the Cow, will be available for taking photos with the children. READ MORE
Connecticut' has many daytime Halloween events for younger kids. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Connecticut' has many daytime Halloween events for younger kids. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - East

Tanger Outlets Safe Trick-or-Treating

Mashantucket—Monday, October 31, 2022
Calling all ghosts, goblins, ghouls, princesses and super heroes! Tanger Outlets is hosting a trick-or-treat event on Halloween. READ MORE

Annual Trunk or Treat at Revelation Church

Bozrah—Monday, October 31, 2022
Free
Food Trucks, Popcorn, Candy! And a safe, family-friendly way for your kids to have fun. The whole community is invited!   READ MORE

Putnam's Great Pumpkin Festival

Putnam—Saturday, October 15, 2022
A town-wide celebration including food, music, contests, live music, crafts, art, children's activities and so much more. Families can enjoy live music and a variety of performances. Don't miss the star of the show -- official Great Pumpkins!  READ MORE

Trick or Treat at the Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic—Monday, October 31, 2022
On Monday October 31, the community is invited to enter FREE through the North entrance to participate in aTrick or Treat event! Little ghosts, wizards, sailors, and super heroes alike can trick or treat through the historic shipbuilding village. No registration required. READ MORE
Get on board the Pumpkin Patch train this Halloween! Photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of New England
Get on board the Pumpkin Patch train this Halloween! Photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of New England

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - Litchfield County

Halloween Costume Party

Washington—Saturday, October 29, 2022
Enjoy a night out at the Halloween Costume Party at the Gunn Memorial Library. Activities include creepy crafts, spooky stories, a photo booth, and a goodie bag full of spooky snacks and trinkets for participants. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch Train

Thomaston—Through Sunday, October 30, 2022
Experience the views and colors of autumn throughout the Litchfield Hills on our Pumpkin Patch Trains! These special excursions run along the beautiful Naugatuck River, crossing several bridges allowing for spectacular views of the river and surrounding scenery. Visitors will additionally enjoy a view like no other from the face of the Thomaston Dam as the train climbs into the hills, looking down on the valley and river below. During the Pumpkin Patch trains, visitors will also make a stop at the Naugatuck Railroad’s very own pumpkin patch. Kids are able to select their very own... READ MORE
Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the Festival
Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the Festival

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - New Haven Area

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton—Saturday, October 22, 2022
Free
The 20th Anniversary of the Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival offers all the best parts of fall. The Historic Downtown attracts more than 1500 visitors to the town green to celebrate the season.   All attendees are invited to come in costume.  READ MORE

Not-So-Scary Halloween Drive Thru at Ray of Light Farm

East Haddam—Fridays and Saturdays through October 29, 2022
Enjoy a drive through the farm. The whole family will be amazed by the magical pony trail all lit up and decorated for the Halloween season. Keep your eyes open, because there are lots of things to see as you drive. Candy will be passed out. Reservations required. READ MORE

Annual Scarecrows on the Green

Branford—Through Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Free
The Branford Garden Club welcomes you to walk around the green to view scarecrows. The scarecrows have created and decorated by local businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, families, and individuals. READ MORE

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