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Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids 2022

Hit the road this October for Free Halloween fun in Connecticut! Costume Contest Winner - Most Creative, photo courtesy of the Bristol Parks Recreation Youth and Community Services
Hit the road this October for Free Halloween fun in Connecticut! Costume Contest Winner - Most Creative, photo courtesy of the Bristol Parks Recreation Youth and Community Services
10/7/22 - By Ally Noel

It's not a trick! Our top free Halloween events in Connecticut offer something for the whole family. Are you looking to scare up a little fun with some spooky scarecrows, or dance the Monster Mash at a Halloween party? This list has some treats for all little ghosts and goblins that won't break the bank, from a Halloween drive-thru and trunk-or-treats, to pumpkin decorating. From costume parties to a parade, the Nutmeg State hosts some of the best free Halloween activities through October 31.

Browse our Connecticut Halloween Guide for more Halloween activities. Explore our Fall Fun Guide for Families to find corn mazes, hayrides, and fall festivals. And find the best fall things to do in Connecticut with kids.

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These free Connecticut Halloween events scare up serious fun! Photo courtesy of the Great Pumpkin Festival in Stratford
These free Connecticut Halloween events scare up serious fun! Photo courtesy of the Great Pumpkin Festival in Stratford

Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids

Scarecrows Along Main Street

Wethersfield - Daily through October 31, 2022
Take a walk along Main Street in Old Wethersfield, which is lined with unique scarecrows made by various artists and residents. READ MORE

Annual Scarecrows on the Green

Branford - October 14- November 1, 2022
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

Scarecrows in the Meadow

Litchfield - October 15-31, 2022
Visitors are invited to walk through the display of scarecrows and vote on their favorite while enjoying self-guided fall crafts and games.  The scarecrows will be on display in Tapping Reeve Meadow, which is open dawn to dusk and free to all.  READ MORE

Putnam's Great Pumpkin Festival

Putnam - 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

Stratford's Great Pumpkin Festival

Stratford - October 15, 2022
This celebration of autumn and Halloween will include a traditional costume parade and contest, a pumpkin carving contest, community booths and more. READ MORE

New London Halloween Town

New London - October 21, 2022
Families will be able to walk down Banks Street and trick or treat. Costume Contest for ages Pre – K to 5th grade at City Pier 7:30 pm. There will be roaming entertainment by Justine Nicole Entertainment. READ MORE

Trunk Or Treat at Fun With Nature

North Haven - October 22, 2022
Come celebrate Fall by wearing your best costume. Candy will be passed out by the Fun With Nature team and members of our Community. This is a Free Event. Starting at 6pm, while supplies last.  READ MORE

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton - October 22, 2022
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

Pumpkin Painting at Gunn Memorial Library & Historical Museum

Washington - October 22, 2022
Come paint and decorate a holiday pumpkin at the Gunn Memorial Library.  All supplies provided, please bring your own pumpkin. READ MORE

Halloween Rec or Treat

Pomfret - October 22, 2022
Pomfret Recreation Department presents: "Rec or Treat" A community-wide Halloween event! There will be Trick or Treating on the soccer field from 4-6PM for Ages 1- 12. Hay Wagon Rides starting at 4 pm. Fun Autumn crafting for kids will be on tables in the common area near the flag pole/barn AREA. Bon-Fire will be lit by the Pomfret Fire Dept. at 6 pm followed by a Movie in the park. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch on the large screen and enjoy OUR marshmallow pit too. Concessions will be available for purchase READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular

Bristol - October 28, 2022
Trick or "treat yourself" to an evening filled with a little fright and fun at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater. The Halloween Spooktacular event is free and includes a scarecrow contest, candy giveaway and outdoor movie! Dress up in your most creative, spookiest, wackiest costume and enter the Halloween Costume Contest!  READ MORE

Goblins and Giggles: Halloween Stories

Windsor - October 25, 2022
A special storytelling guest, Rona Leventhal, will be joining us at the Windsor Public Library for Goblins & Giggles: Halloween Stories! Best for ages 2 to 6, but siblings are welcome! Please pre-register.   READ MORE

Scary Storytelling for Tweens

Niantic - October 26, 2022
Halloween Horror! Halloween Fun! Scary stories are shivery, savory, and shake up the night! Award-winning professional storyteller, Carol Birch will present a scary storytelling workshop for middle schoolers. Carol received the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network.  Halloween costumes are welcome! READ MORE

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

Norwalk - October 27, 2022
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

Halloween Spooktacular

Bristol - October 28, 2022
Trick or "treat yourself" to an evening filled with a little fright and fun at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater. The Halloween Spooktacular event is free and includes a scarecrow contest, candy giveaway and outdoor movie! Dress up in your most creative, spookiest, wackiest costume and enter the Halloween Costume Contest!  READ MORE

Halloween Stroll

West Hartford - October 29, 2022
Join us for the 2022 Halloween Stroll from Moms & More of West Hartford.Kids annually love this free trick or treating event that runs throughout West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Families will enjoy music, giveaways, costumed mascots and more. A great event for kids of all ages. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. READ MORE

Halloween Costume Party

Washington - 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

Collinsville Halloween Parade

Collinsville - October 29, 2022
The main streets in Collinsville will close to traffic and open to all who are brave and daring enough to join in the annual Collinsville Halloween Parade. READ MORE

Halloween Drive Thru

New Britain - October 29, 2022
The library is hosting a trick-or-treat drive thru in their parking lot. Children 12 and under are welcome to come in costume.  While supplies last. READ MORE

Community Day Spooktacular at NBMAA

New Britain - October 30, 2022
Come to New Britain Museum of American Art for a community-wide Halloween get-together. Dress up in costume and participate in a costume parade, contest and and then a dance performance by New Britain School of Dance. READ MORE

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