CONNECTICUT, USA — It'll be a bright and warm October weekend, so head out and enjoy some of the fun fall festivities around the state!
Do dinosaurs celebrate Halloween? Well, head to the Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art for their 6th Annual Pumpkin Passage event to get prehistoric in the park! This is a trail of lights, dinosaurs, and pumpkins that's toddler-friendly and only 20 minutes from Mystic. There will also be bounce houses available, an inflatable corn maze, axe throwing, a Jurassic jungle, and more! There will also be a trick-or-treat night on Oct. 27. This event runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 27.
All aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley! Bring the whole family down to the Shore Line Trolley Museum for a fun-filled fall adventure during the weekends in October. You can take a scenic trolley ride to their pumpkin patch, pick your perfect sugar pumpkin to take home, and enjoy seasonal activities and fall-themed fun for all ages! It's a magical autumn day your family won't forget.
Spooky season is upon us, and the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry wants to help you get into the spirit of the season! Their special, flashlight-lit tours, "Things That Go Bump in the Night," will take you around the property and into the house, all the way up to the dark and shadowy attic. Prepare to be scared while surrounded by the history that spawned all of the stories! Hear long-standing and new Homestead ghost stories from staff members and spooky encounters reported by guests. This is not recommended for children. The tours run Thursdays and Fridays beginning this week and to Halloween, Oct. 31.
Powder Ridge Park is transforming from a peaceful mountain filled with family fun and smiling staff to a haunting spectacle with sightings of ghouls and monsters that roam the trails! Head to the park in Middlefield for their Haunting at the Ridge event, ending Oct. 27! The terrifying journey starts with a chair lift ride up the mountain through the darkness, where you'll catch glimpses of creatures below! Make your descent down the mountain on foot while encountering all the mountain's mysteries.
Another spooky tour to get you in the Halloween spirit is exploring the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine in East Granby! In the late 18th century, those incarcerated at the prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. Now, they're bringing "Light Into the Dungeon" this fall season as you can explore the 100-yeard loop of the underground copper mine, illuminated by a display of 350 professionally charged jack-o'-lanterns! This event runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 27.
It's still fair season; this weekend, you can head to Wethersfield for the 2024 Cove Side Carnival! Come to this cultural and historic district, right on the waters of Wethersfield Cove, for rides for all ages, food vendors, music, games, and fun for the whole family! You can ride the rides all day for a low price. The carnival will run from Friday to Sunday, with times varying.
Head to Lake Compounce for their Phantom Fall Fest! Head to the park early for some fall season activities like trick-or-treating, delicious fall treats, and your favorite rides! By 6 p.m., the fear kicks into gear, and the haunts and chills lurk around every corner. Phantom Fall Fest will feature more scares, more surprises, and more to explore, with the scare being... everywhere! Older kids and adults are welcome, but only if you dare.
---
Of course, these aren't the only events happening this weekend around the state. For more ideas, head to CT Visit.
See you next weekend!
CHECK THIS OUT:
Wolcott teen heads to Miami in hopes of getting selected for special Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' moment
---
Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
Do you have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iOS: Click here to download
Android: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
