CONNECTICUT, USA — Halloween is drawing near, and this weekend in Connecticut will contain some screams of fear! But, for those wary of the scary, there are other Halloween-themed events that the whole family will enjoy!
On Sunday, head to the Hillstead Museum in Farmington to enjoy their Halloween on the Hill event! You can partake in a festive, candy-filled afternoon at the historic museum, which will be recorded for Halloween. Families can go around the museum and knock on doors to get treats and other fun surprises. The event is for all ages, and costumes are encouraged.
Have a flight at the New England Air Museum on Saturday for their Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest! This indoor craft beer festival is held after hours in the largest aviation museum in the northeast! There will be over 20 local breweries in attendance, live music, and three food trucks that include Bear's BBQ. There will also be a costume contest with prizes, so be creative! If you're looking for something to do with the kids, the museum is also hosting a special open cockpit and trick-or-treating event during the day.
Milford is transforming for their Hall-O-Weekend event! Beginning Friday night, the town is hosting an outdoor movie night on the green, eating the movie Hocus Pocus! Then, on Saturday, the Milford Trick or Trot 5K will be followed by a fun-filled Halloween festival! This festival will include games, face painting, arts & crafts, a costume parade, local vendors, treat-or-treating, and more.
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 so this weekend is your last chance to go!
The Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry wants to help you get into the season's spirit! 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 has transformed 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 - it's your last chance to do so!
It's also the last weekend you can 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.
These aren't the only activities taking place this weekend. For more spooktacular scares, dares, ghosts, and ghouls, head to CT Visit.
See you next weekend!
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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