Official Trick or Treating takes place the 31st (it’s a Tuesday this year!) but there are SO MANY opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat. We’re working to organize a BIG list of places by county. We’ll continue to update as we learn more throughout Spooky Season, so stay tuned!
Hartford County Trick or Treating
October 15: Spooktacular Celebration at Simsbury Meadows
Children will receive candy and treats throughout the event at every vendor booth, as well as fun prizes at every game (all games are FREE)! * Bounce House Inflatables * Food Trucks * Live Performances * Touch-a-Truck
October 21: Spooktacular at the Connecticut Science Center
Our frightfully fun, family-friendly, Halloween event – Spooktacular – returns. Enjoy a variety of Halloween treats and snacks (allergy-friendly also available) as you gather up goodies around the Connecticut Science Center and explore more than 165 hands-on exhibits combined with some wickedly entertaining experiences. Follow our trick-or-treat trail to fun and surprises like an enormous pumpkin you can bounce in, spooky airbrush tattoos, wacky games, thrilling LIVE Science demonstrations, and so much more. Plus, Science Center Members can take home a FREE pumpkin to carve while supplies last. Any children aged 12 and under who conjure up a costume for the occasion will receive FREE General Admission.
October 21: Downtown Manchester’s Halloween Happenings:
Start with a Magic Show at Mary Cheney Library, then head to WORK_SPACE to decorate a bag, before trick or treating down Main Street from 11:30 to 1pm!
October 31: Downtown New Britain Trick or Treat Safe Zone:
Started in 2012, the Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone has provided a safe place for thousands of little monsters as they collect candy and show off their costumes. The road closures in Downtown New Britain create a safe, walkable environment to enjoy endless themed entertainment and gather all the sweets.
Middlesex and New London County Trick or Treating
October 15: 3rd Annual Boo Bash at the Beach:
Come out to Ocean Beach and bring the kids for a day filled with fun, tricks and treats! Kids will get a free treat bag on the way in the door and will be able to trick or treat with over 50 vendors. Costume Contest and more!
October 20: New London HalloweenTown:
Halloween Town Friday, Oct 20 from 6pm- 9pm – New London Waterfront park. Bring your family to New London Halloween Town for a night full if family fun, which includes, Trick or treating, Costume Contest for ages Pre – K to 5th grade, spooky entertainment and a dance party.
October 21: Downtown Middletown Trick or Treat
Downtown Middletown celebrates Halloween with games, bounce houses, and trick or treating at local businesses.
October 21: Burnett’s Country Gardens Halloween Treats, Salem:
Burnett’s Halloween Hunt is back! Join us October 21st from 11a-12:30p and bring the kiddos in their best costumes to come hunt for treats in the greenhouse! This event is FREE and will run rain or shine!
October 28: Stonington Halloween Trick or Treat and Craft/Vendor Fair
Bring the entire family out for this hauntingly good time. From 10-6, Kids will get get a free trick or treat bag at Petrillo’s Fairs and Festivals and then can visit all the booths trick or treating. Plus, plenty of other free attractions for the entire family to enjoy!
October 29: Trick or Treat Night at the Dinosaur Place:
Join us for our fifth annual Halloween Event Pumpkin Passage and create unique memories with your whole family! This October at our dinosaur-themed adventure park: Choose lights instead of frights! Trick-or-Treat night will take place on Sunday, October 29th, and will include a bag of candy and presents for participating children
October 31: Mystic Community Trick or Treat:
Come dressed in your spookiest and silliest costumes and enjoy trick or treating at Mystic Seaport Museum. The Museum opens its doors for FREE to the community beginning at 3 pm until 6 pm.
New Haven County Trick or Treating
October 1: Mall o Ween, Meriden
Saturday 11a-6p and Sunday noon – 6p. Two days of amazing fun with Halloween FREE photos, trick or treating, free kids activities and games and awesome crafters and vendors!
October 31: Trick or Treat at the North Haven Memorial Library:
Stop by the library in your Halloween costume to trick-or-treat at the Children’s and main Adult’s circulation desks! Dressed up tricksters will get sweet surprises from the staff.
Tolland and Windham County Trick or Treating
October 21: Hebron Harvest Moon Festival
Join The Town Center Project along Main Street for a day full of Halloween fun. Show off your carving skills at our Jack o’ Lantern Tower and contest for all ages! Enjoy the best of local musicians, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and food trucks! Stay tuned… this is one Fall event your family does not want to miss!
October 28: Trick or Treat Downtown Storrs
TRICK-OR-TREAT IN DOWNTOWN STORRS WILL BE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
October 28: Trunk or Treat at Roseland Park:
Come join us for a Spooktaculair time!
October 29: Trunk or Treat Fundraiser at Arbor Park, Ellington
Join the Moms Club of Ellington and Vernon for a Trunk or Treat Fundraiser. Details to Follow.
October 29: Spooktacular Arts and Crafts Fair/Trick Or treat Event:
This is going to be an event for the whole family. Vendors will be handing out candy for the little ones. We will also have prizes for best costumes.
Fairfield and Litchfield County Trick or Treating
October 28: NorWITCH Trick Or Treat
Strut around in costume in downtown Norwich along Broadway, Bath and Franklin Streets while you shop and dine in our many terrific establishments. Enjoy an assortment of tasty treats available from CT food trucks and browse crafter booths all set in a festive Halloween environment.
