FALL FAMILY FUN
Events

Wild Mushroom Festival at Deans Mill Farm in Mystic
Deans Mill Farm 109 Pequotsepos Road, MysticCelebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Saturday, October 18, returning to Deans Mill Farm for the second year! Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink […]
$25 – $50
Flanders Land Trust Haunted Hikes – Wizards of the Woods
Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary Flanders and Church Hill Rd,, WoodburyFlanders excited to announce that their annual Haunted Hikes are back for the 7th year! Flanders Fridays, October 17 & 24 from 5PM to7:30PM Saturdays, October 18 & 25 from 4PM to 7:30PM Flanders’ trusty Hermit Guides will emerge from the woods and lead your group on a Wizard’s quest. Between 4:00 PM and 6:00 […]
$9
The Seymour Pumpkin Festival
French Memorial Park 73 Spruce Street, SeymourThe Seymour, CT Pumpkin Festival is a juried craft show with an average of 15,000 people in attendance each year. Each craft booth is given special consideration for placement, depending on their product. Our craft booths include handmade jewelry, silk and dried flower arrangements, soft sculpture, quilts, paintings, painted glass, woodcrafts, Christmas ornaments, ceramic items, hand […]

125th Annual Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Parade and Festival
Ivoryton Village Town Green 100 Main Street, IvorytonCelebrate fall in full festive spirit at the 25th Annual Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025! This beloved community event draws over 1,500 visitors to the Ivoryton Village Green for a fun-filled day of FREE activities for all ages. From autumn traditions to Halloween fun, the Pumpkin Festival has something for everyone, so […]

Eighth Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Mather Homestead in Darien
Mather Homestead 19 Stephen Mather Rd, DarienJoin us for hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts ... plus live music and a visit from George Washington with his horse! Geared towards ages 3 to 12, but all are welcome! For more information
$10 – $20
Pumpkin Day at the Lyme Art Association
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeFrom 1 – 4 pm, on Saturday, October 25, paint a pumpkin, listen to live music performed by the Wandering Fiddlers, enjoy fall-themed activities & a scavenger hunt, get your face painted, enjoy light snacks, watch an art demo, and more! For more information

Halloween Fest at The Original Southington Drive-In
Southington Drive-In 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, SouthingtonCome for a festival and stay for a movie! Our annual Halloween Festival will take place Saturday, October 25. We'll enjoy children's activities from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by trunk or treating under our big screen and then view "Hotel Transylvania" at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 for all vehicle-loads - cash only. Food […]
$25
Halloween Tot Parade at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway, WestportTime for some Halloween Fun on the Farm! Dress your wee ones in costume, and join us for a Halloween event for parents and littles ages 0-5. Little ghosts, goblins, and giggles will fill the air as tiny tots march through the farm visiting our furry animals in their spook-tacular costumes! From pint-sized pumpkins to […]

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol Rhode Island
Coggeshall Farm Museum 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RIJoin the Coggeshall staff as we prepare a Thanksgiving meal in our historic farmhouse over the hearth. The late 18th century was before the official start of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, but the day was still celebrated with food and prayer in New England. Watch our costumed historians make chicken on a string, bake […]
$5 – $10
A Taste of History: Celebrate Thanksgiving on Saturday at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MAis a festival which will never become obsolete, for it cherishes the best affections of the heart—the social and domestic ties. It calls together the dispersed members of the family circle, and brings plenty, joy and gladness." –Sarah Josepha Hale in an 1837 edition of Godey's Lady's Book Join us on November 15, 2025, as the […]
Free – $45
2025 Westbrook Penguin Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut
Westbrook Elks Lodge 142 Seaside Avenue, WestbrookTake the plunge into icy waters to support nearly 14,000 athletes of all abilities who participate in the sports training and competitions Special Olympics Connecticut offers year-round. All are invited to participate in the Plunge, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations, and clubs. For more information

New England Harvest Feast at Plimouth Patuxet Museum
Plimoth Patuxet Museums 137 Warren Ave, Plymoth, MAHave you ever wondered what food the Pilgrims would have eaten? Take a savory journey into the past with Plimoth Patuxet's New England Harvest Feast! Enjoy a menu filled with culinary delights inspired by carefully curated historical recipes. As you dine, you will be entertained with centuries-old psalms and songs. Wood-pressed Cider Cheate Bread and […]
$46









