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10/18/24 - By Jennifer Coe

When your kids are young, the not-so-scary Halloween activities and events are a better fit during the scary season. But it can be hard to find them, so we pulled them all together for you! So many places offer events for Connecticut toddlers and preschoolers that are big on fun, but low in fright. Get all the little princesses, ninjas, and superheroes into their costumes, and make plans for your little pumpkins.

Be sure to check out our 2024 Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Connecticut Kids, filled with our insider tips to a fun and safe Halloween. And our CT Fall Day Trips Guide has plenty of not-at-all-scary Autumn activities!

 

 

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Connecticut's Pumpkintown USA has Halloween fun for all ages, especially young kids. Photo courtesy of Pumpkintown USA
Connecticut's Pumpkintown USA has Halloween fun for all ages, especially young kids. Photo courtesy of Pumpkintown USA

Not-So-Scary Halloween Activities and Events in CT - Eastern CT

Pumpkintown USA

East Hampton
October 1-31, 2024
One of New England's premier non-scary Halloween villages, Pumpkintown USA annually draws about 25,000 visitors. The Village at Pumpkintown USA is home to more than 70 Pumpkinhead people and their pets. The unique village includes a fast food restaurant called MacPumpkins, a saloon, a jail, a church, barbershop, country store, farm, and a fire station. READ MORE

Scarecrows in the Village in Mystic

Mystic
October 1-31, 2024
Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business. Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. READ MORE

Lyman Allyn Museum Pick and Paint a Pumpkin

New London
October 3, 2024
Join us for our annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin event at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Pumpkins are for children only, first come first serve. READ MORE

Pumpkin Passage

Montville
October 4-27, 2024
Fun Events every Weekend! Trail of Lights, Dinosaurs & Pumpkins! This is a toddler-friendly Halloween event, and fun family activities are waiting for everyone. READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at Tanger Foxwoods

Mashantucket
October 31, 2024
Don't miss the Annual Spooktacular Halloween Celebration! Enjoy FREE Trick-or-Treating throughout the shopping center (while supplies last). Be sure to check out the incredible magic of Magician Steve Charette at the Tanger Stage too! For easiest access to Tanger Outlets park at the Fox Tower garage. READ MORE
Grab hold of some not-so-scary Halloween fun for Connecticut kids!
Grab hold of some not-so-scary Halloween fun for Connecticut kids!

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - Fairfield County

Plasko's Corn Maze in Trumbull

Trumbull
Weekends in October 2024
Come on out for fall family fun at a real family farm in Trumbull. The corn maze will feature an interactive game. READ MORE

Spooky Silly Sing A Long at the Weston Historical Society

Weston
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Start your spooky season early with this silly shadow puppet show by TV sensation, Nappy. Join in the fun as Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppet presents some of the silliest sing-a-long songs known to man and monster alike. READ MORE

Ambler Farm Day in Wilton

Wilton
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Families from Wilton and beyond descend upon the farm for our pinnacle event of the year; a fall festival filled with activities for all ages. READ MORE

Pumpkin Palooza at Stew Leonard's

Norwalk
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Those who buy a pumpkin at Stews in Nowalk on October 11th, 12th and/or 13th between 11:00AM and 5:00PM are invited to a complimentary pumpkin painting event outdoors under the tent. READ MORE

Trick-Or-Treat with the Horses at Rising Starr Horse Rescue

Wilton
October 18-20, 25-27, 2024
Trick or treating with 30 stops( stalls) . The team and the horses have a special treat for all. Enjoy the barn and then a spooky (not to scary, the darker it gets the spookier ) walk around the farm.  READ MORE
Little ones will love a stroll through the Halloween Walk-Thru. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's in Newington
Little ones will love a stroll through the Halloween Walk-Thru. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's in Newington

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - Hartford Area

Family-Friendly Haunted Walkthrough at Flamig Farm

West Simsbury
October 11 -26, 2024
A family-friendly haunted walk at Flamig Farm on Friday & Saturday Nights in October is geared towards those looking for a not so scary experience.  From 7pm-8pm this will be more scary for those that liked to be scared. A little bit scary, a whole lot of fun. READ MORE

Halloween Trick or Treat at Stew Leonard's in Newington

Newington
October 1 - 31, 2024
Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Newington to go trick-or-treating. Goodie bags will be provided to children to collect their candy as they visit trick-or-treating stations throughout the store.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch Trolley in East Windsor

East Windsor
Weekends in October 2024
Traveling tothe Pumpkin Patch is a family fun filled adventure where you ride on a trolley car out to the pumpkin patch field and each child can pick out a FREE pumpkin. READ MORE

The Great Halloween Drive Thru at Brown's Harvest

Windsor
Weekends in October 2024
The Great Halloween Drive-Thru is a kid-friendly attraction at Brown's Harvest Family Farm, Windsor, Connecticut. Visitors stay in their vehicles and drive through the farm along a journey of spooky holograms, special effects, sounds and projections like you've never seen before. READ MORE

Pumpkin Palooza at Hungerford Nature Center

Kensington
Friday, October 18, 2024
Walk along Hungerford's trails and gaze at the carved pumpkins. Enjoy complimentary cider, coffee and donuts. READ MORE
Connecticut has plenty not-so-scary Halloween activities, like Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield. Photo from the 2023 event.
Connecticut has plenty not-so-scary Halloween activities, like Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield. Photo from the 2023 event.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Activities and Events in CT - Litchfield County

Pumpkin Patch Trains on the Naugy

Thomaston
Weekends in October 2024
Experience the views and colors of autumn throughout the Litchfield Hills on the Pumpkin Patch Trains.  During the Pumpkin Patch trains, visitors will also make a stop at the Naugatuck Railroad's very own pumpkin patch. Here, kids are able to select their pumpkin to bring home. READ MORE

Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield

Litchfield
Daily in October 2024
The Scarecrows are coming! Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. READ MORE

Halloween Trunk or Treat on the Green

New Milford
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Trunk or Treat on the Town Green! Thriller Flash Mob will be joining us this year in the middle of the green so be sure to keep an eye out for zombies and spooky fun. READ MORE
Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the Festival
Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the Festival

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Connecticut - New Haven Area

Not-So-Scary Halloween Drive Thru at Ray of Light Farm

East Haddam
October 18 & 19, 25 & 26, 2024
Enjoy a drive through the farm. The whole family will be amazed by the magical pony trail all lit up and decorated for the Halloween season. Keep your eyes open, because there are lots of things to see as you drive. Candy will be passed out. READ MORE

Annual Scarecrows on the Green

Branford
Daily in October 2024
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

Halloween Hoopla at Massaro Community Farm

Woodbridge
Friday, October 18, 2024
This annual event features a variety of Halloween crafts and delightful stories to spark your creativity and imagination. Enjoy a cozy outdoor screening of a beloved Halloween movie that everyone can enjoy, along with a variety of tasty treats from food trucks. READ MORE

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The Annual 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.  Pumpkin carvers are invited to a pumpkin carving party from 10am to noon at Bushyton Nature Center. All attendees are invited to come in costume.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
New Milford Town Green
Downtown Ivoryton Village

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Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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