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These free Halloween 2025 events in Connecticut will put a smile on your face (and maybe some candy in your hands)! Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks and Recreation.
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9/26/25 - By Ally Noel

No tricks, our top FREE Halloween 2025 events in Connecticut offer treats for the whole family. We all love Halloween, but let's face it, costumes cost a bundle - so FREE events are a win! Creep into a pile of fun with scarecrows, pumpkins and lots of free trick-or-treat opportunities all over the state. 

Browse our Connecticut Halloween Guide for more Halloween activities. Explore our Fall Fun Guide for Families to find corn mazes, hayrides, and fall festivals. And find the best fall things to do in Connecticut with kids.

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Enjoy some family-friendly spooky fun Stew Leonard's Halloween festivities in Newington. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's
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Top Free Halloween Events in Connecticut for Kids 2025

Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

Wethersfield
October 1 - October 31, 2025
Stroll Main Street and see all of the decorated scarecrows from our community! While you are in Old Wethersfield, do some shopping, visit a museum, grab some lunch, or enjoy a sweet treat! It’s a great way to spend a fall day with friends & family. READ MORE

Zombie Fashion Show in Putnam

Putnam
October 3, 2025
This apocalypse fashion show brings mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families, and more, as they stroll down the putrid runway for prizes. READ MORE

Spooktopia Trunk or Treat in Jewett City

Jewitt City
October 4, 2025
Be part of a special event as thousands of ghosts and ghouls travel to Veteran's Memorial Park in Jewett City. Trunkers line up to compete for awards and create childhood memories as you see a variety of fun, spooky and scary displays. READ MORE

Not So Spooky Movie Night in Groton

Groton
October 10, 2025
Prepare yourself free movie and S’mores and enjoy Hotel Translyvania. On the Back Lawn of the Zbierski house at Eastern Point Beach. READ MORE

New London Halloween Town

New London
October 17, 2025
Celebrate Halloween at New London Waterfront Park. The City of New London, in collaboration with the Downtown New London Association, invites families to immerse themselves in a spooktacular Halloween experience at Halloween Town, an event set to take place on Friday, October 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the spooky New London Waterfront Park. READ MORE

Stratford's Great Pumpkin Festival

Stratford
October 18, 2025
This celebration of autumn and Halloween will include a traditional costume parade and contest, a pumpkin carving contest, community booths and more.  READ MORE

Halloween Happenings 2025

Manchester
October 18, 2025
A family friendly event filled with trick or treating, crafts and more. Come in costume! READ MORE

Frights and Lights in North Stonington

North Stonington
October 18, 2025
Mark your calendars, North Stonington! The Halloween Parade & Block Party is BACK for year six on October 18 at 5:30pm! Expect costumes, lots of food, and spooky fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Wallingford Scarecrow Festival

Wallingford
October 18, 2025
An annual tradition! The Scarecrow Festival includes  ‘home-made’ apple fritters,  build your own scarecrow to take home,  sop from a large variety of local crafters and vendors, fun and games for the kids, face painting, bounce house and hayride. READ MORE

Putnam's Great Pumpkin Festival

Putnam
October 18, 2025
 Join Putnam’s Great Pumpkin Festival — brought to you by the Town of Putnam, Putnam Business Association, and CT Visit. Enjoy a craft fair, food, GREAT pumpkins & more! READ MORE

Scarecrows in the Meadow in Litchfield

Litchfield
October 18-November 2, 2025
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 Trick or Treat at Stew Leonard's in Newington

Newington
October 21, 2025
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

Hall-O-Weekend in Milford

Milford
October 24-25, 2025
Join the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) for their annual Hall-O-Weekend celebration. Make memories and enjoy some no-so-scary fun in our charming downtown. Our Hall-O-Weekend starts Friday.   READ MORE

Fall and Halloween Festival at Westbrook Outlets

Westbrook
October 25, 2025
Bring the family (and the pets!) for a fun family festival. Trick or Treat through dozens of small businesses and vendor booths. READ MORE

Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton
October 25, 2025
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

East Hartford Trick or Treat Trail

East Hartford
October 25, 2025
Join East Hartford for their Trick or Treat Trail at the East Hartford Town Green. Town departments, local businesses, and nonprofits will be there with decorated spaces, wearing costumes, and handing out treats to the kids! READ MORE

Halloween Nightfair in South Norwalk

South Norwalk
October 25, 2025
Experience one of Norwalk’s most anticipated fall celebrations, transforming Washington Street into a lively festival of sights, sounds, and seasonal fun. From afternoon through evening, the Halloween Nightfair offers a full day of activities, food, shopping, and entertainment for all ages.  READ MORE

Halloween on the Green in Fairfield

Fairfield
October 26, 2025
Don’t miss the annual Halloween on the Green on the Museum Commons. Come wearing your best costume for a day filled with trick-or-treating, giveaways, displays at the historic buildings, food vendors, a bounce house, and much more. READ MORE

Halloween Parade in Mystic

Mystic
October 26, 2025
The Annual Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat is back this year in Downtown Mystic! Join the Mystic Fire Department, Stonington Police Department, Groton Town Police, Stonington High School and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce on  Sunday, October 26th for a spooktacular Halloween event.  READ MORE

Trick or Treat at the Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic
October 31, 2025
Kick off your Halloween evening with festive fun at Mystic Seaport Museum! Come in your spookiest, silliest, or most spectacular costume and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Museum's grounds. READ MORE

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Ally Noel
Ally Noel has lived in Connecticut for over two decades. Before becoming a parent, she worked as an Educational Technology Specialist, helping schools and teachers integrate technology into learning. Now, she’s all about discovering the best family-friendly adventures, activities, and hidden gems. Share your tips, questions, or just say hi at ally@mommypoppins.com, and follow along for family fun at @mommypoppinsct.
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