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Find Halloween fun (and more things to do with kids) all over Connecticut this Halloween Weekend 2025! Photo for Mommy Poppins courtesy of Kelly Patino
Find Halloween fun (and more things to do with kids) all over Connecticut this Halloween Weekend 2025! Photo for Mommy Poppins courtesy of Kelly Patino
10/29/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do this Halloween Weekend 2025 in Connecticut? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend, like trick-or-treat and more Halloween fun!

It's Halloween weekend! Connecticut kids are ready to hit the streets and scare up some treats. There are some great events to hit after you get your pillowcase full of sugar, like the Trick or Treat Event at Foster Family Farm. There is a Costume Skate at Roller Magic on Friday night, and the Walnut Beach Witch in Milford is scaring up some potions for Halloween! There are also lots of trunk or treats to go to including the Halloween Trunk or Treat at Mill River Park in Stamford.

A double-whammy of fun is also happening this weekend at Jurassic Fest and Brick Fest Live at Mohegan Sun  - you know that's admission well-spent!

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Costume Skate at Roller Magic

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Friday, October 31, 2025
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Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live at Mohegan Sun

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Friday, October 31, 2025
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Trick or Treat at the Mystic Seaport Museum

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Friday, October 31, 2025
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Scare Time After Dark at participating Sparetime Bowling

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Spooky, Scary Skeletons… It’s Scare Time After Dark! Join Spare Time for a special Halloween edition of our ultimate late-night party. READ MORE

Costume Parade and Storytime at West Haven Library

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Friday, October 31, 2025
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Halloween Trunk or Treat at Mill River Park

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Friday, October 31, 2025
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Walnut Beach Witch in Milford

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Friday, October 31, 2025
Every Halloween the Walnut Beach Creamery plays host to the Witches of Walnut Beach. With a DJ and dancing and candy being tossed from above, come get your free ice cream (for anyone in costume, while supplies last) and prepare for the Witch led Halloween parade, stopping at participating businesses and some households along the short route for a treat. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Event at Foster Family Farm

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Saturday, November 1, 2025
Families are invited to come dressed in their costumes and trick-or-treat around the farm. Our courtyard will be decorated in festive fall style, and little ghosts and goblins can stop at candy stations while enjoying all of our farm activities. READ MORE

Día de Muertos Community Celebration at CT Culture and History Museum

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Saturday, November 1, 2025
Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead, with all-ages arts activities, music and dance performances, ofrendas, food, vendors, and more.  READ MORE

K Pop Halloween at Magic 5 Pie

Norwalk
Saturday, November 1, 2025
It’s time to bring the spooky vibes and K-Pop energy together!  Join Magic Pie for a Halloween K-Pop Party.  Paint pumpkins, Sing and dance to Halloween beats, Show off your best K-Pop-inspired costume! READ MORE

Hocus Pocus Live! at the Garde Arts Center

New London
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The original production. A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic and surprises. READ MORE

Princess Pajama Party at the Bijou Theatre

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Sunday, November 2, 2025
Get ready for a royal morning of magic and memories. Come to the Princess Pajama Party at the historic Bijou Theatre - a "dreamy" celebration by Your Premium Princess fit for your little royal. READ MORE

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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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