Fun Things to Do with Kids this Halloween Weekend in CT 10/29-10/30/11: Costume Party, Sleeping Beauty, Hay Rides

10/26/11 - By Mary Beth Lawlor

It's your last chance to get in on some ghoulish fun this weekend. The weather will be a bit more chilly than we've experienced so far this Fall so make sure to dress warmly. If you are wondering where you should trick or treat in Litchfield County we've covered that here. Whether you are looking for something spooky to do this weekend or not read more for our top picks. P.S. Don't miss out on apple picking before it's too late. Whatever you choose to do, have fun!

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Make Your Own Scarecrow - Guilford
Come assemble your very own Fall friend. They have everything you need from hay to clothing and accessories! There will be face-painting and glitter tattoos too.

Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce - Bristol
The entire park will be transformed to frighten and delight guests and the spine-chilling Haunted Graveyard will not disappoint!

Haunted Miniature Golf - Farmington
Walk through the haunted miniature golf course.

Fairview Tree Farm Haunted Hay Rides - Shelton
The 15th season of terrifying haunted hay rides around the tree farm.

Brownstone Halloween Extravaganza - Portland
A three day Halloween party to end the 2010 season. Don’t miss Brownstone’s daily costume contest.

Spooky Kingdom - Plantsville
Spooky Kingdom has a spooktacular amount to offer including a fire breathing gargoyle, a scythe swinging grim reaper and a horse drawn hearse only for the dead - of course, a proper graveyard - where some can't rest, a fortune teller and a backyard chef.

Halloween Fright Train Rides in Essex 2011
Ride the Fright Train, listen to the gory legend, and HOPE this is one ghost story that doesn't come to life!

SATURDAY 10/29/11

Roller Skating Lessons for Kids - Vernon
Saturday mornings are reserved for the kids.  Bring your little ones to our Kids Learn to Skate Course 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Mysteries of Halloween - New Haven
The annual celebration of some of the “spooky” animals and nature-based traditions associated with Halloween.

Halloween Costume Party! - Kent
Stories, games, a craft and treats for all. Come in costume - we can't wait to see what you'll be.

Frankenstein: The Halloween Hi-Jinks Musical Comedy - Bridgeport
Dracula and Frankenstein and some school girls come together in crazy encounters!

Mutt-i-grees® - Norwalk
Join Stepping Stones lovable dog puppet Dash and some of his real life canine friends to learn about the uniqueness and desirability of shelter dogs while developing social and emotional skills.

Halloween on the Danbury Green
Costume Parade scheduled for 3:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Most Original, Scariest, Cutest and Funniest get-ups.  Children will get to decorate a pumpkin and play games.

Monster Mash - Norwalk
Come in costume, make a ghost ship, get a pirate name, play pirate games and move to the seafaring sounds of Rolie Polie Guacamole of Brooklyn, NY.

Halloween Spooktacular at the Tapping Reeve Law School - Litchfield
A spookified evening that promises candlelight reading of excerpts from the Washington Irving classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". After, get ready to take a guided walking tour along Gallows Lane, site of the hanging and death of America's first mass murderer. The evening will end at White Memorial's A.B. Ceder Room with spooky treats.

Haunted Hayride thru Action Wildlife - Goshen
Take a haunted hay ride through Action Wildlife Animal Park and find out what awaits you!

45th Annual Witches Dungeon Halloween Classic Movies Museum 2011 - Bristol
The Graveyard Of Classic Ghouls sets the atmosphere as you enter the dungeon where accurate life-size figures of vintage movie chillers.  Be sure to dress warmly. There may be a wait in line.

SUNDAY 10/30/11

35th Annual Kent Pumpkin Run
The festivities begin with a Kids Fun Run at 11:15 AM followed by the 5 mile run / walk at noon.

17th Annual Free Halloween Carnival and Costume Parade - Bristol
The parade begins at noon and Amazing Andy's Magic Show follows.  Carnival games, arts and crafts, Big Daddy's Racing, an old fashioned photo booth, Twinkles and Jingles the clowns and Train Rides are also on the agenda.

Audubon Kids' Day - Sharon
This fun-filled autumn family event features various nature crafts and games for young children. Besides games and crafts, there is a small petting zoo and a hay bale maze constructed out of over 100 bales!

"Boo at the Zoo" - Bridgeport
This spooky afternoon includes music and harvest hayrides, plus the announcement of our Scarecrow competition winners, plus many other seasonal enjoyments

Sleeping Beauty - Ridgefield
Just in time for Halloween, bring your princess in costume for a fantastic family performance of Sleeping Beauty! Have your picture taken with a real ballerina!

United Choir School Fall Festival Gala Concert - New Haven
This concert will feature all United Choir School choristers, culminating with a performance by the massed choir of over 500 voices.