What could possibly scream 2020 more than a full, Blue Moon occurring on Halloween…on a Saturday?!?! According to NASA and the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s been 76 years since the Halloween of 1944 when a full moon lit the night sky for trick-or-treaters in all times zones. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for the forecast to remain steady so that we can enjoy a little safe and distant trick-or-treating fun!
Thursday, October 29th
- Victorian Lore: A Guide to Old Spectres & Superstitions is an online event sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library. Join historian Adam Shefts from 7-8pm for a unique insight into the obscure history of America’s 19th and early 20th centuries. Click here to register.
Friday, October 30th
- The Madison Farmer’s Market is taking place on the Town Green from 3-6pm. Traditional retail is now allowed and select vendors continue to offer pre-order. Head to the market webpage to see this week’s list of vendors.
- Thimble Island Brewing Company is hosting Live Music Fridays in Branford from 6-9pm. Head over to hear Charlie Fisher perform this week!
- Jack-O-Lantern Walk at Mystic Seaport Museum from 5:30-9:00pm. See hundreds of lit jack-o-lanterns on display, play a lawn game, enjoy some live music, warm up by a roaring fire, create a fall-themed craft, or take a spooky guided tour in which you learn about the darker side of life in a 19th century seaport town.
- The Haunted Isle 2020 hosted by the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven. Legend has it that somewhere in the woods at the end of the trolley tracks lurk the things that nightmares are made of. This fall a lonely trolley will carry passengers down the tracks to the gate from 6:30 – 10:00pm. The choice is yours… enter if you dare!Do you have what it takes to face your fears? The Haunted Isle is rated S “spooky”. Not recommend for any children under 10 years of age. Tickets can be purchased here.
- Foxtrotter’s Halloween Bash at James Madison House in Madison from 8-11pm. Costumes are encouraged!
- Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Night Benefit hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce from 6:30-9:00pm at the Indian River Recreational Complex in Clinton. $25 per vehicle to support the Clinton Small Business Grant Fund. Get into the spirit of Halloween with a screening of Hocus Pocus! Call the Chamber at (869)669-3889 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, October 31st
- The Dudley Farm Market in Guilford is open every Saturday from 9am-12:30pm. Follow along on Facebook for update on vendors.
- The Audubon Shop in Madison is hosting a Fall Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park from 8-10:30am. Pre-registration is required and a fee of $6 payable in advance. Call 203-245-9056 to reserve your spot and be sure to visit the event page for more details on arrival procedures.
- Pumpkin Patch Season with The Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy the glorious fall foliage as you ride a vintage trolley car to the Pumpkin Patch where each child can select their own little pumpkin to decorate and take home. Book your tickets today!
- Cosmos & Cauldrons at Tea & Tarot in Madison from 9am-7pm. Stop in for your tarot and astrology readings and enjoy delicious treats!
- Trick-or-Treating at Play Cafe in Guilford from 12-2pm. Enjoy this free event by walking through the spooky cafe and enjoying some Halloween treats!
- Halloween Parade and Scavenger Hunt at the Westbrook Outlets from 4-6pm. Free slice of pizza vouchers for first 60 activity winners!
- Trunk-or-Treat at the Surf Club in Madison from 3-5pm. Join in on the fun a this year’s drive thru event!
- Cherry Pie Band performs at Bishop’s Farm Market in Guilford from 6-9pm (weather permitting).
Sunday, November 1st
- Pumpkin Patch Season with The Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy the glorious fall foliage as you ride a vintage trolley car to the Pumpkin Patch where each child can select their own little pumpkin to decorate and take home. Book your tickets today!
- Seth Adam and Steve Tobey perform at Stewards of the Land Brewery in Northford from 2-5pm.