Halloween in Connecticut: Shows, Festivals & Haunted Houses 2025

Historic Connecticut is full of legends, haunted houses, and spooky stories. Every fall it offers tons of activities for the scariest holiday of the year, like terrifying attractions, hayrides, cemetery tours, family Halloween festivals, and outdoor costume parades.

Kent Pumpkin Run (October 27, 2024)

The Annual Kent Pumpkin Run is a traditional 5-mile (8-km) race held every October in Kent, CT. This classic event offers a spectacular fall foliage experience, highlighting the beauty of New England's changing seasons. The scenic, easy course starts and finishes at Kent Green, in front of Town Hall, and is certified by USA Track and Field. A Kids Fun Run will take place at 11:15 am, featuring both 1/2-mile and 1-mile options. Each participant will receive a race bib and a prize, and there will also be a costume contest for the kids.

Zombie Fashion Show, Putnam (October 4, 2024)

The Zombie Fashion Show is an annual Halloween event held in Putnam, Connecticut, featuring a lively display of creativity and costumes. Participants can dress up to join the show or come to watch. The event takes place at Rotary Park and offers a range of entertainment, including a Halloween party with a DJ and the First Fridays in Downtown Putnam, CT event. The festivities begin at 7 pm.

Great Pumpkin Festival (October 19, 2024)

The Putnam community celebrates the fall season from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Enjoy a variety of activities, including The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, and fun activities for the kids, along with much more!

Evidence of Evil, Southington (September 27–November 2, 2024, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Evidence of Evil runs from late September through late October at Crystal Bees, located at 240 Spring Street, Southington, CT. This haunted attraction is designed to push the boundaries of fear, offering a genuinely thrilling experience for adults and children alike. Featuring cutting-edge technology and entertainment, it includes chilling elements like the enigmatic Grymoire, the witch's castle, the backwater, the harvest, the house, the basement, panic, ghouls, and the crypt. Tickets are $28 each, with each ticket granting a one-time entry into the attraction. The event operates from dusk until 10 pm.

Legends of Fear, Shelton (September 28–November 2, 2024, on selected dates)

Legends of Fear is an annual haunted attraction held at Fairview Tree Farm, located at 2 Saw Mill City Rd., Shelton, CT. Celebrating over 28 years, the event features the Haunted Hayride, a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) ride through creepy terrain with zombies and vampires. The Hallow Trail includes four attractions: the Melonhead Revenge Trail, a one-mile scary trek, The Dark Harvest, Pine Hills Parish, and Hemlock Manor Mortuary. Tickets are $58 for a combo (both The Hallow Trail and Haunted Hayride) or $30 for single attractions. Both the Hayride and The Hallow Trail begin at 7 pm.

Halloween Bar Crawl, Hartford (October 26, 2024)

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl takes place every October in downtown Hartford, CT. Dress in your coolest and sexiest costume for a night out from 4 PM to midnight. Enjoy access to 5+ venues, 2-3 drinks or shots, and a crazy after-party. A $1,000 national costume contest adds to the excitement. Tickets are $18.41 for singles or $12.78 per person for groups.