Chicopee Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

35 family-friendly fall activities in Chicopee and nearby.

Chicopee families can find Halloween activities hosted by farms, local businesses, and entertainment venues. Consider the large-scale attractions like those at Great Wolf Lodge, or more community-focused events such as downtown trick-or-treating. Many events offer outdoor autumnal experiences like pumpkin picking, while others are indoors.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Chicopee

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Mall-O-Ween at Holyoke Mall)

Mall-O-Ween at Holyoke Mall

Holyoke Free

Free trick-or-treating at participating mall businesses plus a costume contest.

Holyoke Mall Fall-A-Palooza

Holyoke

Features a Gothic Teen character visit, crafts, and a dance party.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Westfield PumpkinFest 2026)

Westfield PumpkinFest 2026

Westfield 8 mi

Family festival featuring free pumpkin carving, games, and trunk-or-treat.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Foster Family Farm Fall Fun)

Foster Family Farm Fall Fun

South Windsor 23 mi $$

Explore three corn mazes featuring twelve national park checkpoints and prizes.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Spooky Safari at The Zoo in Forest Park)

Spooky Safari at The Zoo in Forest Park

Springfield 5 mi

Family-friendly Halloween event with animal encounters and a trick-or-treat trail.

Scarecrows Along Main

Old Wethersfield 30 mi

Over 100 handmade scarecrows displayed along Main Street.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Día de Muertos Community Celebration)

Día de Muertos Community Celebration

Hartford 26 mi Free

Day of the Dead celebration with mariachi, Mexican folk dance, and ofrendas.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (West Hartford Halloween Stroll)

West Hartford Halloween Stroll

West Hartford 28 mi

Trick-or-treating, music, and giveaways for costumed children across town center.

Spooktacular

Hartford 27 mi

Building-wide trick-or-treat trail, character meet-and-greets, and Halloween crafts.

Great Pumpkin Festival

Putnam 39 mi

Unique scarecrow creations decorate the streets of Putnam.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Night In the Museum Youth Overnight Program)

Night In the Museum Youth Overnight Program

Sturbridge 26 mi $$$

Candlelit 1830s youth overnight adventures and mystery quests at the village.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Klingberg Family Centers Trunk or Treat)

Klingberg Family Centers Trunk or Treat

New Britain 36 mi

Free reflective tote bag for the first 250 children.

Manchester Fall Festival

Manchester 26 mi Free

Features live music, local crafts, and food treats for all ages.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Howl-O-Ween Package at Great Wolf Lodge)

Howl-O-Ween Package at Great Wolf Lodge

Fitchburg 47 mi $

Special Howl-O-Ween package with exclusive souvenirs

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Fort Hill Farms Star-Spangled Corn Maze)

Fort Hill Farms Star-Spangled Corn Maze

Thompson 42 mi $$

A Betsy Ross flag maze celebrating 250 years of American history.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Mountain Mist Halloween Harvest)

Mountain Mist Halloween Harvest

Meriden 45 mi $

Family Halloween fun featuring trunk or treat, llama petting, and carnival games.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own Pumpkins)

Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Middlefield 46 mi

Pick sugar and carving pumpkins overlooking the Connecticut River Valley.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (West End Creamery Fall Festival & Corn Maze)

West End Creamery Fall Festival & Corn Maze

Whitinsville 47 mi $$

Features over 25 farm activities and a five-acre America-themed corn maze.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Trick or Treat on Main Street)

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Fitchburg 51 mi

Family trick-or-treating, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch in Fitchburg.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Safe Trick or Treat Hayride at Krochmal Farms)

Safe Trick or Treat Hayride at Krochmal Farms

Dracut 50 mi $$

Horse-drawn hayride through the woods featuring costume characters and sweet treats.

Boo in the Woo Fall Festival

Worcester 42 mi $$

Family-friendly fall festival with live entertainment and games.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Corn Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival)

Corn Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival

Middlefield 45 mi $$

Pizza-themed corn maze with local CT pizza facts

Fletcher Farm Pumpkin Patch & Hayride

Southampton 8 mi $

Massachusetts' #1 rated pumpkin patch and family dairy farm

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Kosinski Farms Pumpkin Patch)

Kosinski Farms Pumpkin Patch

Westfield 8 mi $

Family-operated farm with pick-your-own produce and homemade goods

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Florence Rag Shag Parade)

Florence Rag Shag Parade

Florence 14 mi $

Oldest continuously running Rag Shag parade

Echo Hill Orchards Fall Events

Monson 14 mi $$

Winery bar beverages allowed in the orchard

Farmer's Hayrides

Broad Brook 20 mi $$

Hayrides, pumpkin picking, and sunflower maze on a dairy farm

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Holyoke $

Museum exhibits transformed into trick-or-treat stations

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Riiska Brook Orchard Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins)

Riiska Brook Orchard Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

Springfield $

Pick-your-own pumpkins directly from the orchard

Naumkeag Pumpkin Show

Stockbridge 38 mi $$

Over 1,500 illuminated jack-o'-lanterns on historic estate grounds

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival & Corn Maze)

Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival & Corn Maze

Cromwell 36 mi $$

16-acre farm transformed for fall fun

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (St. Peter's Community Pumpkin Patch)

St. Peter's Community Pumpkin Patch

Cheshire 47 mi $

Cheshire's beloved "Pumpkin Church" community tradition

March Farm Fall Festival

Bethlehem 47 mi $$

Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins with a 5-acre corn maze

Teen Halloween Party

LEOMINSTER 50 mi Free

Exclusive after-hours teen Halloween party

Happy Hauntings Weekend

Bozrah 47 mi $$

Weekend of Halloween activities including trick-or-treating and contests.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 6 Hartford Halloween Bar Crawl Hartford

Explore 15+ downtown bars with drink specials and a costume contest

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 25 Spooky Season at Sonny's: Haunted Mini Golf & Trunk or Treat Somers

Haunted Mini Golf with live scare actors

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Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Rope at Hartford Stage Hartford

American premiere of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's reimagining of the gothic tale.

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Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

Unique & Unusual

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Self-led ghost tour exploring the sinister legends behind modern Christmas traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring our dog to pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Chicopee?

Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.

How does trunk-or-treat work in Chicopee and why choose it over door-to-door?

Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.

What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Chicopee?

Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.

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