Discover where the monsters lurk in Meriden with our Halloween event guide. Explore haunted hideaways for locals and long-distance lurkers.
Popular Events: Kick off the season with the Phantom Fall Fest, where visitors can enjoy autumn-themed activities and eerie attractions. Standout features of the New Haven Official Halloween Bar Crawl include themed drinks and spirited entertainment at local bars. And the CRAWL-O-WEEN '24 is something you definitely don't want to miss as it promises a lively atmosphere for those looking to celebrate the holiday among friends. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Meriden
- New Haven Official Halloween Bar Crawl (New Haven)
- Phantom Fall Fest (Bristol)
- GLOW Wild Lantern Festival (Bridgeport)
- CRAWL-O-WEEN '24: Connecticut's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl (Various)
- Pumpkin Patch Trolley Rides (East Windsor)
- Halloween Town (New London)
- Husking Bee Train Ride (Danbury)
- Halloween Cupcake Workshop (Newington)
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Meriden Area Haunted Experiences
Phantom Fall Fest
What to Expect:
Experience four haunted houses, including two new ones, with a roaming horde of horrors and thrilling rides at night.
Description:
Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce offers a thrilling Halloween experience with four haunted houses, including two new ones. The event features a roaming horde of horrors, rides at night, and daytime family-friendly activities like trick-or-treating and favorite rides. The scare is everywhere, with new terrors emerging from the darkness, including mALICE in Wonderland 3D and Malignant: Overgrown Evil. This year's festivities promise nonstop excitement for all ages.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Phantom Fall Fest
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Meriden
GLOW Wild Lantern Festival
What to Expect:
An immersive and illuminated lantern festival featuring wildlife-inspired sculptures across 30 acres of the zoo.
Description:
The GLOW Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo returns for its third year, illuminating the zoo grounds with over 50 large-scale, illuminated sculptures and interactive displays. Spanning 30 acres, this vibrant festival features glowing corridors inspired by wildlife from around the world. Guests of all ages can enjoy this magical experience, whether it's a family outing, romantic date, or coworker get-together. The festival runs Thursdays through Sundays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with timed tickets available online in advance.
Where: Bridgeport | More Info: GLOW Wild Lantern Festival
Pumpkin Patch Trolley Rides
What to Expect:
Ride a trolley car to pick out a FREE sugar-sized pumpkin in a family fun-filled adventure.
Description:
Experience a family fun-filled adventure at the Connecticut Trolley Museum's Pumpkin Patch Trolley. Ride a trolley car to the pumpkin patch field, where each child can pick out a FREE sugar-sized pumpkin. Upon returning, decorate your pumpkins, play in the corn box, enjoy the outside harvest play area, and explore the museum exhibits and displays. Admission also includes the Fire Truck Museum.
Where: East Windsor | More Info: Pumpkin Patch Trolley Rides
Husking Bee Train Ride
What to Expect:
The unique feature of the Husking Bee Train Ride is its combination of a short, fun train ride through a pumpkin patch with various activities like picking out pumpkins, enjoying local treats, and participating in special themed trains.
Description:
The Husking Bee Train Ride is a family-friendly event at the Danbury Railway Museum. This 20-minute round trip takes passengers through a pumpkin patch where they can pick out their own pumpkin and enjoy local apple cider and cookies. The ride features numerous photo opportunities, including a vintage tractor. Special Storytime Express trains on Saturdays offer children's books, while Saturday evening twilight trains include prepackaged s'mores kits and a lantern-lit patch experience.
Where: Danbury | More Info: Husking Bee Train Ride
Halloween Town
What to Expect:
A variety of activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and live performances make Halloween Town a unique and engaging Halloween experience.
Description:
Halloween Town in New London Waterfront Park offers a spooktacular experience for all ages. The event includes trick-or-treating, a costume contest for Pre-K to 5th grade, lively roaming entertainment, and performances by the New London Fire Department and Luis Pabon Dance Arts Centre. This family-friendly event promises a memorable and safe Halloween celebration.
Where: New London | More Info: Halloween Town
Halloween Cupcake Workshop
What to Expect:
The unique feature of this event is the opportunity for children to decorate their own Halloween-themed cupcakes in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Join us for a fun and festive Halloween Cupcake Workshop at Stew Leonard's. Children ages 2-12 can create their own Halloween-themed cupcakes while enjoying a spooky atmosphere. Costumes are welcome, and each child will decorate 4 cupcakes. This event is perfect for families looking to celebrate Halloween with a sweet treat. The workshop will be held in the Stew Leonard's Executive Kitchen on the second floor.
Where: Newington | More Info: Halloween Cupcake Workshop
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Meriden
New Haven Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring over 4 venues with exclusive drink and food specials, a social media costume contest, and a detailed digital pub crawl map.
Description:
Join the New Haven Official Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26, 2024, for a frightfully fun night of thrills and chills. The event includes free entry into over 4+ venues, 2-3 drinks or shots, a free Halloween goodie bag, and a $2,000 value social media costume contest. Enjoy generously low drink specials, tasty holiday-themed drinks, and select food specials while navigating through the city with a detailed custom digital pub crawl map. The event promises an unforgettable experience with thousands of crawlers and live music at select venues.
Where: New Haven | More Info: New Haven Official Halloween Bar Crawl
CRAWL-O-WEEN '24: Connecticut's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A massive Halloween celebration with exclusive access to 12+ bars and clubs, featuring live music, drink specials, and multiple giveaways.
Description:
Join 4,000 "Creepy Crawlers" for Connecticut's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26, 2024. This 8-hour event features cover-free access to 12 exclusive bars and clubs in Downtown New Haven, with blowout drink deals, live entertainment, and 20 premier DJs. Enjoy Halloween drink specials, giveaways, and a costume contest with $1,000 in prizes. The event also includes photo booth access, swag giveaways, and a chance to win $5,000 in cash giveaways.