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Waterbury Halloween 2025

See all Waterbury Halloween happenings this year!

Waterbury comes alive for Halloween 2025 around downtown Waterbury and Union Station with eerie adventures and supernatural fun. Experience haunted trails, fall festivities and spooky performances from family-friendly pumpkin patches to immersive haunted evening attractions.

Find the best Waterbury Halloween happenings this year!

Waterbury Halloween

Waterbury Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Averill Farm Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch in Washington Depot
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πŸ“ Averill Farm
262 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794
(16.9 mi from Waterbury)

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Experience the charm of a tenth-generation family farm at Averill Farm's pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Wander through their scenic 30-acre orchard, selecting the perfect apples and pears. Discover a delightful array of local goods, including fresh cider, donuts, jams, pumpkins, gourds, and more, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Litchfield Hills.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, and anyone looking for a classic fall farm experience.
Three cartoon children stand in a field of pumpkins and corn stalks with a red tractor in the background, under a bright yellow sun and autumn leaves.
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πŸ“ March Farm
160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem, CT 06751
(10.4 mi from Waterbury)

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Experience the quintessential New England fall at March Farm! Visitors can pick their own apples and pumpkins, get lost in a sprawling 5-acre corn maze, and enjoy scenic tractor rides. Live music and delicious food trucks add to the festive atmosphere on weekends, while bounce houses and face painting offer fun for younger guests. It's a perfect destination for family outings and creating lasting autumn memories.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, groups

Waterbury Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

Three women in theatrical costumes are singing into microphones on a stage, with whimsical bird props flying above them.
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πŸ“ Palace Theater
100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
(0.7 mi from Waterbury)

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Get ready for a spellbinding night as Hocus Pocus Live!!! returns to the Palace Theater stage. This acclaimed musical parody brings the cult classic Disney film to life with flying witches, incredible character impersonators, and a magical blend of comedy, singing, and special effects. Don't miss this enchanting tribute that's sure to put a spell on you.

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⭐ Best For: Fans of the hocus pocus movie, musical theater enthusiasts, halloween lovers

Waterbury Haunted Experiences

A man and a woman run away from a giant robot in a greenhouse filled with purple fog and plants.
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πŸ“ Nightmare's Gate Haunted Attraction
(2.0 mi from Waterbury)

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Prepare for an unforgettable night of terror at Nightmare's Gate Haunted Attraction. This immersive experience plunges visitors into a world of fear with multiple themed zones, each designed to push your limits. Encounter chilling creatures and heart-pounding scares brought to life by dedicated scare actors and impressive special effects. It's a journey into the darkness you won't soon forget.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts

Waterbury Other Halloween Activities

A vibrant outdoor market scene with vendors selling fresh produce like garlic, pumpkins, strawberries, and oranges under colorful striped tents, with people browsing and interacting.
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πŸ“ Bethlehem Fairgrounds
304 Main St. North, Bethlehem, CT 06751
(10.4 mi from Waterbury)

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Celebrate the pungent power of garlic at the Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival! This vibrant event features a dedicated garlic food court with unique dishes, specialty vendors offering a plethora of garlic products, and opportunities to learn about garlic cultivation. Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

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⭐ Best For: Foodies, families, garlic enthusiasts
A cheerful scarecrow with a wide smile and rosy cheeks stands in the foreground, dressed in denim overalls and a green shirt, holding a bundle of straw. An elderly woman in a light-colored jacket faces the scarecrow, gesturing with her hands, while other people and autumn decorations like pumpkins and fall foliage are visible in the blurred background.
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πŸ“ Town of Prospect
36 Center Street, Prospect, CT 06712
(5.4 mi from Waterbury)

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Residents of Prospect are invited to showcase their creativity by designing and displaying unique scarecrows. This event celebrates the fall season and community spirit, offering a charming visual display for all to enjoy as they explore the town.

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⭐ Best For: Families, community members

Halloween Near Waterbury

Meriden Halloween

Three smiling people stand in a cornfield, holding pizzas. The person on the left, an older man with white hair, wears overalls and holds a large pizza. A woman in denim overalls stands in the middle, and a man with dark curly hair in a plaid shirt holds a smaller pizza on the right. Another man is visible in the background of the cornfield.
Middlefield
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πŸ“ Lyman Orchards Farm Market
(17.9 mi from Waterbury)
Two cartoon-like figures with mustaches are running down a forest path, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees. The figure in the foreground is wearing a teal shirt and ripped pants, with a surprised expression and his arm outstretched. The figure behind him wears an orange shirt and dark pants, with a determined look.
Wallingford
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πŸ“ Trail of Terror
(13.3 mi from Waterbury)

Shelton Halloween

A smiling Black man and a young Black girl stand in a sunlit cornfield, surrounded by tall green corn stalks. The man wears glasses and a blue denim shirt, and the girl wears denim overalls over a striped shirt.
Shelton
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πŸ“ Wells Hollow Creamery & Corn Maze
(19.7 mi from Waterbury)
Legends of Fear at Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton
Shelton
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πŸ“ Fairview Tree Farm
(17.4 mi from Waterbury)

New Haven Halloween

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - New Haven in New Haven
New Haven
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A young boy in a brown coat walks alongside a girl dressed as a witch with a black hat and orange cape. They are in a hallway decorated for Halloween with pumpkins and a full moon visible through a window. There are also boxes of groceries and canned goods in the scene.
New Haven
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πŸ“ Shubert Theatre
(18.5 mi from Waterbury)

Middletown Halloween

A smiling young woman wearing a plaid shirt and scarf stands in a pumpkin patch with a tractor and tents in the background.
Cromwell
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πŸ“ Fair Weather Growers
(20.0 mi from Waterbury)
A miniature red steam train with a young girl in the driver's seat chugs along a track through a spooky forest at night, illuminated by glowing jack-o'-lanterns and a large, hazy moon.
Essex
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πŸ“ Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
(36.4 mi from Waterbury)

Milford Halloween

2025 Hall-O-Weekend Fall Festival in Milford
Milford
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πŸ“ Downtown Milford
(22.9 mi from Waterbury)
A group of children in Halloween costumes are participating in a race, with pumpkins and bats decorating the scene. The main focus is on two girls running towards the viewer, one dressed as a witch and the other in a Batman-themed costume.
Milford
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πŸ“ Lisman Landing
(22.3 mi from Waterbury)

Danbury Halloween

Halloween on the Green in Danbury
Danbury
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πŸ“ Danbury CityCenter Green
(23.6 mi from Waterbury)
Forest of Fear Haunted Trail in Danbury
Danbury
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πŸ“ Saint Gregory The Great Parish
(21.6 mi from Waterbury)

Hartford Halloween

CT HorrorFest in Hartford
Hartford
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πŸ“ Connecticut Convention Center
(24.3 mi from Waterbury)
Hallowed History Lantern Tour in Hartford
Hartford
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πŸ“ Cedar Hill Cemetery
(21.9 mi from Waterbury)

Stratford Halloween

A group of diverse runners participate in a Halloween-themed race along a scenic coastal path at sunset, with bats flying in the sky and pumpkins decorating the course.
Stratford
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πŸ“ The Little Pub
(28.6 mi from Waterbury)
A terrifying alien creature with sharp teeth and claws lunges towards three people running away in a dimly lit, red-lit building.
Stratford
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πŸ“ Fright Haven Haunted House
(25.2 mi from Waterbury)

East Hartford Halloween

Nightmare Acres in South Windsor
South Windsor
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πŸ“ Nightmare Acres
(29.8 mi from Waterbury)
A young woman with dark hair runs down a dimly lit library aisle, pursued by a menacing, armored figure with glowing red eyes and a skeletal face. The scene is bathed in dramatic red and blue lighting, creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere.
Baltic
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πŸ“ The Dark Manor Haunted House
(50.2 mi from Waterbury)

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