October In Branford: Fall Fun, Festivals & More

Fall is officially here in Branford, and there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it. From festivals and farmers markets to pumpkin patches, live music and other seasonal fun, October brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy what’s happening close to home.

Here are some events and activities happening in and around Branford this October.

Dates, hours and other event details can change. Check with organizers before heading out.

Rose Orchards

When: Daily throughout October
Where: 33 Branford Road, North Branford

Make a fall day of it at Rose Orchards in nearby North Branford, where families can pick apples and pumpkins, explore the corn and hay bale mazes, visit farm animals and take a seasonal hayride. Save some room for frozen custard while you’re there, and check the farm’s latest hours and activity schedule before heading out.

Midnight Madness

When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 5 p.m. to midnight
Where: Fired Up! | 1060 Main Street, Branford

Get creative during Midnight Madness at Fired Up in Branford on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, from 5 p.m. to midnight. Bring your own food and drinks, gather some friends and spend the evening painting pottery; the event becomes adults-only after 9 p.m. and reservations are recommended.

Scarecrows On The Green

When: Oct. 16 through Nov. 3, 2026
Where: Branford Town Green | 1011 Main Street, Branford

Take a stroll through downtown Branford during the 15th Annual Scarecrows on the Green, running Oct. 16 through Nov. 3, 2026. The free display fills the Branford Town Green with creative scarecrows made by local families, businesses, schools and community organizations.

Fall/Halloween Cookie Decorating Class

When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 4 p.m.
Where: Grey Goat Farmtique | 11 North Branford Road, Branford

Put a sweet spin on spooky season during the Fall/Halloween Cookie Decorating Class at Grey Goat Farmtique on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and all the materials needed to decorate seasonal sugar cookies, plus packaging to bring their creations home.

Live Music With Timmy Maia

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 7 p.m.
Where: NEBCO Branford | 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford

Spend Halloween night by the waterfront during Live Music With Timmy Maia at NEBCO Branford on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. Part of the brewery’s Saturday Night Sounds series, the free, family-friendly show pairs live music with waterfront views and food available from NEBCO Kitchen.

Looking for more things to do in Branford this fall? Check out the Patch events calendar for more local events and activities.

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