Name: Blueberry Festival
Start: 2026-07-18T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

<h3>SAVE THE DATE!</h3>
<h3>Lyman Orchards Blueberry Festival will be at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Saturday, July 18th, 10 AM - 4 PM!</h3>
Activities (Subject to change, stay tuned as we add more!):
<ul><li>8 AM - 4:30 PM: Pick Your Own Blueberries, South Street</li><li>9 AM - 4 PM: Apple Barrel Deli open</li><li>9 AM - 6 PM: Gem Mining Activity</li><li>10 AM - 3:30 PM: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Circle K Petting Farm</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Roaming Railroad Trackless Train</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: ToneGrown with Kids Crafts on the Patio</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Face Painting by Lara</li><li>10 AM - 5:30 PM: Ice Cream Window open on the Apple Barrel Patio (with a special blueberry sundae!)</li><li>10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: School of Rock North Haven*</li><li>11 AM - 3 PM: Food Trucks (GMonkey &amp; Crazy Taco Mex)</li><li>12:30 PM: Kids &amp; Adult Pie Eating Contest (first come, first serve!)*</li><li>1 PM - 4 PM: Live Music from Hartford Hot Several Brass Band on the Apple Barrel Patio*</li></ul>
*Free Activities!
Admission to the Lyman Orchards Blueberry Festival is FREE! Activities &amp; Food Trucks subject to change, continue to check back for more information on other activities joining us at the Blueberry Festival!

Local Event: Blueberry Festival

Middlesex County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Middletown

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Blueberry Festival

SAVE THE DATE!
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Fun Holiday Fair and Tag Sale. Oct. 24, 9-3pm
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(Please cash or checks only.)
Why bake when you can stock your freezer with homemade breads, pies, cakes, cookies for the holidays.
Pumpkins for sale and lunch too.
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The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by IOCDF Affiliate, OCD Connecticut.
Join us in Fairfield on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to make strides for OCD awareness! The Fairfield OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect, share stories, create impact, and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It's a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
Now is the time to make sure you, your friends, and your family are signed up for this amazing, community engagement event. Register for the Fairfield OCD Walk as an individual or by joining or creating a fundraising team.
As always, all registered walkers who raise $75 or more will receive a commemorative 2026 OCD Walk T-shirt!
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Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Holiday Fair

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday, Oct. 24th, 9-3PM. All are welcomed!
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Pius X&nbsp;Church, 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT
<ul><li>Holiday crafts, local vendors selling jewelry, jams, &amp; more make perfect gifts. Fantastic raffle prizes and fun games too.</li></ul><ul><li>Tag Sale Items include jewelry, kitchen ware, tools, &amp; more. </li></ul><ul><li>(Please.... purchases in cash and checks only.)</li></ul>

<ul><li>Why bake when you can stock your freezer with homemade breads, pies, cakes for the holidays.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Pumpkins and lunch for sale too. </li></ul>
<ul><li>FREE hayrides, pumpkin painting, crafts &amp; games in the Children's Activity Center. </li></ul>

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                 Saturday, Oct. 24th, 9-3PM. All are welcomed!
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Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own

Make your fall pumpkin picking count! Join us at Lyman Orchards for&nbsp;Pick for Pink, a special October fundraiser supporting the&nbsp;<a href="https://middlesexhealth.org/cancer-center/cancer-types/breast-cancer?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=may_non-priority_oncology_fy2025_19171&amp;utm_content=breast-can_mixed_general_nb&amp;utm_term=breast%20cancer&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22556527390&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADj2uEjBDkZr9Ju8s3qPWpkDROPfn&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8c3VBhCsARIsAA_xJ921m2v3M5X__fji3m0iimD2yq6hRLrJwQgFilMBZdgczryUSYA17ToaAoygEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center</a>.
When you visit Lyman Orchards for&nbsp;<a href="https://lymanorchards.com/pick-your-own/pumpkins/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pick Your Own Pumpkins</a> on select weekends and holidays in October, we'll donate&nbsp;2.85¢ for every pound of pumpkins picked to Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center.
The 2.85¢ donation is a special nod to our&nbsp;285th anniversary&nbsp;this year. So grab your family, head to the pumpkin patch, and pick your pumpkins while helping support breast health care in our community.
Pick for Pink dates: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31.
Come enjoy one of our favorite fall traditions, pick your own pumpkins, explore the farm and make a difference while you're here!
Fundraiser is for pumpkins picked at our pick your own locations.
Directions: 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT 06455 | Follow the signs along the side of the road for the parking location as fields vary by day.&nbsp;
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Pricing for 2026:
$8 for a small pumpkin (1-10 lbs.)
$11 for a medium pumpkin (10 - 15 lbs.)
$14 for a large pumpkin (15 - 20 lbs.)
$17 for a jumbo pumpkin (20+ lbs.)

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<h2>Families Invited to Treats in the Streets in Downtown Middletown Oct. 17</h2>
MIDDLETOWN, CT — Families are invited to celebrate fall, literacy and community at Treats in the Streets on Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Middletown from 10 AM to 2 PM.&nbsp;
Hosted by Ädelbrook and Nutmeg Lit Fest, Treats in the Streets will bring Connecticut authors, young readers and families together for author meet-and-greets, book signings, story readings and seasonal treats. Costumes are encouraged.
The family-friendly event will be held in conjunction with Middletown Recreation’s Downtown Trick or Treat festivities, held from 11 AM&nbsp;to 2 PM, extending the day’s Halloween fun with a book-centered activity for children and families.
A featured sensory-friendly story-time will take place at Ädelbooks and More, creating a calm and welcoming experience for readers of all abilities. The program reflects Ädelbrook’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Treats in the Streets will also highlight the work of the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy’s student-run vocational storefronts: the Bark-ery and Ädelbooks and More. These businesses provide young adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities with hands-on work experience and opportunities to build vocational, customer-service and workplace skills.
<h2>Event Details</h2>
What: Treats in the Streets, a fall celebration featuring local Connecticut authors, book signings, readings, treats and a sensory-friendly story-time
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Story-Time: Ädelbooks and More
Where:&nbsp; Treats in the Streets will be held at 100 Riverview Center, Suite 125, Middletown, CT 06457,&nbsp;on the side street accessible from Main Street, between the Middletown Police Department and Amici Italian Grill.&nbsp;
Middletown Trick or Treat will be held at participating locations on Main Street in Middletown. 
Hosted by: Ädelbrook and Nutmeg Lit Fest
In conjunction with: Middletown Recreation’s Downtown Trick or Treat
Admission is free and open to the public.&nbsp;
For more information, visit adelbrook.org/events or contact Marketing and Communications Manager, Cristina Santillan, at cristina.santillan@adelbrook.org.&nbsp;
About Nutmeg Lit Fest Nutmeg Lit Fest is a traveling Connecticut literary festival that brings local authors to libraries, venues and communities across the state through author fairs, book signings, readings and story-time events. 
About Ädelbrook Ädelbrook is a 125-year-old nonprofit multi-service agency specializing in behavioral and developmental services. Ädelbrook is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of families and individuals of all ages and abilities, with expertise in supporting individuals with intellectual /developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. From individualized education services to residential and therapeutic supports, Ädelbrook provides a high-quality continuum of care to meet the ever-changing needs of the amazing children and individuals it supports. Through collaboration, both internally and externally, Ädelbrook provides expert, comprehensive, data-driven, person-centered services with compassion. By building trust in a safe and nurturing environment Ädelbrook helps those it serves find a future filled with achievement, dignity, happiness, and hope. To learn more about Ädelbrook please visit <a href="https://www.adelbrook.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">adelbrook.org</a>

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This October, the frights return to Lyman Orchards with The Orchard Trials: Haunted House (formerly Evidence of Evil) — Connecticut’s ORIGINAL Interactive Haunted Attraction. This isn't your typical haunted house. It's a fully immersive horror experience where you're part of the story, Think you're brave enough? Think again. Ranked among the best haunts in the region, The Orchard Trials blends cinematic storytelling, live actors, and high-intensity scares that'll leave you gripping your friends and questioning your life choices. Perfect for a night out with friends, a terrifying date night, or just to prove you're the fearless one in the group. This attraction is rated PG-13 and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Our group size maximum is 6 guests. This size will ensure you receive the best experience in each interactive scene. Event will be every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October from 7 PM - 10 PM Tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY - no tickets will be sold at the door. General Admission: $28 per person (plus taxes and fees)NEW THIS YEAR:$10 cash only parking. Carpooling encouraged. Customers can park at <a href="https://1741pubandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1741 Pub &amp; Grill</a> and carpool to the attraction. The Apple Chosen Pass VIP (limited available!)For just $15 more than General Admission, VIP includes:- Priority front-of-line access- Entry within 20 minutes of arrival- Free parking included- Reserved close parking location
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<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t77/2/16/1f39f.png" alt="🎟️">&nbsp;BONUS: A portion of every ticket supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — so you can scream for a good cause.<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png" alt="📍"> Lyman Orchards, South Street, Middlefield, CT Don't just watch the horror. Be part of it!&nbsp;For more chilling details and FAQs, please visit <a href="https://evidenceofevil.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">evidenceofevil.net</a>.&nbsp;This is an outdoor event, please dress and plan accordingly No Refunds.

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