Seasonal & Holidays
October In Wallingford: Fall Fun, Festivals & More
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Fall is officially here in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford this October.
Dates, hours and other event details can change. Check with organizers before heading out.
Find out what's happening in Wallingfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Nightmare On Broad Street
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: Windsor Town Green and Broad Street area, 275 Broad St., Windsor, CT
Down the road in Windsor, Nightmare on Broad Street will take over the Town Green and the surrounding area for an evening of free Halloween fun. Families can trick-or-treat along Broad Street and enjoy activities including a Halloween portrait station, outdoor movie, haunted house and haunted bus, and tractor-drawn hayrides. Broad Street will be closed to traffic for the event, and trick-or-treating begins at 5:30 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Wallingfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Halloween Bash At Stay 'N Play
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 4:30–6 p.m.
Where: Stay 'N Play, 950 Yale Ave., Unit 28, Wallingford, CT
Kids can celebrate Halloween with a day of play during the Halloween Bash at Stay 'N Play. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes for Halloween-themed fun featuring playtime, treats and crafts. The event costs $25 per child; advance registration is required.
Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival
When: Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (also open Monday, Oct. 12)
Where: Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival, 10 County Line Drive, Cromwell, CT
Take a short drive to Cromwell for the Fair Weather Growers Fall Festival, where 16 acres of farmland transform into a family-friendly fall destination. Attractions include a giant corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, a pumpkin patch, jump pillow, pedal go-karts, slides, train rides and activities for younger children. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Wallingford Garden Market
When: Saturdays through Nov. 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Doolittle Park, 78 S. Elm St., Wallingford, CT
Shop Connecticut-grown and locally made goods at the Wallingford Garden Market, held every Saturday through mid-November. Vendors offer a rotating selection that may include breads, jams, dairy products, eggs, plants, pizza, coffee, crafts, jewelry and more. The market is held rain or shine at Doolittle Park.
Ghosts Of New Haven
When: Fridays and Saturdays for group tours (private tours available by booking daily), 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1070 Chapel St., New Haven, CT
Take a nighttime walk through New Haven's darker history during Ghosts of New Haven, a recurring tour series. The 90-minute walking tour explores local legends and tales involving historic cemeteries, secret societies, Yale's founders and other reportedly haunted corners of the city. Tours meet outside Starbucks at 1070 Chapel St., with adult tickets starting at $25 and discounted admission available for students, children, military members and seniors.
Looking for more things to do in Wallingford this fall? Check out the Patch events calendar for more local events and activities.
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