Halloween Haunt Set For Painter Park Tennis Courts In West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — The Department of Parks and Recreation is holding its annual Halloween Haunt on Tuesday at the Painter Park tennis courts, 190 Kelsey Ave. The rain date is Oct. 27.

The free event, for city residents 12 and younger, includes a candy corn guess and a contest for best decorated pumpkin.

The hunt schedule is 5:30 p.m., ages 3 and younger; 5:50 p.m., ages 4-5; 6:10 p.m., ages 6-7; 6:30 p.m., ages 8-10; and 7 p.m., ages 11-12.

Participants should register 10-15 minutes before their hunt time and must show proof of residence, including a driver’s license, a utility bill or a child’s report card.

Only one adult may assist a child in the hunt for ages 3 and under; all other age groups hunt unassisted.