Halloween: Last call for ghosts and goblins
Oct. 27—EAST WINDSOR — The Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road (Route 140), presents Pumpkin Patch and Rails to the Darkside, two major fundraisers for the museum, on Friday and Saturday.
—New this year is the Haunted Mansion. Be prepared for eerie sounds and scares while walking though the mansion. Tickets for the Haunted Mansion are purchased separately, cash only, and only available on-site at the Trolley Museum. Tickets are available for Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m., rated R, $10 for all ages, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rated PG, $5 for children and $8 for adults 18 and older.
—Timed tickets are available for the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch is for younger children and is included with the price of admission: $14, adults; $13, seniors and ages 12-17; $12, ages 2-11; free, younger than 2.
—Rails to the Darkside is rated PG-13 and recommended for 16 and older. Tickets are available for Friday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and must be purchased online.
For more information, call 860-627-6540 or go to: ct-trolley.org
'Out of This World'
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will present "An Out of This World Halloween" on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wear your best costumes, trick-or-treat in the Museum galleries, and participate in activities inspired by the "Card Tricks: Salvador Dalí and the Art of Playing Cards" exhibit and the "Josh Simpson: Visionary Explorations in Glass" exhibit.
"An Out of This World Halloween" activities include Candy Chemistry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the science of sweets by the UMass Amherst Chemistry Club, and Scotty Swan, a Springfield-based magician and children's performer, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Springfield Museums are on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards St. in downtown Springfield.
For more information, call 413-263-6800 or visit: SpringfieldMuseums.org
Trunk or Treat
—EAST HARTFORD — East Hartford residents are invited to a free Trunk or Treat Drive-Through, rain or shine, on Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Pratt and Whitney runway. East Hartford families are asked to register by 3 p.m. today at: ehparks.org
—VERNON — Vernon Parks and Recreation will hold a drive-through Trunk or Treat for Vernon children today from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Henry Park, 120 South St., Vernon.
For more information, go to: vernonrec.org
—VERNON — Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove St., Rockville, will host a Trunk or Treat for children in the community Sunday, starting at 11:15 a.m. in the church parking lot. All are welcome.
—HARTFORD — Hartford-area children and families are invited to the Urban League of Greater Hartford's "Trunk or Treat" on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and a costume parade at 5 p.m. at their parking lot, 140 Woodland St. (corner of Woodland and Sargeant streets). Rain date is Nov. 4.
Children 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. No advance registration is needed.
For more information, visit: ulgh.org
Pumpkins with a purpose
COVENTRY — The lawn at First Congregational Church, 1171 Main St., has been transformed into a huge pumpkin patch that is open weekdays from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Proceeds from the sale of the pumpkins and specialty gourds will go toward community and local church missions.
For more information, call 860-742-8487.
Ellington pet parade
ELLINGTON — The Ellington farmers market will host a Halloween Pet Parade on Saturday, the last day of this season's farmers market.
Vendors are on site from 9 a.m. to noon at Arbor Park on Main Street.
For more information, visit: ellingtonfarmersmarket.org
Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. — "Phantoms by Firelight" returns to Old Sturbridge Village on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and Halloween night from 5 to 9 p.m.
General admission tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for youth ages 4 — 17. Children 3 and younger are free.
For tickets and more information, go to: osv.org/event/phantoms-by-firelight-2022
Wallingford Trail of Terror
WALLINGFORD — The Trail of Terror, 60 North Plains Highway, is open Friday and Saturday, 7-11 p.m. and Sunday, 7-10 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only. The cost is $25 for a timed ticket; $40 VIP premium pass.
The attraction is not recommended for children younger than 10; infants and children younger than 5 are not allowed.
For more information, call 833-600-0054 or go to: trailofterror.com
West Hartford Hauntings
WEST HARTFORD — West Hartford Hauntings, theatrical cemetery tours, are hosted by the Noah Webster House and the West Hartford Historical Society Friday and Saturday at Old North Cemetery, 80 North Main St. from 6-8:45 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. West Hartford Hauntings is recommended for ages 10 and older. The tours will take place rain, snow, or shine. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 860-521-5362 or go to: noahwebsterhouse.org
Murder mystery
HARTFORD — Escapism Productions will present the murder mystery "Woman in Blue" at the Isham-Terry House, 211 High St.
The event is not recommended for ages 12 and younger.
A limited number of tickets are available for Friday at 6:30 and 8 p.m. The cost is $55.
Registration is required. For more information, visit: escapismproductions.com
Lyman Orchards
MIDDLEFIELD — "Evidence of Evil: Haunted Orchards" takes place at Lyman Orchards on South Street from dusk to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights during October.
Tickets are $25 each, available online only at: evidenceofevil.net/tickets
The attraction is rated PG-13. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
For more information, visit: lymanorchards.com
Hartford Symphony
HARTFORD — John Jesensky and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will present "Tales of Halloween" on Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Bushnell in downtown Hartford. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Tickets range from $28 to $64. For more information, visit: hartfordsymphony.org
