Halloween is almost here!
We’ve searched high and low to scrape together a list of things to do.
Remember — life is better if you post your events on the Valley Indy calendar. It’s free.
Keep in mind the weather and other factors can cause events to change. We’ve inserted hyperlinks to websites and Facebook pages in an effort to give more information.
It’s a good idea to check those links as insurance before you head out.
Enjoy, and happy Halloween.
— — — — — -FRIDAY, OCT. 24, 2014— — — — — —
Night Gallery Opening Reception
6:30 p.m.
An art exhibit of spooky and not so spooky autumn art and photography, along with some rather disturbing pieces that will make you wonder!
You will decide who gets the coveted Peoples Choice Award!
Rated PG, so it is suitable for a younger audience.
Gallery@37
37 Elizabeth St.
Derby
Mountain Road Lights
When it gets dark
A spooktacular display of Halloween lights on a private house in Seymour.
Check out the Facebook page.
176 Mountain Road
Seymour
Haunted High School
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Oxford High School drama club
‘Not so scary’ daylight walk from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$3 under 9
$5 10 and up
Free for kids under 3
$1 discount with canned good donation
Benefits spring drama production
Oxford High School gym
61 Quaker Farms Road
Oxford
Legends of Fear Walking Trail and Hayride
Haunted walking trail
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
Sunday, Oct. 26
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Haunted hayride
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
No reservations needed.
It’s scary, so no one under 12 is allowed on the walking trail.
No one under 7 is allowed on the hayride.
Tickets are $26 to get into both the hayride and walking trail.
Tickets are $15 for the trail only.
Tickets are $16 for the hayride only.
Click for the official website.
Click for the Facebook page.
Fairview Tree Farm
484 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton
Make Some Mischief Halloween Party
6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
An adult Halloween party to benefit the Connecticut Partnership for Children.
Colonial Tavern
The cost is $25 per person, or $200 for a table of 10 (reserve in advance)
Click here for the Facebook event page.
24 Hawley Road
Oxford
Amity Road Horror
Friday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A creepy haunted maze in the middle of nowhere.
Here’s a TV report from last year.
Visit the Facebook page.
667 Amity Road
Bethany
Seymour Land Trust Halloween Howl
7:30 p.m.
9 p.m. band
“Leave the kids home and come howl at the moon with us at The Seymour Land Trust!
This is an adults only Halloween party at the SLT rental Hall with music from the amazing “Just Below Me”!
BYOB.
$15 per person $25 per couple.
Food, entertainment and non alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Costumes are encouraged!
Facebook event page
Seymour Land Trust
13 Chatfield St.
Seymour
— — — — — —SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 2014— — — — — — — —
Wesley Village Halloween 5K, Fun Walk
Registration begins 7:30 a.m., race starts 9 a.m.
More than 400 runners and walkers are expected to attend this year’s event!
Click here for more information.
Wesley Village
580 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton
Stay Safe on Halloween
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Derby police, the police union and Walmart are teaming up to provide safety tips, goodie bags, glow sticks and candy to kids.
Police will be doing free fingerprinting for kids 4 and up.
There will also be a free raffle for a chance to win a bicycle.
Walmart
656 New Haven Ave.
Derby
Harvest Fair for Children
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages 4 to 11.
Celebrate the fall season at the Derby Public Library’s annual Harvest Fair taking place in the Children’s Room of the library.
Click here for complete information.
Derby Public Library
Meet in the Children’s Room
313 Elizabeth St.
Derby
Jones Family Farm Children’s Festival for UNICEF
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come in costume and enjoy kids’ games, milk can bowling, a bean bag toss, button making, children’s tattoos, and a 1 p.m. musical performance from the folks at Center Stage Theatre.
There is no admission price to get in, the games are $1 each, to be donated to UNICEF
Jones Family Farms
120 Beardsley Road
Shelton
Sherlock Holmes Radio Show
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The East Haddam Stage Co. is putting on a radio play!
A one hour presentation of the 1930s radio drama.
Intro with Kandie Carle, then four actors portray seven characters (and sound effects) in ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band,’ a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
More info.
Ansonia Public Library
203 734 6275
53 South Cliff St.
Ansonia
Seymour Downtown Trick or Treat!
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Dress up and trick or treat at the local downtown businesses in Seymour!
Trick or treat bags and maps of participating businesses will be distributed at the Strand Theater on Main St.
Special pumpkins will be on display in the windows of participating business owners.
Here is the press release.
Downtown business district
Seymour
Seymour Trunk or Treat
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
(set up 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.)
Free for kids pre‑K to 6th grade.
Must bring one family car and decorate the trunk, and plenty of candy to hand out.
If bringing a jack-o-lantern, don’t bring a candle, they will have glow sticks.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Families encouraged to wear costumes.
Kids will participate in Halloween parade.
Prizes will be handed out for: “Best Decorated Trunk,” “Best Costumes,” and “Best Jack-O-Lanterns.”
Sponsored by Seymour Public Schools, Seymour Police Department, Seymour Ambulance Association and Seymour Fire Department.
More info: Call Rich Kearns by Friday at 203 – 888-2561 ext.1003.
Seymour Middle School
211 Mountain Road
Seymour
Beacon Falls Haunted Hayride
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A great night for family fun … and some screams!
Note – Halloween costume contest 5:30 Saturday (for kids under 7 and ages 8 to 11)
$3 children under 12
$5 adults
Sponsored by Beacon Falls Rotary
Matthies Park
215 Pines Bridge Road
Beacon Falls
Mountain Road Lights
When it gets dark
A spooktacular display of Halloween lights on a private house in Seymour.
Check out the Facebook page.
176 Mountain Road
Seymour
Amity Road Horror
Friday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A creepy haunted maze in the middle of nowhere.
Here’s a TV report from last year.
Visit the Facebook page.
667 Amity Road
Bethany
Legends of Fear Walking Trail and Hayride
Haunted walking trail
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
Sunday, Oct. 26
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Haunted hayride
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
No reservations needed.
It’s scary, so no one under 12 is allowed on the walking trail.
No one under 7 is allowed on the hayride.
Tickets are $26 to get into both the hayride and walking trail.
Tickets are $15 for the trail only.
Tickets are $16 for the hayride only.
Click for the official website.
Click for the Facebook page.
Fairview Tree Farm
484 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton
The Conjuring
8 p.m.
‘The Conjuring,’ a critically-acclaimed horror movie, will be screened on the Derby Green.
Sponsored by the Derby Cultural Commission.
Derby Green
Between Elizabeth and Minerva
Derby
— — — — — — -SUNDAY, OCT. 26, 2014— — — — — — —
Jones Family Farm Children’s Festival for UNICEF
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come in costume and enjoy kids’ games, milk can bowling, a bean bag toss, button making, children’s tattoos, and a 1 p.m. musical performance from the folks at Center Stage Theatre.
There is no admission price to get in, the games are $1 each, to be donated to UNICEF
Jones Family Farms
120 Beardsley Road
Shelton
Derby Trunk or Treat
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cars to line the Derby Green, tables provided, too!
Registration required.
Call Laura by Oct. 24 at 203 305 4569, or City Hall at 203 736 1450.
MORE INFO
Derby Green
Between Elizabeth and Minerva streets
Derby
Costume Party/Community Dinner
4 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. music, dancing and awards
Presented by Master’s Table
Free, but donations accepted
203 732 7792 for more info
Website
Awards given for best costume, but costumes are not required
Christ Church
56 S. Cliff St, across from the library
Ansonia
Mountain Road Lights
When it gets dark
A spooktacular display of Halloween lights on a private house in Seymour.
Check out the Facebook page.
176 Mountain Road
Seymour
Ninth Annual Haunted Trails
Spooooooky
$3 per person
$10 per family
Trails open at dark
Accepting donations of canned goods
Facebook event page
Seymour Land Trust
13 Chatfield St.
Seymour
Beacon Falls Haunted Hayride
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A great night for family fun … and some screams!
$3 children under 12
$5 adults
Sponsored by Beacon Falls Rotary
Matthies Park
215 Pines Bridge Road
Beacon Falls
Amity Road Horror
Friday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A creepy haunted maze in the middle of nowhere.
Here’s a TV report from last year.
Visit the Facebook page.
667 Amity Road
Bethany
Legends of Fear Walking Trail and Hayride
Haunted walking trail
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
Sunday, Oct. 26
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
No reservations needed.
It’s scary, so no one under 12 is allowed on the walking trail.
No one under 7 is allowed on the hayride.
Tickets are $26 to get into both the hayride and walking trail.
Tickets are $15 for the trail only.
Tickets are $16 for the hayride only.
Click for the official website.
Click for the Facebook page.
Fairview Tree Farm
484 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton
