THE VALLEY — There’s no official Town of Seymour Trunk or Treat this year, but there are still plenty of ways to spread Halloween dread until Oct. 31!
The specific Seymour event was usually organized by police and EMS and held at Seymour High School.
But it proved to be too popular, according to First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis. Last year the amount of people coming for candy was a bit overwhelming, with the supply lasting only halfway through the event.
So the organizers are taking a break this year to figure out a more efficient way to go.
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Here’s other stuff to do.
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Now through Oct. 31
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Krueger Manor Haunted Walk-Through
6 Krueger Court, Ansonia
Ansonia resident Derek Lucarelli is hosting a free walk-through of his spooky manor on Krueger Court. Small donations (cash and non-perishable food items) are welcome to support the Ansonia Food Bank. Guests must sign a waiver to walk through the property.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
11 a.m.
Halloween Party for Littles
Seymour Public Library
46 Church St., Seymour
Come enjoy snacks, games and crafts. Costumes are welcome but not required. Fun for everyone 6 and under. For more information, call the library at 203-888-3903.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Derby High School
75 Chatfield St., Derby
Derby High School has scheduled its first annual Trunk or Treat for Derby’s preschool and elementary school children. While the event will not restrict anyone from the community, there is a definite focus on Derby’s younger students, according to DHS Principal Jennifer Olson.
Friday, Oct. 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Boo at the Ballpark
Derby Little League Field
55 Nutmeg Avenue, Derby
Derby Little League and Valley Surge invite all to attend this free event, featuring trick or treating at host tables, raffle baskets and lots of family fun. Costumes are encouraged. The concession stand will be open. There’s still time to host a table and families, businesses, teams and organizations are welcome to decorate a table and hand out candy. You do not have to be a baseball family to participate, and there is no fee to host a table. Click here for more information about signing up.
8 p.m.
Halloween Eve at The Boar’s Nest with AG/3 Band
The Boar’s Nest
248 Oxford Rd., Oxford
The Boar’s Nest will host the AG/3 Band for a live music Halloween-eve celebration.
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Masquerade Halloween Party
Chifrijo’s Restaurant
311 Main St., Ansonia
Chifrijo’s Restaurant welcomes guests to its Masquerade Party. Entry is free with a costume or $5 without a costume. A costume contest, music drink specials and more will be featured. For reservations, call 203-732-0450.
Saturday, Oct. 31
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Touch-a-Truck
Derby High School
75 Chatfield St., Derby
The Derby Police Department welcomes all to a very special Halloween Touch-a-Truck event. Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring police vehicles, fire trucks, construction equipment, emergency vehicles and much more. Kids will have the opportunity to get up close, explore the vehicles and celebrate Halloween with members of our community. Costumes are encouraged. The event is free. For more information, contact Officer Jonathan Tirado at Jonathan.tirado@derbypd.org or Officer Anisa Lala at 203-735-7811 or anisa.lala@derbypd.org.
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Third Annual Halloween on Main Street Ansonia
Main Street, Ansonia
Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka will be handing out candy and books to kids. Participating businesses will welcome trick or treaters with goodies. There will also be face painting, character photos, live music and more. The event is free and is organized by Alisha Freelove. For more information, contact alishafreelove45@gmail.com or bduncan@ansoniact.org.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
19th Annual Downtown Seymour Trick or Treat
Main, Bank, First streets, Seymour
The Seymour Culture and Arts Commission will host the event, rain or shine, in downtown Seymour. Participating businesses will hand out candy to trick or treaters. A costume parade will be held at 1 p.m. Trick or treating starts at 1:30 p.m. The Seymour High School Dance Team and Seymour Middle School Band will also participate in the event. Admission is free.
Seymour’s Parade and Events Committee also released a list of houses that were part of this year’s “Scary Lawns” contest.
Click here for the addresses and take a spooktacular drive around Seymour to check out the haunted décor. Here’s a route planner.
Here’s a few events for grown-up creeps happening outside the Valley on Halloween night: