Halloween is creeping up fast. Here’s some spooktacular events we found happening around the Valley:
*Friday, Oct. 18 (rain date Saturday, Oct. 19)
6 p.m.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie screening
Seymour Land Trust (Chatfield Park)
35 Chatfield St., Seymour
Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis invites all to enjoy a free showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas at Chatfield Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, food and snacks to enjoy. The event is outside, so dress accordingly.
*Saturday, Oct. 19
7 p.m.
Halloween Double Feature
Strand Theater
165 Main St., Seymour
Connecticut Cult Classics presents “A Firefly Halloween,” showing a Halloween double feature of Rob Zombie films starting with ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ and capping off with ‘The Devil’s Rejects’. There will be cult trailers, raffle prizes and giveaways.
Click here for tickets.
*Saturday, Oct. 19 (rain or shine)
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Smoke in the Valley ‘Halloween Edition’
BADSONS Beer Co.
251 Roosevelt Dr., Derby
Connecticut’s popular beer fest returns! The festival will feature a home brew competition, beer, seltzer and liquors from 30 local, regional and national breweries/distilleries and a VIP ticket tent with early access at 12 p.m. The event is for ages 21 and over and there are unlimited samples. Event benefits Seymour Cares Animal Shelter.
Click here for tickets.
*Sunday, Oct. 20
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Piglet Halloween with Cinderella
The Giggling Pig
472 River Rd., Shelton
A family-fun event for kids ages 18 months to four years old featuring crafts, sensory play and a visit from Cinderella for an hour of stories and songs. Halloween snacks provided. Feel free to come in costume. Caregiver attendance required.
Registration can be done here.
*Monday, Oct. 21 (last day to register)
Seymour Scary Lawns Contest
Seymour residents are invited to decorate their lawns for Halloween. Residents can enter the contest until Monday, Oct. 21. Judging will take place Oct. 22 – 24, with the winner in the ‘trick’ (scary) and ‘treat’ (cute) categories, and a runner-up, announced on Oct. 25.
To enter the contest, visit the town’s parade and events committee Facebook page to fill out an entry form.
*Thursday, Oct. 24
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Halloween Costume Party (18+)
Ansonia Armory
5 State St., Ansonia
The City of Ansonia and the Valley NAACP are teaming up for a Halloween Costume Party at the Ansonia Armory. Guest Dj, costume prizes and more. Tickets in advance $10 on Eventbrite or $15 at the door.
Click here for tickets.
*Friday, Oct. 25
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
4th Annual Historical Elm Street Lantern Tour
Derby Historical Society, David Humphreys House
37 Elm St., Ansonia
The Derby Historical Society will host a lantern lit walking tour of the Ansonia Historic District. Tours depart at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and are about one hour in length. Tours depart from the David Humphreys House. Upon return, guests can listen to storyteller Carolyn Stearns and enjoy a hot drink and more spooky tales by the fire. All tickets include a voucher for a free drink at The Quail & Ale in Derby. There is limited parking in the lot behind the House but parking is available on Thomas Street and across the street on the cemetery side of Elm Street. Tickets are $22 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 65+ and $10 for children under 16. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Check in at gift shop on arrival.
Click here for more information and tickets.
*Saturday Oct. 26
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Valley YMCA Childcare Center
32 Howard Ave., Ansonia
Bring a food donation for a local shelter
Trick or treat car to car
Face painting
Games and activities
(Rain date is Oct. 27)
*Saturday Oct. 26
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Katharine’s Coven Tea Party
Seymour Historical Society
59 West St., Seymour
The Seymour Historical Society invites you to join them for witchen’ good time. Please come in your best witch’s attire. There will be tea, food, cookie decorating, tarot readings and more.
Visit the Society’s website for more information and tickets.
*Saturday, Oct. 26 (rain date Oct. 27)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seymour Trunk or Treat
Seymour High School
2 Botsford Rd., Seymour
Free family fun event, sponsored by Seymour emergency services. People can set up and decorate their cars from 4 to 6 p.m. Bring plenty of candy to pass out. There will be prizes for best child costumes, decorated cars and carved pumpkins. All pumpkins must be on the table by 6:15 pm. There will be free hot dogs, chips, cider, hot chocolate and dancing.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. No walk-ins.
For more information, call Ed Henry, Seymour Schools, 203 – 888-2561, ext. 1003; Community Police Officer John Oczkowski 203 – 881-7600 or Bryan Ryan, Seymour EMS, 203 – 888-8843, ext. 1
*Saturday, Oct. 26 (rain or shine)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
17th Annual Downtown Seymour Trick or Treat
Downtown Seymour
The Seymour Culture and Arts Commission will host its 17th annual event where trick or treaters can collect candy from downtown Seymour merchants. A children’s costume parade for kids in grades K‑5 will start at 1 p.m. Line-up for the parade by 12:45 p.m. at the corner of First and Bank streets. Registration is not needed for this free event.
*Saturday, Oct. 26
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Halloween Party
Dock 34 Restaurant
177 Roosevelt Dr. Seymour
A spooky Halloween party featuring music, food, drinks, raffles and costume contest. Prizes will be awarded.
*Saturday, Oct. 26
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Project Dance Center Family Halloween Carnival
Project Dance Center
882 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton
Join us for our first PDC Family event. A not-so-spooky event for all ages that includes games, crafts, prizes and dancing! Wear your Halloween costumes and prepare for a frightfully fantastic evening. Cost for family of four is $25 for members and $30 for family of four for non-members.
Click here for tickets.
*Sunday, Oct. 27
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Halloween Spooky Stroll at Quarry Walk
Quarry Walk Shopping Center
300 Oxford Rd., Oxford
An enchanting evening of Halloween delight at Quarry Walk’s Inaugural Halloween Spooky Stroll. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy trick or treating in a safe and festive environment, collecting candy from participating businesses.
Admission is free but registration is required to ensure businesses have plenty of candy to hand out.
Click here to register.
*Wednesday, Oct. 30
5 p.m.
Halloween Eve Spooky Evening of Dining and Ghost Hunting
Twisted Vine Restaurant
285 Main St., Derby
A “Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Tour” for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. The evening will begin with a buffet dinner, followed by a guided ghost tour of the area. There is a cash bar. General admission, $59.95 per person, includes dinner and ghost tour. Pricing includes tax and gratuity. The event is a walking tour with stairs.
For more information, call the restaurant at 203 – 734-2462.
Click here for tickets.
*Thursday, Oct. 31
4:30 p.m.
Count Cassetti’s Pizza Party
Ansonia City Hall
253 Main St., Ansonia
Mayor David “Count” Cassetti will be handing out free candy and pizza to trick or treaters on the front steps of Ansonia City Hall. Registration is not needed.
For more information, call the mayor’s office at 203 – 736-5900
*Thursday, Oct. 31
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Halloween Night of Physic Readings
Twisted Vine Restaurant
285 Main St., Derby
Join us on Halloween for a Night of Readings at The Twisted Vine Restaurant. Sign-up upon arrival. A minimum of five psychics will be available for private readings. All readings are $35 for 20 minutes. Food and drink available during the evening. Free Admission with the minimum purchase of an appetizer.
For more information or to make dinner reservations, call 203 – 734-2462.
Click here to reserve a spot.
Here’s a few other favorite haunts to visit outside the Valley:
*Trail of Terror, Wallingford, CT
*Pumpkintown U.S.A., East Hampton, CT
*Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest, Bristol, CT
https://www.lakecompounce.com/discover-the-park/Phantom-Fall-Fest
