Events Features Halloween Events Connecticut Halloween Events for 2022: Parties, Bars, Farms & All Things Haunted Stephanie Webster October 20, 2022 Witches, adjust your hats and ready your brooms. Mummies, fix those wraps and vampires, sharpen those fangs, ok? Halloween is here, people! Some might even consider this to be the most wonderful time of the year. If you are one of them, then we’ve got a fang-tanstic list of parties and events for you and your family to enjoy. Let your spooky shine!The Sono Collection-Norwalk www.thesonocollection.comGET READY TO SCREAM! Make this a Halloween to remember. Experience Norwalk Fright Nights, “Into the Depp”, a frightening 30-minute walk-through haunted house filled with outlandish surprises at every turn. Produced by the fearless and always entertaining team from The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts, this year’s theme is inspired by the spirited movie characters portrayed by actor Johnny Depp. “Into the Depp” features dozens of live actors, amazing set designs, and enough thrills for a lifetime. Arrive early, stay late! Bar service and lounge seating is available. Norwalk Fright Nights and “Into the Depp” are part of the larger fundraising efforts of The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. All proceeds go towards the organization’s student scholarship fund which provides support for young talent to attend college and study the arts. Note: Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Get tickets online at: www.norwalkfrightnights.com. Limited VIP tickets available. DATES/TIMES: OCTOBER 14, 15, 16, 21, 21, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 (Fri-Sun + Halloween!) 7:00pm–11:30pm.Dave’s Planet Pizza-Norwalk www.davesmobileplanetpizza.comThe pre-orders are already rolling in, so be sure to get in on the Don’t-Cook-Let’s-Get-to-Trick-or-Treating Dinner game! Hot pizza, made with love and care by the one and only Dave. The dough is made fresh, the sauce is made from sun-kissed California tomatoes, they use whole milk mozzarella from Wisconsin and vibrant fresh basil, to just start with the basics. Your gang not in the mood for pizza, you say? Try their creative salads, party subs, calzones, platters or things from the kids’ menu to keep your costumed cuties happy.Washington Prime-Norwalk www.washingtonprimect.comJoin Washington Prime for their 5th Annual PRIMA-CON! Come dressed to stroll the red carpet with your best superhero, villain, movie character, video game character or even make up your own! DJ Norbs 3000 will be spinning on the table, there will be plenty of drink specials and no cover charge. You want prizes? How about a $500 gift certificate to the best costume, which will be announced at 12:00am (must be present to win) and a $250 gift certificate to the best dressed couple, also to be announced at 12:30am (must be present to win). Aquila’s Nest Vineyard-Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comLots of events always happening at Aquila’s but they’ve got some special on for Halloween: Midnight @ the Masquerade Murder Mystery, Halloween Candy and Cheese Wine Pairing and a GRAPEyard Scavenger Hunt Glow Night. Go online to book.Armada Brewing-New Havenwww.armadabeer.comPresenting “Nightmare on River Street”, a family-friendly Halloween Market on Saturday, October 29th. Located in brewery parking lot. Event kicks off at 2:00pm with vendors, foods and live music. Costumes are encouraged-there will be contest and kids can trick-or-treat at their vendors.Artisan-West Hartfordwww.artisanwesthartford.comOn Sunday, October 30th, in the Garden Pergola of Artisan, join their Halloween Celebration and Costume Contest from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artisan-garden-halloween-celebration-tickets-419044171397. Ticket admits two and includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails (and access to their cash bar). You’ll like the Costume Contest prize, trust us! Basso Restaurant and Wine Bar-Westportwww.bassobistrocafe.comThursday, Oct. 27th, come in costume or just your plain ol’ clothes (snooze) to hear their Halloween-inspired Jazz Standards with Maria Tiscia & Friends for an evening on drinks, dancing and good food. Also on Saturday, October 29th, starting at 11:00am, they will have treats for those kids dining in costume and in the evening, starting at 7:00pm, enjoy an autumn meal while listening to DJ Osmanny-wear your costumes! Reserve your spot online.Bear’s Brewery at Bear’s Smokehouse-New Havenwww.bearsbbq.comOn October 31st from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Bears is hosting their Kids Halloween Costume Party. Goodie bags, games, and more…sure to be fun!Camacho Garage-New Havenwww.camachogarage.comCamacho Garage is hosting Halloween weekend events Sunday and Monday, October 30-31st, including face painting, kids trick-or-treating, late night happy hour, a costume contest and Instagram contest. Visit their website or Instagram (@camachogarage) for full details. Counterweight Brewing Co-Hamdenwww.counterweightbrewing.comSaturday, October 29th, don your best for their costume contest in the Haunted Beer Hall, with spooky casks, ghoulish bites from Hindsight BBQ and lots of Hallow’s Eve fun.Foxwoods Resort-Ledyardwww.foxwoods.comBring your family for a spooky good time at Foxwoods’ Grand Pequot Tower Lawn, where they will be hosting kid-friendly movies, a costume contest, delicious food items, and of course, tons of candy! This FREE event is taking place Saturday, October 29th at 7:00pm, and will definitely be the hit to your Halloweekend.Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill-Fairfield, New Havenwww.geronimobarandgrill.comAt both the Fairfield and New Haven, Geronimo is hosting a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th which includes a costume contest, DJ, cocktail specials and Instagram contest. Visit their website or Instagram (@geronimotequilabar) for full details.The Ginger Man-Greenwich www.gingermangreenwich.com Saturday, October 29th, starting at 9:30pm, party at the Ginger Man’s Halloween Bash. They will have a live DJ, draft beers and specialty cocktails, featuring Day of the Dead Mules.Heibeck’s Stand-Wiltonwww.heibecksstand.comOn Sunday, October 23rd, come in costume or in a Heibeck’s Halloween shirt and get $1 soft serve from 11:30am-4:00pmHinoki-Greenwichwww.hinokigreenwich.comJoin the fun at their Haunted costume party on October 29th, with a special performance by DJ Nick Lane and seasonal specialty drinks. Costumes are suggested, there will also be bottle service from 10:00pm until 1:30 am. Call and speak to their General Manager, Liam Zhang, to book your table. A special late-night menu will be available until midnight! Jealous Monk-Mysticwww.jealous-monk.comParty with the Monk! Join their Halloween party on Saturday, October 29th. Get your costumes on and dance…as only a monk can?! $300 cash prize for best costume. You got this.LaPlage-Westportwww.laplagewestport.comOn Sunday October 30th at 5pm, La Place will be throwing their 1st ever Costumes and Cocktails Halloween Party with complimentary (non-vampire) bites. RSVP and start planning your costume because the winning one will receive 2 tickets to their New Year’s Eve dinner and gala!Molly Darcy’s-Danburywww.mollydarcy.comHalloween-style Brunch Drag Show on Saturday, October 22nd at noon. Price includes the show, brunch buffet and one Mimosa when you make your grand entrance. Reserve tickets online.Olive Bar-Unionvillewww.olivebarct.comAnnual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th starting at 9pm. DJ Darth Fader will be spinning, costumes are encouraged and prizes for best costume will be awarded! Start brainstorming!Sasso’s Coal Fired Pizza-Stoningtonwww.sassoscoalfired.comSasso’s Spooktacular is coming up on Friday, October 28th starting at 9:00pm. Creepy cocktails along with a costume contest with prizes for best overall and best couple! Dress to impress…or win!The Spread-Norwalkwww.thespreadsono.comOn Saturday, October 29th, put on your dancing shoes and your winningest costume and get ready for their Annual Halloween Bash. They will have prizes, drink specials and that dancing we mentioned. Thriller, anyone? RSVP now for dinner. Ghouls gotta eat.Stappa Vineyard-Orangewww.stappavineyard.comBoards and Boos!, hosted by Nutmeg & Oak events, is a Halloween-themed charcuterie board workshop. Learn about pairings, how to make selections and board layout. Ticket includes a glass of Stappa wine and all ingredients for creating your perfect board, which you then get to take home. and in Thursday, October 27th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Stone Row Kitchen & Bar-Willamanticwww.stonerowkb.comBonfire Night, Saturday, October 29th from 8:00-midnight (of course). Tickets include bar admission, a glass of champagne when you arrive, DJs, a campfire, Trick-or-Treat station, horror movie theatre, best costume contest, and Beer Garden bites menu. See website for tickets.Troupe429-Norwalkwww.troupe429.comBar & Performance Space-no cover! Head to their "Best Halloween Party Ever!" on Saturday, October 29th. Dancers, drag queens, costume prizes, drink specials, DJs, and more from 9:00pm-2:00am. 21+.
