Features Halloween Events Holiday Holiday Guide Homepage Guide To Connecticut Halloween Parties, Special Events, Bars & Restaurants (2023 Edition) Carly Terzigni October 20, 2023 There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier and earlier each day. That can only mean one thing – Halloween is right around the corner! Restaurants across Connecticut are celebrating the season with an array of special events to take part in. Whether you want to find something for the family or for a fun date night the weekend before, there are plenty of parties to choose from (many of which include costume contests, so be sure to dress up!). And on the night of Halloween (don’t forget it’s on a Tuesday this year), there are even more special events in case you want to take this year off from passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.It won’t take too long to find a spot in the state to dance the night away this Halloween while you enjoy a bite to eat with a specialty-themed spooky beverage. Check out what the restaurants below are offering, and be sure to check ahead of time if they recommend making a reservation.Dockside Brewery-Milford https://www.docksidebrewery.com/Are you excited for Halloween? Get ready to party at Dockside Brewery! On Saturday, October 28th at 8 pm, celebrate the spookiest night of the year by joining them for a night of fright and fun! Enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails, pose in the photo booth, dance to the DJ, and check out Dockside's very own haunted graveyard! Take this unique opportunity to experience a Halloween like no other with Halloween decor as soon as you walk through the door! Treat yourself to a night of spooktacular adventure, and don't forget to bring your friends! No tickets are required, but costumes are HIGHLY encouraged! Visit Docksidebrewery.com for more information and upcoming events!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. This year, enjoy special Halloween-themed pizzas in the shape of pumpkins, bats, and ghosts! The specialty pizzas are available now through October 30 (not available the night of Halloween). The dough is made fresh, the sauce is made from sun-kissed California tomatoes, and they use whole milk mozzarella from Wisconsin and vibrant fresh basil to just start with the basics. Your gang is 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. Taco Guy-Norwalk Looking for something to do this Halloween? Head over to Taco Guy for their lively celebration of the season! This year, Taco Guy will be celebrating the Day of the Dead on Tuesday, October 31. A live Mariachi band will be performing that evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A Dinner For Two will be awarded to the couple with the best Día de Los Muertos costume, so be sure to come dressed up! And come hungry! Happy Hour is available from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Reverse Happy Hour from 10:00 p.m. until midnight – giving you even more time to enjoy their Tacos, Margaritas, and more. 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza-Norwalkhttps://314beergarden.com/Experience a week of Halloween thrills at 314 Beer Garden in South Norwalk, where their spooky decor sets the stage for a chilling Graveyard Bash on October 28th featuring Badboy. Dress to impress in your most frightening costume and stand a chance to win $500 in their hair-raising costume contest. Don't miss out on this bone-chilling celebration!Aquila’s Nest Vineyard-Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comAquila’s Nest Vineyard is hosting multiple events leading up to Halloween, including a Halloween Belgian Chocolates Pairing and “Grapeyard” Scavenger Hunt Glow Night on Oct 27 and a Masquerade Murder Mystery on Oct 29.Armada Brewing-New Havenwww.armadabeer.comThis season, Armada Brewing is presenting “Paranormal Night Market.” General admission to the market is free, and there are several seminars throughout the season that may have a fee. Also, enjoy vendors selling hand-crafted goods, food trucks, and more.Artisan-Southporthttps://www.artisansouthport.com/Join Artisan Southport for Pumpkins & Prosecco on Monday, October 30, from 5 pm - 7 pm. The event includes a costume party with a prize awarded to Best Couple, so be sure to dress up! Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and bubbly. At the Corner-Litchfieldhttps://www.athecorner.com/Costume prizes, drink, and food specials, and Halloween music jammin' all night long at both At the Corner and ATC South. The event takes place on Halloween Night, October 31, from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.Basso Restaurant and Wine Bar-Westportwww.bassobistrocafe.comJoin them for a Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, Oct 28, and dance to the sound of Manny Montañez and his Orchestra, Chef Renato will be joining him on the congas. Music starts at 9 pm. There will be Tapas and Pizza available for a great portion of the evening.BE Chocolat-Fairfieldhttps://www.bechocolat.com/Order your beautiful spooky chocolates in time for Halloween! Reserve to Pickup in Store (Fairfield and their new spot in Greenwich), or have it shipped. A beautiful Halloween BOO gift, scary chocolate bombs for a comfy time with the kids, or a sweet reminder to your teammates that you're CRAZY about them!Black Hog Brewing Co.-Oxfordhttps://blackhogbrewing.com/A spooky Hog-O-Ween Mini Market is coming to the taproom on Friday, October 27 at 5 PM. There will be vendors, flash tattoos from Silence is Golden Gallery, a tarot reader, and more! Costumes are encouraged.Broken Symmetry-Bethelhttps://www.brokensymmetrybrew.com/There is tons of Halloween fun coming up! Enjoy a Paint Your Pumpkin event on October 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Paranormal Night on October 29 at 5:30 p.m. with Professional Ghost Hunter & Psychic Nick Grossmann. Head to Broken Symmetry’s website for tickets and registration.Camacho Garage-New Havenwww.camachogarage.comCamacho Garage will be celebrating Halloween on Saturday, Oct 28, and Tuesday, Oct 31. Oct 28 will be the Halloween Party with cocktail specials, a costume contest, a Patron tasting, and a live DJ. Oct 31 will be “Trick or Treat Happy Hour” from 3 pm - 6 pm, with treats for kids and Hornitos Margarita tastings for adults.El Santo-West Hartfordhttps://www.elsantoweha.com/El Santo will host a Halloween Masquerade Night on Friday, October 27. A live DJ starts the night at 10 p.m.El Sueno-Mystichttps://www.rio-salado.com/el-suenoSomething strange is happening at El Sueno…join them on October 28 at 7 p.m. for a Member’s Halloween Bash featuring DJ Brian Carter. Members may bring up to 2 guests. Elm City Social-New Havenhttps://www.elmcitysocial.com/Elm City Social is transforming into Nightmare on College Street from October 12-31. New Haven’s only “Haunted Bar,” featuring 3 themed floors, multiple cocktail specials, a Halloween weekend party, a costume contest, and more. Other weekly events include tarot reading on October 20, and a DJ at the Haunted Rooftop on 10/28 from 9 pm-12 am.Elmwood Pastry Shop-West Hartfordhttps://www.facebook.com/ElmwoodPastryShop/Stop by the Elmwood Pastry Shop and pick up their famous Ghost cookies, Jack-o-lantern cookies, and Halloween-themed cupcakes, all made from scratch!Fortina-Stamfordhttps://fortinapizza.com/locations/stamford/Fortina will host their annual Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 28th, starting at 9 PM. Enjoy music mixed by a live DJ, drink specials, a pizza parade at 10 PM, and prizes for the best costumes!Foxwoods Resort-Ledyardwww.foxwoods.comBring the whole family together for a spooky good time on the Grand Pequot Tower lawn during Spooky Bash on the Grass Fall Edition at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday, October 27, starting at 6 pm! Adults can enjoy the Sinister Soirée Halloween Party hosted by Christina Ricci on Saturday, October 28th, at Centrale.Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill-Fairfield, New Havenwww.geronimobarandgrill.comAt both Fairfield and New Haven locations, Geronimo will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct 28th at 10 PM. Both events will include cocktail specials, a costume contest, and a DJ. Both locations will also host a celebration of Día de Los Muertos on Sunday, Oct 29 (Fairfield 12 pm - 3 pm, New Haven 4 pm-6 pm). Each location will have a live Mariachi band and food and drink specials.Heibeck’s Stand-Wiltonwww.heibecksstand.comCome grab a cute Dracula sticker to celebrate October! Free with any purchase! Note that Heibeck’s Stand will close on October 27 through November 15 with an all-new menu.Hinoki-Greenwichwww.hinokigreenwich.comJoin Hinoki for their annual Halloween Party! This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 28, from 10 pm until 2 am. Costumes are encouraged; otherwise, the event will be Cocktail Attire (no jeans or sneakers, please!). The event includes Sushi Bites & 1 Cocktail. Costume Contest Winner gets a $100 Gift Card!J Bagels & Cafe-Trumbullhttp://jbagelstrumbull.com/Spooky season is here at J Bagels& Cafe with special Halloween-themed bagels and cinnamon rolls! Stop by and stay a while - their space is warm and inviting, offering free Wi-Fi for those who need to get some work done.Jealous Monk-Mysticwww.jealous-monk.comJoin Jealous Monk on Saturday, October 28th at 8 PM! Enjoy the music of Dr. Westchesterson and make sure to come in costume…the Halloween Costume Contest is on!! It's always a good time.Lachat Town Farm-Westonhttps://www.lachattownfarm.org/The Haunted Farm is Back for the 3rd year! Be prepared to hike woods and traverse for ‘a spell’ on a hayride. This popular Halloween event will occur on October 20 - 22 and 27 - 29. New this year: Signature Barn Bar Moonshine in commemorative flasks sold to adults on the day of the show or via pre-purchase.LaPlage-Westportwww.laplagewestport.comJoin LaPlage for their second annual Halloween Patio Close Out Party! On Sunday, October 29th, they will have passed hors d’oeuvres, complimentary cocktails from Litchfield Distillery, a DJ, and a costume contest! Please RSVP by phone (203) 684-6232 or by email info@laplagewestport.com.L’Escale-Greenwichhttps://lescalerestaurant.com/A Halloween Costume Soirée will take place at L’Escale on October 27th at 10 PM. Enjoy dancing and music from DJ Dancin Mark and craft cocktails by Cylinder Vodka. Best Costume will win a magnum of wine.The Lost Flamingo-New HavenIG @the_lostflamingoThe Lost Flamingo is hosting a Halloween Tiki Pop-Up at Firehouse 12 (45 Crown St. New Haven) with costume prizes, a vinyl DJ, and a special cocktail and snacks menu starting at 3 pm on October 22.Mike's Organic-Stamfordhttps://mikesorganic.com/On Sunday, Oct 29 at 12 p.m., this new farm-fresh market in Greenwich will host a Costume Parade and Trick-or-Treat experience. CT's Guests can also visit the Pumpkin Patch, enjoy pumpkin goodies + games, and enter the giant pumpkin guess-the-weight contest.Moli Restaurant-GreenwichMoli will host their Halloween Masquerade Party on Oct 25 from 9 pm-12 am. The event costs $150pp and includes live entertainment, passed champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and one included cocktail. The dress code is formal cocktail attire.Molly Darcy’s-Danburywww.mollydarcy.comMolly Darcy's annual Halloween party will take place on Saturday, October 28th at 10 pm. DJ Jr is in the Mix, and a costume contest will take place with cash prizes. Come be a part of Danbury's largest Halloween Party for 23 years!NOA-New Havenhttps://www.noanewhaven.com/Join NOA for a Spooky Night Party on October 28 at 10 p.m. until close. Featuring DJ Double G, hosted by SARASKP. This event is 21+.Nod Hill Brewery-Ridgefieldhttps://www.nodhillbrewery.com/On Saturday, Oct 28, from 12 pm-9 pm, Nod Hill will host a Halloween Costume Contest, along with live music, food trucks, can & bottle releases, an expanded draft list, and special casks.Olive Bar-Unionvillewww.olivebarct.comThe Olive Bar Annual Halloween Bash is almost here! Throw on your costume, rally up the squad, and party the night away with Radio 104.1. Fun starts at 9 p.m. on October 28th.Palmer’s Market-Darienhttps://www.palmersdarien.com/Throw a scary delicious Halloween party with Palmer's Gourmet-to-Go! Featuring eyeball cake pops, "poison" candy apples, haunted cupcakes, and more, you'll find crowd-pleasing treats for adult and kids' parties.Puerto Vallarta-Stamfordhttps://puertovallartausa.com/home/stamford/Calling all souls! Join Puerto Vallarta for their Día de los Muertos Celebration on October 24, starting at 7 p.m. The event costs $100 pp and includes a 6-course gourmet dinner with Patrón Tequila pairing from guest chef Valeri Fuentes. Surprise gifts are also included! Sasso’s Coal Fired Pizza-Stoningtonwww.sassoscoalfired.comJoin Sasso’s for their annual Halloween celebration on October 27! DJ starts at 10:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, most creative, and best couple costume.Sign of the Whale-Stamfordhttps://www.signofthewhalect.com/Join Sign of the Whale for their Singles Halloween Night Party on October 26, starting at 6 pm. Enjoy an extended Happy Hour and guest DJ while you don your costumes or spooky attire.The Spread-Norwalkwww.thespreadsono.comJoin The Spread on Friday, October 27th, for their annual Halloween party presented by Jägermeister and Teremana Tequila. This year features a Barbie-themed soirée. Dress to impress for a chance to win incredible prizes for the best costume.Stone Row Kitchen & Bar-Willimanticwww.stonerowkb.comCalling all ghouls, goblins, and cocktail lovers! Stone Row Kitchen and Bar is hosting a Halloween-themed cocktail-tasting event on Thursday, October 26th. Admission includes a sampling of 5 spooky cocktails plus light bites. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m.Tony's at The J House-Greenwichhttps://www.tonysatthejhouse.com/Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Tony's at The J House this Halloween! Join them for a Costume Contest with “killer” prizes and a live DJ. The event costs $50 pp and includes Hors d'oeuvres and 1 complimentary drink. The event takes place on Halloween Night, October 31, from 9 p.m. until midnight.Troupe429-Norwalkwww.troupe429.comCelebrate Halloween at "The Annual Troupe429 Best Halloween Party Ever!" Hosted by Amanda Tori Meating from NYC, enjoy Drag Shows & Special Guests, including DJ Nico Rico to get everyone out on the dance floor! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Costumes. The event is limited to those over 21 with ID and will take place Saturday, October 28, from 9 pm - 2 am. No cover charge!Wakeman Town Farm-Westporthttps://www.wakemantownfarm.org/Bring the kids to Wakeman Town Farm for a spooktacular Halloween baking class. The event occurs on Friday, October 27, from 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm. The cost is $55 per child and is designed for Grades 1 through 5.
