Scary Saturday Vendor Market Trick-or-Treat
OH LOOK! Another glorious morning to trick-or-treat up and down Pratt Street before you grab a bite from local restaurants. It’s spooky season on Pratt Street, where children wear costumes and run amok! Amok, amok, amok, amok, amok.
Stars Hollow Weekend
Whether you’re Team Jess, Team Dean, or Team Logan (💯), everyone can agree that Hartford Prints! turning Pratt Street into Stars Hollow for a day is AWESOME. Shop from Gilmore Girls themed vendors, dress up as your favorite character, and play Gilmore Girls trivia to win prizes. Grab a coffee at Luke’s and say hi […]
Paranoia: Witchcraft in Colonial CT
Discover Hartford’s past at The Ancient Burying Ground, the oldest surviving colonial site, founded in 1640. This autumn’s tours focus on the witchcraft trials in colonial Connecticut, featuring stories, gossip, and intrigue about the people in the Ancient Burying Ground connected to the 17th century witchcraft panic in Hartford.
An Improvised Stephen King Tale
An Improvised Stephen King Tale is a comedy show for anyone who has ever loved or hated Stephen King. Too scary? Come laugh the horror away. Tired of the same old story? Time to make it your own.
Ghost Story Writing Workshop
Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop will explore atmosphere, characterization, and pacing— tools that will help you write a truly spine chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mark Twain House at dusk, create […]
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Join hundreds of other spooky crawlers for TWO NIGHTS of drink and food specials, custom crawl swag, a ghoolishly wicked after party, and costume contest. This isn’t just any bar crawl— dress to scare and let the hauntingly good times roll– for trick or treaters 21+ only.
Colt Park Trunk or Treat
Colt Park hosts their annual family-friendly Trunk or Treat with magicians, Nightfall Puppets, a paint party, pumpkins to decorate and YES, lots and lots of CANDY. The gate opens at 3pm and closes promptly at 5pm.
Elizabeth Park Tree Tour
Learn about the many different species and notable trees throughout the Elizabeth Park, some of which date back over 100 years, on this free tour with Arborist John Kehoe. The tour begins at the flagpole outside the green Cottage.
Improvised Horror Movie
A phone rings in the night. You answer. Heavy breathing on the line. A sinister voice asks, “What’s your favorite scary movie?” Your hands shake. You break out in a cold sweat. You can’t answer. Why? Because it doesn’t exist yet. Join SeaTea Improv in their dark basement theater for a night of blood-curdling chills […]
Spooktacular
Spooktacular brings science, magic, and mischief together with the Sanderson Sisters, Disney-style character fun, and spooky surprises from local vendors. From explosive experiments to photo-ready encounters, it’s the ultimate Halloween destination for kids and kids at heart. Costumes highly encouraged for a day of festive thrills.