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.
Cujo
Spooky Popcorn is a free outdoor horror movie festival held annually in downtown Hartford.
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.
Bizarre Bazaar
The Bizarre Bazaar is a Halloween themed artisan craft fair held annually in downtown Hartford in October. The fair hosts live music, local artists, crafters, and connoisseurs of creepiness. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Hartford Business Improvement District and sponsored by The Hartford.
Night Fall Community Jam 2024
Formerly, Night Fall was a nighttime performance of theater, pageantry, movement and music that celebrated the nature, shared history, and communities in Hartford. While the spirit of Night Fall remains the same, the experience has changed: Night Fall Community Jam celebrates all 12 years of beautiful performances and will include DJs, dancing, interactive elements, vendors, and opportunities […]
Fall Foliage Tour
More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more. Advance reservations are recommended.
Hallowed History Lantern Tour
History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Character actors share tantalizing true stories from some of the historic cemetery’s notable and not-so-notable residents. Reservations are required for a specific tour time and tours are held rain or shine.
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours
Featured on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters and Biography’s My Ghost Story, The Mark Twain House and Museum is filled with haunted history, dark tales, and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. Take a ghost tour and hear all about these investigations and learn about Mark Twain’s own interest in the supernatural.
CT HorrorFest
Just in time for creepy, spooky season, come meet horror celebrities and shop horror-themed vendors at the scariest event of the year, CT HorrorFest. Wear your wildest, most frightening zombie serial killing clown monster costume and scare (or delight) all your ghoulish friends.