Ghost Signature Albums Workshop
With his 1905 book The Ghosts of My Friends, author Cecil Henland started a craze for capturing “ghost signatures” and even Mark Twain got in on the fun. In this workshop, you’ll craft your own album for collecting ghost signatures, and learn the best techniques for getting the spookiest results.
Autumn Poetry Workshop
It’s fall, y’all. That’s poetic and apropos of this event. Explore the vivid hues and crisp scents of September in the gardens and grounds of the Mark Twain House with poet and master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Writers of all levels are welcome.
Fever Dreams
A steamy, decades-long affair. A remote cabin. An unexpected visitor. This is only the beginning. Fever Dreams is an explosive new thriller full of surprising twists, dark secrets, and one very stubborn, broken cabinet. This exciting new play from the mind of writer Jeffrey Lieber, co-creator of the hit television series LOST, will have you on the […]
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Evil has many faces. When the well-respected Dr. Jekyll investigates the mayhem being wrought on the streets of London, he becomes suspicious of the mysterious Mr. Hyde. In pursuing this shady figure, Jekyll’s life begins to unravel. A witty and suspenseful adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, this psychological thriller asks: to what lengths will we […]
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Join hundreds of other spooky crawlers for 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.
Falltober Festival
That little whisper of a chill in the air means just one thing: IT’S FALL YA’LL. Get your pumpkin spice, whiskey sweater and boots, hayride lovin’ selves out to WestSide Square for their Falltober Festival where the food, drinks, and music will give you all the autumn feels.
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. **Rain date: Sunday, Oct 27th, same time, same place.
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 […]