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SUMMARY:Climb 116 Steps Inside New London Harbor Lighthouse on Weekend Tours
DESCRIPTION:Climb 116 Steps Inside New London Harbor Lighthouse on Weekend Tours for a rare look inside the historic 1801 tower\, with Saturday and Sunday tours taking visitors all the way to the lantern room overlooking Long Island Sound. \nThe New London Maritime Society is opening New London Harbor “Pequot” Light for 45-minute tours every weekend at noon through Feb. 28\, 2027. Groups are deliberately tiny\, limited to just five people\, turning the visit into something closer to a guided exploration than a typical historic-site tour. \nAnd there’s quite a bit waiting above those 116 steps. \nA Lighthouse That’s Been Watching the Harbor for Centuries\nNew London Harbor Light’s story stretches back to the colonial era. A lighthouse was established here in 1761 under King George III\, while the octagonal stone tower standing today was completed in 1801. \nAt 89 feet tall\, it’s the tallest lighthouse on Long Island Sound as well as its oldest. The U.S. Coast Guard still operates the light as an active aid to navigation. \nInside is another survivor: an 1850 fourth-order Fresnel lens that remains in use. \nVisitors climb the tower while learning about the lighthouse and the generations of keepers who tended it. At the top\, the lantern room opens up a view across New London Harbor\, the Thames River and Long Island Sound. \nThere are lighthouses everywhere you look. From Harbor Light\, it’s possible to spot at least seven others\, including New London Ledge Light\, Race Rock\, Little Gull Island\, Plum Island\, Little Dumpling\, Montauk and Avery Point. \nAnd then there’s the traffic below. \nNew London remains a working maritime port\, so the view can include ferries\, commercial vessels and Coast Guard traffic moving through the harbor. The Maritime Society makes one thing clear: they can’t promise you’ll see a submarine. \nBut in New London\, you never know. \nPart of New London’s Chain of Lights\nHarbor Light is one of three historic lighthouses owned and preserved by the New London Maritime Society. \nNew London Ledge Light\, completed in 1909\, stands offshore near the mouth of the Thames. Farther out\, Race Rock Light Station has guarded the notoriously difficult waters between Fishers Island and Long Island Sound since 1878. \nTogether with Harbor Light\, the three create a chain of beacons leading vessels from the Atlantic into the historic port of New London. \nThe Maritime Society took ownership of Harbor Light in 2010 through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. Money raised through lighthouse tours supports the preservation and restoration of the area’s historic lights. \nBefore You Climb\nThis isn’t a lighthouse where visitors can simply walk onto the property. \nTours are limited to five people\, and reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Children must be at least 8 years old. \nVisitors meet their guide on Pequot Avenue in front of the lighthouse and must wait there for the New London Maritime Society representative. Guests should not enter the lighthouse property or neighboring driveways on their own. \nThe climb also requires proper footwear. Sneakers or deck shoes are required; sandals and flip-flops aren’t permitted. \nTours are weather dependent\, so visitors should check their email before leaving home for any cancellation notice. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nNew London 24 hour Harbor Cam\nDetails\nDates: Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 28\, 2027\nTime: Noon–12:45 p.m.\nLocation: New London Harbor “Pequot” Lighthouse\, New London\nMeeting Point: Pequot Avenue in front of the lighthouse\nTour Length: Approximately 45 minutes\nCapacity: Maximum of five people per tour\nAdmission: $35 adults; $30 New London Maritime Society members; $25 children ages 8–18\nAge Requirement: Children must be at least 8 years old\nReservations: Reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance\nClimb: 116 steps to the lantern room\nFootwear: Deck shoes or sneakers required; no sandals or flip-flops\nFood & Drink: Water is permitted; other food and beverages are not. Alcohol is prohibited.\nParking: Street parking is available on the west side of Pequot Avenue\, across from the lighthouse\nWeather: Tours are weather dependent. Check your email before departing for cancellation notices.\nCancellations: Must be made at least three days in advance. Payments are non-refundable except when a tour is canceled because of weather.\nLast-Minute Tickets: Call 203-444-2884 to ask whether space is available.\nImportant: Do not enter the lighthouse property or neighboring driveways without a New London Maritime Society representative. \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/climb-116-steps-inside-new-london-harbor-lighthouse-on-weekend-tours/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Pequot Lighthouse\, Pequot Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pequot Lighthouse
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Underwater Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Treats Make a Splash at Mystic Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Spooky Seas at Mystic Aquarium\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.\nLocation: Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Boulevard\, Mystic\, CT\nAdmission: Included with general aquarium admission\nAge: Family-friendly; all ages\nActivities: Trick-or-treating\, underwater pumpkin carving\, Halloween crafts\, and spooky surprises\nTrick-or-Treating: Treat stations hosted by participating community partners throughout the aquarium\nCostumes: Encouraged\nTickets: Available through Mystic Aquarium \nEvent Description\nSpooky Seas at Mystic Aquarium brings Halloween beneath the waves on Saturday\, October 31\, with underwater pumpkin carving\, trick-or-treating\, children’s crafts\, and spooky surprises throughout the aquarium. \nFrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, families can celebrate Halloween surrounded by marine life while children collect treats\, create seasonal crafts\, and watch an unusual twist on a familiar Halloween tradition. \nThe activities are included with general aquarium admission\, so visitors can enjoy the Halloween festivities alongside their regular aquarium experience. \nWatch Pumpkins Get Carved Underwater\nOne of the day’s most unusual attractions is underwater pumpkin carving. \nInstead of carving pumpkins at a kitchen table\, visitors can watch the Halloween tradition take place beneath the water. \nIt’s a chance to see something different from the usual jack-o’-lantern carving demonstration\, with an underwater setting adding a playful twist. \nThe aquarium has not announced a specific schedule or exhibit location for the carving demonstration\, so families should check upon arrival for details. \nTrick-or-Treat Among the Aquarium Exhibits\nChildren can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout Mystic Aquarium\, with participating community partners hosting treat stations around the property. \nThe stations offer families an opportunity to collect Halloween goodies while exploring the aquarium. \nRather than traveling from house to house\, young trick-or-treaters can move between activities and exhibits\, combining the excitement of Halloween with a visit to one of Mystic’s best-known attractions. \nCostumes are encouraged\, giving children a chance to arrive dressed as their favorite characters\, creatures\, or Halloween monsters. \nFamilies should bring a bag or bucket for collecting treats. \nHalloween Crafts for Creative Kids\nThe celebration also includes Halloween-themed children’s crafts. \nYoung visitors can take a break from trick-or-treating to get creative with seasonal projects. \nThe hands-on activities add another element to the day\, especially for families with younger children who enjoy making something of their own. \nSpecific craft projects have not been announced\, but the aquarium promises Halloween-themed activities as part of the celebration. \nSpooky Surprises Throughout the Aquarium\nBeyond the scheduled attractions\, Mystic Aquarium is promising additional Halloween surprises throughout its campus. \nThat means families can enjoy the holiday atmosphere while exploring the aquarium’s regular exhibits and discovering the marine animals that call it home. \nThe combination of Halloween activities and an aquarium visit gives families a way to spend several hours celebrating the holiday. \nChildren can move from collecting treats to making crafts\, watching underwater pumpkin carving\, and exploring the aquarium. \nAnd with the festivities taking place during the day\, Spooky Seas is an option for families looking for Halloween fun before evening trick-or-treating begins. \nCelebrate Halloween Beneath the Waves\nSpooky Seas takes place Saturday\, October 31\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Boulevard in Mystic. \nThe event includes trick-or-treating\, Halloween-themed crafts\, underwater pumpkin carving\, and additional seasonal surprises. \nAll Halloween activities are included with general aquarium admission\, and costumes are encouraged. \nFor families looking to celebrate Halloween with something beyond the usual pumpkins and candy\, Mystic Aquarium is offering a holiday adventure with an underwater twist. \n\n\n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/underwater-pumpkin-carving-and-halloween-treats-make-a-splash-at-mystic-aquarium/
LOCATION:Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Blvs\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Aquarium
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SUMMARY:Scarecrows Take Over Olde Mistick Village for the Month of October
DESCRIPTION:Scarecrows Take Over Olde Mistick Village for the Month of October as merchants throughout the Mystic shopping village create their own characters\, compete for visitor votes\, and turn the walk between shops into a month-long outdoor fall display. \nScarecrows in the Village runs Oct. 1–31\, giving visitors the entire month to wander the brick pathways and find the scarecrows stationed outside participating businesses. Rather than bringing in a collection of professionally made decorations\, Olde Mistick Village puts its own merchants behind the creations. \nThat makes this less a single scheduled event than a temporary transformation of the Village. \nThe Merchants Build the Scarecrows\nThe fun is seeing what individual businesses come up with. \nParticipating Olde Mistick Village merchants create their own scarecrow displays\, which can make the decorations an extension of the personality of the shops themselves. The Village’s photos from previous displays show just how loosely the word “scarecrow” can be interpreted\, with the traditional straw-stuffed figure serving more as a starting point than a rule. \nSome are elaborate. Some are funny. Some lean into Halloween. \nAnd visitors aren’t merely looking at them. \nThey’re judging them. \nFind Your Favorites and Vote\nThroughout October\, QR codes placed around Olde Mistick Village allow visitors to vote for their favorite scarecrows. \nThe 2026 competition includes three categories: \nBest in Crow is the overall crowd-pleaser. \nMost Representative rewards the scarecrow that best captures the identity or personality of its participating Village business. \nMost Seaworthy gives the contest an appropriately Mystic category\, inviting merchants to work the area’s maritime character into their displays. \nThe voting turns what could have been simple seasonal decorations into a scavenger-hunt-like walk. Seeing one or two scarecrows isn’t really the point. The fun comes from exploring the Village\, comparing them and deciding which deserves a vote. \nA Different Way to See Olde Mistick Village\nOlde Mistick Village was designed to feel less like a conventional shopping center and more like a small New England village. \nInstead of a single enclosed mall\, shops and restaurants occupy individual buildings connected by pedestrian paths\, with landscaping\, ponds and gathering areas breaking up the property. \nThat’s particularly well suited to an event like this. \nThere isn’t a tent to enter or a designated exhibition area. The scarecrows become part of the landscape\, appearing as visitors move among shops and restaurants. \nIt also means there is no particular starting time or required route. Someone can spend 20 minutes hunting for scarecrows or make them part of a longer afternoon shopping\, eating and exploring the Village. \nOne Piece of a Much Bigger October in Mystic\nScarecrows in the Village also serves as something of a monthlong backdrop for Olde Mistick Village’s other fall activities. \nThe displays remain in place through Halloween on Oct. 31\, while the Village hosts additional October programming\, including its Apple Festival Oct. 17–18 and Trick or Treat in the Village Oct. 31. \nThat means the experience will change depending on when you visit. Early in October\, the scarecrows are essentially the opening act for fall. By Halloween weekend\, they’re part of a Village fully committed to the season. \nThere is also something appealingly low-key about this one. \nThere are no tickets to buy\, no performance time to hit and no need to devote an entire afternoon to it. Families can turn voting into a game with the kids. Adults can look for their favorite while shopping. Visitors coming for another Village event can simply add the scarecrows to the day. \nAnd because the displays remain up for an entire month\, this is one fall tradition where missing a particular Saturday doesn’t mean missing the event. \nThe only deadline that matters is Halloween. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Scarecrows in the Village\nDates: Thursday\, Oct. 1–Saturday\, Oct. 31\, 2026\nLocation: Olde Mistick Village\nAddress: 27 Coogan Boulevard\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nAdmission: Free\nFormat: Monthlong outdoor scarecrow display created by participating Village merchants\nVoting: QR-code voting available throughout October\n2026 Categories: Best in Crow\, Most Representative and Most Seaworthy\nWho It’s For: All ages; particularly easy to combine with a family visit\, shopping or dining\nSchedule: Displays can be viewed during Village operating hours; individual businesses and restaurants may keep different hours\nRelated October Events: Apple Festival\, Oct. 17–18; Trick or Treat in the Village\, Oct. 31\nFinal Day: Halloween\, Oct. 31\nWeather: The scarecrows are displayed outdoors\, so dress for conditions \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/scarecrows-take-over-olde-mistick-village-for-the-month-of-october/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Olde Mistick Village\, 27 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Olde Mistick Village
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SUMMARY:A Little Halloween Treat Awaits at Groton's Bill Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Halloween Trick or Treat @ The Bill Memorial Library\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.\nLocation: Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, CT\nAdmission: Free\nActivities: Trick-or-treat goodies and a free book for children\nAge: Children and families\nAvailability: While supplies last\nPhone: (860) 445-0392 \nEvent Description\nHalloween Trick or Treat @ The Bill Memorial Library gives young trick-or-treaters an extra reason to stop by the library on Saturday\, October 31. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, children visiting the historic Groton library can pick up a Halloween treat bag and a free book to take home. \nIt’s a simple Halloween surprise that combines the fun of collecting treats with something children can enjoy long after the candy is gone. \nA Treat Bag and a Book to Take Home\nFamilies are invited to visit the library during regular Saturday hours\, where Halloween treat bags will be available for children. \nEach participating child can receive a trick-or-treat goodie bag and a free book. Both are offered while supplies last\, so families hoping to take part may want to visit earlier in the day. \nThere is no admission charge\, and the event doesn’t require a lengthy visit or a special schedule. Families can stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. \nA Halloween Stop in Historic Groton\nLocated at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton\, Bill Memorial Library offers a convenient daytime outing for families celebrating Halloween. \nThe event is especially easy to fit around other holiday plans. Parents can bring their children by the library during the day before heading out for evening trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities. \nAnd while candy may disappear by the next morning\, a book provides a little something to enjoy again and again. \nThe Halloween giveaway runs until 3 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted. For additional information\, call the library at (860) 445-0392. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/a-little-halloween-treat-awaits-at-grotons-bill-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument St.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bill Memorial Library
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SUMMARY:Halloween Fun Meets Football at the Coast Guard Academy's Community Day
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: 2026 Coast Guard Community Day\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.\nLocation: U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, 15 Mohegan Avenue\, New London\, CT\nAdmission: Free and open to the public\nAge: All ages; family-friendly\nActivities: Face painting\, children’s costume fun\, temporary tattoos\, poster making\, player autographs\, and photos with OBIEE\nFootball Game: Coast Guard Bears vs. Springfield College\nKickoff: Noon\nFootball Tickets: $10 for adults; free for children 18 and under\nParking: Free\nFood and Drinks: Available for purchase from on-site vendors\nMore Information: Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut \nEvent Description\n2026 Coast Guard Community Day brings Halloween festivities and college football together at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London on Saturday\, October 31. Families can enjoy five hours of free activities\, including face painting\, costume fun\, temporary tattoos\, and opportunities to meet Coast Guard football players. \nThe celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, with the Coast Guard Bears taking on Springfield College at noon. \nAdmission to Community Day is free\, and parking is free as well. Families who want to attend the football game can purchase adult tickets for $10\, while children 18 and under get into the game at no charge. \nIt’s a chance to spend Halloween on the academy campus\, enjoy activities with the kids\, and cheer on the home team. \nHalloween Fun Before the Big Game\nThe day begins with a collection of activities designed especially for families. \nChildren can enjoy face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and poster-making stations\, giving them plenty to do before the football game begins. \nHalloween costume fun is also part of the celebration\, so young visitors can show off their favorite characters\, spooky disguises\, or creative homemade outfits. \nThe activities offer a way for children to take part in the holiday while enjoying the excitement of a college football game day. \nBest of all\, the Community Day activities are free. \nMeet the Players and Pose With OBIEE\nFootball fans will have opportunities to meet Coast Guard players\, collect autographs\, and take photographs during the festivities. \nFamilies can also pose for pictures with OBIEE\, the Coast Guard Academy’s bear mascot. \nFor younger fans\, meeting players and taking photos with the mascot can be just as exciting as watching the game itself. \nThe autograph and photo opportunities give visitors a chance to connect with the academy’s athletic community beyond the action on the field. \nSpecific times for player appearances have not been announced. \nCoast Guard Bears Face Springfield College at Noon\nThe day’s main sporting event begins at noon when the Coast Guard Bears take on Springfield College. \nThe game gives families an opportunity to experience college football while visiting the academy. \nAdult tickets are $10\, and children 18 and under are admitted free. \nThe football game requires separate admission from the free Community Day activities\, so families can choose whether to attend the festival\, watch the game\, or enjoy both. \nWith Halloween activities taking place throughout the day\, visitors can make a full outing of the celebration. \nFood\, Drinks\, and Free Parking\nFood and beverages will be available for purchase from vendors on-site. \nThat makes it easy for families to grab something to eat while enjoying the festivities or preparing to watch the game. \nThe event announcement does not identify the participating food vendors or list menu prices. \nFree parking will be available for visitors\, removing another potential expense from the day’s plans. \nThe combination of free activities\, affordable football admission\, and on-site food makes Community Day an option for families looking to spend several hours together on Halloween. \nA Halloween Celebration With a Coast Guard Connection\nThe U.S. Coast Guard Academy is one of New London’s best-known institutions\, training future Coast Guard officers on its campus overlooking the Thames River. \nCommunity Day gives local families an opportunity to visit the academy and take part in an event that brings together athletics\, Halloween\, and community spirit. \nVisitors don’t need to be football fans to enjoy the celebration. The children’s activities\, mascot photos\, and player meet-and-greets offer plenty of reasons to attend. \nFor those who do love football\, the noon matchup adds another attraction to the holiday festivities. \nSpend Halloween With the Bears\n2026 Coast Guard Community Day takes place Saturday\, October 31\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, 15 Mohegan Avenue in New London. \nFamilies can enjoy free face painting\, costume activities\, temporary tattoos\, poster making\, player autographs\, and photos with OBIEE. \nThe Coast Guard Bears face Springfield College at noon\, with game tickets costing $10 for adults and free admission for children 18 and under. \nCommunity Day admission and parking are free\, while food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nFor families looking to celebrate Halloween with a mix of hands-on activities and college football\, the Coast Guard Academy is opening its campus for a day of community fun. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/halloween-fun-meets-football-at-the-coast-guard-academys-community-day/
LOCATION:U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, 15 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coast Guard Academy
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SUMMARY:Trade Halloween Tricks for a Treat for Napatree Point
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Napatree Point Conservation Area Beach Cleanup with ORCA\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 10 a.m.–noon\nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\, Watch Hill\, Westerly\, RI\nMeeting Location: 89–93 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\nAdmission: Free\nActivities: Beach cleanup and litter collection\nCostumes: Encouraged\nSupplies: All cleanup supplies provided\nOrganizers: Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) and The Watch Hill Conservancy\nRegistration: Click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of the page\nWhat to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for late-October coastal weather \nEvent Description\nNapatree Point Conservation Area Beach Cleanup with ORCA gives Halloween a different kind of purpose this year. On Saturday\, October 31\, volunteers are invited to spend two hours helping clean one of Rhode Island’s most beautiful stretches of coastline\, with Halloween costumes encouraged. \nOrganized by Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) and The Watch Hill Conservancy\, the free event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Napatree Point in Watch Hill. All cleanup supplies will be provided\, so participants can concentrate on collecting litter and helping care for the shoreline. \nA Halloween Morning With a Purpose\nHalloween usually brings thoughts of candy\, costumes\, and spooky celebrations. This cleanup adds something else to the holiday: an opportunity to make a difference outdoors. \nVolunteers will help remove litter from Napatree Point Conservation Area\, a scenic barrier beach surrounded by the waters of Little Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. \nIt’s a chance to enjoy the coastal scenery while doing something useful for the environment. \nAnd because costumes are encouraged\, participants might find themselves picking up litter alongside a witch\, superhero\, or skeleton. \nHelping Protect a Special Stretch of Coastline\nNapatree Point is a treasured natural area in Watch Hill\, known for its sandy shoreline\, dunes\, coastal habitats\, and birdlife. \nRemoving discarded trash helps keep the beach cleaner for visitors and reduces the chance that litter will harm wildlife or wash into surrounding waters. \nThe cleanup is also an opportunity to spend time outside and connect with others who care about preserving the area’s natural beauty. \nEverything You Need Is Provided\nORCA and The Watch Hill Conservancy will supply the cleanup materials\, and participation is free. \nThe event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon\, giving volunteers the rest of Halloween Saturday to enjoy other activities. \nLate October can bring chilly breezes along the shoreline\, so comfortable footwear and warm layers are sensible choices. Anyone planning to wear a Halloween costume should choose something suitable for walking and bending on the beach. \nThe organizer’s registration page lists 89–93 Bay Street in Westerly\, while the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce identifies the event location as Fort Road. Participants should check their registration information for the precise meeting point. \nWhether you come in costume or ordinary outdoor clothes\, the goal is the same: leave Napatree Point a little cleaner than you found it. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/trade-halloween-tricks-for-a-treat-for-napatree-point/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:Costumes\, a Coastal Run\, and a Good Cause Come Together in Groton
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 10 a.m.–noon\nLocation: Eastern Point Beach\, 1 Beach Pond Road\, Groton\, CT\nAdmission: $45 regular registration; free for children 6 and under\nActivities: Timed 5K run\, untimed 1.5-mile walk\, children’s fun run\, costume contests\, food trucks\, vendors\, and family activities\nAge: All ages welcome\nCostumes: Encouraged\, with contests for adults\, children\, pets\, and groups\nPets: Leashed dogs welcome\nStrollers: Welcome\nOrganizer: Child & Family Agency (CFA)\nBeneficiary: Children’s mental health programs and School-Based Health Centers\nRegistration: Click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page \nEvent Description\nCFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health brings a little Halloween spirit to Eastern Point Beach in Groton on Saturday\, October 31\, with a morning of running\, walking\, costumes\, and family fun. Hosted by Child & Family Agency\, the event invites participants of all ages to enjoy the waterfront while raising money to help local children and families access mental health services. \nThe event begins at 10 a.m. and offers several ways to participate. Serious runners can take on a timed 5K\, while families and casual walkers can choose a shorter\, untimed 1.5-mile route. Children ages 6 and under will also have their own fun run later in the morning. \nCostumes are encouraged\, so runners may find themselves sharing the course with superheroes\, witches\, and other Halloween characters. \nA Halloween Morning for the Whole Family\nThe fun extends beyond the finish line. \nAt 11 a.m.\, the event shifts into Halloween celebration mode with costume contests for adults\, children\, pets\, and groups. Families are welcome to bring their dogs on leashes\, and strollers are permitted. \nFood trucks\, vendors\, and family-friendly activities will also be part of the morning\, giving participants a reason to stick around after completing their run or walk. \nThe children’s fun run begins at 11:30 a.m.\, offering younger participants a chance to join the excitement. \nWith its coastal setting and mix of activities\, the event offers an active alternative to the usual Halloween festivities. \nRunning and Walking for Children’s Mental Health\nBehind the costumes and celebration is an important local cause. \nChild & Family Agency provides mental health\, medical\, and other essential services to more than 10\,000 children and families each year. \nMoney raised through the CFA 5K will support children’s mental health programs and School-Based Health Centers\, which bring medical and behavioral healthcare directly to students and families. \nIn a recent year\, approximately 3\,700 students made 22\,000 visits to CFA’s School-Based Health Centers. More than 11\,000 of those visits involved behavioral health services. \nThe organization hopes the event will bring the community together while helping more children receive the care they need. \nChoose Your Pace and Join the Fun\nParticipants don’t have to be experienced runners to take part. \nThe timed 5K offers a traditional race experience\, while the 1.5-mile walk gives families and friends an opportunity to participate at a more relaxed pace. \nThose who would rather cheer from the sidelines can enjoy the Halloween atmosphere\, costume contests\, and activities at Eastern Point Beach. \nRegular registration is $45\, while children ages 6 and under can participate for free. The earlier $35 registration rate ended October 16. \nThe event runs from 10 a.m. until noon\, making it an easy way to start Halloween before the afternoon and evening celebrations begin. \nSchedule\n10 a.m.: Timed 5K run and untimed 1.5-mile walk begin\n11 a.m.: Costume contests for adults\, children\, pets\, and groups\n11:30 a.m.: Children’s fun run\nNoon: Scheduled conclusion \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/costumes-a-coastal-run-and-a-good-cause-come-together-in-groton/
LOCATION:Zbierski House\, Eastern Point Beach\, 1 Beach Pond Road\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zbierski House
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SUMMARY:Mystic Monsters Turns Downtown Businesses Into a Month-Long Halloween Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Monsters Turns Downtown Businesses Into a Month-Long Halloween Scavenger Hunt beginning Friday\, Oct. 9\, sending participants from shop to shop in search of creatures hiding inside local businesses. \nThe premise is wonderfully simple: Adventure Mystic is “unleashing” monsters around town\, and it’s up to participants to find them. \nFrom Oct. 9 through Halloween\, participating businesses will display their favorite Halloween monster. Players pick up an official Mystic Monsters Scavenger Hunt Map at Adventure Mystic\, then use it to track down the creatures scattered around town. \nFind the monster. Get the participating business owner’s signature. Then head off in search of the next one. \nThe Businesses Become the Game Board\nMystic is particularly well suited to a scavenger hunt like this because participants aren’t being sent around an enclosed attraction. The town itself becomes part of the experience. \nRather than completing the hunt in a single building or at a single event\, participants move among local businesses looking for the monsters identified on their maps. \nThat also makes Mystic Monsters unusually flexible for a Halloween event. There’s no single starting time or one night when everyone has to participate. The monsters remain on display from Oct. 9 through Oct. 31\, allowing families and other participants to work through the hunt on their own schedule. \nAnd Adventure Mystic has given the players an appropriately sinister name. \nThey’re the victims. \nFinish the Hunt and There Are Prizes Waiting\nCompleted maps are returned to Adventure Mystic\, where successful victims receive a limited-edition Mystic Rocks sticker. \nThey’ll also receive a chance ticket for a drawing with several prizes. \nSix winners will receive autographed copies of Seven Orange Pumpkins\, the Halloween picture book by author and illustrator Stephen Savage. Another prize is a $25 gift card from one of the participating local businesses. \nPublished in 2013\, Seven Orange Pumpkins is a Halloween counting book that turns seven jack-o’-lanterns into a playful countdown toward Halloween night. Savage is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose work includes dozens of books for young readers. \nThat makes the autographed books a particularly fitting prize for a hunt built around searching Mystic for Halloween creatures. \nCostumes and Social Media Can Add to the Hunt\nAdventure Mystic is encouraging participants to dress for the occasion\, so there’s no reason the monsters have to be the only creatures roaming around town. \nThe organizers are also offering bonus points for tagged social-media photos and posts\, adding another layer for people who want to document their hunt as they move between participating businesses. \nThe result is less a traditional scheduled event than a Halloween side quest running through Mystic for most of October. \nYou can tackle it in one outing\, work on it during several visits or simply add a few monster stops while you’re already downtown. \nJust remember to get those signatures. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Mystic Monsters Scavenger Hunt\nDates: Friday\, Oct. 9 through Saturday\, Oct. 31\, 2026\nLocation: Adventure Mystic and participating businesses around Mystic\nHow to Start: Pick up an official Mystic Monsters Scavenger Hunt Map from Adventure Mystic\nHow It Works: Visit participating businesses shown on the map\, locate their Halloween monsters and collect signatures from the business owners\nCompletion: Return the completed map to Adventure Mystic\nCompletion Prize: Limited-edition Mystic Rocks sticker plus a chance ticket for the prize drawing\nDrawing Prizes: Six autographed copies of Seven Orange Pumpkins by Stephen Savage and a $25 gift card from a participating local business\nCostumes: Encouraged\nBonus: Organizers say tagged social-media photos and posts can earn bonus points\nAdmission/Registration Fee: No fee is stated in the event announcement\nParticipating Businesses: The announcement does not provide a complete list; the official hunt map identifies participating locations. \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-monsters-turns-downtown-businesses-into-a-month-long-halloween-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill 2026: Complete Guide
DESCRIPTION:B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill is now open for the 2026 season\, beginning another fall of fresh-pressed sweet cider\, cider donuts\, traditional hard cider\, apple wine and one of the most unusual pieces of working history in Connecticut. \nThe family-owned Old Mystic landmark opened for the season September 1 and is currently scheduled to operate seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 129 North Stonington Road. \nBut calling Clyde’s a cider shop doesn’t quite explain why generations of families make a trip here every fall. \nThe mill has been family-owned since 1881. Fourth\, fifth and sixth generations of the family still work in the business. Apples are still crushed and pressed using historic machinery powered by steam. Visitors can watch the machinery operate\, descend into the cellar for traditional hard cider tastings\, sample apple wines in a converted grist mill and leave with a bag of cider donuts. \nClyde’s calls itself the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the United States. \nMore precisely\, it is the last operating steam-powered cider mill in the country\, according to the mill\, and its historic cider-making machinery has been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. \nIt isn’t a reproduction of an old cider mill. \nIt’s the real thing. \nA Mystic Fall Tradition Since 1881\nThe story begins with Benjamin F. Clyde. \nIn 1881\, Clyde began producing cider from apples he had pressed at other local mills. He eventually rented a press before purchasing his own mill in 1897. \nThe equipment that followed would become the heart of the operation visitors still come to see. \nClyde purchased a screw press manufactured by Boomer & Boschert of Syracuse\, New York. The company also supplied the apple grater\, elevator and cider pump\, along with plans for the mill building. \nThe machinery was installed in 1898. \nAt the time\, cider mills were hardly unusual in rural America. \nThey served much the same role for apple growers that grist mills did for farmers growing grain. Orchards could bring surplus apples to a centrally located mill\, where the fruit could be processed and pressed into juice. Some of that juice could then be fermented into hard cider. \nMost of those community mills disappeared. \nClyde’s didn’t. \nThe Steam-Powered Mill Is Still Working\nThat’s what makes a visit different from touring a preserved historic building. \nThe machinery still has a job. \nApples enter the cider-making system and are elevated to a grinder\, where they’re reduced to pulp. That pulp is prepared for pressing\, and the historic screw press applies the tremendous pressure needed to extract the juice. \nThe technology was impressive for its era. \nAccording to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers\, the all-steel screw press could apply pressure at three speeds and represented one of the last generations of screw presses before hydraulic presses became widespread during the 20th century. \nASME designated B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1994\, recognizing the machinery as a rare survivor of an industry that was once common throughout America’s apple-growing regions. \nMore than a century after the equipment was installed\, Clyde’s still uses the mill to make cider. \nWhen Can You Watch Clyde’s Press Cider?\nVisitors don’t have to settle for looking at the machinery. \nClyde’s runs it during the season. \nThe mill’s typical pressing schedule is: \nTuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.–noon\nSaturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–noon \nThe schedule can vary because Clyde’s presses according to production needs\, so the machinery isn’t guaranteed to be running continuously throughout those periods. \nEven when the press isn’t operating\, visitors are welcome to look inside the historic press building. \nFor anyone specifically interested in seeing the steam-powered machinery at work\, a pressing morning is the best time to plan a visit. \nHow Clyde’s Makes Sweet Cider\nFresh sweet cider is the product that started everything. \nClyde’s purchases its apples from small orchards rather than operating a pick-your-own orchard of its own. The apples are processed at the mill and pressed into cider using the historic equipment. \nThe finished sweet cider is flash pasteurized on the property. \nVisitors can buy cider to take home or drink it while visiting\, and seasonal cider drinks have become part of the experience alongside the mill’s baked goods. \nThat combination has helped turn what was originally a working agricultural business into a fall destination. \nYou can come to learn how a 19th-century cider press works. \nYou can also come because you want cider and a donut. \nNeither is the wrong reason. \nAbout Those Clyde’s Cider Donuts\nFor plenty of visitors\, the steam engine has competition. \nClyde’s cider donuts have become almost as closely associated with the mill as the cider itself. \nThe store sells its well-known cider donuts along with other baked goods and seasonal treats. The selection can vary\, but the broader shop also carries jarred products\, honey from local beekeepers\, candied apples made by the family and other locally produced goods. \nIt’s part bakery\, part country store and part historic attraction. \nAnd on a busy fall weekend\, the line is evidence that plenty of people know exactly what they came for. \nThen There Is the Cider Downstairs\nThe word “cider” gets considerably more complicated at Clyde’s. \nSweet cider is only part of the story. \nClyde’s also makes traditional hard cider using a process very different from the sweeter\, carbonated canned ciders that have become common in supermarkets and bars. \nThe hard cider begins with apple juice and ferments before aging in oak whiskey barrels. \nThe process from juice to finished hard cider typically takes about a year. \nAfter fermentation and aging\, the hard cider receives relatively little filtration before being sold. That preserves more of the raw\, oaky character produced by the barrel. \nThe result is considerably stronger than many commercial hard ciders. \nClyde’s hard ciders and apple wines generally contain 12 to 14 percent alcohol. \nHard Cider vs. Apple Wine: What’s the Difference?\nThis is one of the more interesting parts of Clyde’s operation because the two products begin in essentially the same place. \nBoth the hard cider and apple wine start as fermented apple juice aged in oak whiskey barrels. \nWhat happens afterward separates them. \nClyde’s hard cider is only lightly filtered to remove sediment. That leaves it with a bolder flavor\, more pronounced oak character and more bite. \nThe apple wine receives considerably more filtration. \nThat additional processing produces a smoother\, somewhat sweeter product that is also shelf stable before opening. \nSo someone expecting Clyde’s hard cider to taste like a modern canned hard cider may be surprised. \nThis is closer to an older cider-making tradition. \nWhat’s in the Hard Cider Cellar?\nThe hard cider cellar sits underneath the press building. \nThat’s where visitors can taste Clyde’s traditional hard ciders and where the product has been made for generations. \nAvailability changes throughout the season\, but Clyde’s 2026 lineup includes several recurring varieties. \nThe Original is the starting point. It’s dry\, without added fruit flavors competing with the oak character of the barrel. \nLucky Lion is also dry and crisp\, with a character Clyde’s says some drinkers compare to Scotch. \nBlackout goes even further in that direction. It’s Clyde’s most popular hard cider and wine flavor\, with strong oak notes that the mill describes as almost reminiscent of whiskey. \nThen things get fruitier. \nBoomerang combines apple and cranberry for a tart\, sweeter cider. \nGoodfella adds blackberry and lands on the sweeter end of the lineup. \nYellow Jacket combines apple and orange\, producing some sweetness with a citrus bite. \nCherry Bomb adds another fruit-driven option. \nBecause Clyde’s rotates its hard ciders\, individual varieties can change during the season. \nThe Apple Wine List Goes Much Further\nThe wine side of the operation offers even more variety. \nClyde’s currently lists 14 apple wines\, ranging from dry expressions of apple to much sweeter fruit combinations. \nApple Wine is the driest of the wine lineup. \nSpiced Apple uses mulling spices for a distinctly fall-oriented version. \nSpider Cider combines sweetness with pumpkin spices and can be warmed or used in a hot toddy. \nStrawberry Bliss is the sweetest wine in the lineup\, combining apple and strawberry. \nBlueberry Spinner combines apple and blueberry. \nApple Raspberry leans sweet but tart. \nCider House Blend combines apple\, orange and cranberry. \nSeveral of the hard cider varieties\, including Original\, Lucky Lion\, Blackout\, Boomerang\, Goodfella and Yellow Jacket\, are also produced as wines. \nThe distinction comes back to filtration. \nSame roots. \nDifferent finish. \nYes\, You Can Taste Them for Free\nClyde’s offers separate hard cider and wine tastings throughout its season. \nAnd the tastings are free. \nNo purchase is required and no reservation is necessary. \nVisitors can sample up to four hard ciders and up to four wines at their respective tasting locations. \nHard cider tastings take place in the cellar beneath the press building. \nWine tastings are held in the tasting room\, which has its own connection to the property’s history: the building is a converted grist mill once used to produce johnnycake meal. \nTastings are first-come\, first-served. \nCurrent tasting hours are: \nMonday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. \nEveryone participating in a tasting must show a valid ID\, regardless of age or appearance. Clyde’s does not accept expired IDs or photographs of identification. \nConnecticut alcohol rules also mean Clyde’s cannot sell its hard cider or wine before 10 a.m. on Sundays. \nA Few Clyde’s Flavors to Know Before You Taste\nIf you don’t know where to start\, the tasting bottles are generally arranged from driest to sweetest\, and the staff can help narrow the choices. \nFor something dry: Original or Apple Wine. \nFor strong oak character: Blackout. \nFor dry and crisp: Lucky Lion. \nFor tart cranberry: Boomerang. \nFor something sweeter: Goodfella. \nFor fall spice: Spiced Apple or Spider Cider. \nFor very sweet fruit: Strawberry Bliss or Blueberry Spinner. \nOne warning for anyone accustomed to mass-market hard cider: remember the alcohol content. \nAt 12 to 14 percent ABV\, Clyde’s hard cider is much closer to wine strength than a typical bottle or can of commercial cider. \nCan You Bring Back a Clyde’s Growler?\nYes. \nClyde’s sells 64-ounce growlers of hard cider and offers growler refills. \nThere are a couple of important rules. \nClyde’s refills growlers rather than exchanging them\, so customers should clean their growler before bringing it back. The mill can only refill glass growlers that have a stamped or imprinted 64-ounce measurement. \nWine cannot be used for growler fills. \nThe refill program is for hard cider. \nHard cider should also be kept cool after purchase. Clyde’s recommends refrigeration. \nThere’s More Than Cider\nThe tasting room also contains Clyde’s gift shop\, with merchandise and locally made products that can include handmade earrings\, postcards and art prints. \nElsewhere at the mill\, visitors can browse honey produced by local beekeepers\, jarred foods\, family-made candied apples\, baked goods and other seasonal products. \nThat makes it possible to spend considerably more time at Clyde’s than simply buying a gallon of cider and heading home. \nWatch the press. \nGet cider and donuts. \nExplore the store. \nGo downstairs for a hard cider tasting. \nVisit the wine tasting room. \nBrowse the gift shop. \nIt’s effectively several different experiences spread across the historic property. \nIs B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill Good for Kids?\nYes. \nClyde’s welcomes children of all ages. \nThe working mill is also an opportunity to show kids a piece of machinery doing the job it was actually designed to do more than a century ago. \nThere is no alcohol involved in the regular sweet cider\, and the bakery\, cider and mill demonstration make Clyde’s an easy family fall stop. \nJust don’t confuse the two kinds of cider. \nThe traditional hard cider and apple wines are 12 to 14 percent alcohol and are strictly for adults 21 and older. \nCan You Pick Apples at Clyde’s?\nNo. \nThis is one of the most useful things to know before making the trip. \nB.F. Clyde’s is a cider mill\, not a pick-your-own orchard. \nThe mill purchases apples from small orchards and uses them to produce its cider. \nIf apple picking is part of your fall plans\, you’ll need to visit an orchard separately. \nCan You Bring a Dog?\nYes\, with restrictions. \nLeashed pets are permitted on the grounds. \nThey aren’t allowed inside the buildings or on the porch\, and visitors need to bring whatever they need to clean up after their pets. \nParking Can Be the Hardest Part of a Fall Visit\nClyde’s popularity comes with one predictable problem. \nIt gets busy. \nThe main parking lot can fill during peak periods\, particularly on fall weekends. \nClyde’s asks visitors to try the main lot first and to respect posted no-parking areas and neighboring properties if parking along nearby roads. \nAn auxiliary lot is available at 49 North Stonington Road. It’s approximately four-tenths of a mile from the mill\, so visitors using it should expect a walk. \nIf your schedule is flexible\, a weekday visit can make the entire experience easier. \nIf you’re coming specifically to see the press operate\, Tuesday or Thursday morning offers the combination of a weekday visit and a scheduled pressing window. \nClyde’s Isn’t a Museum\, and That’s the Point\nThere are plenty of places where historic machinery survives behind ropes. \nClyde’s is different. \nBenjamin Clyde started making cider in 1881. \nHe acquired his own mill in the 1890s. \nThe equipment installed in 1898 survived the arrival of hydraulic presses\, mass food production\, supermarkets\, interstate highways and more than a century of changes in how Americans buy their food. \nThe family survived with it. \nToday\, fourth\, fifth and sixth generations are involved in the operation. \nEvery September\, the doors open again. \nApples arrive. \nThe steam-powered machinery starts moving. \nFresh cider begins flowing. \nAnd people line up for cider donuts. \nThat’s why B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill is more than another place to add to a Connecticut fall checklist. It’s a piece of New England’s agricultural and industrial history that never stopped doing its job. \n2026 Visitor Guide\nAttraction: B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill\n2026 Season Opening: September 1\, 2026\nCurrent Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.\, seven days a week\nLocation: 129 North Stonington Road\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nAdmission: Free\nChildren: Welcome\nPets: Leashed pets allowed on the grounds; not inside buildings or on the porch\nApple Picking: No\nSweet Cider: Available\nCider Donuts and Baked Goods: Available\nHard Cider: Available for adults 21+\nApple Wine: Available for adults 21+\nAlcohol Content: Hard cider and wine are generally 12–14% ABV\nTastings: Free; no reservation required\nHard Cider Tastings: Cellar beneath the press building\nWine Tastings: Tasting room\nTasting Hours: Monday–Saturday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\nTypical Pressing Schedule: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Saturday and Sunday\, 10 a.m.–noon\nParking: Main lot plus auxiliary parking at 49 North Stonington Road\nThanksgiving: Closed\nShipping: Not available\nPreorders/Call-Ahead Orders: Not available \nHard Cider Menu\nAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers History \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/b-f-clydes-cider-mill-2026-complete-guide/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill\, 129 North Stonington Road\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clark Farms Fall Festival Celebrates 250 Years of Rhode Island Farming
DESCRIPTION:Clark Farms Fall Festival Celebrates 250 Years of Rhode Island Farming with a corn maze devoted to the state’s agricultural history\, plus hayrides\, zip lines\, farm animals\, live music\, food\, and a full farm park in Matunuck\, 25 miles from Mystic. \nThe festival is underway for the fall season at Clark Farms\, where the 2026 theme connects one of New England’s quintessential autumn traditions to Rhode Island’s 250th anniversary. \nThis year’s corn maze is “250 Years of Farming in Rhode Island\,” and the farm uses the attraction to explore how agriculture has changed throughout the state’s history. The maze and farm park are open during the week\, but weekends expand into the full Fall Festival experience with additional attractions\, food\, and entertainment. \nMore Than a Corn Maze\nMaking it through the maze is only part of the day. \nAdmission also opens up a collection of farm attractions including pedal-powered go-karts\, a petting zoo\, corn pit\, straw maze\, giant Mountain Slide\, farm basketball and a Western Town shooting gallery. \nThen there’s the corn cannon\, which gives visitors a chance to launch ears of corn across the farm. \nWeekend festival days add zip lines\, food\, performances and live music\, along with one of the more traditional fall experiences: a hayride through the surrounding Matunuck countryside. Clark Farms says its newer hayride is wheelchair accessible. \nThe farm’s butterfly house is also expected to remain open through late September\, while pumpkins and fall decorations are appearing throughout the property. Gem mining is available for an additional charge. \nCelebrating Rhode Island’s Farming Story\nThe 2026 theme is especially appropriate for a farm whose own history began with vegetables. \nClark Farms was established in South Kingstown in 1989 as a vegetable farm. Over the decades it expanded into plants\, nursery operations and landscape design\, eventually adding its larger Matunuck location in 2008. \nToday\, the business operates both as a working garden center and landscaping operation and as a seasonal destination\, bringing visitors onto the property for events including its summer sunflower displays and annual Fall Festival. \nFor this year’s maze\, Clark Farms is looking farther back than its own history. The attraction showcases the evolution of Rhode Island agriculture across 250 years\, turning a trip through the corn into a little state history along the way. \nFood\, Music and This Weekend’s Schedule\nClark Farms runs its own farm canteen during the festival\, with food that includes fresh-cut fries made with Matunuck-grown red potatoes\, hot dogs\, doughboys and corn dogs. Fresh hot donuts are also available on busy weekends. \nFor the weekend of Sept. 19–20\, the farm has announced additional food and entertainment. \nSaturday\, Sept. 19\nDel’s Frozen Lemonade — 11 a.m.–4 p.m. \nSunday\, Sept. 20\nDrink Coffee — 9 a.m.–2 p.m.\nPot Cellar — Live music\, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.\nCalifornia Taco food truck — 11 a.m.–3 p.m.\nDel’s Frozen Lemonade — 11 a.m.–4 p.m. \nSaturday also marks the deadline for Clark Farms’ new Scarecrow Competition. The contest has been accepting entries throughout September\, with a $500 Clark Farms gift card going to the winner. \nWeekends Bring the Full Festival\nVisitors can tackle the corn maze and explore the farm park throughout the week\, but there’s an important distinction between a weekday visit and the weekend Fall Festival. \nWeekend admission is when Clark Farms adds attractions such as the hayride\, zip lines\, expanded food offerings\, performances and live music. \nWeekend Fall Festival admission is $20 per person\, with children age 2 and younger admitted free. Weekday admission to the corn maze and farm park is $15 per person. \nTickets can be purchased at the farm\, although Clark Farms recommends buying them online in advance to avoid the in-person ticket line. \nSturdy shoes aren’t a bad idea either. This is a real cornfield rather than a paved attraction\, and paths can get muddy after rain. \nDogs are permitted in some of Clark Farms’ shopping areas but are not allowed inside the farm park or Fall Festival area because of the animals. Service animals are permitted. \nFrom a corn maze tracing 250 years of Rhode Island agriculture to a hayride through present-day Matunuck farmland\, this year’s Fall Festival puts a little history behind the pumpkins\, cider donuts and traditional fall fun. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Clark Farms Fall Festival\nSeason: Sept. 19–Nov. 1\, 2026\nLocation: Clark Farms\nAddress: 2984 Commodore Perry Highway\, Matunuck\, RI 02879\n2026 Theme: 250 Years of Farming in Rhode Island\nWeekend Admission: $20 per person; children 2 and younger free\nWeekday Admission: $15 per person\nTickets: Available online or at the farm; advance online purchase is recommended\nIncluded Attractions: Corn maze\, petting zoo\, corn pit\, straw maze\, Mountain Slide\, pedal go-karts\, basketball\, Western Town shooting gallery\, corn cannon and other farm activities. (Most attractions are during Fall Fest on Sat & Sun\, not during the week)\nWeekend Extras: Hayrides\, zip lines\, food\, performances and live music\nPets: Dogs are not permitted in the farm park/Fall Festival area; service animals are permitted\nWhat to Wear: Sturdy footwear is recommended\, particularly after rain \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/clark-farms-fall-festival-celebrates-250-years-of-rhode-island-farming/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Clark Farms\, 2984 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Memorial Hwy\, Matunuck\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clark Farms
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SUMMARY:Stonington Village Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline\, bringing together local farms\, food vendors\, artisans\, musicians\, and neighbors inside and outside the historic Velvet Mill. Running year-round since becoming a permanent seasonal fixture in 2008\, the market transforms with the seasons\, moving outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during late fall and winter while continuing to serve as a gathering place for the community. \nThe market offers far more than produce stands. Visitors can browse locally grown vegetables and fruits\, cheeses\, baked goods\, meats\, seafood\, maple syrup\, flowers\, mushrooms\, prepared foods\, and handmade crafts while live music plays in the background. The atmosphere feels distinctly coastal New England\, blending small-town community energy with the creativity and food culture that defines Stonington Village. Families\, dog owners\, and longtime locals mingle throughout the morning while vendors showcase everything from handmade soaps and pottery to organic kombucha and Mediterranean cuisine. \nWhat makes the Stonington Village Farmers Market stand out is how deeply connected it feels to the rhythm of the region itself. Some visitors arrive early for greenhouse spinach or fresh seafood before it sells out\, while others come simply to wander with coffee in hand and reconnect with neighbors. Between the local farmers\, prepared food vendors\, musicians\, and rotating artisan booths\, the market has evolved into more than a shopping destination. It has become a weekly community ritual that reflects the character\, creativity\, and agricultural roots of southeastern Connecticut. \nParticipating Vendors & Farms \n\nAPIS VERDI\nBroad Brook Acres\nDavis Farm\nISSA Catering\nJon Fish\nSeacoast Mushrooms\nSugar Maple Farms\nSweet Acre Farm\nWakin’ Up Waggin’\n18th Century Purity Farm\nStonyledge Farm and Studio Farm Products\nSummer Hill Catering\nCato Corner Farm\nTreatzles\nFiber + Mud\nYALLA\n\nSponsors & Organizers \n\nStonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA)\nVelvet Mill\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-village-farmers-market-3/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Velvet Mill
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show Returns to Westerly for a Halloween Eve Encore and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: The Rocky Horror Show — Encore Fundraiser Event\, featuring the 2025 original Granite Theatre cast\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 11:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.\nLocation: Granite Theatre\, 1 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891\nAdmission: $80 per person\nTicket Includes: Bites and appetizers\, a Rocky Horror goodie bag\, costume contest\, entry into a special prize raffle\, and the chance to do the Time Warp again\nAge Recommendation: Rated R; recommended for ages 17 and older\nAge Restriction: No one under 17 admitted without an adult present\nAdditional Performance: Saturday\, October 31\, at 7:30 p.m.\nEvent Contact: Granite Theatre\, (401) 596-2341\nTickets: Available through the event registration and ticketing page \nEvent Description\nThe Rocky Horror Show returns to Westerly for a special Halloween encore on Friday\, October 30\, bringing the Granite Theatre’s original 2025 cast back to the stage for an evening of outrageous characters\, unforgettable music\, and fundraising festivities. \nThe 11:30 p.m. performance gives fans another opportunity to experience Richard O’Brien’s cult-classic musical\, complete with the eccentric world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter\, the infectious energy of the Time Warp\, and the gloriously unconventional spirit that has made Rocky Horror a Halloween favorite for generations. \nThis isn’t simply another performance. The evening is a special encore fundraiser\, with an $80 ticket package that includes appetizers\, a themed goodie bag\, a costume contest\, and entry into a prize raffle. \nThe Original Cast Returns for One More Night\nThe Granite Theatre is bringing back its original 2025 cast for the Halloween presentation\, giving returning audiences a chance to revisit the production and newcomers an opportunity to discover the show’s famously unpredictable world. \nThe story begins when newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves stranded during a storm. Seeking shelter\, they arrive at a mysterious mansion inhabited by a collection of extraordinary characters. \nThere they encounter Dr. Frank-N-Furter\, a flamboyant scientist with a remarkable creation named Rocky\, and quickly find themselves swept into a bizarre adventure filled with music\, mischief\, and unexpected discoveries. \nWith its blend of science-fiction parody\, gothic horror\, rock music\, and irreverent humor\, The Rocky Horror Show has become a theatrical phenomenon. \nCostumes\, Goodies\, and a Halloween Fundraiser\nThe Halloween encore adds a festive twist to the theatrical experience. \nEach $80 ticket includes bites and appetizers\, a Rocky Horror-themed goodie bag\, admission to a costume contest\, and entry into a special prize raffle. \nThe costume competition offers fans an opportunity to embrace the show’s flamboyant spirit\, whether dressing as a favorite character or arriving in their own Halloween creation. \nThe combination of performance and special activities makes this a more elaborate evening than a traditional theater outing. \nAnd\, of course\, there’s the opportunity to do the Time Warp again. \nA Cult Classic Built for Halloween\nFew stage musicals have developed the devoted following enjoyed by The Rocky Horror Show. \nIts memorable songs\, eccentric characters\, and playful disregard for convention have helped make it a perennial favorite for Halloween celebrations and midnight performances. \nThe show’s theatrical style invites audiences into a world where ordinary rules no longer apply and where extravagance\, humor\, and audience enthusiasm are part of the experience. \nFor longtime fans\, the Granite Theatre’s encore offers another chance to revisit a familiar favorite. For first-time visitors\, it’s an introduction to one of musical theater’s most distinctive cult classics. \nThe production carries an R rating and is recommended for audiences 17 and older. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. \nHalloween Eve at the Granite Theatre\nThe special fundraiser performance begins at 11:30 p.m. on Friday\, October 30\, at the Granite Theatre in downtown Westerly. \nAn additional performance is advertised for Saturday\, October 31\, at 7:30 p.m.\, offering another opportunity to experience the production over Halloween weekend. \nWith the returning cast\, a costume competition\, themed extras\, and a beloved rock musical at its center\, the Friday encore promises a Halloween celebration that combines theatrical spectacle with support for the Granite Theatre. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-rocky-horror-show-returns-to-westerly-for-a-halloween-eve-encore-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Granite Theater\, 1 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Granite Street Theater
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SUMMARY:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center's Stargazing Nights
DESCRIPTION:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center’s Stargazing Nights turn a quiet Friday evening in Ninigret Park into one of the most atmospheric experiences in southern New England. Hosted by Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center\, the weekly gathering invites visitors to explore the night sky through powerful telescopes while astronomers guide guests across planets\, star clusters\, distant galaxies\, and the glowing band of the Milky Way overhead. Under some of the darkest skies in Rhode Island\, the experience feels less like a formal science program and more like stumbling into a community of people quietly obsessed with the universe. \nAs darkness settles over Ninigret Park\, visitors can expect views that change depending on the season and sky conditions\, often including Saturn’s rings\, Jupiter’s moons\, the cratered surface of the Moon\, and deep space objects rarely visible in brighter suburban areas. The observatory’s Sky Theatre and telescope stations create an immersive environment where curious first-timers mingle with amateur astronomers and longtime stargazers. There’s something strangely calming about standing in near silence while strangers take turns peering into the cosmos\, especially on clear summer nights when the Milky Way stretches visibly across the sky. \nThe observatory typically opens around 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights and remains active through at least 10:30 p.m.\, sometimes later depending on weather and viewing conditions. Because the event is weather dependent\, updates are posted on the day of the event before 3 p.m. Organizers also note that Ninigret Park’s dark sky rules prohibit white light use after dusk in order to protect night vision and sensitive astronomical equipment\, giving the entire area an almost surreal glow of dim red lights and shadowy pathways. Tickets for Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center’s Stargazing Nights can be purchased by clicking the event link below. \nWhen ticket sales open\, a link to purchase / acquire tickets will be added to the “Cost” field on the event page. Once event capacity is reached\, these fields will be listed as “Sold Out“\, and we will be unable to allow entry to any more guests. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Guests should avoid using white flashlights\, phone flashlights\, or bright screens after dusk\n• Red light flashlights are encouraged to preserve night vision\n• Bug spray is highly recommended during warmer months due to mosquitoes and insects near the wildlife refuge\n• Weather conditions may affect visibility or event operations\n• Children ages 5 and older require tickets\n• Arriving early is recommended for the best viewing opportunities and parking access \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/frosty-drew-observatory-and-science-centers-stargazing-nights/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center\, 61-62 Park Lane\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center
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SUMMARY:Mystic's Halloween Pub Crawl Brings Boos\, Booze\, and Giving Back
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Boos & Booze: Cocktails for a Cause Pub Crawl\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, and Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 8–11 p.m. each night\nLocation: Downtown Mystic\, CT\nAdmission: $95 per guest\nOrganizer: Mystic Experience\nActivities: Guided Halloween-themed pub crawl with three stops\nIncluded: Two slices of pizza from Mystic Pizza and a beer\, wine\, or cocktail at each stop\nCostumes: Encouraged but not required\nFundraiser: Proceeds benefit local families during Thanksgiving\nCharitable Purpose: Funds will purchase complete Thanksgiving meal baskets\, including a turkey and side dishes\nMeeting point:  53 West Main Street Groton\, CT US 06355\nTour Meeting Location: Meet at the corner of W Main Street and Water Street in Mystic\, CT\, near Boost Bowls. Your guide will be right on the corner to welcome you and get things started. For GPS\, you can use: 41.354462\, -71.971173\nParking & Arrival Tips: There is a small private parking lot at a nearby church\, which may be available for use by donation if space is open\, but it fills quickly and cannot be guaranteed. Plan ahead and be prepared to park nearby. Good alternative options include Water Street and Pearl Street\, both just a short walk away. Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for parking. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time.\nWhat’s included:\n1. Guided nightlife walking tour\n2. Two slices of pizza at Mystic Pizza\n3. One drink included at each of our three pub stops (Choice of select beer\, wine or Cocktails)\n4. Visits to three nightlife locations\n5. A social\, relaxed group atmosphere\nWhat’s not included:\n1. Additional drinks beyond those included in the tour\n2. Food beyond the pizza stop\n3. Gratuity for your guide (Suggested Gratuity: $15.00 – $20.00 Per Person)\nAge Requirement: 21+\nTickets: Click Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page \nEvent Description\nBoos & Booze: Cocktails for a Cause Pub Crawl brings Halloween costumes\, downtown Mystic nightlife\, and a charitable mission together for two evenings of seasonal fun on Friday\, October 30\, and Saturday\, October 31. \nHosted by Mystic Experience\, the Halloween-themed pub crawl runs from 8 to 11 p.m. each night\, inviting guests to enjoy drinks at three stops\, grab a couple of slices from Mystic Pizza\, and explore downtown Mystic after dark. \nBut there’s more to this Halloween outing than costumes and cocktails. \nProceeds from the event will help provide complete Thanksgiving meals to local families\, giving participants a chance to enjoy a night out while supporting neighbors during the holiday season. \nThree Stops\, Three Drinks\, and Mystic Pizza\nThe evening is built around a three-stop pub crawl through downtown Mystic. \nEach guest receives a beer\, wine\, or cocktail at every stop\, along with two slices of pizza from Mystic Pizza. \nThat means participants can enjoy a variety of downtown establishments without having to plan their own route or organize a group outing. \nThe combination of drinks\, pizza\, and Halloween atmosphere makes the crawl an option for couples\, groups of friends\, or visitors looking to experience Mystic’s nightlife. \nSpecific participating establishments and the meeting location are not identified in the supplied announcement\, so guests should confirm those details when booking. \nCostumes Welcome\, but Not Required\nHalloween costumes are encouraged for the pub crawl\, but guests don’t have to dress up to participate. \nThose who want to embrace the holiday can arrive as witches\, vampires\, skeletons\, movie characters\, or whatever else their imagination inspires. \nOthers can simply come dressed for an evening out. \nDowntown Mystic provides an atmospheric backdrop for the celebration\, especially after sunset when the waterfront\, historic buildings\, and drawbridge are illuminated. \nWith the event taking place on both Halloween Eve and Halloween night\, participants can choose whichever evening best fits their weekend plans. \nCocktails With a Charitable Purpose\nThe most meaningful part of the evening comes from the cause behind the celebration. \nProceeds from Boos & Booze will benefit local families during Thanksgiving. \nAccording to the event announcement\, funds will be used to purchase complete Thanksgiving meal baskets\, including a turkey and the side dishes needed to feed a family of ten. \nThe fundraiser turns a Halloween night out into an opportunity to help local households enjoy a holiday meal. \nFor guests\, it’s a chance to take part in a seasonal celebration while knowing that their participation contributes to something beyond the evening itself. \nThe announcement does not specify how much of each ticket goes toward the meal baskets or identify the families or organizations receiving the assistance. \nTwo Nights to Celebrate Halloween in Mystic\nBoos & Booze takes place Friday\, October 30\, and Saturday\, October 31\, from 8 to 11 p.m. in downtown Mystic. \nTickets are $95 per guest and include three beverage stops and two slices of pizza from Mystic Pizza. \nCostumes are welcome but optional. \nThe event offers an organized way to explore Mystic’s Halloween nightlife while helping provide Thanksgiving meals for local families. \n  \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystics-halloween-pub-crawl-brings-boos-booze-and-giving-back/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Nine-Piece Party Band Nun Ya Business Takes Over the Rathskeller
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: The Charlestown Rathskeller’s Halloween Party featuring Nun Ya Business\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 8–11 p.m.\nLocation: The Charlestown Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Road\, Charlestown\, RI 02813\nAdmission: $10 per person\, cash at the door; online ticket sales have ended\nEntertainment: Live music by Nun Ya Business\, a nine-piece Rhode Island cover band\nMusic: Rock\, reggae\, pop\, punk\, and electronic hits featuring custom horn arrangements\nActivities: Halloween costume party\, live music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks\nCostumes: Encouraged\nDining: Restaurant and tavern open before the performance; food and beverages available for purchase\nVenue: The Rathskeller’s rustic outdoor entertainment area\, known as Down Back\nWeather: Outdoor entertainment is advertised; confirm arrangements with the venue if conditions are unfavorable\nRefund Policy: Eventbrite previously offered refunds up to seven days before the event\nContact: (401) 792-1000\nOrganizer: The Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern \nEvent Description\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller’s Halloween Party featuring Nun Ya Business promises a Friday night of costumes\, live music\, and dancing on October 30\, as one of Rhode Island’s most energetic party bands brings its nine-piece lineup to the historic Charlestown tavern. \nFrom 8 to 11 p.m.\, the Rathskeller will celebrate Halloween with a high-energy mix of rock\, reggae\, pop\, punk\, and electronic favorites\, all delivered with the added punch of a live horn section. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive in costume\, grab a drink\, and get ready for three hours of music designed to keep the party moving. \nAnd with admission priced at just $10 at the door\, this Halloween Eve celebration offers an affordable night out for anyone who would rather dance than spend the evening watching horror movies. \nNine Musicians\, One Big Halloween Party\nNun Ya Business isn’t your typical bar band. \nThe Rhode Island-based nine-piece ensemble brings together a full complement of musicians\, including a horn section that adds an extra layer of excitement to familiar songs. \nRather than sticking to one genre or decade\, the group draws from a wide variety of musical styles\, mixing rock\, reggae\, pop\, punk\, and electronic favorites into a dance-friendly live show. \nThe band’s custom horn arrangements help give recognizable hits a fresh sound\, while its large lineup creates the kind of musical energy that can fill an outdoor performance space. \nFor Halloween partygoers\, that means a soundtrack built for singing along\, dancing with friends\, and showing off a costume on the dance floor. \nCostumes Encouraged\, Dancing Expected\nThe Rathskeller is inviting guests to embrace Halloween and come dressed for the occasion. \nWhether that means a classic vampire\, an elaborate movie character\, a retro rock star\, or something completely unexpected\, costumes are part of the evening’s atmosphere. \nThe combination of live music and Halloween attire should make for a colorful crowd as the band moves through its set. \nThere is no announced costume contest or prize schedule\, so the focus is on dressing up\, enjoying the music\, and celebrating the holiday with friends. \nA Halloween Party at a Charlestown Landmark\nThe setting adds plenty of character to the evening. \nThe Charlestown Rathskeller has been part of the local dining and entertainment scene since 1933\, when the property began its history as a speakeasy. \nToday\, the restaurant is known for its restored tavern\, dining room\, outdoor patio\, and live entertainment. \nIts outdoor music area\, Down Back\, offers a rustic setting with a performance stage\, bars\, a fire pit\, and backyard games such as cornhole and bocce. \nSurrounded by the woods of Charlestown\, the Rathskeller provides a different atmosphere from a downtown nightclub or conventional concert hall. \nThe venue is promoting the Halloween party with outdoor entertainment\, although specific weather contingency plans have not been announced. \nCome for Dinner\, Stay for the Music\nThe Rathskeller encourages guests to arrive early and enjoy dinner or drinks before the Halloween performance. \nThe restaurant serves grilled steaks\, seafood\, burgers\, sandwiches\, and other tavern favorites. \nIts combination of indoor dining and outdoor entertainment makes it possible to turn the concert into a full evening out. \nGuests can start with a meal\, meet friends for drinks\, and then head into the Halloween festivities when Nun Ya Business takes the stage. \nFood and beverages are available separately from the $10 event admission. \nHalloween Eve With a Nine-Piece Soundtrack\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller’s Halloween Party takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 8 to 11 p.m. at 489A Old Coach Road in Charlestown. \nAdmission is $10 per person. Online ticket sales have ended\, but the event organizer states that tickets will be available at the door for $10 cash. \nWith a nine-piece band\, a costume-friendly crowd\, and three hours of dance music\, the Rathskeller is setting the stage for a lively start to Halloween weekend. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nine-piece-party-band-nun-ya-business-takes-over-the-rathskeller/
LOCATION:Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rathskeller
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SUMMARY:A Cult Horror Nightmare Comes to New London's Hygienic Art Park
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Messiah of Evil (1973) Outdoor Horror Film Screening\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 8 p.m.\nLocation: Hygienic Art Park\, 83 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\nAdmission: $5 at the door\nFilm: Messiah of Evil (1973)\nGenre: Cult horror\, supernatural mystery\nActivities: Film screening\, raffle\, and prizes\nSetting: Hygienic Art Park \nEvent Description\nMessiah of Evil (1973) is bringing its strange\, unsettling brand of horror to Hygienic Art Park in downtown New London on Friday\, October 30. The cult classic will be screened at 8 p.m.\, offering horror fans a Halloween weekend filled with eerie atmosphere\, mysterious disappearances\, and creeping dread. \nAdmission is just $5 at the door\, and the evening will also feature a raffle and prizes. \nFor moviegoers who prefer their Halloween scares to come from unusual stories and disturbing imagery rather than familiar slasher films\, this screening offers something different. \nA Seaside Town With a Terrifying Secret\nThe story follows Arletty\, a young woman searching for her missing father in a strange California coastal town. \nWhat begins as a personal mystery becomes something far more frightening as she encounters unsettling residents\, cryptic warnings\, and evidence that something terrible is happening beneath the surface. \nThe deeper she investigates\, the more the town’s seemingly ordinary surroundings take on a nightmarish quality. \nRather than relying on constant shocks\, Messiah of Evil builds its horror through eerie settings\, disturbing encounters\, and a growing sense that danger could be waiting anywhere. \nA Forgotten Gem of 1970s Horror\nReleased in 1973\, Messiah of Evil was written and directed by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz\, who later worked on the screenplay for American Graffiti. \nThe film stars Marianna Hill as Arletty\, alongside Michael Greer\, Joy Bang\, and Anitra Ford. \nOver the years\, the movie has developed a cult following for its unusual visual style and surreal approach to horror. \nIts most memorable sequences turn familiar public spaces into places of menace\, creating an atmosphere that feels both dreamlike and deeply disturbing. \nThe film’s blend of supernatural mystery\, psychological tension\, and striking imagery makes it an intriguing choice for Halloween weekend. \nHorror Under the Night Sky\nHygienic Art Park provides a distinctive setting for the screening. \nLocated at 83 Bank Street in downtown New London\, the outdoor arts venue regularly hosts performances\, community gatherings\, and cultural events. \nWatching a horror movie in an open-air setting adds another dimension to the experience\, especially on a late October evening. \nThe surrounding darkness\, cool autumn air\, and shared reactions of fellow moviegoers can make an already unsettling film feel even more immersive. \nThe event announcement does not specify seating arrangements or a weather contingency plan. \nRaffle\, Prizes\, and a $5 Admission\nAlong with the film\, organizers are advertising a raffle and prizes. \nSpecific prizes and raffle details have not been announced. \nAdmission is $5 at the door\, making the screening an affordable Halloween weekend activity for horror fans and curious newcomers alike. \nGuests should plan for an October evening outdoors and dress appropriately for the weather. \nSpend Halloween Eve With a Cult Classic\nThe Messiah of Evil screening begins Friday\, October 30\, at 8 p.m. at Hygienic Art Park in New London. \nWith a $5 admission\, a cult horror favorite\, and raffle prizes\, the event offers an alternative to the usual Halloween parties and costume contests. \nFor anyone who enjoys strange\, atmospheric horror that stays with you after the credits roll\, this is a chance to experience a 1970s cult classic on the big screen. \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/a-cult-horror-nightmare-comes-to-new-londons-hygienic-art-park/
LOCATION:Hygienic Art Park\, 79 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hygenic Art Park
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SUMMARY:Dock 9 Brings Potions\, Tarot\, and a Costume Contest to Stonington
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Dock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, beginning at 8 p.m.\nLocation: Dock 9\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Not specified in the announcement\nEntertainment: Live DJ Ryze Above\nActivities: Tarot card readings\, a potion-making station\, unlimited photo booths\, and a spellbinding poet\nCostume Contest: Best Overall\, Most Magical/Creative\, and Best Parody/Funniest \nEvent Description\nDock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill\, transforming a corner of Stonington’s historic Velvet Mill into a world of potions\, tarot readings\, music\, and Halloween costumes on Friday\, October 30. \nBeginning at 8 p.m.\, Dock 9 will host an evening inspired by the mysterious and magical\, complete with a live DJ\, unlimited photo booths\, a potion-making station\, and a poet bringing a little enchantment to the festivities. \nA three-category costume contest will give guests another reason to arrive dressed for the occasion\, with prizes recognizing everything from imaginative creations to laugh-out-loud disguises. \nIt’s a Halloween party with a playful twist\, inviting guests to step away from the ordinary and spend an evening exploring a world of magic. \nPotions\, Tarot\, and a Little Halloween Mystery\nThe evening’s activities lean into the magical side of Halloween. \nGuests will be able to explore tarot card readings\, adding a little mystery and curiosity to the celebration. \nA potion-making station will offer another themed experience\, while a spellbinding poet will bring words and imagination into the mix. \nOrganizers have also announced unlimited photo booths\, giving guests plenty of opportunities to capture their costumes and share the evening with friends. \nWhether you’re dressed as a wizard\, witch\, sorcerer\, or something entirely different\, the photo booths promise to be a popular stop throughout the night. \nThe event announcement also teases additional surprises\, leaving a little mystery surrounding what else guests might discover. \nDJ Ryze Above Brings the Music\nNo Halloween celebration would be complete without a soundtrack. \nDJ Ryze Above will provide live music for the evening\, helping create the party atmosphere as guests mingle\, explore the activities\, and show off their costumes. \nThe combination of music\, themed experiences\, and photo opportunities gives guests several ways to enjoy the night. \nSome may come for the dancing\, others for the tarot readings or costume contest\, and plenty will likely want to try a little of everything. \nThree Ways to Win the Costume Contest\nCostumes are a major part of Dock 9’s Halloween plans\, with three categories announced for the evening. \nBest Overall will recognize a standout costume\, while Most Magical/Creative invites guests to embrace imagination and originality. \nThe third category\, Best Parody/Funniest\, gives humorous costumes a chance to shine. \nThat leaves plenty of room for different approaches\, from elaborate fantasy characters to clever pop culture references and homemade costumes designed to get a laugh. \nSpecific judging times\, prizes\, and contest rules have not yet been announced. \nHalloween Inside the Historic Velvet Mill\nDock 9 is located inside The Velvet Mill at 22 Bayview Avenue in Stonington. \nThe former textile mill has become a gathering place for independent businesses\, artists\, and creative spaces\, making it an atmospheric setting for a Halloween celebration. \nIts industrial character provides an interesting contrast to the magical theme\, with the event bringing fantasy-inspired entertainment into a historic New England mill. \nThe Dock 9 party also takes place on the same evening as The Velvet Mill’s broader Halloween celebration\, giving visitors another reason to explore the property. \nGuests should note that Dock 9’s Night of Magic is a separately announced event with its own entertainment and costume contest. \nAn Evening of Halloween Enchantment\nDock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill begins at 8 p.m. on Friday\, October 30\, at 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, in Stonington. \nThe evening features DJ Ryze Above\, tarot card readings\, a potion-making station\, unlimited photo booths\, a spellbinding poet\, and a costume contest with three categories. \nAdmission details\, age restrictions\, and an ending time were not included in the announcement\, so guests should check with the organizer before attending. \nFor Halloween revelers looking for something beyond the usual dance party\, Dock 9 is offering a night where costumes\, creativity\, and a little mystery take center stage.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dock-9-brings-potions-tarot-and-a-costume-contest-to-stonington/
LOCATION:Dock 9\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dock 9
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SUMMARY:Rush: Fifty Something
DESCRIPTION:Primary Tickets for this event are extremely limited or have sold out.\nPrimary Tickets for this event are extremely limited or have sold out. \nThere’s a certain weight that comes with the name Rush… not just nostalgia\, but the kind of respect built over decades of doing things their own way. The *Rush: Fifty Something Tour* taps into that legacy\, celebrating more than half a century of music that pushed rock into more technical\, ambitious territory without losing its pulse. It’s not about trying to recreate the past beat for beat… it’s about honoring it\, revisiting it\, and letting it breathe in a live setting again. \nThe music itself still feels larger than life. From the intricate guitar work to the shifting time signatures and layered sound\, these songs weren’t built to be background noise… they demand attention. Tracks that longtime fans know inside and out take on new energy on stage\, stretching just enough to remind you why they’ve lasted this long. There’s a balance here between precision and feel… complex without being cold\, powerful without losing that sense of movement. \nLive\, it turns into something that feels shared more than performed. You’ve got fans who’ve been with the band for decades\, standing next to people discovering it for the first time\, all locked into the same moments when those familiar riffs kick in. It’s less about spectacle and more about the experience… the sound\, the musicianship\, the connection. If you’re looking for a night that leans into legacy but still feels alive in the moment\, this tour lands right in that space.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/rush-fifty-something/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Halloween After Dark! The Velvet Mill Fills Up With Music\, Magic\, and Costumes
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: The Velvet Mill’s 3rd Annual Halloween Celebration\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 7–10 p.m.\nLocation: The Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\nAge: 21 and older\nActivities: Live music\, a DJ\, tarot readings\, pop-up performances\, shopping\, and Halloween surprises\nFeatured Vendors: The Caramel Apple Lady\, Masa Artisanal Sandwiches\, and additional vendors to be announced\nDrinks: Rum Tropic with the Rum Lab\, featuring cocktail experiences\nEntertainment: Live pop-up performances presented in collaboration with Theatre Collaboration\nCostumes: Encouraged\nFood and Drinks: Available from participating vendors; purchases may be additional\nMore Information: The Haunted Mill and The Velvet Mill on Instagram \nEvent Description\nThe Velvet Mill’s 3rd Annual Halloween Celebration is turning the historic Stonington mill into a playground for grown-up ghosts\, witches\, and creatures of the night on Friday\, October 30. \nFrom 7 to 10 p.m.\, the sprawling former textile mill will host a free Halloween party for adults 21 and older\, featuring music\, food\, cocktails\, tarot readings\, pop-up performances\, and a growing lineup of vendors. \nThis year’s organizers promise to make the Mill a little darker after hours\, filling the building with unexpected entertainment and surprises around every corner. \nAnd with costumes strongly encouraged\, guests are invited to become part of the Halloween spectacle. \nA Little Magic Around Every Corner\nHalloween at The Velvet Mill isn’t designed to be a typical party where everyone gathers in one room. \nInstead\, the celebration will spread throughout the Mill\, giving guests the chance to explore different experiences as they move through the building. \nTarot readings will add a touch of mystery to the evening\, while a DJ and live music will provide the soundtrack. \nTheatre Collaboration is also joining the festivities with live pop-up performances throughout the Mill. \nRather than one scheduled stage show\, these performances are planned as part of the evening’s roaming entertainment\, creating opportunities for guests to encounter something unexpected. \nOrganizers are promising additional surprises\, with more details to be announced as Halloween approaches. \nCaramel Apples\, Sandwiches\, and a Little Rum Magic\nThe Halloween celebration will feature a mix of food and drink vendors. \nThe Caramel Apple Lady will bring a sweet taste of fall\, while Masa Artisanal Sandwiches will offer something savory for guests looking for a bite to eat. \nRum Tropic\, working with the Rum Lab\, will add a cocktail experience to the evening\, bringing what organizers describe as a little mad science to the night. \nAdditional food\, drink\, and experience vendors are expected to be announced. \nWith several offerings spread throughout the venue\, guests can make an evening of exploring the Mill\, stopping for refreshments\, and enjoying the entertainment along the way. \nCome Dressed for the Occasion\nThis is one Halloween party where organizers want guests to embrace the holiday. \nCostumes are absolutely encouraged\, whether that means a simple spooky accessory\, a favorite movie villain\, an elaborate fantasy character\, or something entirely original. \nThe Mill’s long corridors\, industrial architecture\, and collection of creative businesses provide an atmospheric backdrop for a night of Halloween costumes and entertainment. \nAnd because the event is restricted to guests 21 and older\, the evening is designed as an adults-only celebration. \nNo costume contest or prizes have been announced\, so guests can focus on dressing up\, exploring\, and enjoying the festivities. \nHalloween Inside a Historic Stonington Mill\nThe Velvet Mill is a former textile manufacturing complex that has become one of Stonington’s most distinctive gathering places. \nToday\, the building houses artists\, makers\, shops\, food businesses\, and other independent enterprises\, creating a setting that feels very different from a traditional event hall. \nIts historic brickwork\, industrial spaces\, and maze of hallways make it a fitting location for a Halloween celebration. \nFor this event\, organizers are taking advantage of that character by filling the Mill with entertainment\, vendors\, and unexpected encounters. \nThe result promises to be a Halloween night built around wandering\, discovering\, and seeing what might be waiting around the next corner. \nThree Hours of Free Halloween Fun\nThe Velvet Mill’s 3rd Annual Halloween Celebration takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 22 Bayview Avenue in Stonington. \nAdmission is free\, and the event is open to adults ages 21 and older. \nThe announced lineup includes music\, tarot readings\, pop-up theater performances\, food vendors\, cocktails\, and additional Halloween surprises. \nOrganizers say more vendors\, food\, drinks\, and experiences will be revealed closer to the event. \nFor anyone looking for a Halloween Eve celebration with plenty to explore\, The Velvet Mill is inviting guests to dress up\, wander its halls\, and discover what happens when the lights go down. \n  \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/halloween-after-dark-the-velvet-mill-fills-up-with-music-magic-and-costumes/
LOCATION:Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Velvet Mill
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SUMMARY:The Ghost of Black Sam Turns a Real Pirate Shipwreck Into a Haunted Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Ghost of Black Sam Turns a Real Pirate Shipwreck Into a Haunted Trail begins Oct. 1 at Mystic KOA\, where one of New England’s most remarkable pirate stories becomes the inspiration for a monthlong nighttime Halloween attraction. \nThe outdoor trail runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays throughout October at the Mystic KOA Holiday campground in North Stonington. The premise is straightforward: visitors enter the darkness and walk a trail where\, according to the attraction’s story\, the ghost of pirate Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy still roams. \nBut unlike the invented killers and monsters behind many haunted attractions\, Black Sam was real. \nSo was his ship. \nAnd what happened to it during a violent New England storm in 1717 has become one of the great archaeological stories of the Golden Age of Piracy. \nThe Pirate Behind the Ghost\nSamuel Bellamy’s career as a pirate was remarkably short. \nBorn in England in 1689\, Bellamy emerged as a pirate captain during the early 18th century and spent roughly a year capturing ships in the Caribbean and along the Atlantic. \nHe was only 28 when he died. \nYet during that brief career\, Bellamy and his crew captured more than 50 vessels. His greatest prize came in early 1717 when his pirates seized the Whydah Gally near the Bahamas. \nThe Whydah had a darker history before Bellamy ever stepped aboard. \nBuilt in London\, the ship had been designed for the transatlantic slave trade. On its maiden voyage\, it sailed to the West African coast\, transported hundreds of enslaved people to the Caribbean and was returning toward England with the proceeds of that voyage when Bellamy captured it. \nIts size\, speed and firepower made it an ideal pirate flagship. \nBellamy took command. \nHe would have it for only about two months. \nA Nor’easter Off Cape Cod\nOn April 26\, 1717\, Bellamy and the Whydah were sailing north along the New England coast when they encountered a powerful nor’easter. \nThe ship was driven onto the shoals off what is now Wellfleet\, Massachusetts. \nThe Whydah broke apart. \nNearly everyone aboard died. \nThe wreck disappeared beneath Cape Cod’s shifting sands along with weapons\, coins\, silver and the accumulated possessions of Bellamy’s crew. \nFor generations\, the Whydah became part history and part legend. \nThen\, in 1984\, underwater explorer Barry Clifford and his team found the wreck off Wellfleet. The discovery was authenticated after divers recovered the ship’s bell bearing the name THE WHYDAH GALLY and the date 1716. \nThe Whydah became the first authenticated Golden Age pirate shipwreck ever recovered. \nArtifacts from the wreck continue to preserve a remarkably tangible connection to Bellamy and his crew more than 300 years after the storm. \nThat history gives The Ghost of Black Sam something most Halloween trails don’t have. \nIts monster once lived. \nFrom Shipwreck to Ghost Story\nThe haunting\, of course\, belongs to folklore rather than documented history. \nStories surrounding Bellamy have accumulated for centuries\, particularly around Cape Cod\, where the pirate’s death became entangled with tales of lost treasure\, restless spirits and a supposed doomed romance. \nModern retellings often connect Bellamy with a Cape Cod woman named Maria Hallett and describe him returning north to reunite with her when the Whydah was destroyed. \nIt’s a wonderfully gothic story. \nIt’s also one that historians have increasingly cautioned against treating as established fact. The romanticized Maria Hallett narrative developed long after Bellamy’s death\, and some details commonly repeated as pirate history are better understood as folklore. \nFor a haunted attraction\, however\, that collision of history and legend is precisely the point. \nThe Ghost of Black Sam takes the documented core — a young pirate captain\, a captured ship\, treasure\, a catastrophic nor’easter and a wreck beneath the waters of Cape Cod — and asks visitors to imagine that Bellamy never really left. \nHalloween Begins Oct. 1\nThe attraction opens Thursday\, Oct. 1\, effectively starting Halloween month on its first night. \nThe trail operates from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday throughout October\, culminating on Halloween night\, Saturday\, Oct. 31. \nMystic KOA Holiday sits at 118 Pendleton Hill Road in North Stonington\, providing the attraction with something difficult to manufacture inside a warehouse: actual woods and nighttime darkness. \nThe promotional material promises a spooky trail experience based on the legend of Black Sam Bellamy\, with lanterns\, pirates and the suggestion that something may still be wandering the trail. \nAdmission listed by the event is $20 for adults\, $10 for ages 11–16 and free for children under 10. The attraction is also free with a KOA campsite during a valid night of stay. \nIt’s a Halloween story with an unusually strong historical anchor. \nBlack Sam Bellamy doesn’t need an elaborate fictional origin story. \nMore than three centuries ago\, his pirate ship really did disappear into a nor’easter off New England. \nThe wreck really was found. \nAnd the treasure really was still there. \nWhat happens after dark in North Stonington is where history gives way to Halloween. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: The Ghost of Black Sam\nOpening Night: Thursday\, Oct. 1\, 2026\nRun: Thursdays through Sundays throughout October\, through Oct. 31\nTime: 7–10 p.m.\nVenue: Mystic KOA Holiday\nAddress: 118 Pendleton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT 06359\nAdmission: Adults $20; ages 11–16 $10; children under 10 free\nKOA Guests: Free with a KOA campsite during a valid night of stay\nExperience: Outdoor spooky trail inspired by the legend of pirate Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy\nEvent Contact: Mystic KOA Campground\, 860-599-5101 \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-ghost-of-black-sam-turns-a-real-pirate-shipwreck-into-a-haunted-trail/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Mystic KOA\, 118 Pendleton Hill Rd\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic KOA
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SUMMARY:Murder\, Mischief\, and the Streets That Vanished From New London
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Crime and Punishment in Lost New London by Bill Morse\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 7–8:30 p.m.\nMeeting Location: In front of New London Union Station\, 35 Water Street\, New London\, CT\nAdmission: $25 per person\nDuration: 90 minutes\nGuide: Bill Morse\, author of Lost New London\nExperience: Guided historical walking tour exploring crime\, punishment\, and life in neighborhoods demolished during 1960s redevelopment\nHistorical Period: Primarily 1895–1912\nIncluded: Souvenir walking guide with a period map and historical photographs\nReservations: Strongly recommended\nWeather: Rain or shine; bring appropriate footwear and an umbrella if needed\nOrganizer: Uncovering New London\nTickets: Click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of the page \nEvent Description\nCrime and Punishment in Lost New London by Bill Morse takes visitors into the darker corners of the Whaling City’s past on Friday\, October 30. The 90-minute evening walking tour explores a vanished neighborhood\, uncovering stories of the people who lived\, worked\, and sometimes broke the law along streets that disappeared during urban renewal. \nBeginning at 7 p.m. outside New London Union Station\, the tour follows author and local historian Bill Morse through an area once filled with homes\, businesses\, and residents whose stories have largely faded from view. \nIt’s a fitting outing for Halloween weekend\, although the subject isn’t ghosts or haunted houses. The stories come from New London’s actual history. \nA Neighborhood That No Longer Exists\nToday’s downtown New London looks very different from the city residents knew at the beginning of the 20th century. \nBefore redevelopment in the 1960s\, the area north of the Parade was home to a busy collection of streets and neighborhoods. Atlantic Street\, lower North Bank Street\, and lower Water Street formed part of a community where people from different backgrounds lived and worked. \nMany of those buildings and streets disappeared when the city undertook a major urban renewal project. \nMorse’s walking tour revisits that lost landscape\, focusing on the years between 1895 and 1912. \nVisitors will explore the places where everyday life unfolded\, along with the less respectable side of the neighborhood’s history. \nCrime\, Punishment\, and the People Behind the Stories\nThe tour examines the people who lived\, worked\, and sometimes found themselves on the wrong side of the law in this once-bustling part of New London. \nRather than presenting the neighborhood as a collection of vanished buildings\, Morse uses its history to bring the former residents and their experiences back into focus. \nThe subject is especially intriguing because much of the physical evidence has disappeared. Streets have changed\, buildings have been demolished\, and familiar landmarks have been replaced. \nUnderstanding what happened there requires looking beyond the modern cityscape and imagining the community as it once existed. \nThe stories promise a different perspective on downtown New London\, one that reaches beyond the city’s better-known maritime and military history. \nSee the Past Through Historic Photographs and Maps\nEvery participant receives a souvenir guide containing a period map and historical location photographs. \nThe guide is included in the $25 ticket price and helps visitors follow the route while comparing today’s surroundings with the streets and buildings that once stood there. \nMorse is the author of Lost New London\, a book exploring the people\, homes\, businesses\, and landmarks erased by the city’s 1960s redevelopment. \nHis research combines historical photographs with stories of the community that existed before the bulldozers arrived. \nThe walking tour expands on that work with stories that go beyond the pages of the book. \nAn Unusual Halloween Weekend Outing\nWith the tour scheduled for the night before Halloween\, the subject offers a different kind of seasonal experience. \nThere are no staged scares or costumed monsters promised here. Instead\, visitors will encounter the real history of a neighborhood whose darker stories have survived long after its buildings disappeared. \nThe evening setting adds to the experience as participants walk through downtown streets and discover what once occupied the familiar spaces around them. \nIt’s an outing for people interested in local history\, true crime\, and the hidden stories of New London. \nWhere to Meet and What to Bring\nThe walking tour begins promptly at 7 p.m. in front of New London Union Station at 35 Water Street. \nTickets cost $25 per person\, and reservations are strongly recommended. \nThe tour takes place rain or shine\, so participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella if rain is expected. \nThe experience concludes at approximately 8:30 p.m. \nFor anyone curious about the city that existed before urban renewal\, this Halloween weekend walk offers a chance to discover a part of New London that can no longer be seen. \n\n\n  \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/murder-mischief-and-the-streets-that-vanished-from-new-london/
LOCATION:New London Union Station\, 35 Water Street\, New London\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London Union Station
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SUMMARY:Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours Takes Visitors Into One of Mystic’s Oldest Burial Grounds After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours turns a colonial burial ground into a lantern-lit journey through nearly four centuries of Mystic history on multiple nights this fall\, combining documented stories of war\, disease\, abolition\, slavery and early New England burial customs with the legends and reported paranormal activity that have accumulated around the cemetery. \nThe 1-hour-and-45-minute walking tours take place at Whitehall Burial Ground\, tucked just off Hendel Drive in Mystic. Rather than moving through downtown and stopping outside supposedly haunted buildings\, this Seaside Shadows tour spends the evening inside the historic cemetery itself. \nAnd this is not a one-night event. \nThe tours continue on Wednesday\, Friday and Sunday evenings through November\, with additional Saturday tours during October. September and October tours begin at 7 p.m.\, making this one CT Beacon event listing that can carry readers through much of the fall rather than disappearing after a single weekend. \nWhitehall Goes Back to the 1660s\nPart of what gives this particular ghost tour its atmosphere is that Whitehall Burial Ground really is old. \nThe burial ground dates to the 1660s\, when southeastern Connecticut was still a collection of small colonial settlements surrounded by a landscape that would have been almost unrecognizable to someone driving through Mystic today. \nFor generations\, Whitehall served as one of the area’s common burial places. \nThat changed during the 19th century as Americans began embracing the rural cemetery movement\, which replaced older\, compact burial grounds with larger landscaped cemeteries designed partly as places for reflection and remembrance. \nMystic’s Elm Grove Cemetery was established in 1853 during that transition. \nBy 1854\, Whitehall’s role as one of the community’s principal burial places was coming to an end. \nThe graves left behind\, however\, preserve a remarkably long stretch of local history. \nThis Is a Ghost Tour Built Around Real People\nSeaside Shadows describes the experience as a blend of history and mystery\, and that distinction matters. \nThis isn’t a haunted attraction filled with actors waiting behind tombstones. \nThe stories begin with actual people buried at Whitehall and events that shaped southeastern Connecticut. \nGuests hear about men connected to King Philip’s War\, the brutal 17th-century conflict between English colonists and Native peoples that devastated communities throughout New England. \nThe tour moves forward into the American Revolution and stories of Patriot defenders who met violent ends. \nIt also explores the lives of abolitionists\, enslaved and formerly enslaved people\, women and families whose stories provide a different perspective on Mystic’s early history than the familiar tales of ship captains and maritime commerce. \nThen things get stranger. \nYes\, There Are Vampires\nOne of the more unusual subjects woven into the tour is New England’s very real history of vampire scares. \nThese weren’t vampires in the Dracula sense. \nDuring outbreaks of tuberculosis\, then commonly called consumption\, some New England communities came to believe that a deceased family member might somehow be draining the life from surviving relatives. \nIn several documented cases during the 18th and 19th centuries\, bodies were exhumed and examined for signs that the dead were continuing to prey upon the living. \nSometimes organs were removed or burned. \nThe practices reflected communities trying to explain a devastating disease before modern medicine understood how tuberculosis spread. \nAgainst the backdrop of a centuries-old cemetery after dark\, it also provides the kind of history that doesn’t require much embellishment to become unsettling. \nGravestones Tell Their Own Stories\nVisitors aren’t simply hearing stories while walking past anonymous stones. \nEarly New England gravestones developed their own visual language. \nSkulls\, winged death’s heads\, cherubs and other carvings could communicate ideas about death\, mortality and the afterlife. The style and symbolism changed as religious beliefs and attitudes toward death evolved. \nThe tour uses the cemetery itself to introduce some of those burial traditions and grave markings. \nThat gives the walk another layer. \nYou’re not touring a recreation of colonial New England. \nThe objects you’re examining are the surviving pieces of it. \nThen History Gives Way to the Paranormal\nThis is still a ghost tour. \nSeaside Shadows incorporates accounts of paranormal experiences associated with Whitehall\, including reports of unexplained footsteps\, voices and apparitions. \nThe company’s guides also discuss experiences reported during previous tours. \nThose stories are presented alongside local folklore\, including the traditional figure of a Lady in White\, a recurring type of apparition found in legends throughout New England and far beyond it. \nWhether visitors interpret those accounts as paranormal activity\, folklore or the power of suggestion in a dark cemetery is entirely up to them. \nThe setting certainly does its share of the work. \nThere aren’t many environments naturally better suited to a ghost story than a colonial burial ground after sunset. \nCaptain John Gallup Connects Whitehall to a Violent Period of Colonial History\nAmong the historic figures associated with the tour is Captain John Gallup\, whose family was deeply connected to the early colonial history of the region. \nGallup served during King Philip’s War and was killed in 1675 during the Great Swamp Fight in Rhode Island\, one of the conflict’s bloodiest engagements. \nHis story opens the door to a much larger and more complicated period in New England history involving colonial expansion\, Native resistance\, warfare and the destruction of communities. \nOther stops explore the Woodbridge family\, Revolutionary War history and people whose lives intersected with abolition and emancipation. \nThe tour also includes the stories of Quash and Hannah Williams\, using their lives to explore Black history\, enslavement\, freedom and Native American history in the region. \nThat’s where the experience becomes considerably more interesting than simply compiling local ghost stories. \nThe cemetery becomes a timeline. \nMystic’s Ghost Tours Started With a Local Historian\nThe company behind the tour\, Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours\, was founded in 2013 by Connecticut author and historian Courtney McInvale Reardon. \nMcInvale wrote Haunted Mystic\, published the following year\, and built Seaside Shadows around the idea of combining historical research with local legends and paranormal accounts. \nThe company now operates several experiences\, including its Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour and haunted pub crawls\, but the graveyard tour is fundamentally different from walking through the village. \nDowntown Mystic still has traffic\, restaurants\, shops\, bars and people moving around. \nWhitehall after dark is another environment entirely. \nOctober Adds More Chances to Go\nThe schedule becomes more aggressive as Halloween approaches. \nDuring September and October\, the regular graveyard tours begin at 7 p.m. \nIn October\, Seaside Shadows adds Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.\, giving visitors another opportunity to experience the cemetery during the height of spooky season. \nThe price also changes. \nRegular-season admission is $30 per person. October admission increases to $35. \nBecause this is a recurring event\, readers should select their preferred date and confirm the available time when purchasing tickets rather than assuming every night follows exactly the same schedule. \nThis Is a Walking Tour in a Real Cemetery\nThat last point is important. \nWhitehall is not a paved theme-park attraction. \nParticipants will be walking through an old burial ground after dark\, where the terrain can include uneven ground and other natural obstacles. \nSeaside Shadows recommends the experience for guests 11 and older and asks visitors to dress appropriately for the weather. \nIts participation waiver specifically identifies potential hazards including uneven or slippery surfaces\, cemetery terrain\, low lighting and inclement weather. \nGood walking shoes make considerably more sense here than dressing for Halloween. \nTours operate outdoors\, and Seaside Shadows generally runs its experiences rain or shine. Tickets are final except when the company cancels a tour. \nNearly Two Hours Between the Headstones\nThe current Seaside Shadows description puts the Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tour at approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. \nThat’s enough time to move beyond a handful of ghost stories. \nThe tour can reach into colonial warfare\, the Revolution\, disease\, abolition\, slavery\, emancipation\, local folklore\, cemetery symbolism and burial practices while still leaving room for the paranormal accounts that put “ghost” in the name. \nThere is even a final spooky surprise that Seaside Shadows deliberately doesn’t explain in advance. \nProbably best to leave that one buried. \nDetails\nEvent: Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours\nSeason: Through November 29\, 2026\nSeptember Schedule: Wednesdays\, Fridays and Sundays\nSeptember Start Time: 7 p.m.\nOctober Schedule: Regular Wednesday\, Friday and Sunday tours\, plus additional Saturday tours\nOctober Saturday Times: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.\nLocation: Whitehall Burial Ground\nMeeting Point: Gates of Whitehall Burial Ground\nStreet: Hendel Drive\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nTour Length: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes\nAdmission: $30 during the regular season; $35 in October\nRecommended Age: 11+\nFormat: Guided outdoor walking tour through a historic colonial burial ground\nTerrain: Cemetery terrain with uneven surfaces and low-light conditions\nWeather: Dress appropriately for outdoor conditions; tours generally operate rain or shine\nWhat to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather\nTickets: Advance ticket purchase is recommended; select the specific tour date and time when booking\nOrganizer: Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours\nPhone: 860-754-8923\nEmail: info@seasideshadows.com \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/moonlit-mystic-graveyard-ghost-tours-takes-visitors-into-one-of-mystics-oldest-burial-grounds-after-dark/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Gates of Whitehall Burial Ground\, Hendel Drive\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gates of Whitehall Burial Ground
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SUMMARY:A Bewitching Halloween Feast! Kitch Mystic Serves Up a Gourmet Night
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Gourmet Fall/Halloween-Inspired — a hands-on seasonal cooking class and gourmet dinner\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 6–9 p.m.\nLocation: Kitch\, 27 Coogan Boulevard\, Building 19A\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nAdmission: $115 per person\, plus tax\nInstructor: Chef Amandamystic\nMenu: Whipped Pumpkin Goat Cheese with Toasted Pepitas and Black Garlic Crostini; Wild Mushroom Red Wine-Braised Beef; Apple Cider Fritters with Cinnamon Salted Caramel\nBeverages: Complimentary wine tasting; guests may also bring their own beverages (BYOB)\nExperience: Hands-on cooking instruction\, small-group meal preparation\, and a sit-down dinner at Kitch’s communal farm table\nSkill Level: All experience levels welcomecook\nClass Size: Minimum 8 and maximum 10 participants\nIncluded: Cooking instruction\, recipes for every participant\, prepared dinner\, and wine tasting\nAge Requirement: 21 and older\nRegistration: Advance payment required; register online or call (860) 980-3384\nAvailability: Limited spaces remaining at the time of publication; confirm current availability before registering\nCancellation Policy: At least 24 hours’ notice required for a refund or class credit; no-shows forfeit the fee\nEvent Ticketing: Click on the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of the page \nEvent Description\nGourmet Fall/Halloween-Inspired invites food lovers into the Dark Galley at Kitch Mystic on Friday\, October 30\, for a hands-on culinary adventure featuring autumn ingredients\, Halloween-inspired creativity\, and a three-course meal prepared under the guidance of Chef Amanda. \nThe evening begins at 6 p.m.\, when a small group of participants gathers to transform pumpkin\, wild mushrooms\, tender beef\, and apples into a gourmet fall dinner. After the cooking is complete\, everyone will gather around Kitch’s elegant farm table to enjoy the meal they’ve created\, accompanied by a complimentary wine tasting. \nWith just 10 participants permitted\, the class offers an intimate experience for anyone who enjoys cooking\, discovering new techniques\, or celebrating the season through food. \nA Halloween Menu Worth Summoning\nThe evening’s menu brings together comforting autumn flavors with an imaginative Halloween theme. \nThe first course features Whipped Pumpkin Goat Cheese with Toasted Pepitas and Black Garlic Crostini\, combining creamy cheese\, seasonal pumpkin\, crunchy pumpkin seeds\, and the rich flavor of black garlic. \nFor the main course\, participants will prepare Wild Mushroom Red Wine-Braised Beef\, a hearty dish built around the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the depth of a red wine braise. \nDessert brings a sweet conclusion with Apple Cider Fritters with Cinnamon Salted Caramel\, pairing a classic fall favorite with a sweet-and-salty finishing touch. \nTogether\, the three dishes offer an opportunity to explore seasonal ingredients through a menu designed for an autumn dinner party. \nRoll Up Your Sleeves in the Dark Galley\nUnlike a traditional cooking demonstration\, Kitch’s classes put participants directly into the preparation process. \nGuests break into small groups\, with each group responsible for preparing a different recipe from the evening’s menu. \nChef Amanda moves between participants\, offering individual guidance while also explaining techniques and preparation methods to the entire class. \nGuests can learn from their own assignments and observe what other groups are preparing\, making the evening an opportunity to discover several cooking methods in one session. \nNo particular skill level is required. Both experienced home cooks and those still developing their confidence in the kitchen are welcome. \nIf certain ingredients or components need to be prepared ahead of time\, Chef Amanda will explain those steps so participants understand the complete process. \nEveryone receives the recipes to take home\, allowing them to recreate the dishes for future gatherings. \nFrom the Kitchen to the Farm Table\nOnce the cooking is finished\, the evening shifts from preparation to celebration. \nParticipants gather around Kitch’s communal farm table to enjoy the dinner they’ve worked together to create. \nA complimentary wine tasting accompanies the meal\, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. \nThe shared dinner is an important part of the experience\, transforming the cooking class into a social evening where guests can enjoy their creations\, compare techniques\, and spend time with fellow food enthusiasts. \nWith Halloween just one day away\, the combination of seasonal dishes\, wine\, and a small-group atmosphere offers a different way to celebrate the holiday weekend. \nA Gourmet Halloween Eve in Mystic\nThe class takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kitch on Coogan Boulevard in Mystic. \nAdmission is $115 per person\, plus tax\, and advance payment is required. Enrollment is limited to 10 guests\, with at least eight participants needed for the class to proceed. \nIf the minimum enrollment is not reached and Kitch cancels the class\, registered guests may choose a full refund or a seat in a future class. \nFor adults who prefer an evening of culinary creativity to a traditional Halloween party\, this seasonal cooking experience offers a chance to learn new skills\, enjoy a gourmet dinner\, and welcome Halloween weekend around the table. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/a-bewitching-halloween-feast-kitch-mystic-serves-up-a-gourmet-night/
LOCATION:KITCH Mystic\, 27 Coogan Blvd Building 19A\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:KITCH Mystic
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SUMMARY:What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship Brings a Haunted Whaling Voyage to Mystic Seaport
DESCRIPTION:What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship Brings a Haunted Whaling Voyage to Mystic Seaport beginning Friday\, Oct. 9\, transforming the museum’s historic waterfront into a supernatural maritime adventure filled with ghostly sailors\, live performances\, mysterious encounters and a whaling crew that has been missing for 200 years.\n\nPresented on 12 evenings through Oct. 30\, the immersive Halloween production invites visitors to explore Mystic Seaport Museum after dark\, following a fictional crew of mutinous whalers whose voyage ended in disaster. Unlike a traditional haunted house\, there is no single path to follow or predetermined sequence of scares. Instead\, visitors move through the museum’s historic waterfront village at their own pace\, encountering characters whose stories gradually reveal the fate of a doomed ship. \nThe production combines theatrical performances\, maritime history\, supernatural storytelling and the atmosphere of a 19th-century seaport. The result is an interactive experience that turns visitors into participants in a maritime mystery rather than spectators watching a conventional stage production. \nA Whaling Ship Returns After 200 Years\nThe story begins in October 1826\, when the fictional whaleship Grampus departs on what should be a three-year whaling expedition. The voyage takes a disastrous turn when a violent storm strikes in the North Atlantic. Food supplies dwindle\, desperation spreads among the sailors and a mutiny erupts aboard the vessel. The Grampus drifts away\, and its crew is never heard from again. \nTwo centuries later\, the vessel has returned to Mystic’s waterfront. Its ghostly sailors are back\, bringing with them the anger\, hunger and unfinished business of a voyage that never reached home. Visitors encounter members of the crew throughout the museum grounds as the whalers recount their experiences\, argue over the events that doomed them and confront the supernatural forces responsible for their return. \nSome encounters advance the central mystery\, while others introduce strange characters\, unsettling stories or theatrical confrontations. Rather than following a prescribed route\, visitors decide which characters to investigate and which parts of the story to explore. \nInspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s Maritime Horror\nThe production takes inspiration from The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket\, the only completed novel by Edgar Allan Poe. Published in 1838\, the novel follows a young sailor through increasingly disturbing adventures involving a whaling voyage\, mutiny\, shipwreck\, starvation and mysterious events at sea. \nAlthough Poe is best known for works such as The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven\, his maritime novel explores a different kind of horror: the fear of being isolated on the ocean\, beyond rescue\, with danger coming from both the natural world and the people aboard the ship. Those themes provide a foundation for Ghost Ship\, which places a fictional 1826 maritime disaster inside Mystic Seaport’s historic environment. \nThe setting adds an unusual dimension to the experience. Instead of constructing artificial shipboard corridors and waterfront scenery\, the production uses the museum’s existing buildings\, pathways and waterfront spaces. For visitors familiar with Mystic Seaport during daylight hours\, the nighttime transformation offers an opportunity to experience the historic village in an entirely different way. \nAn Entire Waterfront Becomes an Interactive Theater\nMystic Seaport Museum developed the production in collaboration with New York-based Clockjack Productions. Rather than presenting a conventional stage play\, the creative team has built an immersive theatrical experience that unfolds across a substantial portion of the museum campus. \nPerformers portray the ghostly whalers and other characters connected to the doomed expedition. Their encounters incorporate live music\, storytelling\, theatrical sound effects and staged sword fights. Visitors receive a map and instructions at check-in\, but the evening is intentionally self-directed. They can follow an intriguing character\, investigate a different part of the village or move between performances as they discover more of the story. \nThat freedom is central to the attraction. Two groups attending on the same evening may follow different characters and encounter different parts of the story\, creating distinct experiences within the same production. The museum estimates that most visitors will spend approximately 90 minutes exploring\, although guests may stay until the event concludes at 9 p.m. \nHow Scary Is Ghost Ship?\nDespite its supernatural storyline\, What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship emphasizes suspense and theatrical atmosphere rather than extreme scares. The museum recommends the attraction for ages 8 and older\, although parents should consider their children’s individual comfort with dark environments\, ghostly characters and unsettling stories. \nImportantly\, there are no jump scares anywhere in the experience. Instead\, the production builds tension through its setting\, performers\, storytelling and special effects. Visitors looking for something more intense can explore two optional indoor encounters\, where the atmosphere becomes darker and the storyline takes a more frightening turn. \nThe museum identifies the Ropewalk and Burrows House as locations for these darker experiences. Its visitor guidance also refers to the Haunted Factory and Captain Barnard’s House. Families who prefer the outdoor performances can skip the optional indoor encounters without missing the broader experience. \nThe production includes themes of death\, ghostly characters\, staged fighting\, low lighting\, sound effects and strobe lighting. Some areas contain narrow passageways and uneven walking surfaces. For visitors who enjoy Halloween but dislike attractions designed around sudden frights\, Ghost Ship offers a different approach to seasonal entertainment. \nMaritime History Makes the Setting More Compelling\nThe fictional disappearance of the Grampus draws on genuine dangers associated with 19th-century whaling. American whaleships routinely undertook voyages lasting several years\, traveling thousands of miles from their home ports in pursuit of whales and valuable whale oil. Crews faced severe weather\, dangerous working conditions\, disease\, isolation and the possibility of never returning home. \nMutiny and shipboard conflict were uncommon but real possibilities in an era when sailors could spend years under the authority of a captain far from shore. Mystic Seaport Museum’s historic waterfront provides a particularly appropriate setting for that kind of story\, preserving and interpreting America’s maritime heritage through historic vessels\, restored buildings\, working trades and exhibits that explore the lives of sailors and coastal communities. \nBy introducing a supernatural story into that environment\, Ghost Ship uses the atmosphere of the historic seaport to make the fictional voyage feel closer to the maritime world that inspired it. The experience also marks a change in direction for the museum’s What Lurks Beneath Halloween programming\, with a new overarching narrative and an immersive theatrical format. \nCostumes\, Food and Exploring After Dark\nVisitors are welcome to attend in Halloween costumes\, although full-face masks are not permitted. Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern will remain open during the event\, serving food\, alcoholic beverages and nonalcoholic drinks. \nMost of the experience takes place outdoors\, and visitors should prepare for October evenings along the Mystic River. Comfortable walking shoes are particularly important because the attraction covers a large portion of the museum grounds\, including uneven surfaces and areas with limited lighting. Guests who would like additional illumination may bring a flashlight or battery-powered lantern. \nLight or intermittent rain generally will not cancel the production. If severe weather forces a cancellation\, ticket holders will receive automatic refunds. Timed admission is used to manage attendance\, and advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. \nWith a missing whaleship\, an angry ghost crew and the historic waterfront transformed into a theatrical setting\, What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship offers a Halloween experience built around exploration\, mystery and the darker possibilities of life at sea. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. To purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship\nDates: October 9\, 10\, 11\, 16\, 17\, 18\, 23\, 24\, 25\, 28\, 29 and 30\, 2026\nHours: 6–9 p.m. each evening\nAdmission: Timed tickets required; last tickets sold at 7:30 p.m.\nTicket Prices: Approximately $26–$46 depending on age\, membership and selected admission; confirm exact pricing when booking\nVenue: Mystic Seaport Museum\nAddress: 75 Greenmanville Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nRecommended Ages: 8 and older\nExperience: Self-guided immersive theatrical Halloween adventure featuring ghostly whalers\, live performances\, music\, storytelling\, sound effects and staged sword fights\nDuration: Approximately 90 minutes; guests may remain until 9 p.m.\nScare Level: Suspenseful and atmospheric; no jump scares\nOptional Scarier Encounters: Indoor experiences in the Ropewalk and Burrows House; visitor guidance also identifies the Haunted Factory and Captain Barnard’s House\nEntrance: North Entrance at the Thompson Exhibition Building\nParking: Free North Parking Lot opposite the Thompson Exhibition Building; additional parking in the South Parking Lot\, approximately 0.3 mile away\nFood and Beverages: Available at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks\nCostumes: Welcome; full-face masks prohibited\nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing and an optional flashlight or battery-powered lantern\nAccessibility and Sensory Considerations: Significant walking over uneven ground; low lighting\, narrow passages\, strobe effects\, loud sounds and staged fighting. Visitors with mobility or sensory concerns should contact the museum before attending.\nWeather: Generally proceeds during light or intermittent rain; automatic refunds if heavy rain forces cancellation\nPets: Allowed on outdoor grounds but not inside exhibits or aboard historic ships; service animals permitted\nTicket Changes: Contact Visitor Services to transfer tickets to another evening\nPhone: 860-572-0711 \n\n  \n  \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/what-lurks-beneath-ghost-ship-brings-a-haunted-whaling-voyage-to-mystic-seaport/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Halloween Treats Meet Shiny Cars at BMW of New London's Charity Car Show
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Charity Car Show\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 6–8 p.m.\nLocation: BMW of New London\, 543 Colman Street\, New London\, CT\nAdmission: Free for spectators and children\nShow Car Registration: $20 per vehicle\nActivities: Trunk-or-treating\, decorated vehicles\, Halloween costumes\, and car show\nBeneficiary: Rally for Paws\, a nonprofit supporting service and companion dog partnerships\nDonations: Accepted to benefit Rally for Paws\nOrganizer: Rally for Paws and BMW of New London\nContact: (860) 447-3141\nMore Information: Rally for Paws website \nEvent Description\nHalloween Trunk-or-Treat Charity Car Show is bringing decorated cars\, candy\, costumes\, and a good cause together at BMW of New London on Friday\, October 30. The family-friendly event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.\, inviting children to collect Halloween treats while car enthusiasts show off their vehicles. \nPresented by Rally for Paws in partnership with BMW of New London\, the celebration combines a traditional trunk-or-treat with a charity car show. \nAdmission is free for spectators and children\, while participants displaying a vehicle pay a $20 registration fee. Proceeds from registration and event donations will benefit Rally for Paws. \nIt’s a chance to enjoy Halloween festivities while helping a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with life-changing service and companion dog partnerships. \nTrick-or-Treating With a Car Show Twist\nInstead of walking from house to house\, children can visit decorated vehicles for Halloween treats. \nParticipating car owners are invited to bring their vehicles and join the celebration\, creating a lineup of cars that doubles as a trick-or-treat destination. \nThe combination gives families two attractions in one place: Halloween fun for the kids and a chance to admire cars up close. \nCostumes are encouraged\, so children can arrive dressed as their favorite superheroes\, princesses\, monsters\, or other Halloween characters. \nFamilies should bring a trick-or-treat bag or bucket for collecting candy. \nCars\, Costumes\, and Community\nThe event also offers a gathering place for local car enthusiasts. \nVehicle owners can register their cars for $20 and participate in the show while helping raise money for Rally for Paws. \nSpectators can walk among the vehicles\, enjoy the Halloween decorations\, and see the creativity that participants bring to the evening. \nWith a mix of decorated cars and costumed children\, the event offers a different take on the traditional Halloween celebration. \nThe announcement does not specify vehicle judging categories or car show awards. \nSupporting Rally for Paws\nThe charity behind the event is Rally for Paws\, a nonprofit organization focused on service and companion dog partnerships. \nThe organization works to support connections between people and dogs that can provide important assistance and companionship. \nBMW of New London is partnering with Rally for Paws to host the Halloween celebration and raise money for its mission. \nAccording to the event announcement\, proceeds from registration fees and event donations will go directly to Rally for Paws. \nFor families attending the trunk-or-treat\, the event offers an opportunity to enjoy a free evening of Halloween activities while supporting a community cause. \nFree Halloween Fun for Families\nOne of the biggest attractions is the price. \nAdmission is free for spectators and children\, making the event an accessible option for families looking for Halloween activities. \nThe celebration runs from 6 to 8 p.m.\, offering two hours of trunk-or-treating and car show fun. \nLocated at 543 Colman Street in New London\, BMW of New London provides the setting for the event. \nFamilies can stop by for Halloween treats\, explore the decorated vehicles\, and enjoy an evening out together. \nCelebrate Halloween and Help a Good Cause\nHalloween Trunk-or-Treat Charity Car Show takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 6 to 8 p.m. at BMW of New London. \nChildren and spectators can attend free of charge\, while show car registration costs $20 per vehicle. \nThe evening features trunk-or-treating\, decorated cars\, costumes\, and an opportunity to support Rally for Paws through registrations and donations. \nFor families who love Halloween and car enthusiasts looking to put their vehicles on display\, the event offers a fun way to celebrate while helping a nonprofit organization. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/halloween-treats-meet-shiny-cars-at-bmw-of-new-londons-charity-car-show/
LOCATION:BMW of New London\, 543 Colman Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMW of New London
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SUMMARY:Sip\, Spin\, and Get Creative! Stonington's Pottery Night Pairs Wine With the Potter's Wheel
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Sip N’ Spin – Oct. 30th\, a pottery-making workshop featuring wheel throwing and handbuilding\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 6–8 p.m.\nLocation: Pottery Studio at Stonington Community Center (COMO)\, 28 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT 06378\nAdmission: $63 for COMO members; $70 for nonmembers\nAge Requirement: 21 and older\nActivities: Professional wheel-throwing demonstration\, hands-on pottery instruction\, and handbuilding\nBeverages: Bring your own favorite wine or beer (BYOB)\nIncluded: Clay\, glazing\, and firing for three pottery pieces\nFinished Pottery: Instructor-fired and glazed pieces available approximately four weeks after the workshop\nPickup Location: COMO Pottery Studio\, 45 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT\nPickup Notification: Participants will receive an email when their pieces are ready\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, October 30\, at 3 p.m.\, for both online and in-house ticket sales\nAvailability: Limited spaces; advance registration recommended\nOrganizer: Stonington Community Center (COMO)\nEvent Ticketing: Available through the official COMO registration page \nEvent Description\nSip N’ Spin – Oct. 30th invites adults to trade their usual Friday night plans for a pottery wheel\, a little clay\, and their favorite wine or beer at the Stonington Community Center on Friday\, October 30. \nFrom 6 to 8 p.m.\, participants will get a hands-on introduction to pottery making\, beginning with a professional wheel-throwing demonstration before trying their own hand at shaping clay into something worth keeping. \nThe workshop combines creative instruction with a relaxed BYOB atmosphere\, making it an appealing outing for couples\, friends\, or anyone curious about what happens when a lump of clay meets a spinning wheel. \nAnd unlike some creative workshops where the finished project goes home the same night\, this experience includes professional glazing and firing\, with three completed pieces ready for pickup approximately four weeks later. \nWatch the Wheel\, Then Give It a Spin\nThe evening begins with a demonstration of professional wheel throwing\, the pottery technique that uses a rotating wheel to shape clay into vessels and other forms. \nParticipants will see how a potter works with the spinning clay before receiving instruction on creating their own pieces. \nThere’s something fascinating about watching an ordinary mound of clay take shape on a pottery wheel. What begins as a simple ball of material can gradually become a bowl\, cup\, or another handmade creation. \nOf course\, the real fun begins when it’s your turn. \nWith guidance from the instructor\, participants will have an opportunity to experience the process firsthand\, discovering how pressure\, movement\, and a steady touch help shape the clay. \nThe workshop also includes handbuilding\, allowing guests to explore pottery techniques that don’t require a wheel. \nWhether your creation comes out perfectly symmetrical or develops a personality all its own\, the evening is about trying something new and enjoying the creative process. \nBring Your Favorite Wine or Beer\nAs the name suggests\, Sip N’ Spin combines pottery making with a casual evening of sipping your favorite beverage. \nParticipants are invited to bring their own wine or beer to enjoy during the workshop. \nThe BYOB format gives the class a social atmosphere\, whether you’re attending with a partner\, meeting up with friends\, or making pottery alongside new acquaintances. \nIt’s an alternative to the usual dinner-and-drinks outing\, with the added benefit of learning a skill and creating something tangible. \nAnd with Halloween arriving the following evening\, the Friday night workshop offers a creative way to kick off the holiday weekend without the crowds of a costume party. \nThree Handmade Pieces to Take Home\nThe workshop fee includes clay\, glazing\, and firing for three pottery pieces. \nAfter the class\, the instructor will handle the glazing and firing process\, transforming the pieces into finished pottery. \nBecause ceramic work requires time to dry\, glaze\, and fire\, participants won’t take their creations home immediately. \nInstead\, finished pieces will be available approximately four weeks after the workshop. \nParticipants will receive an email when their pottery is ready for pickup at the COMO Pottery Studio at 45 Cutler Street in Stonington. \nThat means the experience doesn’t end when the workshop is over. A few weeks later\, guests will have the satisfaction of collecting something they made themselves. \nA Creative Friday Night in Stonington\nSip N’ Spin takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stonington Community Center’s Pottery Studio\, located at 28 Cutler Street. \nThe workshop is open to adults ages 21 and older\, with admission priced at $63 for COMO members and $70 for nonmembers. \nSpace is limited\, and registration closes at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. \nFor anyone looking to try pottery\, enjoy a relaxed night out\, or discover a new creative hobby\, Sip N’ Spin offers two hours of hands-on fun and three handmade souvenirs to remember the evening. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sip-spin-and-get-creative-stoningtons-pottery-night-pairs-wine-with-the-potters-wheel/
LOCATION:COMO Pottery Studio\, 45 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:COMO Pottery Studio
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SUMMARY:Halloween Takes Over New London's Waterfront With Trick-or-Treating\, Food Trucks\, and Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Halloween Town\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 5:30–8 p.m.\nLocation: Waterfront Park\, 46 State Street\, New London\, CT\nAdmission: Free\nAge: All ages; family-friendly\nActivities: Trunk-or-treating\, entertainment\, food trucks\, and Halloween surprises\nCostumes: Encouraged\nFood: Food trucks on-site; purchases may cost extra\nOrganizer: Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut\nVolunteers: Volunteers needed\nMore Information: Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut \nEvent Description\nHalloween Town is turning New London’s waterfront into a family-friendly Halloween celebration on Friday\, October 30\, with trunk-or-treating\, entertainment\, food trucks\, and plenty of opportunities for children to show off their costumes. \nPresented by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut\, the free event takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Waterfront Park\, inviting families to enjoy an evening of Halloween activities along the city’s waterfront. \nWith Halloween falling on Saturday this year\, the Friday evening celebration gives children and parents an opportunity to start the holiday festivities a day early. \nTrick-or-Treating Along the Piers\nTrunk-or-treating is one of the main attractions at Halloween Town. \nFamilies can head to the waterfront piers\, where participating vehicles and stations will welcome children for a Halloween treat-collecting experience. \nInstead of walking from house to house\, children can enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating in a community setting\, surrounded by other families celebrating the holiday. \nCostumes are encouraged\, so little witches\, superheroes\, princesses\, ghosts\, and monsters can all join the fun. \nFamilies should bring their own trick-or-treat bags or buckets to collect goodies throughout the evening. \nEntertainment and Halloween Surprises\nThe celebration goes beyond candy. \nOrganizers are planning entertainment and additional surprises to help make the waterfront feel like a Halloween destination. \nThe event announcement doesn’t identify specific performers or provide a detailed entertainment schedule\, but promises family-friendly fun throughout the evening. \nChildren can enjoy the excitement of seeing other costumes\, exploring the event\, and taking part in the holiday atmosphere. \nFor parents\, it’s an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities together in one central location. \nFood Trucks on the Waterfront\nFood trucks will also be part of Halloween Town\, giving families a chance to grab something to eat during the celebration. \nWhether stopping for dinner before trick-or-treating or picking up a snack afterward\, visitors can make an evening of the festivities without leaving the waterfront. \nThe announcement does not identify the participating food trucks or their menus. \nWhile admission to Halloween Town is free\, food and beverage purchases may carry an additional charge. \nA Community Halloween Celebration\nWaterfront Park provides a scenic setting for the event\, with its open public spaces and views of New London’s harbor. \nLocated near downtown restaurants\, shops\, and the waterfront piers\, the park offers room for families to gather and enjoy the holiday together. \nHalloween Town is designed as a community celebration\, bringing children\, parents\, local organizations\, and volunteers together for an evening of seasonal fun. \nThe Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is also seeking volunteers to help with the festivities. \nAnyone interested in assisting can find more information through the event organizer. \nStart Halloween Weekend by the Water\nHalloween Town takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Waterfront Park\, 46 State Street in New London. \nAdmission is free\, and families can look forward to trunk-or-treating\, entertainment\, food trucks\, and additional Halloween surprises. \nCostumes are encouraged\, and children should bring something to hold their treats. \nFor families looking to kick off Halloween weekend with an evening of candy\, costumes\, and community fun\, New London’s waterfront will be the place to celebrate. \n\n\n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/halloween-takes-over-new-londons-waterfront-with-trick-or-treating-food-trucks-and-family-fun/
LOCATION:New London Waterfront Park\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London Waterfront Park
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SUMMARY:Mystic Museum of Art Mixes Cocktails With Fall Creativity
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: ARTINI: TIMELESS FALL BLOOMS — a hands-on floral design workshop paired with a signature cocktail\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 5:30–7:45 p.m.\nLocation: Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nAdmission: $40 for museum members; $45 for nonmembers\nArt Instructor: Lisa Kelly\nCocktail Instructor: Chef Anthony Caporale\, internationally recognized mixology author and educator\nFeatured Cocktail: Pumpkin Spice Martini with a fall floral garnish\nArt Project: Create a decorative faux pumpkin centerpiece using Sola Wood flowers\nTechniques: Preparing\, stemming\, and arranging flowers; floral design\, color\, and composition\nIncluded: Art instruction\, project supplies\, and one handcrafted cocktail\nExperience: Guided crafting\, cocktail instruction\, and time to socialize\nAudience: Adults\nRegistration: Online through Mystic Museum of Art\nContact: (860) 536-7601\, press 0 for Visitor Services\nEvent Ticketing: Available through the official museum event page \nEvent Description\nARTINI: TIMELESS FALL BLOOMS brings together two of autumn’s favorite pleasures\, seasonal cocktails and creative decorating\, for an evening at Mystic Museum of Art on Friday\, October 30. \nFrom 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.\, participants will create a fall centerpiece featuring a faux pumpkin and handcrafted Sola Wood flowers while enjoying a Pumpkin Spice Martini prepared with guidance from internationally recognized mixology educator Chef Anthony Caporale. \nLed by art instructor Lisa Kelly\, the workshop is part of the museum’s Artini series\, which combines hands-on art projects with signature cocktails in a relaxed\, social setting. \nFor $40 for members or $45 for nonmembers\, guests receive art instruction\, supplies\, and a handcrafted cocktail\, making it a creative alternative to the usual Friday happy hour. \nFall Flowers That Won’t Fade\nFresh autumn flowers are beautiful\, but they don’t last forever. This workshop offers a different approach to seasonal decorating. \nParticipants will work with Sola Wood flowers\, decorative blooms made from a lightweight natural wood material that can be arranged into lasting floral displays. \nUnlike fresh flowers\, these blooms don’t require watering and can remain part of a home’s seasonal decorations well beyond the workshop. \nLisa Kelly will guide participants through preparing and stemming the flowers before arranging them into a faux pumpkin centerpiece. \nAlong the way\, guests will explore basic floral design techniques\, including color selection\, composition\, and arranging individual elements into a cohesive display. \nThe goal is to create something personal\, whether that means a subtle autumn arrangement or a centerpiece filled with seasonal color. \nWith step-by-step instruction\, participants will have an opportunity to learn the techniques while making a finished decoration they can take home. \nThe centerpiece could become part of a Thanksgiving table\, brighten an entryway\, or serve as a handmade gift. \nA Pumpkin Spice Martini With a Floral Twist\nThe evening’s second creative project takes place in a cocktail glass. \nChef Anthony Caporale will demonstrate how to craft a Pumpkin Spice Martini with a fall floral garnish\, bringing the flavors and presentation of the season into the museum’s art studios. \nCaporale is an internationally recognized mixology author and educator whose work explores cocktail preparation\, spirits\, and beverage history. \nHis participation gives guests an opportunity to learn from a professional while enjoying a signature cocktail during the workshop. \nThe floral garnish also connects the drink to the evening’s centerpiece project\, bringing the two creative experiences together around a shared autumn theme. \nHappy Hour Meets the Art Studio\nThe Artini series takes a different approach to the traditional art class. \nInstead of simply following a demonstration and heading home\, participants can enjoy their cocktail\, work on a creative project\, and spend time socializing with others. \nThe museum provides the necessary art supplies and instruction\, so guests can focus on making something without having to gather materials beforehand. \nThe relaxed format makes the workshop an appealing option for friends planning an evening out\, couples looking for an activity together\, or individuals interested in trying something creative. \nAnd because the flowers are designed to last\, the finished project offers a reminder of the evening long after the cocktail is gone. \nA Creative Start to Halloween Weekend\nARTINI: TIMELESS FALL BLOOMS takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Mystic Museum of Art on Water Street. \nAdmission is $40 for museum members and $45 for nonmembers\, with art supplies\, instruction\, and a signature cocktail included. \nWith Halloween arriving the following day\, the workshop offers a seasonal celebration centered on creativity rather than costumes or scares. \nGuests can spend the evening exploring floral design\, learning a cocktail recipe\, and leaving with a handmade autumn centerpiece. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-museum-of-art-mixes-cocktails-with-fall-creativity/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Passage Turns The Dinosaur Place Into a Glowing Halloween Playground
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Passage Turns The Dinosaur Place Into a Glowing Halloween Playground beginning Oct. 3\, when the dinosaurs stay up after dark\, and The Dinosaur Place in Montville transforms its prehistoric trails into a month-long Halloween world filled with glowing dinosaurs\, illuminated pumpkins\, mythical creatures\, live entertainers\, inflatables\, games\, and marshmallows around the fire. \nAnd despite all the ingredients that could make this terrifying — darkness\, enormous dinosaurs and Halloween — Pumpkin Passage is deliberately aimed at families with young children. \nThis is the eighth year for the annual event at Nature’s Art Village\, and rather than building a haunted attraction around jump scares and monsters\, the park uses its existing dinosaurs as the backdrop for a nighttime Halloween adventure kids can explore with their parents. \nThe result lands somewhere between a Halloween light walk\, an outdoor carnival\, and a visit to The Dinosaur Place after everybody forgot to tell the dinosaurs it was bedtime. \nWait Until the Sun Goes Down\nThe centerpiece is the illuminated trail. \nFamilies walk among glowing dinosaurs\, pumpkins and mythical creatures as Halloween lighting transforms the wooded attraction after dark. The Dinosaur Place is already home to more than 100 life-sized dinosaurs\, including animatronic creatures\, spread across its trails and attractions. Once daylight disappears\, those familiar prehistoric residents become part of the Halloween scenery. \nBut walking the trail is only part of the night. \nPumpkin Passage spreads activities throughout the grounds\, including the Jurassic Jungle bounce house\, a towering 20-foot Funhouse Super Slide\, an inflatable corn maze and other inflatables. \nThere are also lawn games and activities\, including inflatable axe throwing\, cornhole\, Connect 4 and Who’s Your Pumpkin. \nThen there are the pumpkins. \nAmong the more unusual attractions is an original performance by a family of singing animatronic pumpkins — which seems exactly like the sort of wonderfully odd Halloween creation children will either talk about for the rest of the month or insist on seeing again immediately. \nEvery Night Adds Live Entertainment\nPumpkin Passage isn’t exactly the same experience every night. \nThe Dinosaur Place is scheduling live entertainers throughout the run\, with the entertainment changing depending on the date. The lineup includes face painting and glitter tattoos\, balloon twisting\, a petting zoo\, DJs\, light performers\, stilt walkers and other specialty entertainment. \nThat means families planning around a particular performer should check the night’s entertainment schedule before choosing a date rather than assuming every attraction appears at every performance. \nThe regular attractions\, however\, give families plenty to do beyond the scheduled shows. \nOne of the simplest may also be one of the nicest on a cool October night: free marshmallow roasting around the fire pit\, including marshmallows and roasting sticks. S’mores kits\, hot apple cider and cocoa are available as extras. \nFood trucks rotate through Pumpkin Passage as well\, with different vendors scheduled during the month. The published lineup includes pizza\, barbecue\, burgers\, tacos\, Mexican street food\, ice cream\, shaved ice and other festival food. \nAnd because this is Halloween\, costumes are encouraged. \nHalloween for Kids Who Aren’t Looking to Be Terrified\nThe most important word in Pumpkin Passage may be friendly. \nThe event is specifically promoted as toddler- and kid-friendly. This isn’t the place to take a child who wants chainsaws\, blood\, actors leaping from behind trees and a terrifying haunted maze. \nIt’s almost the opposite. \nThe attraction uses the visual language of Halloween — darkness\, glowing pumpkins\, unusual creatures and dramatic lighting — without turning the night into a scare attraction. \nThat makes Pumpkin Passage an option for families whose children are excited about Halloween but aren’t ready for a traditional haunted house. \nIt also gives parents something considerably more substantial than walking around a parking lot collecting candy. Families can make an evening of it\, moving between the illuminated trail\, inflatables\, entertainment\, games\, food trucks and fire pit. \nAnd for a dinosaur-obsessed child\, there’s an obvious bonus: Halloween doesn’t replace the dinosaurs. \nIt joins them. \nThere Are 18 Chances to Go\nOpening night is Saturday\, Oct. 3\, but Pumpkin Passage continues throughout October and even spills into November. \nThe regular schedule includes Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Oct. 3\, plus Columbus Day on Monday\, Oct. 12\, and three specially priced Thursday nights on Oct. 15\, 22 and 29. The final night is Sunday\, Nov. 1. \nPumpkin Passage begins at 5 p.m. each night. Friday and Saturday dates generally continue until 9 p.m.\, while Sundays\, the holiday Monday and specially scheduled Thursdays run until 8 p.m. \nOne caution when planning: some outside event calendars show slightly different times. The Dinosaur Place’s own current schedule says Pumpkin Passage begins at 5 p.m.\, so that’s the schedule we would use when planning a visit. \nThe Thursday nights are also less expensive than the regular weekend dates\, giving families some incentive to visit before Halloween weekend. \nOnline ticketing is required\, and reservations are strongly recommended because individual dates can sell out. \nFor families who already love The Dinosaur Place\, Pumpkin Passage offers something genuinely different from a daytime visit. And for children who want Halloween to feel magical rather than frightening\, glowing dinosaurs\, singing pumpkins\, bounce houses and marshmallows may be a pretty good place to start. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. To purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: 8th Annual Pumpkin Passage\nOpening Night: Saturday\, Oct. 3\, 2026\nFinal Night: Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 2026\nLocation: The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village\nAddress: 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike\, Montville\, CT 06370\nRegular Dates: Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Oct. 3\nAdditional Dates: Monday\, Oct. 12; Thursdays\, Oct. 15\, 22 and 29; Sunday\, Nov. 1\nStart Time: 5 p.m.\nFriday & Saturday Hours: Generally 5–9 p.m.\nSunday & Select Weeknight Hours: Generally 5–8 p.m.\nRegular Admission: Children ages 2–12\, $29; ages 13+\, $27; children under 2 free\nSpecial Thursday Pricing: Reduced admission applies Oct. 15\, 22 and 29; check current ticketing for final price before purchasing\nTickets: Online ticketing only; advance reservations strongly recommended\nIncluded: Illuminated Halloween trail\, glowing dinosaurs and pumpkins\, inflatables\, lawn games\, singing animatronic pumpkins\, marshmallow roasting\, photo opportunities and scheduled entertainment\nFood: Rotating food trucks; additional treats and drinks available for purchase\nCostumes: Encouraged\nAudience: Designed as a kid- and toddler-friendly Halloween event\nParking: Free\nWeather: Outdoor event; management may close attractions because of adverse weather. If Pumpkin Passage is forced to close because of rain or lightning at the scheduled visit time\, ticket holders may be offered a rain check to rebook.\nPhone: 860-443-4367 \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pumpkin-passage-turns-the-dinosaur-place-into-a-glowing-halloween-playground/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village\, 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke\, Montville\, 06370\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Dinosaur Place
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