Special Edition: Halloween in Hamden (for kids & adults)
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The many great neighborhoods of Hamden will have the usual Halloween trick-or-treating events at the end of the month, of course. Below are additional opportunities for fun with the Halloween theme here in Hamden this month. Community events and activities for all ages - kids, families, and adults.
Hamden Pumpkin Patches:
Hindinger Farm. Pumpkin patch and other fall/halloween decorations. Plus the kids play area, farm stand, and farm-fresh apple cider. Link for more info.
Paradise Nursery. Pumpkin stand and other fall/halloween decorations. Link for more info.
Hamden Plains UMC. Pumpkin Patch open every day 12-6pm. Details below.
“Scary Movie Series” every Monday of October @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 7pm. Link for more details.
Pumpkin decorating party @ Miller Library 4-5pm on Monday October 17th. Children grades K-6. Link for more details and registration.
Make a Franken-toy @ Miller Library. For teens grades 7-12. Tuesday October 18th @ 3pm. Piece together different parts of different stuffed animals to make a franken-toy! Create new scary, beautiful, mysterious, or familiar creatures. Link for more details and registration.
Halloween Edition of “Pajama Storytime” @ Brundage Community Branch Library. Wednesday October 19th 6:30-7pm. Listen to some (not too scary) Halloween stories. Wear your pajamas (or a costume!) if you wish. For ages 2-6. Link for more details and registration.
Movie matinee “Ghostbusters Afterlife”. Saturday October 22nd 2-4:30pm @ Miller Library. Free. Link for more details and registration.
Trunk-or-Treat (and Fall Festival) @ Hamden YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel. Saturday October 22nd 2-5pm. Fall crafts, sports, hiking, and other family fun events. The Fall Festival will culminate with the Trunk or Treat event! Registration required. Link for more details.
Halloween stories, jokes, songs and fun. Wednesday October 26th 6pm @ Brundage Community Branch Library. Children grades K-6. Free. Link for more details and registration.
Halloween Costume Party @ Playwright. Friday October 28th @ 9pm. Live music and prizes for best costumes. Free. Link for more details.
Not-So-Spooky Family Halloween Party for young kids @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. Saturday October 29th 10am-12 noon. All children welcome, but programing will target 7 and under. There will be some classic Halloween cartoons, story time, activities and costume prizes. Link for more details.
Halloween movie screening & costume party @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. Saturday October 29th @ 9pm. Free. Link for more details.
Free Family Fun Day @ Shubert Theatre. Saturday October 29th 10am-1pm. Event includes walking backstage tour of the theatre with trick or treat stations along the way, as well as an arts and crafts area. Children under 12 are welcome to wear Halloween costumes for trick or treating in the Shubert lobby. Link for more details.
Boomer’s Boo Bash @ QU. Saturday October 29th 11am-2pm. Free. Details below.
Halloween Costume Party @ The Cellar on Treadwell. Saturday October 29th @ 6:30pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Halloween party & kids concert with Grateful Dead music @ Space Ballroom. Sunday October 30th @ 12pm. The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age 10 and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. Link to purchase tickets.
Trick-or-Treat with costumes @ Miller Library. Free. Monday October 31st 4:30-6:30pm. All ages welcome. Link for more details.
Halloween Night Party @ We Are the Village (Hamden Public Schools Board of Education offices on Putnam Ave.). Monday October 31st 4-6pm. Dance party, costume contest, food and snacks, arts & crafts activities, etc. For children grades K-8. Details below.
Halloween Night Party @ We Are the Village (Hamden Public Schools Board of Education offices on Putnam Ave.). Monday October 31st 6-9pm. Dance party, costume contest, food and snacks, etc. For high schoolers. Details below.
ICYMI:
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Part 2: “Leaf Peeping” Fall Foliage activities in Hamden
Fall & Winter youth sports registration. Registration open now and deadlines are rapidly approaching. Traditional & unique athletic/fitness opportunities for Hamden youth. Link for more details and registration.
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