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.
*Note: this special edition newsletter will be updated as more events and activities are announced.
Hamden Pumpkin Patches:
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.
Boy Scouts Troop 604. Oct 13-17. Details below.
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.
Hamden Halloween Events:
Boomer’s Boo Bash @ QU. Saturday October 28th 10am-2pm. A lively fusion of sportsmanship and community spirit brings fun Halloween festivities for area residents to participate in a fun, family-friendly and welcoming event. The free event includes activities, prizes, and giveaways, as well as an opportunity to meet with our mascot, Boomer the Bobcat. Link for more details.
Pumpkin decorating party @ Miller Library 6-7pm on Tuesday Oct 24th. Children in grades K-6. Link for more details and registration.
October “Scary Movie Series” @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 7pm. Link for more details.
Trick-or-Treat event at Miller Memorial Library on Tuesday October 31st. Dress up and trick-or-treat at the Miller Library! Stop by the Children's and Borrower services desks to get a treat! All kids in costume will get to enter to win a raffle prize. Link for more details.
Fun stories and then decorate your own monster gourd @ Miller Memorial Library. Ages 3-5. Tuesday Oct 24th 1030-11:15am. Link to register.
Teen Halloween Party @ Miller Memorial Library. Tuesday Oct 31st 3-4:30pm. Enjoy a spooky afternoon full of fun! There will be a green screen for photo shoots, games, activities, and crafts. Come as you are or get dressed up and participate in the costume contest. This program is for teens in grades 7-12. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. The program is free and made possible by the Friends of Hamden Library. Link to register.
Trunk-or-Treat at Keefe Community Center. Tuesday Oct 31. 5-7pm. Details below.
Trunk-or-Treat (and Fall Festival) @ Hamden YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel. Saturday October 28th 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.
Free Family Fun Day @ Shubert Theatre. Sunday 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.
Halloween Prom Night @ The Space Ballroom. Friday Oct 20th 7:30-11pm.Costume contest, food trucks, vendors, live tattooing, bands, prizes, & suprises! Link for more details and tickets.
Halloween Costume Party @ The Cellar on Treadwell. Friday October 27th @ 8pm. Link for more details.
Cult Classic Halloween Movie Trivia @ East Rock Brewing Company. Wednesday Oct 25th 6:30-9pm. Link for more details.
Toddler Tunes Halloween Edition. Saturday Oct 28th 10:30am @ BVFCC. Link for more details.
8th Annual Halloween Concert & Costume Party @ BVFCC on Friday Oct 27th. Link for more details.
Trunk or Treat @ SCSU on Wednesday Oct 25th 5-7pm.
1st Annual Pumpkin Smash @ Common Ground Urban Farm. 12-2pm. Details below.
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*Please confirm event details before attending any events listed in this newsletter. Some events require registration prior to attending. Some programs have limited enrollment.
*Community event submissions: thisweekinhamden@gmail.com