Special Edition: Halloween in Hamden (for kids & adults)

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Oct 14, 2024

The many great neighborhoods of Hamden will have the usual Halloween trick-or-treating events at the end of the month, of course. Below is a great list of additional opportunities for fun with the Halloween theme in and around 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.

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Hamden Pumpkin Patches:

Paradise Nursery. Pumpkin stand and other fall/halloween decorations. Link for more info.

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Hamden Plains UMC. Pumpkin patch open every day 12-6pm. Link for more details.

Boy Scouts Troop 604. Details below.

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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.

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Hamden Halloween Events:

In no particular order…

Boomer’s Boo Bash @ QU. Saturday October 19th 10am-2pm. 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 Boomer the Bobcat. Link for more details.

Trunk-or-Treat (and Fall Festival) @ Hamden YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel. Saturday October 26th 10-1pm. 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.

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October “Scary Movie Series” @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 7pm on October 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Link for more details.

Halloween Movie Trivia on October 30th, 6:30-9:30pm at East Rock Brewing Company. Link for more details.

Trick-or-Treat event at the Whitneyville Branch Library on Thursday October 31st from 12 noon until 7pm. Link for more details.

“Spooktacular” celebration October 26 from 10am to 5pm. Suggested for little ones up to age 10. Come in costume and learn about spectacular creatures, collect fun items, and explore the wonderful weirdness of the Peabody’s collections up close. As always, the Peabody is free and open to everyone! Link for more details.

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.

A night full of thrills, chills, and killer costumes (including a contest) on October 25th at 9pm at Haven Beer Co. Link for more details.

Trunk-or-Treat at Keefe Community Center on Thursday October 31st 5-7pm. Link for more details.

Join PLACE Art Studio for the 2024 All Abilities Halloween Party. This party is tailored to the special needs community. Link for more details and registration.

Halloween live music concert and costumer party at Trinity Pub. Link for more details.

Free Family Fun Day @ Shubert Theatre. Sunday October 13th 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.

BOOS & BREWS on Saturday, October 26th from 6-9 PM at East Rock Brewing Company. Come dressed in your spooky best for our costume contest. Link for more details.

Adult craft class Halloween Edition: pumpkin decorating @ Whitneyville Branch Library. Thursday October 24th 6-7pm. Link for more details.

9th Annual Halloween Concert & Costume Party @ BVFCC on Friday Oct 25th. Link for more details.

Halloween Special Event: Light Upon Blight live score to "A Page of Madness"

Haven String Quartet performance of Dracula at Armada Brewing. Link for more details.

Mini-pumpkin decorating party @ Miller Library 3:45-4:45pm on Tuesday October 22nd. Ages 5+. Use a variety of craft supplies to decorate your own mini-pumpkin. Link for more details and registration.

Fall Children's Activities: Pumpkin Decorating

Best Video Film & Culture Center presents a Halloween weekend special event on October 26ht at 7pm: a performance by Ramones tribute band The Hymans, followed by a screening of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!" Link for more details and tickets.

The Hymans + "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Screening

Come dressed up in a costume or in some fancy clothes. We'll dance and sing to some MONSTERously fun songs! Afterwards we will parade around the library with your costume and get some treats. October 29th 11-11:45am at Brundage Community Branch Library. Link for more details.

Halloween Tiki Pop Up at Wilcat Lounge on October 27th at 3om. Link for more details.

Come to the children's department of Hamden’s Miller Memorial Library between 2:30 and 4:30 for some spooky crafts. Dress up in your favorite costume or come as you are. Visit the desks for a treat! All ages welcome. Link for more details.

Halloween Party at The Lab at ConnCorp. There will be a bounce house on the front lawn and fun spilling out of the Recess Café. Pizza, drinks, activities, CANDY and more! Lots of treats for the children and the entire family in the community on Halloween evening October 31st from 4-7pm. Come in costume to be entered into the costume party and dance party. Link for more details.

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Trunk or Treat @ SCSU on Thursday Oct 31st 5:30pm. Link for more details.

The New Haven Chorale is thrilled to bring back its Halloween Concert for Children in its 75th Anniversary Season! The choristers will be wearing their Halloween costumes and children of all ages are encouraged to come in costume as well. There will also be an opportunity for the children to come up and conduct the Chorale! This will be a fun and educational concert tailored for you, your children, and grandchildren. Link for more details.

Trunk or Treat at the Hamden Elks Lodge on Saturday October 19th 11am-1pm. Link for more details.

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STEM Challenge, Halloween-style at the Whitneyville Branch of the Hamden Public Library. Grades 3-12. Link for more details.

Horror Trivia at Armada Brewing on October 17th. Link for more details.

Hamden Public Library “Grab & Go” Halloween craft. This cute little pumpkin comes with all the parts that you need to put it together. This activity is recommended for children ages 4 and up with the help of an adult. October 15-31. Link for more details.

Children's October Grab & Go Craft: Book Pumpkin

Halloween Flea Market at Twelve Percent Brewing on Sunday October 20th 11am-6pm. Link for more details.

Halloween Costume Party at Hamden Elks Lodge, Friday October 18th 7pm. Link for more details.

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