Halloween's Haunted Happenings in CT

(Above) West Hartford.

Here are a few Haunted Happenings in Connecticut for October 2008... if you have an event unlisted please let me know by emailing me spooky (at) thisisct.net

Scarecrows Along Main Street

Dozens of scarecrows of all sizes, shapes and descriptions will "take up residence" along the business section of Main Street in Old Wethersfield. The free event is best enjoyed during daylight hours. Old Wethersfield is a wonderful place to visit during the fall season and the scarecrows are one more reason to make the trip. Smiles are guaranteed. For more information call (860) 563-4236 or (860) 257-0366.
September 27 through October 26, 2008
http://wethersfieldct.com/node/889

The Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce

Experience the thrills and chills at this annual event. Open weekends in October. A portion of the proceeds from The Haunted Graveyard are donated to the American Diabetes Association as well as local schools and associations.
October 3 - November 1, dusk - midnight
Admission:
Combo Graveyard & Rides, Adult $27.95, Child $20.95
Haunted Graveyard Only, Adult $19.95, Child $13.95
Lake Compounce Rides Only, Adult $17.95, Child $12.95
* Click here for coupon
The Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce, 271 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
www.hauntedgraveyard.com



Fright Haven

FRIGHT HAVEN is CT's Newest and Greatest Haunted House Attraction, with three different haunted houses of horror all under the same roof: Dead End Manor, Pitch Black Frightmare Fear Institute and Carnival of Evil in 3D. 25,000 square ft of indoor terror (open even if it rains) - SCARIER & GORIER!Proceeds benefit our designated charity, United Way of Greater New Haven, and their statewide 2-1-1 community and human services information and referral program.
Friday, October 3, 7 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 4, 7 pm - 10 pm
Sunday, October 5, 7 pm - 10 pm
Friday, October 10, 7 pm - Midnight
Saturday, October 11, 7 pm - Midnight
Sunday, October 12, 7 pm - 10 pm
Thursday, October 16, 7 pm - 10 pm
Friday, October 17, 7 pm - Midnight
Saturday, October 18, 7 pm - Midnight
Sunday, October 19, 7 pm - 10 pm
Thursday, October 23, 7 pm - 10 pm
Friday, October 24, 7 pm - Midnight
Saturday, October 25, 7 pm - Midnight
Sunday, October 26, 7 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday, October 28, 7 pm - 9 pm COLLEGE NIGHT! Come in costume or make-up for prizes!!
Wednesday, October 29, 7 pm - 9 pm COLLEGE NIGHT! Come in costume or make-up for prizes!!
Thursday, October 30, 7 pm - 11 pm HAPPY PRE-HALLOWEEN! Come in costume or make-up for prizes!!
Friday, October 31, 7 pm - Midnight HAPPY HALLOWEEN Come in costume or make-up for prizes!!
Saturday, November 1, 7 pm - Midnight
1 - 3 pm MATINEE Family fun day - kids welcome "LIGHTS ON" matinee party!
7 pm - Midnight FINAL FEAR NIGHT CELEBRATION!
Tickets: $10.00 per single attraction - AVAILABLE THURSDAY & SUNDAY ONLY
$20.00 for all three attractions
$35.00 V.I.P. for all attractions
Fright Haven is located at 480 Saw Mill Road (across from Wal-Mart) in West Haven, CT
www.frighthaven.com


Ghost Hunter Lorraine Warren to Present Talk

For over 45 years, Lorraine Warren has painstakingly investigated the realm of the supernatural throughout America, Europe and Australia. Lorraine and her late husband Ed's investigative research on over 3500 cases of psychic phenomena has convinced them beyond a shadow of doubt of the existence of ghosts, demons, witches, Satanist, vampires and werewolves.
Friday, October 17, 2008, 8 pm
Tickets $20 each and can be purchased in advance by calling at (203) 332-4243, or they can be purchased at the door the night of the event.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
www.beardsleyzoo.org


Halloween Parade!
Come to the store dressed in your Halloween costume! There will be a parade around the store and a goodie bag will be handed out (please call ahead to register to ensure getting the goodie bag).
Thursday 23rd 4pm-5pm
Babies R Us in Milford, 1522 Boston Post Road, Milford 06460
To register please call: (203) 876-9979

Halloween Parade!

Come to the store dressed in your Halloween costume! There will be a parade around the store and a goodie bag will be handed out (please call ahead to register to ensure getting the goodie bag).
Thursday 23rd 4 pm - 5 pm
Waterford Babies R Us, 915 hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
To register please call: (860) 447-4593


Boo at the Zoo
Free admission for children under 12 in costume accompanied by their (paying) families. The event will feature music, candy, games and crafts.
Sunday, October 26, noon - 3 pm
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
www.beardsleyzoo.org


11th Annual Halloween "Haunted Hayride" in Old SayBrOOk
All year long, the volunteer fire department puts out fires, but during Halloween, its volunteers ignite a "blaze" of scary proportions for all to enjoy. A possessed tractor-drawn hay wagon leads visitors into the deep, dark, demented woods of Scary Old SayBrOOk. For more than 40 minutes, you will venture into the ghastly world of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. In the eerie fog, you'll be frightened by the bone-chilling sounds of creatures of the night: which are in front, which are behind and witch are from the great, great beyond? Funds from the annual hayride event benefit the all-volunteer Old Saybrook Fire Company No. 1 Inc. and a food drive for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries.
Friday the 17th, Trailer Rides Start at 7:00 pm (Dusk)
Saturday the 18th, Trailer Rides Start at 7:00 pm (Dusk)
Thursday the 23rd, Trailer Rides Start at 7:00 pm (Dusk)
Friday the 24th & on Trailer Rides Start at 7:00 pm (Dusk)
Saturday the 25th,Trailer Rides Start at 7:00 pm (Dusk)
Clark Memorial Field (Fireman’s Field), 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, (across from Pasta Vita).
Admission: $10 Adults, Children under 12 - $5.00
*Bring a can of food to donate for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen & receive $1.00 off admission .
**Please note, the haunted hayride is very scary and may be frightening to younger children (under 10 years of age), so parental discretion is advised.
www.oldsaybrookfire.com/hayride.html