"The Haunting in Connecticut" movie scared many of us with the "true" tale of ghosts in a former funeral parlor in Southington, CT that was rented by the Snedeker family in 1986. This Halloween we don't need to watch scary movies to get in the "spirit." Check out these Ghostly Adventures and Spooky Activities.
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Now thru Monday, October 31st
Fairfield
When darkness falls drive by the Old Burying Ground on Beach Road. Every year a Jack-O-Lantern is placed on the same grave. It casts and eery glow as the candlelight flickers every night prior to All Hallow's Eve. (Shhhhhh rumor has it that the Daughters of the American Revolution carve and light the pumpkin every year.)
Old Burying Ground
430 Beach Road, Fairfield
Friday, October 28th 6 – 8 PM
Fairfield
Spooky Stroll
Follow costumed guides and hear fun and spooky stories about Fairfield’s darker history. This ghoulish walk will include “haunted happenings” during stops at various sites around the Town Green. Costumes are encouraged and bring a flashlight!
For ages 6 – 10 with adult supervision.
Call to Register (203) 259-1598 or Buy Tickets $7 for adults; $5 for children.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Friday, October 28th at 6 PM (depart every 15 minutes)
Hartford
The Haunted History Lantern Tour
Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford is home to many famous and notable grave sites like Civil War Soldiers, artists, actresses, Katharine Hepburn, businessman, JP Morgan, poet Wallace Stevens and hundreds more. You will be led by lantern light, visit the final resting places of some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. Character actors will share their true-yet-darker-tales.
Book your reservations early (860) 956-3311, admission: $12/person with reservations; $15/person at the door pending space availability.
Please note: This tour may NOT be suitable for children under 13. Wear appropriate walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford
Sunday, October 30th at 6 – 8 PM
Fairfield
Legends and Hauntings Walking Tour
Get chilled to the bone on this walking tour that explores haunting legends and folklore as night descends. Hear about body snatching in the cemetery, ghost legends at the Tavern and stand on the site where wary townsfolk tested alleged witches in the 17th century.
Call to Register (203) 259-1598 or Buy Tickets $7, non-members; $5 members.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Road, Fairfield
Thursday October 28th – Sunday October 30th from dusk – 11 PM
Bridgeport
Trails from the Crypt
A half mile of unsurpassed terror! This year's theme is “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Before you take part in the trail walk you can enjoy entertainment and concessions.
Tickets, $10/victim, same day readmission to the trail: $7
Friday & Saturday, dusk – 11 PM
Sunday, dusk – 10 PM
Please note this event is Not recommended for children under 11 years old.
The Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport
Year Round
Darien
ConneCTions' Haunted ConnecticutTours
Join Ghost Hunter, Donna Kent, from The Comic Society of Paranormal Investigation for a tour of haunted sites throughout CT. Travel by motor coach to sites in Stratford, Easton, Monroe, Naugatuck, Woodbury, Danbury and more. Tours include visits to haunted graveyards, sites, a meal at a haunted restaurant, historical information, and folklore. Donna Kent is an expert at photographing spirits and will help you to take your own ghost photos. They are always finding new haunted places so the itineraries are always evolving. Tours may be customized depending on the ages of the guests so bring your kids along, too.
Daytime tours last 4-6 hours. Evenings tours last 4 hours. Tours range from $75/person and up.
For more information call (203) 656-0207, (866) 656-0207 or e-mail: incoming@connectionsgrouptours.com
Now thru Monday, October 31st
Fall River, MA
The Factory of Terror
Haunted House Attraction has over 35 rooms with special effects, "spirit filled walls", underground tunnels, and over 30 professional horror film actors to give you the fright of your life.
Buy Tickets: Adults $20, Children (10 and under) $15 and VIP Speed Pass (front of the line access) $35 ($32.99 online).
33 Pearl Street, Fall River, MA
Want to really get scared?
Read these real Ghost Stories submitted by Connecticut residents. Here's a thorough list of all the Haunted Sites in CT. Including sitings of ghost nuns in Dolan Hall at Fairfield University and in the Auditorium of Westport's Long Lots Elementary School where it's said that a lady dressed in black floats back and forth across the stage at sunset. WoooooooHooooooo. More Haunted places like the White Hill Cemetery in Shelton where you'll hear footsteps behind you but no one is there!