Frights & Delights This Weekend in Litchfield (Oct. 25-27)
The weekend before Halloween is packed with fun frights and delights. Here are a some of the don’t-miss activities and experiences – starting Friday with the last Bantam Community Farmers Market of the season, featuring a costume contest and Halloween candy for all visitors.
Last Weekend for Hayrides at Bunnell Farm
This is the last weekend to visit the landmark Bunnell Farm for a hayride, to purchase pumpkins, traverse the corn maze, and shop the farm stand for fall gifts.
The Flashlight Maze, open from 6 to 9 p.m., is hosted by Lakeview High School Class of 2026 on Friday evening (10/25) and by Warren Schools on Saturday.
Entry is $10 per person, so grab your flashlight and get ready for an exciting challenge in the dark.
You can also visit the corn maze during the day, take a hayride, and pick pumpkins from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on Saturday and Sunday.
For the adult visitors, Norbrook Farm Brewery of Colebrook will be on hand Saturday and Sunday, serving its craft beer.
The farm is located at 498 Maple St. and the phone number is(860) 567-9576.
SALOween Ball at American Legion Post 27
The Morgan Weir Sons of the American Legion are throwing a Halloween costume ball on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Post 27. It will feature DJ Traveling Vin, a raffle, snacks, a cash bar, and prize for best costumes. Tickets are $15.
For additional information, call (860) 567-9930. Post 27 is located at 418 Bantam Rd.
Litchfield Lions Club Fall Festival
The Litchfield Lions Club’s Fall Festival, Car Show, and Cornhole Tournament begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Alain White Community field on Route 209 in Bantam. Admission is free.
In addition to cars and cornhole, there will be pumpkin carving, food trucks, vendors, and more.
Trunk-or-Treat starts at 2:30 and continues until 5. There will be a prize for the best costume and a prize for the best decorated vehicle.
For more information, call 860-459-8197
Scarecrows in the Meadow
The Litchfield Historical Society’s wonderful Scarecrows in the Meadow display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow behind the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School at 82 South St. continues through Nov. 3.
Stop by any day from dawn to dusk to explore the assembly of scarecrows created by local businesses, non-profits, and families.
For details, see the historical society’s calendar page.
Note: The Litchfield Historical Society’s spooky Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tours on Oct. 27 and 30 are sold out.
Frights in an Audubon Society Preserve
The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society’s Experience the Spooky Side of Nature takes place Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary on Route 254 and it’s free.
If you dare, join Litchfield Hills Audubon for a guided walk on a trail and encounter spooky spots with spiders, crows, bats and more, the event listing says. Participate in an activity at each spot. Wear your costume, if you like. If you make it back to where you started, you can enjoy cider and donuts.