Litchfield is a town that takes the harvest and Halloween season seriously – and does it right!

From now through Halloween weekend, families in town, visitors, and guests can take advantage of lots of event and activities, spooky and otherwise, leading up to trick-or-treating.

The Prime Places for Families to Trick-or-Treat

Litchfield center is the prime spot to trick-or-treat on Halloween, specifically a loop that starts in the center of town and goes down South Street, down Wolcott Street or through the Tapping Reeve Meadow, and then back to the center on Meadow Street.

The Litchfield Historical Society will light up the Tapping Reeve Meadow on Halloween and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters who pass through the meadow. (For those who don’t know, theTapping Reeve Meadow is a magical spot behind historical society museums, the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School at 82 South St.)

Litchfield Park & Recreation is celebrating Halloween this year with a costume contest and trick-or-treat event at the Bantam Community Farmers Market, from 3 to 6, on Friday, Oct. 25. The market is located at Alain White Field, 273 Bantam Lake Rd. (Route 209) in Bantam.

Fun, Festive & Spooky Stuff Is Happening Now

It’s pumpkin picking, hayride, and corn maze season at Bunnell Farm, a fifth generation family-owned and operated farm in the Milton section of Litchfield.

Pumpkin picking and hayrides are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 26, and in addition to daytime corn maze adventures, there are special flashlight nights. (Check the website for days/times.) The address is 498 Maple St., the phone number is (860) 567-9576, and the website is bunnellfarm.org

Scarecrows in the Meadow, 5th Annual Edition

The Litchfield Historical Society’s Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow display opens Oct. 19 with a community celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow behind the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School at 82 South St.

Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of scarecrows created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The opening celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling, and fall crafts and activities all day.

Visitors may visit the scarecrows and stroll through the meadow seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, as the display of more than 50 handcrafted scarecrows remains on view into early November.

For details, see the Scarecrows in the Meadow page and the calendar page

In addition to its annual Scarecrows in the Meadow display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow on South Street, the historical society is presenting a bunch of other Halloween season events.

Don’t miss the Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tours, an evening of Litchfield’s most gruesome and spooky true stories, including fires, disease, witches, executions, and even an unsolved murder in true crime style. There are three dates to choose from. The tours start at the Tapping Reeve Meadow with historically inspired cocktails and last approximately an hour. $15 for historical society members, $20 for Non-Members. Limited space available so register online soon.

Halloween Season Events at Litchfield Community Center

Litchfield Community Center is the spot to take the kids for Halloween Fun Day on Oct. 19. In addition to Halloween stories told by award-winning storyteller Rona Levanthol, there will be games, snacks and more. Costumes are encouraged.

The day after Halloween, Nov. 1, the community center and Litchfield Historical Society are collaborating on a Glowin’ Ghouls & Goblins Halloween Bash amid the scarecrows in the Tapping Reeve Meadow.

A Halloween Ball at the American Legion Hall

The Morgan Weir Sons of the American Legion (SAL for short) is holding a SALoween Ball on Oct. 26. Details are in the graphic.

Litchfield Lions Club Fall Festival With Pumpkin Carving

The Litchfield Lions Club is holding a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct 26, featuring a car show, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, vendors, and pumpkin carving. Details are in the graphic.

Halloween Extravaganza at Bohemian Pizza and Tacos

Northfield Fire Company Halloween Candy Convoy