Halloween Week Picks
There's still plenty of Halloween fun ahead across Windham and Tolland counties! For big scares, try Sonny's Haunted Mini Golf in Somers, or get lost after dark at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. For families, check out Vernon's drive-thru trick-or-treat, Willimantic's Halloween parties, or Halloween night fun in Mansfield and Tolland.
October 27–November 1: Every listing below has at least one remaining date. Check with organizers before heading out, especially for weather-dependent attractions.
Updated October 27, 2026. This guide lists events scheduled from October 27 onward. Dates, prices, registration requirements and weather plans may change.
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Big Scares & Night Adventures
Haunted Mini Golf at Sonny's Place
Somers · Oct 30–31 · Approx. 6:30–10 PM · $18 · High Scare · Recommended 13+
Eighteen haunted holes after dark with live scare actors, creepy decorations and plenty of unexpected surprises. Groups are limited to four. Probably not your typical relaxing round of mini golf!
Fort Hill Farms Flashlight Maze
Thompson · Through Nov 1 · Sunset to Closing · $17.76 Main Maze · $7.76 Mini Maze · Low–Medium Scare
Bring a flashlight and find your way through the corn after sunset. Open weather permitting, with closing at 7 PM Sunday–Thursday and 8:30 PM Friday–Saturday. Last tickets are sold an hour before closing, and children under 12 must be with an adult.
Family Fun & Trick-or-Treat
Vernon Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Vernon · Tue, Oct 27 · 4:30–6:15 PM · Free · First 500 Vernon Children
Drive through decorated trunk displays at Henry Park and collect Halloween treats without leaving the car. Enter from 120 South Street. The entrance closes once 500 children have been reached or at 6:15 PM, whichever comes first.
Windham Halloween Pool Party
Willimantic · Wed, Oct 28 · 6–7:30 PM · Members Free · Nonmembers $5 per Family
Who says Halloween fun has to happen on dry land? Head to the Windham Community Center pool for a spooky swim with games, prizes, music and Halloween treats.
Windham Teen Halloween Party
Willimantic · Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30–8 PM · Free with Preregistration · $5 at Door · Grades 6–12
A Halloween hangout for local teens featuring open gym, open swim, games, a movie, food, music and a costume competition at the Windham Community Center.
EYS Unified Halloween Party
Ellington · Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30–6:30 PM · $5 · Ages 5–22
An inclusive Halloween celebration with adapted games, crafts, music, a costume parade and sensory-friendly options. Parents or caregivers must stay with participants.
Plainfield Kids Halloween Party
Plainfield · Fri, Oct 30 · 6–8 PM · $5 Residents · $7 Nonresidents · Grades K–6
A Halloween drop-off party at the Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center with costumes, dancing, games and crafts. Registration is required.
Sonny's Trick-or-Treat Trail
Somers · Oct 30–Nov 1 · During Park Hours · $6 per Child · Best for Ages 2–12
Follow a family-friendly trail through Sonny's Place, collecting peanut-free candy, toys and a prize for completing the adventure. Tickets and punch cards are available at admissions or the arcade.
Mansfield Public Library Family Halloween Party
Mansfield Center · Sat, Oct 31 · 11 AM–1 PM · Free · Families
Ghostly games, crafts, desk-to-desk trick-or-treating and plenty of costumes at the library's annual Halloween celebration.
Halloween at the Tolland Jail Museum
Tolland · Sat, Oct 31 · Hours to Be Confirmed · Kids & Families
Halloween trick-or-treating has been listed at the historic Old Tolland County Jail and Museum. The 2026 schedule could not be independently confirmed, so contact the Tolland Historical Society before planning a visit.
Willimantic Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
Willimantic · Sat, Oct 31 · 5–7 PM · Free · Kids & Families
Head downtown for Windham Recreation's annual Halloween-night candy walk along Main Street. Costumes encouraged and candy buckets highly recommended!
Windham & Tolland Halloween FAQ
Where can I find the biggest scares this week?
Sonny's Haunted Mini Golf runs October 30–31 with live actors and unexpected scares. Fort Hill Farms offers a flashlight corn maze through November 1, but it isn't an actor-driven haunted attraction.
Which events are best for younger kids?
Try Vernon's drive-thru Trunk or Treat, Sonny's Trick-or-Treat Trail, the Mansfield library party, or Willimantic's Main Street candy walk. Check age requirements for registered youth programs and confirm details for the Tolland Jail Museum.
What can families do before Halloween night?
Vernon's drive-thru event is October 27, Windham's pool party is October 28, and several youth parties take place October 30. Sonny's Trick-or-Treat Trail runs October 30 through November 1.
Do we need to register or check hours?
Yes, especially for registration-based parties and weather-sensitive attractions. Fort Hill Farms recommends calling or texting before visiting, and Vernon's drive-thru closes once it reaches 500 children.
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