Things to Do This Weekend: Harvest Fest, Spooktacular and More
Bridgeport’s Harvest Fest brings vendors, music and family activities to Reservoir Community Farm on Saturday. New Haven has a Peabody Museum Halloween celebration and a Sunday arts market, while Wallingford’s Halloween Happenings includes a goblin parade Friday.
Green Village Initiative Harvest Fest
The farm’s annual community celebration features local vendors, live music, cooking demonstrations, seasonal crafts and family activities. Registered attendees can enter a lucky draw.
The Peabody’s Halloween celebration is suggested for children up to age 10. Visitors can come in costume, explore the collections and hear the Civic Orchestra of New Haven at 11 a.m.; an instrument petting zoo follows.
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave., New Haven
The evening begins with a 5:45 p.m. gathering at the YMCA, followed by the Goblin Parade at 6:10 p.m. A party at Town Hall and the Parade Grounds runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
When: Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Wallingford Town Hall and Parade Grounds, Wallingford
The annual market brings together local artists and small businesses selling handmade art, jewelry, clothing, vintage goods and more. The event page also lists music, activities, food trucks, a bake sale and a pumpkin patch.
The market is part of Open Studios New Haven’s Westville and West Haven weekend. It features local artisan goods, vintage items, a live DJ and yard games.
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Central Patio, Between Whalley Avenue and Fountain Street, New Haven
Families can take a self-guided backstage walking tour with trick-or-treat stations and enjoy treats and activities. The Grinch will be available for a meet-and-greet and photos from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome, but leave prop weapons at home; an RSVP is suggested but not required.
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT
