Family Calendar for Halloween Events in Mystic Country, Connecticut

Even the sea creatures get involved in conjuring up some mystical and haunted Halloween for families in Mystic Country, CT this October. Here are the top local picks for residents of the Mystic Country region of Connecticut.

Friday, October 20, 2007

Haunted Garden & Monster Shindig: October 20, 2007

Families can take a tour of the haunted garden and then enjoy a monster party with holiday crafts, stories and more. The event lasts from 6:30pm until 8:30pm and costs $5 per person, or $25 per family.

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main Street, East Lyme, CT 06357. For more information call (860) 691-1111.

Friday, October 26, 2007:

Halloween Stonington Style: October 26, 2007

Families are treated, with games, music, prizes and more, for a safe and fun Halloween celebration.

The cost is $10 per family. Halloween Stonington Style takes place on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 5:30pm until 8pm.
Stonington Community Center is located at 28 Cutler Street in Stonington, Connecticut 06378. For more information call (860) 535-2476.

Friday, October 26, 2007 & Saturday, October 27, 2007:

Spooky Nature Trail: October 26, 2007-October 27, 2007

Enjoy a mildly spooky nature trail, holiday crafts, and treats. Visitors can visit the center's animals. The cost is $7. The event occurs from 5pm until 7pm on October 26, 2007-October 27, 2007.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is located at 109 Pequotsepos Road in Mystic, CT 06355. For more information call (860) 536-1216.

Sea Scare: October 26, 2007-October 27, 2007

The Mystic Aquarium hosts their fourth annual Sea Scare on Friday, October 26, 2007 and on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 6:30pm until 10pm.

Learn about the haunted seas, watch Halloween shows, enter the costume costume, trick-or-treat in the museum play games and more. Advance tickets are recommended. They can be purchased on the Mystic Aquarium web site or by calling 877-77-CLICK.

The Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is located at 55 Coogan Boulevard, in Mystic, CT 06355. For more information please call (860) 572-5955.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

October 28, 2007: Lantern Light Graveyard Walk

Take a guided tour of the the Old Norwichtown Burial Ground. The tour lasts for one hour, starts at 5pm and costs $13 for adults. Lantern Light Graveyard Walk takes place on the Norwichtown Green, located on East Town Street, in Norwich, CT 06360.

Ongoing in October

Nautical Nightmares: through October 30, 2007

Step back in time, and bring your courage, as you explore the haunted coastal village. Ghost stories will be told. Nautical Nightmares occurs between 7pm and 9pm, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for ages seven to 17. This scary event is not recommended for children under seven.

Mystic Seaport recommends reservations. Mystic Seaport is located at 75 Greenmanville Avenue, in Mystic, CT 06340. For more information call (888) 973-2767.

Sources

Childrens Museum CT, http://www.childrenmuseumstct.org
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, http://www.dpnc.org
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, http://www.mysticaquarium.org
Mystic Seaport, www.mysticseaport.org
Stonington Community Center, http://www.thecomo.org