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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
10/22/2026
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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The Star‑Spangled Maze at Fort Hill Farms

250 Years of Stars, Stripes, and Corn! Explore the Betsy Ross Flag Maze — A Maze Done Bright. If you’re looking for a maze that’s more than just left turns, right turns, and “Wait… didn’t we pass this corn stalk already?”, you’re in the right place. This year, we’re celebrating 250 years of the United States with a maze inspired by the Betsy Ross flag—a bright, bold, history‑packed adventure woven right into the fields.
Dates: 
10/20/2026
10/21/2026
10/22/2026
Hours Vary Please see website
Location: 
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT 06277, United States
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Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October 3 - 25, 2026, a legend awakens. As darkness falls over the Village, lanterns flicker, and fog settles across the landscape. A new story begins, and this time, you're written into it. You don't watch the story. You walk through it. Our 1830s village transforms after dark into the experimental world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, where every fire-lit path leads to a scene where the story is still unfolding.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
4:30 pm - 9 pm
Location: 
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, United States
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Rails to the Darkside at Connecticut Trolley Museum

The high-voltage fun begins October 2nd, running every Friday and Saturday 'til the 30th, with cars departing North Road station from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. If you’re lucky, you’ll be back in half an hour, though you may have to navigate the specters of Hartman's Cemetery on foot to get there. A relaxing evening's ride? Or a high-speed tear into terror? Join us for a scare experience like no other: genuine scares aboard genuine historic trolley cars. Presale tickets are available now, and walk-ins are also welcome! Please note that the time on your ticket is for check in. Trolleys will depart according to demand.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
10/30/2026
7 pm - 9:30
Location: 
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor, Connecticut 06088, United States
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The 28th Annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is a full-season Renaissance event — dozens of live shows every day across 13 stages, 204 vendors, and 9 themed weekends of nonstop entertainment. Watch full-contact jousting, comedy shows, and stage combat, then explore artisan vendors, taverns, and games happening throughout the grounds. Every visit is different, with new performances, new characters, and new experiences unfolding across the day.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
10:30 am - 6 pm
Location: 
Connecticut Renaissance Faire, Mack Road, Lebanon, CT, USA
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Hartford Athletic Home Games

Come cheer on Hartford Athletic!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
Times vary - see website
Location: 
Trinity Health Stadium, Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA
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Music Afternoons at The Farm - Woodbury CT

Pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, explore the farm and enjoy live acoustic music surrounded by the sights and sounds of fall!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
12 pm
Location: 
The Farm, Woodbury CT, Connecticut 132, Woodbury, CT, USA
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