Autumn Events To Do With Your Family

This time of year is a fun time around our state of CT.  Because we are still a state with a lot of agriculture, especially our little town, it’s a great time of year because there are many country fairs that are taking place.  Below are the fairs listed in the Southern New England County area.

Fairs in September

• The Berlin Fair: September 14-16
  $12 admission (11 and under free)
  Tickets can be purchased online
• The Guilford Fair: September 21-23
  $10 admission
  $5 children 6-11
• The Durham Fair: September 28-30
  $14 admission (11 and under free)
  Tickets can be purchased online

The Big E

The Big E is a 17 day long event that takes place September 14-30 in West Springfield, MA.  More than just an agricultural fair, there is a World-Class Circus, a Midway, Avenue of States, Storrowtown Village, Farmers Market, Crafts, Exhibits and Competitions.  We can’t forget about the Live Entertainment, oh and the food!  There is just about fried everything there from Oreos, to Twinkies, Snickers, butter, and jelly beans!

• Connecticut Day – September 19
• Maine Day – September 15
• Massachusetts Day – September 20
• New Hampshire Day – September 21
• Rhode Island Day – September 18
• Vermont Day – September 22

• $15 admission
  $10 children 6-12 (5 and under free)
  Tickets can be purchased online

Fairs in October

• The Portland Fair: October 5-7
  $10 admission (10 and under free)
• Harwinton Fair:  October 5-7
  $8 admission (10 and under free)
  Directions and Parking information

Halloween Events

Lake Compounce

The Haunted Graveyard returns September 28 in Bristol, Connecticut, and will be open on weekends through October 31.  You can enter the park at dusk and visit the one mile haunted trail and then also ride the rides.  There are separate Graveyard and Combo Rides and Graveyard tickets available to purchase.  Special ticket prices are available now for $24.99.

Six Flags

Six Flags New England also offers a scary experience with Fright Fest taking place September 22- October 28.  They have scare zones throughout the park, and zombies and ghouls lurking in every corner!  During Fright Fest will also be live performances by Graveyard Groove, Final Frekout and The Awakening, Mahem Mission and Mort’s Used Coffins.

Season passes are available to purchase starting at $55.99 or you can purchase your daily admission tickets up to one day before your visit.

The Terror Trail

For as long as I can remember, every fall I see signs for the The Terror Trail in Wallingford, CT.  I still have yet to go to it.  It opens at approximately 7pm on September 29th, and then weekends (Friday – Sunday) in October.  The Trail is NOT open on Halloween.

Tickets for the trail are $15 General Admission.  Timed Tickets (allowing you to pick the date and time slot you wish to enter the Trail) can be purchased online. Limited General admission is available each night at the Trail but sells out fast.  It is strongly recommended to purchase Timed Tickets ahead of time.

Are you going to head out to a fun event during the fall with your family?  For us, the Durham Fair is a MUST DO on our fair list.  Hope to see you there!