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According to the Bureau’s Executive Director, Cathy Sidor, no rock, gravestone or pumpkin patch has been left unturned as the foliage filled hills of Fairfield County are transformed into Fearfield County. A selection of Halloween treats includes: October - Funhouse Express (daily between noon and 4:00 PM): Climb aboard for a mildly scary laugh and thrills adventure ride, along with the “SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D” ride. [203-852-0700 or www.maritimeaquarium.org] October – Pumpkin Picking and Hay Rides at Pumpkinseed Hill and Silverman’s Farm [www.jonesfamilyfarms.com; Silverman’s Farm www.silvermansfarm.com] Oct. 5-28 weekends and Oct 31– Fright Fest at Maximum Terror’s Haunted House (evenings) It’s a scream! [203-332-1646 or www.stamfordmuseum.org] Oct. 5-31 – Plasko Farm’s Corn Maze (Friday-Sunday, weekdays for groups): The most fun you’ll ever have on a farm. [203-268-2716 or www.plaskosfarm.com] Oct. 8 – Scarecrow Festival (11:00 AM-5:00 PM) at Silverman’s Farm in Easton [203-261-3306 or www.silvermansfarm.com] Oct. 13 –The Godfather of Ghost Hunters: John Zaffis, nephew of Ed and Lorraine Warren and one of the foremost authorities in his field, talks about of investigating the paranormal. [203-332-4243 or www.beardsleyzoo.org] Oct. 21 – Harvest Spooktacular (11:00 AM -4:00 PM): Come in costume to the annual Fall Family Festival [203-332-1646 or www.stamfordmuseum.org] Oct. 26 - Murder At The Mansion (7:30-10 PM) - Gourmet Desserts, Wine, Champagne and Murder. Solve the murder mystery while touring through the Designer ShowHouse at the famed mansion, the Chimneys. Examine each room, gather the clues, solve the murder and win a spectacular prize. [203-372-3521, ext. 123 or www. discoverymuseum.org] Oct. 27 –An Afternoon & Evening in Haunted ConneCTicut (2:30-9:30 PM): A spirited journey through Fairfield County, led by a CT ghost hunter. Twilight graveyard walk, haunted homestead and other haunted locations, dinner in a haunted restaurant. Advance booking required. [866-656-0207 or www.connectionsgrouptours.com] Oct. 27 - Spooky Stroll (4:30 PM) - Ghosts, witches and muggles are invited to follow a costumed guide through Fairfield’s legendary Town Green and the Old Burying Ground. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to come in costume! Pre-registration required. [203-259-1598 or www.fairfieldhistoricalsociety.org] Oct. 27 and 28 –Spooky Family Fun - The Total Gross-Out Lab; Toss the Witch; Costume parade. “Monsters of the Universe” in the Planetarium; good old-fashioned horror movies in the CineMuse Theater, plus creative crafts and lots more Halloween Horror! [203-372-3521, ext. 123 or www. discoverymuseum.org] Oct. 27 - Mad Science (6:30 – 7:30 PM): The Mad Scientist will demonstrate the science behind the Wicked Witch’s Brew, Super Sonic Broom Fuel, Glowing Ghouls, Spooky Cemetery Effects and more. Prepare to be dazzled! Milk and cookies will be served at 6:00pm. [203-259-1598 or www.fairfieldhistoricalsociety.org] Oct. 28 – Boo at the Zoo [203-394-6565or www.beardsleyzoo.org] Oct. 28 and 29 - Pumpkinseed Hill 22nd annual UNICEF Children’s Festival: Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, get their faces painted, and take part in gourd tosses, pumpkin decorating, sing-a longs, wagon rides, and other fun activities. [203-929.8425 or www.jonesfamilyfarms.com] Oct. 30 -Vampires in Connecticut – A Chilling Lecture (7:00 PM): CT State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni brings back the dead in this talk about real vampire beliefs in New England. Learn about exhuming corpses and arranging people’s bones in strange ways among other forensic discoveries and practices. [203-259-1598 or www.fairfieldhistoricalsociety.org] October 31 - Halloween Hoot Party (3:00 – 5:00 PM): Ghouls, goblins and ghosts will prowl for free among the sharks, seals and sea turtles at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Anyone arriving in costume between 3 & 5 p.m. will receive free general admission to the Aquarium. The “Halloween Hoot” also includes safe trick-or-treating and a costume contest with prizes in three age groups. [203-852-0700 or www.maritimeaquarium.org] For information on these and other fall frights and delights, check the on-line October events calendar at www.fairfieldcountyCTcvb.com or call 203-853-7770 or 800-473-4868. About Fairfield County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Created in 1993 by the Connecticut General Assembly, the Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit economic development, sales and marketing organization representing the fifteen communities of southwestern Connecticut. These communities include the cities of Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Shelton and the towns of Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Westport, Weston, Fairfield, Easton, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. The Bureau represents all travel and tourism-related businesses, marketing these businesses to domestic and international leisure travelers, meeting planners, tour operators, sporting event organizers, the film industry, travel agents, and travel/trade media. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. 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