Upcoming Events
- The Snow Goose2026-Oct-12 to 2026-Oct-18varies; final performance Oct 18Goodspeed Opera House, East HaddamClosing week of the Goodspeed production.
- A Piece of My Heart2026-Oct-14 to 2026-Oct-182:00 PM matinees, 7:30 PM eveningsIvoryton Playhouse, IvorytonVietnam-era drama by Shirley Lauro.
- Haddam Land Trust talk2026-Oct-14Brainerd Memorial Library, HaddamHaddam Land Trust talk at the library.
- Salt Marsh Opera: Rusalka2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-18Fri 7:00 PM; Sun 3:00 PMThe Kate, Old SaybrookDvorak opera in concert.
- Oscar Wilde events2026-Oct-16 to 2026-Oct-17Palmer-Warner House, East HaddamOscar Wilde-themed events at the historic house (CT Landmarks).
- Yakov Smirnoff2026-Oct-17The Kate, Old SaybrookComedy show.
- Macbeth: MET in HD2026-Oct-17The Kate, Old SaybrookMetropolitan Opera broadcast.
- Halloween in the Village2026-Oct-172:00 PM - 5:00 PMEast Haddam village, East HaddamHay rides, face painting, Americana scarecrow contest, candy drop from Goodspeed Airport.
- HKYFS Fall Fest2026-Oct-175:00 PM - 8:00 PM91 Little City Rd, HigganumHaddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services fall festival.
- HKYFS Trunk or Treat2026-Oct-17HigganumTrunk-or-treat event.
- Hi-Rail Rides2026-Oct-179:00 AM - 1:00 PMHaddam Meadows State Park, HaddamFriends of Valley Railroad hi-rail rides.
- Ray of Light Farm Tag & Tack Sale2026-Oct-17Ray of Light Farm, East HaddamTag and tack sale at the farm.
- Shorebreak live2026-Oct-17Gelston House, East HaddamLive music.
- Live music at Barry's Tavern2026-Oct-17Barry's Tavern, HaddamLive music (per the tavern's Instagram).
- Tri-Town Youth Services free Halloween Costume Shop2026-Oct-17Deep RiverFree Halloween costume shop.
- Haddam Neck in Pictures2026-Oct-18HaddamHaddam Historical Society event.
- Tailgate Treats2026-Oct-18Middletown Christian Church, MiddletownTailgate-style community event.
- Long Tide2026-Oct-166:30 PM - 8:30 PMLittle House Brewing, ChesterLive music.
- Middletown Farmers Market2026-Oct-1610:00 AM - 2:00 PMSouth Green / Union Park, MiddletownWeekly farmers market.
- The Orchard Trials2026-Oct-16 to 2026-Oct-187:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fri-Sun)Lyman Orchards, MiddlefieldInteractive haunted house attraction.
- Haunting at the Ridge2026-Oct-16 to 2026-Oct-186:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Fri-Sun)Powder Ridge, MiddlefieldHaunted attraction, weekends through October.
- Essex Steam Train fall foliage rides2026-Oct-15 to 2026-Oct-1811:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM (Thu-Mon)Essex Station, EssexSteam train and riverboat fall foliage excursions, through Oct 25.
- Essex Scarecrow Contest2026-Oct-12 to 2026-Oct-18displays up all dayEssex Village, Centerbrook, Ivoryton, EssexScarecrow displays on lamp posts; online voting open through Oct 30.
