Upcoming Events in Tolland County, CT

Event range: Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026 || Curated on: Oct 15, 2026 || Oct 15–26, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Twelfth Night2026-Oct-15 to 2026-Oct-25Nafe Katter Theatre, UConn, MansfieldConnecticut Repertory Theatre presents Shakespeare's comedy; preview Oct 15, opening night Oct 16.
Hurricane Candle Workshop2026-Oct-156:00 PMCassidy Hill Vineyard, CoventryMake a hurricane candle at the vineyard.
Plant Bingo2026-Oct-156:00 PMMain Street, Stafford Springs, StaffordBingo where the prizes are houseplants.
Teen Halloween Party2026-Oct-156:00 PM - 7:00 PMMansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, MansfieldGames, pizza, treats and costumes for middle and high school students; no registration required.
Bolton Scarecrow Contest on the Town Green2026-Oct-15 to 2026-Oct-26Town Green outside Town Hall, BoltonVote throughout October for your favorite resident-built scarecrow at the Recreation Office or Bentley Memorial Library.
Scarecrows Along Main2026-Oct-15 to 2026-Oct-26Main Street, HebronHebron's 3rd Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Competition along Main Street; see flyer for contest details.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Pumpkin Floral Class2026-Oct-166:00 PMCropley's, BoltonArrange flowers in a pumpkin with Rooted Dreams.
Things That Go Bump in the Night2026-Oct-167:00 PMNathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, CoventryCandlelit ghost tours plus a volunteer-run haunted history walk.
Gene Donaldson and the Stingrays2026-Oct-167:30 PMBidwell Tavern, CoventryBlues and roots rock.
Nightmare on Main: Darkness Where Fear Lurks2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-177:00 PM - 9:40 PMMuseum of Connecticut Glass, 290 North River Road, CoventryTheatrical, history-inspired haunted tours; guided groups depart every 20 minutes; ages 12+, $18 cash at the gate; benefits the museum.
Coventry Scarecrow Contest 20262026-Oct-16 to 2026-Oct-26Throughout Coventry, CoventryCommunity scarecrow contest; participant setup Oct 16-19, public voting Oct 21-Nov 5.
Haunted Mini Golf2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-23 and 2026-Oct-246:30 PM - 10:00 PMSonny's Place, 349 Main Street, Somers18-hole mini golf course with live scare actors; $18 per person; recommended ages 13 and up.
Trick-or-Treat Trail2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-18 and 2026-Oct-23 and 2026-Oct-24 and 2026-Oct-25Sonny's Place, 349 Main Street, SomersFamily-friendly candy trail with a prize at the end; $6 per child, best for ages 2-12.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Harvest Hope 5K2026-Oct-179:00 AMBolton, BoltonHarvest-themed 5K run.
Nathan Hale Cemetery Walk2026-Oct-1710:00 AMPatriots Park, CoventryGuided walk among Coventry's Revolutionary-era graves.
Remember Our Local Patriots2026-Oct-1710:00 AMOld Burial Ground, Bamforth Rd, VernonWalking tour of the old burial ground with museum director Jean Luddy.
The Tiny Bird Show2026-Oct-1711:00 AMBallard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, MansfieldCarole D'Agostino's puppet show.
Storrs Plant & Soil Health Center Open House2026-Oct-1711:00 AMUConn George Leigh Minor plant and soil lab, MansfieldA look inside UConn's plant and soil lab.
Psychic Craft Market2026-Oct-1712:00 PMStone House Apotheca, StaffordReaders and makers market.
Collage Workshop2026-Oct-1712:30 PMWillington Public Library, WillingtonCreate a collage masterpiece.
Hike & Heritage Museum Tour2026-Oct-171:00 PMValley Falls Park, VernonGuided hike and history tour.
Mojo Connecticut Music Festival2026-Oct-172:00 PM - 10:00 PMMansfield Drive-In, 228 Stafford Road, MansfieldOne day of peace, love and real good local music; Woodstock-inspired festival; 18+.
Sing on UConn! Low Voice Festival2026-Oct-172:00 PMVon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd, MansfieldUConn music department low voice festival concert.
Storrs Farmers Market2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-243:00 PM - 5:00 PM4 South Eagleville Rd, MansfieldWeekly Saturday farmers market running May through mid-November.
Spooky Stories at Indian Notch Park2026-Oct-174:30 PM - 6:00 PMIndian Notch Park, 60 Tolland Rd, BoltonSpooky stories and s'mores with Bolton Recreation and Bentley Memorial Library; storytelling starts at 5 PM; free.
Haunted Library Party2026-Oct-175:00 PMUnion Town Hall community room, UnionPizza, a magician and crafts at the library; RSVP was requested by 10/14.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Strong Family Farm Annual Harvest Festival2026-Oct-1810:00 AM - 3:00 PMStrong Family Farm, 274 West St, VernonAnnual harvest festival with 40+ local vendors, food trucks, live music, scarecrow contest, chicken parade and barnyard animals; free admission, $5 parking.
Tolland Green Market2026-Oct-18 and 2026-Oct-2510:00 AM - 1:00 PMTolland Green, TollandWeekly Sunday market (May 3-Nov 1) with local farmers, bakers, artisans and crafters.
Coventry Farmers' Market2026-Oct-18 and 2026-Oct-2510:00 AM - 1:00 PMNathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, CoventryWeekly Sunday farmers market at the historic homestead; season runs through Oct 27.
2nd Annual Tolland County Breast Cancer Walk2026-Oct-1811:00 AMRough Cut Cider House at Lemeck's Farm, 351 Goose Lane, TollandCharity walk in loving memory of Candice Corcione.
Hocus Pocus Live! An All-New Parody Musical2026-Oct-181:00 PM and 4:00 PMJorgensen Center, 2132 Hillside Rd, MansfieldSanderson Sisters parody musical; costumes encouraged.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

MARC, Inc. Annual Halloween Dance2026-Oct-205:30 PM - 8:00 PMRocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, VernonHalloween dance with live DJ, costume contest and dancing; $15 with BBQ dinner or $10 admission; RSVP by Oct 16.
Zifan Qiu 3rd DMA Recital2026-Oct-207:30 PMVon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd, MansfieldUConn doctoral piano recital.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Camerata RCO2026-Oct-217:30 PMJorgensen Center, 2132 Hillside Rd, MansfieldMembers of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra perform chamber music.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

En Route2026-Oct-227:30 PMVon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd, MansfieldUConn music department concert.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Jeremy Denk: Heilig Memorial Concert2026-Oct-237:30 PMVon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd, MansfieldPianist Jeremy Denk performs the annual Heilig Memorial Piano Concert.
Disney & Pixar's Coco in Concert Live to Film2026-Oct-237:00 PMJorgensen Center, 2132 Hillside Rd, MansfieldComplete film with Michael Giacchino's score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico; free lobby pre-show activities.
Bolton Trunk or Treat2026-Oct-235:30 PM - 7:30 PMBolton High School parking lot, 72 Brandy Street, BoltonTrunk or treat plus Halloween activities, crafts, face painting and fall treats; open to nonresidents.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Miranda Hodgkins' Half Recital2026-Oct-248:00 PMVon der Mehden Recital Hall, 875 Coventry Rd, MansfieldUConn student recital.
Norton Commission Trick or Trot 5K & Kids 1K2026-Oct-249:15 AM and 10:00 AMAndover Elementary School, 35 School Road, AndoverCostume-friendly 5K and kids' fun run with costume contest; proceeds support the Norton Children's Fund Commission and Andover Food Pantry.
Somers Annual Scarecrow Festival2026-Oct-2410:00 AM - 4:00 PMFour Town Fairgrounds, SomersFood trucks, live entertainment, Kids Zone, crafters, and scarecrow, pumpkin and kids' costume contests; $3 suggested entry donation.
Halloween on Main2026-Oct-241:00 PM - 3:00 PMCoventry Village, CoventryTrunk or treat through Coventry Village with local businesses and volunteer organizations; rain date Oct 25.
Harvest Moon Festival2026-Oct-241:30 PM - 6:30 PMMain Street / Route 66, HebronFree festival with vendors, music, trick-or-treating and inflatables; includes Pumpkin Carving Contest (drop off carved pumpkins near the American Legion before 5:15 PM, $150 first prize) and Parade of Pooches at 3 PM; rain date Oct 25.
Mansfield Parks & Recreation Trick-A-Trunk2026-Oct-243:00 PM - 5:00 PMWilbur Cross Way, MansfieldCommunity trick-or-trunk event; contact Mansfield Parks & Recreation to reserve a trunk spot.
Spare Time Vernon Trunk or Treat2026-Oct-244:00 PM - 6:00 PMSpare Time Vernon, 350 Talcottville Road, VernonTrunk or treat with music and Benny the Bowling Pin; family-friendly costumes; weather permitting.
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street2026-Oct-244:00 PM - 6:00 PMMain Street, StaffordMain Street becomes a pedestrian plaza for costumed families to visit local businesses for treats; rain date Oct 25.
Trunk or Treat2026-Oct-245:00 PM - 7:00 PMVeterans Memorial Park, HebronTrunk or treating, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating and spooky fun.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sonny's Place Trunk or Treat2026-Oct-2512:00 PM - 4:00 PMSonny's Place, 349 Main Street, SomersFree trunk or treat with decorated vehicles, costumes and candy.