Spooktober
A whole month of fun
and spooky events!
(All events are subject to change-please confirm with individual organizations)
DOWNLOAD COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE
Please see information about events below... and to order tickets!
"Nightmare on Main" presents....
Legend, Myth, Folklore
7-10:00 PM guided tours every 20 minutes
Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT
October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
$18 per person
Nightmare on Main is an annual Haunted History experience recommended for folks over 10 years old. Prepare to be captivated, fascinated, and of course "frightened" as we explore creepy legends, myths, and folklore both locally and around the world. You will be on a guided tour of several scenes where you will learn about these haunted historical events, legends, myths and folklore. Fun and educational!
Ghosts of the Titanic
Sunday, October 13, 4:00-7:00 pm
Jillson Square, Shaboo Stage
627 Main St, Willimantic, CT
$50 per person
Join us for dinner and dessert on board the Titanic. You will hear from the “non-survivors” about their experience on the famous ship and how they still haunt their favorite places. Shipmate Ernie Eldridge will guide you safely through this haunted experience. We encourage everyone to come dressed to take the trip of a lifetime on the amazing Titanic! Buy Tickets HERE!
Rebels of Lebanon
Saturday, October 5, 1-3 PM
Lebanon Historical Society Museum
856 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon
Free, donations welcome
The Lebanon Historical Society, Lebanon Militia and 6th CT Regiment present a lively outdoor living history event. Sharing stories, ordinary people whose lives were disrupted by the unrest that let to the rebellion. 1765-1784 timeline panels trace the acts of unrest and rebellion on a national, state-wide and Lebanon level, with a guided tour of the Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. House.
Day of the Dead Mask Making
October 23,
Willimantic Library
905 Main St, Willimantic, CT
Free, donations welcome
Join Windham Region Arts Collaborative and make "Day of the Dead" masks while learning about this event and the culture surrounding its traditions.
Lebanon "Walks"
Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, October 6, 2:00-3:30 PM
Trumbull Cemetery, meet at entrance on Exeter Rd.
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North Street Walk
Sunday, October 13, 1-2:30 pm
Meet at Himmelstein Farm, 6 North St.
Join our guides on tours thru these historical places.
This amazing month of exception programs that were fun but educational and thought provoking was made possible by the generous support of the CT Humanities.