October in Connecticut
Looking for something to do in Connecticut in October? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, historic or trendy, Connecticut’s got you covered. Here are some highlights for October.
Active Adventure
Take a scenic hike. Catch fall foliage during its peak timeframes on one of Connecticut’s many hiking trails.
Camp with your pet. Enjoy the beauty of nature with your pet in a pet-friendly campground, such as Strawberry Park Resort or Wolf’s Den Family Campground.
Soar through the trees. Get a birds-eye view of the leaves in full foliage form during zipline tours at the Adventurre Park in Storrs or HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods in Mashantucket.
Pedal around. Grab a bike and get out on any of Connecticut’s biking trails to take in the foliage or plan your own scenic biking trip to see a few of the state’s covered bridges.
Chase some waterfalls. Eat from a picnic basket as you take in the sights and sounds of Connecticut waterfalls, such as the ones at Burr Falls in Torrington or Mount Carmel Spring Falls in Hamden.
Arts & Culture
Travel the Barns Trail. Explore the agricultural roots of Connecticut history and road trip through the Barns Trail.
Visit Scarecrows. Check out the beautiful little meadow at the Tapping Reeve House in Litchfield Law School from October 15 to 31 with a display of scarecrows.
Explore history. Connecticut offers ample opportunities to experience the state’s rich history up close. Tour Keeler Tavern Museaum in Ridgefield, the Roseland Cottage Museum in Woodstock, the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford.
Go house hunting. With so much history in Connecticut, you will find stunning landscapes, architecture, and centuries of beauty to explore. Take a road trip and discover the historic homes and gardens throughout the state.
Food and Drink Adventures
Go on a coffee tour. When the falls menus are out, there’s no better time to hit the coffee shops.
Sample hard cider. Plan a visit to one of Connecticut’s hard cider destinations like Yankee Cider Barn at Staehly Farms in East Haddam, New England Cider Company in Wallingford, and Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery in Guilford.
Treat your sweet tooth. Find fresh pies, apple cider doughnuts, and other tasty treats at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Rogers Orchards Shuttle Meadow Farm in Southington, Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard in Shelton.
Family Fun
Go pumpkin picking. Stop by any one of Connecticut’s farms and find yourself a perfect pumpkin to display or eat.
Get lost in a corn maze. Test your skills at one of the fun and challenging corn mazes around the state.
Learn about the past. Head to the Dinasaur State Park in Rocky Hill, the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange or the Connecticut Science Centerr in Hartford.
Get glowing. Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by the wildlife’s world at Connecticut Beardsley Zoo’s Glow Wild Lantern Festival.
And, there’s so much more to explore in Connecticut. Check it out!!!
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