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Halloween Events
Bed down with spirits that still call some inns and hotels home
New England has its fair share of inns and hotels where the spirits of deceased residents are said to hang around, even to the present day. Many have stories associated with them ? some tales of heroism, some tales of violence and trauma. Most often, the spirits are simply bumping around, watching present-day goings-on, sometimes pulling silly pranks. Below are some New England hostelries said to be inhabited by ghostly presences.
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Howl-oween Charity Canine Event -- Shelton, CT
October 23, 2010
Bring your dog and join us for a howling good time; activities include: doggie costume contests and dog fun matches, vendors, animal rescue groups, Silent Auction, refreshments, DJ, face painting, police K-9 display, petcare workshops, kids activities and more. Location: The Riverwalk & Veteran's Memorial Park, 40 Canal Street. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: adults, $5; youth under 14, free. Information: 203-922-2643 or visit www.howloweenct.org. |
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Haunted Family Overnight -- Mystic, CT
October 15, 2010 to October 24, 2010
Guests will see ghostly white whales slip through darkened water. Dare to touch a shark and get up close and personal with an animal with more than six legs! After a nighttime tour, guests will play fun games like “Ring the Witch Hat” and “Tip the Tombstone” and create a take-home craft. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween disguises, then transform into an aquarium animal with one of our special costumes. Guest will sleep among the main floor exhibits and enjoy mummy sausages, spooky pancakes, hash brains and more for breakfast. Crafts and activities are geared for children ages 5 to 12. Location: Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Boulevard. Time: October 15-16 and October 23-24, 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. Cost: adults, $65; children, $55. Information: 860-572-5955 x520 or visit www.mysticaquarium.org. |
Halloween Boo!reakfast -- Mystic, CT
October 17, 2010 to October 31, 2010
Welcome Halloween with a breakfast fit for witches, goblins and ghouls on October 17, 24 and 31. Guests will dine on mummy sausages, spooky pancakes, green eggs and ham, hash brains and more. Afterward, help create a Halloween story; play games like “Ring the Witch Hat”; meet creepy, crawly animals; and top off the morning with a candy-filled goody bag. Costumes are encouraged. Location: Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Boulevard. Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m. Cost: in addition to regular aquarium admission: adults, $18; children 12 and under, $15. Information: 860-572-5955 x520 or visit www.mysticaquarium.org. |
Halloween Haunted Pumpkin Patch -- Wethersfield, CT
October 29, 2010 to October 31, 2010
Visitors ages 3+ try to make their way through the haunted pumpkin patch. Beware the spider web, creeping vines, jack-o-lanterns and other dangers! There will also be a pumpkin decorating contest. Location: 156 Prospect Street. Time: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Cost: NA. Information: 860-529-0612 or visit www.webb-deane-stevens.org. |
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