New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
Halloween events for adults
Just because you're too old for trick-or-treating doesn't mean the Halloween fun has to stop.
There are plenty of activities around Connecticut that are geared towards adults including Halloweenthemed bar crawls, movie screenings and drag shows.
Scroll below to check out some of the haunted happenings across Connecticut, if you dare.
Terror hits the screen (and stage)
Pantochino presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Milford: Dr. Frankenfurter, Rocky and the whole gang of this "science fiction/double feature" will be doing the "time warp" on stage for an in-person recreation of the cult classic.
Oct. 22-29, Milford Arts Council, Milford, pantochino.com
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour, New Haven: College Street Music Hall will be screening the Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring special guest Barry Bostwick, who plays Brad Majors in the movie.
Oct. 24, College Street Music Hall, New Haven, collegestreetmusichall.com
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” screenings: Theaters around the state open their doors (and prop bags) to welcome fans to screenings of the movie.
Various dates, rockyhorror.com Witch Perfect, Norwalk: Starring "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Tina Burner as the titular Winifred Sanderson, this "Hocus Pocus" themed drag cabaret show will be putting a spell over Norwalk.
Oct. 24, Troupe429, Norwalk, troupe429.com
Adult scares
Mourning Wreath Upon the Door, Hartford: This 19th centuryinspired interactive Halloween show will put you directly in the middle of a Lovecraft-ian horror show that will have you questioning your perception of reality.
Oct. 22-30, Isham-Terry House, Hartford, escapismproductions.com
The Haunting Of Water Street, Norwalk: Guests can expect to be spooked at this walk through haunted attraction that includes a "Fright Night Bar."
Oct. 21-31, The SoNo Collection, Norwalk, thenorwalkconservatory.org
Bar Crawl(ing out from the grave)
Downtown Hartford Halloween Bar Crawl, Hartford: Lions, tiger and beers, oh my! The Downtown Hartford Halloween Bar Crawl returns to spook the masses.
Oct. 23, Hartford, ctbarcrawl.com New Haven Halloween Bar Crawls, New Haven: More than five venues will open its doors to allow entrance for foolish mortals to partake in the New Haven Halloween Bar Crawl.
Oct. 23&30, New Haven, barcrawllive.com
Prima-Con Halloween Bash, Norwalk: Time to throw on your nerdiest costume for the 4th Annual Prima-Con Halloween party at Washington Prime.
Oct. 29, Washington Prime, Norwalk, washingtonprimect.com
Stamford Halloween Bar Crawl, Stamford: The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl in Stamford promises to "get spooky" with costume contests, drink specials and more.
Oct. 30, Stamford, crawlwith.us/ stamford
Halloween boo(ze)
Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Fest, Stratford: Booze and boos are on tap at this annual Halloweenthemed beer fest named after the brewery's namesake fall concoction.
Oct. 24, Two Roads Brewery, Stratford, tworoadsbrewing.com
The Monster's Ball, Rowayton: Though you may not find Frankenstein and Dracula dancing to the "Monster Mash," the Monster's Ball in Rowayton brings loads of food and live music.
Oct. 30, Rowayton Community Center, Rowayton, eventbrite.com