Seasonal events and Halloween festivities scheduled for October 2026

Various cultural and seasonal events are scheduled for October 2026, including performances at the Mayo Performing Arts Center and community festivities across Connecticut.

MPAC has announced a diverse lineup featuring Ghostbusters in Concert, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Sesame Street Live. Musical performances include The Commodores, Graham Nash, and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra. Other scheduled acts include Toad the Wet Sprocket and the Vitamin String Quartet.

In Connecticut, several towns are hosting Halloween-themed activities. Events include the Annual Halloween Spooktacular in Winsted, the Great Pumpkin Festival in Putnam, and a Glow in the Dark Party at Mill River Park in Stamford. Other local activities feature pumpkin decorating in Fairfield and Prospect, as well as costume parades and workshops in Stratford and Chester.