Here’s what’s going on this weekend for Halloween, for those still figuring out what to do:
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See also: Halloween Safety Tips & Reminders from Darien Police
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HALLOWEEN, SATURDAY, Oct. 31
Halloween Hayride — Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk — 3 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends — “Prior to picking the perfect pumpkin, families can hop on Stew’s Halloween Hayride Spectacular which features entertaining displays created by Stew Leonard’s team members. The Halloween Hayride is available only at the Norwalk Stew Leonard’s location.”
Free Ice Cream at Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk — “On Halloween day all children who come to Stew Leonard’s in costume to trick-or-treat will receive a free ice cream cone. Stew’s Ice Cream Parlor is featuring pumpkin fudge and pumpkin ice cream throughout the Halloween season.”
Costumed Kids Get Free Admission to Maritime ‘Aqua-Scarium’ on Halloween — You can bring your kid in his or her Halloween costume to the Maritime Aquarium on Halloween and do some safe trick-or-treating in the aquarium, which will be transformed into the “Aqua-Scarium.” And it won’t cost any more than a normal aquarium visit — it will cost less. Your visit will be discounted, with each kid from 3 to 12 years old getting in free for each paying adult that accompanies the child. Kids can also meet and pose with Spider-Man.
Monster Mash — Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — “This year our not-so-scary, silly, fun, favorite Halloween event is during the day! Dress up in your favorite costumes as you enjoy games, face-painting and a treasure hunt. We can even help you prepare for trick-or-treating as you create masks, decorate pumpkins and design your own tote bag for collecting all of your treats! Monster Mash is Free with museum admission. There is a $3 material fee on select activities.
Storybook Pumpkin Contest — Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk — noon to 1 p.m. (but see earlier event below in this listing) — “Bring a pumpkin decorated like a storybook character to the museum for a chance to get a gift card! Don’t have a pumpkin? Participate in our pumpkin decorating activity ($3 material fee required) here at the museum from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.