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Join Tina’s Baskets and Woven Art @ Spooktacular Weekend at Whiting Mills, an award winning Artists Enclave

Mark your calendars for a hauntingly delightful experience on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whiting Mills, at 100 Whiting Street, will magically transform into a Halloween wonderland brimming with ghosts, goblins, witches, and wickedly creative fun!

Step inside over 30 vibrant artists’ studios, each open and ready to enchant you with frightful delights, curious oddities, and whimsically spooky creations. Whether you’re searching for handmade treats, unique Halloween décor, or simply want to soak in the festive spirit, there’s something spooktacular for everyone.

Looking for a hauntingly delightful stop this Halloween season? Don’t miss Tina’s Baskets and Woven Arts, Studio #305, where internationally acclaimed artist Tina Puckett transforms her studio into a celebration of spooky splendor! Step inside a world of creativity, with baskets, sculptures, and wall hangings all dressed up for frightful fun. As you wander through her festively decorated studio, don’t forget to enter the drawing for a chance to win a stunning Halloween basket—expertly handwoven, adorned with bittersweet vines, and filled to the brim with delicious Halloween treats!

Can’t make it during the ghostly gathering weekend? No worries! Tina’s ghoulishly gorgeous studio will remain Halloween-ready every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the month of October. And if her magical creations inspire you, you can learn more, sign up for her popular classes, or browse her breathtaking woven artworks that include wall hangings, baskets, bowls, and sculptures at www.tinasbaskets.com



Meet the Artist
Tina Puckett isn’t just any artist—she’s a true visionary who has been weaving her magic since 1981, using hand-dyed reeds, bittersweet vines, and natural found materials like beads and seagrass. Her awe-inspiring creations have graced galleries around the world, but you can experience them up close right in her Winsted, Connecticut studio at Whiting Mills, Studio #305. Catch Tina in action on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or schedule a private visit by texting 860-309-6934. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this hauntingly beautiful celebration of art!

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Get Ready for an Out-of-This-World Halloween Adventure!

This October, the aliens have landed—and they’ve picked East Haven, CT as one of their first targets! This October, Earth is under attack—and the invasion starts right here in Connecticut! THE HAUNTED TROLLEY is back at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven for its fourth unforgettable year, and this time, the aliens have landed. Experience “ALIEN INVASION: CONNECTICUT,” an all-new, interactive Halloween adventure that blends theater, comedy, and just the right amount of UFO mystery aboard a historic trolley.

Forget everything you know about traditional haunted attractions—there are no zombies, no clowns, no chainsaws, and definitely no waiting in long lines! Instead, you’ll become part of a hilarious, immersive storyline where you and your fellow passengers help decide the fate of the world (or at least, East Haven). Each ride is limited to just 40 guests, so every ticket holder gets to be part of the action. Plus, it all kicks off with a special audio-visual orientation to get you ready for the alien antics ahead.

The fun runs for select nights in October (3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18,19,24,25, 26, 31 and November 1) with showtimes at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm, each evening—including family-friendly options for younger space explorers. Tickets are just $29 in advance (with limited $49 VIP upgrades for first boarding and a free souvenir shirt!), and all ages are welcome—just be sure anyone under 16 brings an adult along for the ride.

Produced by Charles F. Rosenay!!! and directed by Broadway’s Kristin Huffman, this Halloween event
is not to be missed. So, gather your crew, secure your seats, and prepare for a Halloween experience that’s
truly out of this world!

Ready to save Connecticut from alien invaders? Book your seat now at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/alien-invasion/Halloween before these adventures sell out. For more details, visit www.TheHauntedTrolley.com or call (203) 795-4737. Let the extraterrestrial fun begin! 👽

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The West Cemetery Lantern Tour Returns in Bristol

Ready to get into a Halloween mood? Why not head to Bristol for the West Cemetery Lantern Tour on Saturday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 6th. Guests will go on a guided evening stroll through West Cemetery, and along the way be introduced to notable cemetery “residents” who will share some of their history with attendees. This is a spooktacular way to spend an evening and learn a little about Bristol’s history.

Tours will step off at 6:00pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm, 7:00pm, 7:20pm, 7:40pm, and 8:00pm. The first tour is intended for those who prefer a daylight option.

The rain date for both days is October 12. If we have to use the rain date, those who have signed up will be notified by email and the change will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Suggestion donation for the tours is $10. Reservations for the tours are required and can be made online via Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AA9AA2DA7F58-51412733-west or by emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org

If you prefer to meet your cemetery reenactors inside, we are inviting the public to a dress rehearsal on October 4 at 7pm at the Bristol Historical Society at 98 Summer Street. We will have refreshments, programs with information about the historical figures portrayed, and a period for questions from the audience. The suggested donation for both the regular tour and the dress rehearsal is $10. Reservations for the Dress Rehearsal are recommended and can be made by calling 860-583-6309 or emailing president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org

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