Five Must‑Know Events Happening in Haddam, East Haddam & Killingworth This Week

When you live in the Haddams, October feels like a parade of little celebrations. This week the towns are buzzing with everything from airborne sweets to civic deadlines, so we’ve rounded up the five events you won’t want to miss.

1. Halloween in the Village – candy raining from the sky
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (rain‑date Sunday, Oct. 18)
Where: East Haddam Village, Main Street (Route 149)
What’s happening: The afternoon kicks off at 2 p.m. and at 2:45 p.m. a small plane will swoop over Goodspeed Airport and drop candy for the kids (and the young‑at‑heart). At 3 p.m., an adults‑only witch walk sets off from Eagle Landing State Park. Throughout the village you’ll find hay rides, a vendor‑filled gazebo, face‑painting and henna at the Rathbun Library “Halloween Hamlet,” plus a scare‑crow contest that invites the whole community to get crafty. Parking is available at Eagle Landing State Park.

2. Friday’s voter‑registration deadline
When: Friday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth
Details: If you haven’t already, today is the last day to register to vote in person at Town Hall, the DMV, by mail (postmarked) or online for the Nov. 3 election. The Registrar of Voters will be on site from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. After today, you can still sign up during early voting (Oct. 19‑Nov. 1) or on Election Day itself. Absentee ballot forms are available at the Town Clerk’s office.

3. Haddam Fire Auxiliary’s military whist card party
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, doors open 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m.
Where: Haddam Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, Community Room, 439 Saybrook Road, Haddam
What to expect: The annual whist card party rolls into the brand‑new firehouse. Tickets are $8 at the door, first‑come‑first‑served. Refreshments arrive at 6 p.m., and the card games kick off promptly at 6:30 p.m. Got questions? Call 860‑345‑8351.

4. Fall Fest & Trunk‑or‑Treat at HK High
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Haddam‑Killingworth High School, 95 Little City Road, Higganum
Why go: The school grounds transform into a festive Halloween hub with a classic Trunk‑or‑Treat, live music, food trucks, and family‑friendly activities. It’s a great spot to let the kids burn off some sugar while you soak up the autumn atmosphere.

5. Haddam Registrar of Voters office hours
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Haddam Firehouse, 439 Saybrook Road, Haddam
Quick note: Two days before the registration deadline, the Haddam registrar will be available at the firehouse to answer questions and process paperwork. Swing by if you need a last‑minute touch‑up.