An afternoon on the farm with hay rides, barn tours, farm animals, cider making, pick out a pumpkin, exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment. Annual Autumn Fest 2001, Meriden October 14. Hubbard Park , West Main St. Featuring hay rides, children's entertainment, music, games, food, and special demonstrations. Grand Arrival of the Great Pumpkin, Canterbury October 20.
Great pumpkin arrives at by horse and wagon.
Other events include hay rides, hot food, games, tractor rides to the pumpkin patch. 1 p.m. Free. 6th Annual Connecticut Agricultural Expo, Hartford October 20-21. Educational exhibits, live animals, food booths, interactive displays, face and pumpkin painting, musical entertainment, storytelling, clowns, magicians, sample giveaways, food court. 3rd Annual Oktoberfest, Canterbury October 21.