Looking to enjoy some fall festivities near Sacred Heart? From apple picking to haunted houses, the local community provides it all! Check out this guide for the season’s best activities and flavors.
Silverman’s Farm
Just a short 10-minute drive from campus, Silverman’s Farm has been attracting Sacred Heart students for decades. The orchard is open for the season, with a wide variety of fruits available for picking. There are 22 apple varieties in stock, ranging from MacIntosh to Golden Delicious. Silverman’s hosts live music and food trucks on weekends, with visitors eager to check out the animal farm and country market. The store sells homemade pastries, ciders and preserves, carrying some of New England’s finest fall treats.
Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchards
Known for “The Best Pies on Earth,” Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchards has been serving the local community since 1849. The Shelton, Conn. staple bakes traditional double-crusters and crumb-tops, plus apple-cranberry, peach, pumpkin, pecan, fruit ‘n’ berry and no-sugar apple pies. Wash this sweet treat down with Beardsley’s homemade hard cider for the ultimate fall experience.
East Coast Kombucha Company
East Coast Kombucha Company is an artisanal brewer of local, organic Kombucha. The tasting room in South Norwalk, Conn. is open every Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This fall, FREE brewery tours are available on Saturday’s at 2 p.m.
Warrup’s Farm
Warrup’s Farm is a small, family-owned farm in Redding, Conn. that offers pumpkin picking and fresh seasonal vegetables every autumn. Visit the farm for pumpkin picking, hayrides, or a relaxing walk through the golden sunflower fields.
Fright Haven | Legends of Fear
Fright Haven and Legends of Fear are two nearby haunted houses that are now open for the 2024 Halloween season. These scare centers offer thrilling chills for the local community throughout the fall months. Located in Stratford, Conn., Fright Haven is Connecticut’s largest indoor haunted attraction. Legends of Fear is an interactive outdoor haunted hayride and trail based out of Shelton. These Halloween festivities are the perfect way to add some spookiness to your next October evening.
Warrup’s Farm’s sunflower fields are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Silverman’s country market is currently carrying an extensive selection of seasonal donuts, jams, ciders, syrups, and more.
