East Hampton, Connecticut Turns Into A Pumpkin Wonderland Each Year

Connecticut is full of haunted attractions designed to incite fright during the Halloween season. But for those who are younger and not ready for the monsters and mayhem or those adults who prefer the not-so-scary side of the holiday, you’ll want to find someplace a little tamer. Each year, the town of East Hampton turns into a pumpkin wonderland and it’s the perfect destination for a family outing. Pumpkinland U.S.A. is a non-scary village of pumpkinheads that comes to life for six weeks each fall and it is full of Halloween magic for even the youngest of visitors.

Each year since the 90s, Pumpkintown U.S.A. comes to life in the town of East Hampton. The village of pumpkinheads is open to visitors both young and old who enjoy the not-so-scary-side of Halloween. Located at Paul’s & Sandy’s Too Garden Center, the pint-sized seasonal town is an attraction not to be missed.

More than 70 pumpkinheads and their animals live in Pumpkintown U.S.A. The population has grown over the years as the charming residents get married, have children, raise families, work, and socialize just like the rest of Connecticut.

Explore the village and its cheerful cast of characters. There's a church, saloon, barbershop, jail, farm, fire station, and more. Visitors can go inside some of the buildings and at the post office, you can even send a postcard stamped from Pumpkintown U.S.A.

Not all of the residents choose to live in the village. Climb aboard the hayride and take a trip into the woods to meet the rest of the pumpkinheads. The 20-minute ride is a magical journey into the forest.

You'll encounter a trading post, farmer's market, plenty of residences, and more. The pumpkinhead forest is a primitive place full of wonderful characters that are just as endearing as the townspeople.

Wandering through the village and taking the ride at Pumpkintown U.S.A. will likely get you inspired. You can find plenty of pumpkins to purchase at the garden center to take home and create your own characters.

Halloween just wouldn't be complete without a visit to this whimsical pumpkin wonderland in East Hampton. Grab your favorite kids and head out to this enchanting Halloween attraction.

Take a virtual tour of some of the highlights of Pumpkintown U.S.A. in this short video by YouTube user, D.A. Lewis.

Pumpkintown U.S.A. is open 7 days a week from September 21st through Halloween from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On weekdays, admission to the village is $3 per person and the ride is $8 per person. On weekends, admission to the village is $6 per person and the ride is $8 per person or enjoy both for $13 per person. There is no charge for children under two-years-old. Learn more by visiting their website or Facebook page.

Have you ever visited Pumpkintown U.S.A? Who was your favorite character? For more non-scary Halloween fun, take the family to Fall Fest at this charming pumpkin patch and farm.

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