2025 Bethel Fall Fun Guide: Chicken Dinners, Bark In The Park, And More

BETHEL, CT — The autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, signals the official arrival of fall, but the season is already in full swing in the area with events such as concerts, chicken dinners, and "haunted houses."

Sunny days and crisp evenings are perfect for outdoor fun. One can't-miss event is The 4th annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bennett Memorial Park at 14 Shelter Rock Rd. in Bethel.

But that’s just the beginning of fun activities taking place over the next couple of months.

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Below, find the 2025 Patch Guide to Fall Fun in Bethel:

• St. Thomas Chicken/Eggplant Parm Dinner will be held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sept. 20.
• "Rejuvenate your senses" at Harmonious Renewal: Fall Reiki Sound Healing, Sunday, Sept. 21.
• Get a jump on Oktoberfest at the OAKtoBEER Fest, scheduled at the Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom in Danbury on Sept. 21.
• Jazz guitarist Dave Anderson brings his new project to Zingara on Sept. 24.
• Get it off your chest when The Art to Living Presents: Express Yourself Open Mic at Molten Java on Sept. 28.
• The 8th Annual Pets in the Park will be held in Danbury Town Park on Oct. 12.
• Children's Pumpkin Festival at First Congregational Church of Bethel on Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• The Danbury Moose Lodge has an open-to-the-public Halloween Party and Karaoke fest on Oct. 31.
• St. Peter's will be holding a Fall Harvest Breakfast on Nov. 9.
• The Connecticut Master Chorale will kick off its 25th Anniversary Season with its annual Holiday Prelude Concert on Nov. 23 at the First Congregational Church.
• On the scarier side, the creaky doors to the Lily Rose Haunted House in Danbury will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 3 to Halloween.
• Also in Danbury, The Forest of Fear opens for three weekends on Oct. 10
• And be sure to check out The Phantom of the Opera and Nosferatu with Live Orchestra at Greenwood Features in Bethel on Oct. 11