Fun Halloween Events, Activities Announced For Stew Leonard's Norwalk Store

NORWALK, CT — Popular grocery chain Stew Leonard's has announced a number of fun "Halloween happenings" scheduled to take place at its Norwalk store this October.

According to Stew Leonard's Spokesperson Meghan Bell, the "World's Largest Dairy Store" takes pride in organizing fun events at its stores themed around holidays like Halloween and Christmas.

"Generations of families have been making Stew Leonard's part of their holiday meal celebrations," Bell said to Patch. "Offering fun, and many times free, events at the store is a way of giving back to our customers."

In addition to family-friendly activities, the company expects to sell a large number of pumpkins at its Norwalk and other stores in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

"Stew Leonard's eight food stores will sell more than a half a million pumpkins this fall," Bell said, "including mini-pumpkins, sugar pumpkins, gourds and gourmet pumpkins."

According to Bell, pumpkins have already started to arrive at the stores and are sourced from local pumpkin growers, including Geremia Greenhouse in Wallingford and Dzen Farms in Ellington, as well as Hapco Farms on Long Island.

While the store is looking forward to every event planned for October, Bell noted the trick or treat event scheduled for Oct. 21 is one of the company's favorite days of the year.

"We love seeing the kids in their costumes," Bell said.

The following Halloween events are set to take place at the Norwalk store, located at 100 Westport Avenue, according to additional press materials provided by Stew Leonard's:

Halloween Cupcakes Class

• Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Ages 6 - 10
• $20 per child

In today's class, kids will make four Halloween-inspired cupcakes to take home with them. Children will also enjoy a cup of delicious Stew Leonard's ice cream. A parent or caretaker is asked to accompany their child to this class.

Halloween Cupcakes Class

• Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon
• Ages 2 - 5
• $20 per child

In today's class, kids will make two mummy-inspired cupcakes and two jack-o'-lantern-inspired cupcakes to take home with them. Children will also enjoy a cup of delicious Stew Leonard's ice cream. A parent or caretaker is asked to accompany their child to this class.

Pumpkin Palooza

• Oct. 11-13, 2025
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stew's Garden Shop is bursting with local pumpkins! Those who purchase a pumpkin at Stew’s in Norwalk on Oct. 11, 12 or 13 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. are invited to a complimentary pumpkin painting event outdoors under the Garden Shop's tent. No advance registration is necessary.

Trick or Treat with Stew Leonard's Characters

• Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Ages 8 and younger

Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk to go trick-or-treating. Bags will be provided for children to collect their candy as they visit trick-or-treating stations throughout the store. Stew Leonard’s famous characters, including mascot Wow the Cow, will be available for taking photos with children. This event is free, however parents are kindly asked to register in advance via Eventbrite.com.

Halloween Day

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

All kids under age 12 who wear their Halloween costume to Stew Leonard’s on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, will receive a free small ice cream cone at the store's Ice Cream Parlor.

As Halloween officially gets underway at Stew Leonard's, Bell noted the store has already announced a full lineup of events for the holiday season in November and December, including visits from Santa Claus and the store's annual menorah lighting celebration.

Much like the store's famous animatronic characters often sing for customers young and old, the store wants to ensure everyone has fun shopping at Stew Leonard's, especially around the holidays.