Mystic, CT - Mystic Seaport will open its new Halloween event, Sights & Frights, on Oct. 21. The family-friendly production offers haunted Halloween fun for all ages.
Performance nights are Oct. 21-22 and 28-29, from 5 to 9 p.m. (The Oct. 28 performance will end at 8 p.m. to accommodate the free fireworks display scheduled to celebrate the Charles W. Morgan 70th anniversary).
Visitors will walk the decorated grounds of the Museum’s 19th-century village to encounter spooky locations and activities. Storytellers will relate tales of maritime misfortune, the schooner L.A. Dunton will be converted into a haunted ship, roving characters will entertain or frighten you, and tradespeople in the shops will be manufacturing items of a creepy nature.
Family activities include mask-making, face-painting, temporary tattoos, and live music of a slightly sinister nature from the Museum’s chantey staff. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and are invited to participate in a nightly parade at 7 p.m.
In a change from past years, the experience will be self-guided and all “scary” activities are located inside, permitting families with young children to avoid them.
Tickets are $13 ($12 for Museum members). Children three and under are free. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be purchased at www.mysticseaport.org/sightsandfrights or by calling 860.572.5322 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sights & Frights is recommended for all ages. Not all portions of the production are wheelchair accessible. Visitors will be walking outdoors and are encouraged to dress appropriately.
