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1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike
Montville, CT 06370

Pumpkin Passage

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The Dinosaur Place once again transforms into Pumpkin Passage--a magical wonderland of lights, pumpkins, and friendly dinosaurs. This annual Halloween event is now bigger than ever

Toddler-friendly trail of lights and fun family activities are awaiting you this October at the dinosaur-themed adventure park every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - plus select Thursdays with the reduced rates! Choose lights instead of frights!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Trail of magical lights with glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins and mythical creatures

• Entertainers every night!

• Whack-a-Dino, Basketball Pop-a-Shot & other family fun lawn games

• Jurassic Jungle bounce house plus a tower-like 20 ft. Funhouse Super Slide, inflatable Corn Maze, inflatable Axe Throwing & more!

• FREE Marshmallow Roasting

• Original one-of-a-kind performance by singing animatronic pumpkin family

• Dozens of photo opportunities

• Food trucks

• Trick-or-Treat Night (Oct. 31) where kids will receive a goody bag with candy and trinkets upon exit!

ENTERTAINMENT
• Thursdays: Face Painting

• Fridays: Matica Circus performers, fire spinning, jugglers, unicyclists & stilt walkers

• Saturdays: Fire spinners group Polar Flame will be lighting up the night with their entrancing fire shows

• Sundays: Balloon Twisting/Bubble Shows + DJ


Hours and Admission Details

Select Thursdays in October: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in October: 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Tickets (Fri. – Sun.):
Adults: $27
Children (Ages 2+): $29
Children under 2 are FREE
Online ticketing only (no tickets will be available at the door). 

SPECIAL! Tickets (Thurs., Oct.16, 23 & 30):
Adults: $19
Children (Ages 2+): $21
Children under 2 are FREE
Online ticketing only (no tickets will be available at the door). 

TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT (Friday, Oct. 31st):
Adults: $27
Children (Ages 2+): $35 (Goody Bag is included)
Children under 2 are FREE
Online ticketing only (no tickets will be available at the door). 

Reservations STRONGLY recommended as events may sell out

Children under 2 are free except for those participating on Trick-or-Treat Night (Oct 31, 2025)

ONCE BOOKED, NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS. If we are forced to close due to rain or lightning at the time of your scheduled visit, we will provide a “rain check” to rebook your tickets.

Pumpkin Passage is located at Nature's Art Village / The Dinosaur Place.

Event Times

Pumpkin Passage

  • Friday, October 3, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday, October 4, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Sunday, October 5, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Friday, October 10, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday, October 11, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Sunday, October 12, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday, October 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Friday, October 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, October 18, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Sunday, October 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday, October 23, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Friday, October 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, October 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, October 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, October 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Pumpkin Passage - Trick or Treat Night!

  • Friday, October 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Pumpkin Passage

  • Saturday, November 1, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Sunday, November 2, 5:00pm - 9:00pm