(WFSB) - The start of October means time for haunted happenings, more fall adventures and all the seasonal celebrations you could ask for. Here are just a few ways to spend this weekend:

South Windsor Apple Festival

Saturday, October 4th

John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds

9:00am – 5:00pm

Live music, vendors, food trucks, kids fun and apple pie!

Free parking and free admission

Scarecrows on Main

October 1st through October 31

Main Street, Old Wethersfield

See creations by the community outside local businesses

Essex Scarecrow Contest and Festi-Fall

Saturday, October 4

Essex

11:00am – 4:00pm

Pirate-themed fun and activities

Costumes optional

Free event

Vote for your favorite scarecrow

Kid-Chella: CT Kids Passport Launch Party

Sunday, October 5th

Connecticut Science Center

10:

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