Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

Ivoryton Library 106 Main Street, Ivoryton

The Ivoryton Library Association's annual Pumpkin Chase 5K and Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run are back! Register to join the 16th annual Pumpkin Chase 5K taking place on Saturday, October 18 at 9AM. Check in opens at 7:30AM on the Ivoryton Green. Participants will receive a free t-shirt with registration before September 18. Registrations after September 18 and day-of registrations will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. Group pricing available! The Pumpkin Chase course starts along North Main Street, Ivoryton for approximately half a mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark, the course enters the Essex Land Trust’s Falls River Preserve for a 1.1 mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River, then it heads back to Ivoryton Green. This year's Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run kicks off at 8:30AM at the Ivoryton Library, and is FREE and open to runners seven and under. All Pumpkin Fun Run participants will receive a voucher for a free book at Ivoryton Library! The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase 5K Road/Trail Race and Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run are held annually to benefit the Ivoryton Library and they take place in our beautiful, peak foliage season! Registration link: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase

$35

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

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Essex Village

The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition, bringing creativity, fun, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton each fall! Every year, residents, businesses, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites! Voting to start online on Saturday, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/ Questions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com

Free