Hungerford Nature Center

10/14/2026

👋🏼 Hello to all!

This weekends Pumpkin Palooza is almost here! A bit of fall weather might be in the forecast, but activities will be hosted both indoor and outdoor, rain or shine! 😊

🎃 Friday will feature all the Halloween inspired fun and festivities, both inside and outside, so we can keep an eye on the weather.

🎃 Saturday will be a clear and promising festive evening, and on this night we will light our cozy bonfire. 🔥

Tickets are still available for both nights. Grab them here!

Join us for a magical autumn evening! 6:30 - 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th!🌟 Pumpkin TrailStroll through our scenic, wooded trails beautifully lit by over…

10/13/2026

🎃 The pumpkins have arrived!!

😀 Tonight we prep our pumpkins for the carving night which begins Wednesday for members and Thursday for the public! And then Friday and Saturday we celebrate with lit up trails, fall snacks, a bonfire, and plenty of fun for kids and adults!

🎟️ There are still tickets available for the weekend festivities at:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

Grab your Pumpkin Palooza tickets for the whole family! It’s going to be a blast! 🎃🍁

10/11/2026

📢 FYI: We will be open tomorrow (Monday 10/12) for the holiday. Come down and say hi to our animal friends! 🦜🦎🦙

We are open from 10am-1pm! 🌱

10/08/2026

🍸Get ready for a magical adults only evening at Hungerford Nature Center & Museum! Sponsored by Worldwide W**e And Spirits we bring you “Cocktails & Cauldrons.” We invite you to sip, socialize, and discover the fascinating side of local nature!

🍸 21+ event

🗓️ Friday October 23rd from 6pm-8pm

📍 Hungerford Nature Center Museum
191 Farmington Ave, Berlin CT

🌱 Enjoy a selection of delicious cocktails while mingling with friends and fellow nature lovers. Along the way, uncover the secrets of our local plants, wildlife, and natural habitats in a fun and festive atmosphere.

🍷Come raise a glass, stir up some fun, and experience nature with a little magic!

Grab tickets here! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cocktails-and-caudrons

10/02/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza tickets are officially on sale at regular price. Lock-in in your tickets for a fun filled autumn night!! 🍁 Get your tickets @

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

🗓️ 6:30 - 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th

🌟 Pumpkin Trail~ Stroll through our scenic, wooded trails beautifully lit by over 300 hand-carved pumpkins!
🎨 Kids’ Zones~ Let the little ones get creative with free Halloween-themed crafts and interactive games. Great for toddlers to tweens!
🔥 Bonfire Hangout~ Gather around our cozy bonfire — the perfect place to warm up, and sip on your c***r.
🍎 Delicious Refreshments~ Enjoy complimentary apple c***r, fresh donuts, and other tasty fall treats.
👻 Dress to Impress! Costumes are welcome — and encouraged!
📸 Photo Spots & Pumpkin Selfie Station~ Snap the perfect fall photo with friends and family at our themed backdrops and pumpkin displays.

Tickets are available at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

See you soon 🎃

09/29/2026

🎃 Come carve pumpkins with us! 🎃

The official flyer for our pumpkin carving night for our event coming up! Sign up early to book your spot and your pumpkin!

🗓️ Thursday October 15th
🎟️ Registration Required – $5 PER GROUP and covers your whole group and all of your group’s pumpkins.

Enjoy all the fun without any of the mess—we do the cleaning, you just carve!

💫 Space is limited, so register quickly to secure your pumpkins and join the festive fun for the whole family!!

09/26/2026

🚨 SAVE THIS AFFORDABLE CONNECTICUT FAMILY SPOT! 🐢

Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin, CT is such a fun, budget-friendly place to explore with kids!

Inside, kids can explore interactive exhibits, meet a TALKING PARROT 🦜, see bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets & more, plus enjoy a toddler play area with plenty of hands-on fun.

Then head outside for even more! 🦙 You’ll find roaming chickens, owls, llamas, a great playground AND miles of walking trails that are completely FREE to explore.

📍 Hungerford Nature Center | Berlin, Connecticut

SAVE this for your next family day out and SEND it to a Connecticut parent who needs more affordable things to do with kids!

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09/26/2026

🎃🗡️ Pumpkin Carving Night at Hungerford Nature Center!✨

Let the carving begin!!! As this year’s approaches, now is the time for us to start planning for pumpkin carving…and we need your help! Register for our official carving night, details below👇🏽

Help us get ready for Pumpkin Palooza by carving your very own pumpkin! Each pumpkin you carve will be placed along our trails for everyone to enjoy during the big event.

🗓 Dates:
Wednesday October 14th: Members Only
Thursday October 15th: Open to the Public
💰 Registration Required – $5 PER GROUP
Required and covers your whole group and all of your group’s pumpkins.

Enjoy all the fun without any of the mess—we do the cleaning, you just carve!

Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your pumpkins and join the festive fun.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-carving-nights--2026

While you are at it, might as well buy tickets for Pumpkin Palooza as well, so you can see your handywork 🎃 on our trails!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

09/24/2026

of the flyer…we made a “Boo-Boo”👻🎃

Our early bird special flyer we previously released had a price typo on it, so we wanted to repost it to make sure that everyone knows the proper information. Sorry about that 😬

Until October 1st, we are offering discounted prices on our Pumpkin Palooza program! Here are the original prices and the early bird prices:

Everyone saves $3 per ticket if you grab tickets now, so…

Members ~ Adult: $18 ➡️ $15 • Kids $13 ➡️ $10
Non-Members ~ Adult $23 ➡️ $20 • Kids $18 ➡️ $15

Purchase here October 1st: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

After that tickets will be bump up to regular prices! 🎃

09/22/2026

🎃 It’s that time again!🎃

🍁 Pumpkin Palooza season has returned, and we are inviting everyone to lock in a special discounted price for members and non-members to get their tickets early!

🎟️ From now, until October 1, we will be offering major savings! Join the festivities full of pumpkins trails, kids zones, holiday treats, a bonfire, costumes, and all things Halloween! Grab your early bird tickets today here
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026! 🎃🎃🎃