The five-mile event is Kent’s largest one-day community event and travels along one of the most scenic courses in Connecticut.
The Kent Pumpkin Run is organized by the Kent Chamber of Commerce which proudly supports local member businesses. The Kent Pumpkin Run is hosted by the Kent Green Shopping Center.
The Kids Fun Run (for children age 12 and under) will be held at 11:15 AM. The Kids Fun Run features both 1/2 mile and 1 mile options.
Make it a family afternoon and visit Kent’s many quality shops and restaurants.
49 years and going strong!
JOIN US FOR HALLOWEEN!! LOTS OF FUN & SPOOKY EVENTS HAPPENINGS
Beginning at 5:00 PM – Businesses throughout town will be open late for Trick-or-Treaters. Also at 5:00 PM the Kent Trunk-or-Treat at Webster Bank! Local non profits, schools & businesses that do not have a store front will be handing out candy in the closed-off parking lot.
7:00 to 7:15 PM – The “Thriller Flash Mob” will be held at the Golden Falcon Lot on North Main Street. South Kent School, Kent School, Marvelwood and Kent Center School are all coming together this year to create this year’s dance.
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Kent’s Halloween Costume Contest at 45 On Main - judging by film director and musician Rob & Sheri Zombie. Contestants must register (here). Donations (here) to the Kent Food Bank will be matched by Rob & Sheri!
Parking: Available throughout town + additional parking on the Kent Green
Safety Reminders: Use sidewalks when walking throughout town and crosswalks when crossing the road, Keep children to the inside of sidewalks for safety, Some side roads closed to traffic for trick-or-treaters and public safety—please follow local event signage.
ALL THROUGHOUT THE SEASON:
Take a walk through Kent and discover incredible restaurants, bakeries and cafes, on the Kent Green, along Main Street and into the Kent Barns. You will experience distinctive shops and boutiques, outstanding art galleries, antique dealers, private schools and museums such as the CT Antique Machinery Association, the Eric Sloane Museum, Seven Hearths, and the Kent Historical Society. You may find as you stroll about town that time suddenly stands still as you engage in conversation with local shopkeepers. Relax and stay overnight at one of our impeccable inns and bed & breakfasts.
Whatever you like to do, we have it. Visit us soon. We have a feeling that if you visit us once, you will want to visit us again.
Visit our community calendar for more information and additional events.
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