The University of New Haven is on fall break next Monday and Tuesday, but not all students living on campus have the chance to go home. Here are some things to do on or near campus this break.
With Halloween coming up, students can have a horror movie marathon. Enjoy some slasher classics such as “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” or even new movies like the 2024 sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” For students who are not fans of horror, hit Halloween classics like “Hocus Pocus,” or the dark fantasy world of “Coraline” are options that still have the Halloween spirit.
Students who don’t celebrate Halloween, can take time to admire campus in the fall weather. Take a break, sit outside, and enjoy the fall scenery. Try your hand at photography during break to take some aesthetic photos of the fall life on campus.
If you love to bake, this is a great time to make some pumpkin desserts right for the season. Sallysbakingaddiction.com has a list of pumpkin based recipes from variations of cookies to pies you may want to try out.
One of the best things to do is to relax. With midterms coming to a close, spend time on yourself. Read a book or listen to your favorite music. Create your own spa day while in your dorm to help take off stress, or take some time to reorganize and do some cleaning.
If you want to escape from campus for the day, there are activities nearby you can explore. Some of the best fall foliage spots are located in New Haven. Try East Rock Park, located just outside of Yale. Also nearby is Grove Street Cemetery, another location that showcases photoesque fall leafage. Downtown New Haven also has great spots to admire colorful leaves and you can even spend some time shopping at the many stores the area has to offer, such as the Shops at Yale.
Consider a visit to the Yale Art Museum or the Peabody Museum, which showcases natural history. Though both places are closed on Mondays, both offer free admission any other day. The art museum is currently showcasing some exhibits such as the “Year of the Dragon,” featuring around 30 artworks celebrating 2024 as the year of the dragon.
Outside of New Haven, Wallingford offers one of New England’s most “terrifying haunted trails,” the Trail of Terror. 30 years in business, the theme this year is the “Coven of the Rotted,” which offers grotesque images. If interested, tickets can be bought online at their website, trailofterror.com.
About 20 minutes away from the West Haven campus is Rose Orchards. This family-owned farm has 50 acres of land dedicated to its orchards and animals. If you love to pick your own apples during the fall, the orchard also offers pick your own from 9-5. More information can be found on their website, roseorchardsfarm.com.
