Event Details
Families Invited to Treats in the Streets in Downtown Middletown Oct. 17
MIDDLETOWN, CT — Families are invited to celebrate fall, literacy and community at Treats in the Streets on Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Middletown from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Hosted by Ädelbrook and Nutmeg Lit Fest, Treats in the Streets will bring Connecticut authors, young readers and families together for author meet-and-greets, book signings, story readings and seasonal treats. Costumes are encouraged.
The family-friendly event will be held in conjunction with Middletown Recreation’s Downtown Trick or Treat festivities, held from 11 AM to 2 PM, extending the day’s Halloween fun with a book-centered activity for children and families.
A featured sensory-friendly story-time will take place at Ädelbooks and More, creating a calm and welcoming experience for readers of all abilities. The program reflects Ädelbrook’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Treats in the Streets will also highlight the work of the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy’s student-run vocational storefronts: the Bark-ery and Ädelbooks and More. These businesses provide young adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities with hands-on work experience and opportunities to build vocational, customer-service and workplace skills.
Event Details
What: Treats in the Streets, a fall celebration featuring local Connecticut authors, book signings, readings, treats and a sensory-friendly story-time
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Story-Time: Ädelbooks and More
Where: Treats in the Streets will be held at 100 Riverview Center, Suite 125, Middletown, CT 06457, on the side street accessible from Main Street, between the Middletown Police Department and Amici Italian Grill.
Middletown Trick or Treat will be held at participating locations on Main Street in Middletown.
Hosted by: Ädelbrook and Nutmeg Lit Fest
In conjunction with: Middletown Recreation’s Downtown Trick or Treat
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit adelbrook.org/events or contact Marketing and Communications Manager, Cristina Santillan, at cristina.santillan@adelbrook.org.
About Nutmeg Lit Fest
Nutmeg Lit Fest is a traveling Connecticut literary festival that brings local authors to libraries, venues and communities across the state through author fairs, book signings, readings and story-time events.
About Ädelbrook
Ädelbrook is a 125-year-old nonprofit multi-service agency specializing in behavioral and developmental services. Ädelbrook is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of families and individuals of all ages and abilities, with expertise in supporting individuals with intellectual /developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. From individualized education services to residential and therapeutic supports, Ädelbrook provides a high-quality continuum of care to meet the ever-changing needs of the amazing children and individuals it supports. Through collaboration, both internally and externally, Ädelbrook provides expert, comprehensive, data-driven, person-centered services with compassion. By building trust in a safe and nurturing environment Ädelbrook helps those it serves find a future filled with achievement, dignity, happiness, and hope. To learn more about Ädelbrook please visit adelbrook.org