What’s your favorite flavor of fear? Steampunk? Zombies? Spiders?
This weekend and next, no matter who (or what) you are, there’s a Halloween party cooked to match your craving, whether it’s the Dead Artist Ball in Lafayette or the CSU Chemistry Club’s Mad Scientist events for families. Historical ghost tours, capers in the corn and the usual shriek shacks abound. Best of all, if you just want to dance, the spirits will happily oblige you.
Tricks and Treats
All events through Oct. 31 unless otherwise noted. For more hauntings that have already appeared in the paper, go to .
HAUNTED HOUSES
Powick’s Asylum for Disturbed Children
Interactive “art of horror” installation and “haunted house” at 1.21 Jiga Watts. Today-Oct. 23 and Oct. 28-31. 7 p.m.-midnight. Not for young children. $8. 1432 Tremont St., 303- 910-6593, .
Primitive Fear and 13th Street Manor
13th Street Manor is a haunted Victorian home; Primitive Fear is in the catacombs of the house. Sun.-Thurs. 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. $17-35. 5155 E. 64th Ave., Commerce City, 303-814-0411,
Autumn and Realm of Terror
Autumn is an outdoor haunted cornfield and Realm of Terror is haunted woods. Sun.- Thurs. 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. $17-35. 11 Cavanaugh Road, Bennett, 303-814-0411,
Haunted Jason’s
Daily from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. haunted house with smoke/fog, lasers, auto-mechanical creatures and costumed actors. adjacent to Jason’s Billiards, 2200 S. Monaco Pkwy, 720-377-1560
OTHER EVENTS
Scream Scram 5K Run/Walk
Annual Halloween-themed race to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver beginning at 6 p.m. today. Also 100M “Spooky Sneak” for Kids 6 p.m. Costume contest. Trick or Treat Street at finish line. $40 adults, $25 under 12 and seniors. .
Halloween 2011
Mercury Cafe halloween events:
Oct. 28: 7:30 p.m. theater: Allied Witches in “Making A Killing,” a comic tragedy modern myth of Persephone, $10; 8 p.m. SpiritWays: Ultimate Witch’s Ball with Calliope & Primal Circle, $15; 10 p.m. Poetry Seance, free; Oct. 29: 12 p.m. Samhain Ritual, free; 9 p.m. The Tanukis-Gora Gora Orkestar and more. Costume contest & prizes, in the dance hall, $10; 9:30 p.m. Hamster Theater & Thinking Plague, in the Jungle room, $12; Oct. 30: 8 p.m. Atomic Pablo – Swing dancing and costume contest, $9; Oct. 31, Halloween night, dinner 5:30-10:00 p.m., accompanied by Joe Green on Cello. 1990 California St., 303-294-9258,
Spooky Halloween Magic and More
90-minute all-ages show at Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. with Magic team Joe Givan and Carol Massie, ventriloquist/puppet master Mark Hellerstein. $20. Reservations required. 735 Park St., Castle Rock, 303-660-6799, .
Dead Artist Ball
“A Haunting Night in Lafayette,” Oct. 22, 7-11 p.m. at the Peaks Bar & Grill at the Indian Peaks Golf Course. $20 includes DJ, hors d’oeuvres, dancing and costume contest. 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303-666-4706
Spooktacular! Spooktacular!
Oct. 29 at the Sherman Events Center, the Mile High Freedom Band is putting on a Halloween dance-along cabaret. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Come an hour early for dance lessons. 1770 Sherman Street, 303-778-0916.
Mad Scientist
CSU Chemistry Club’s Mad Scientist events for families and children, Oct. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. in the Chemistry Bldg. Snacks and science-based fun activities including Mad Scientist show. Near Lake St. and Centre Ave. on the CSU campus. Parking available at 1508 Centre Ave.
Halloween Journey
Music, cider, roaring campfires with tours through a graveyard with jack-o-lanterns and scarecrows at the Shepherd Valley Waldorf School. For all ages. $9 per person or $36 for a family up to six members. Advance tickets required. 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, 303-652-0130, .
Boo at the Zoo
Today-Oct. 23 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with trick or treating, haunted fun house, creepy bat cave, animal encounters and shows. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $14.25, children 3-11 $10.24, seniors $12.25, military adults $11.25, military child $7.25, under 2 free. 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, 719-633-9925, .
Real Ghosts of Old Manitou
Oct. 28, Emma’s Wake at Miramont Castle; Oct. 29 ghostly tours and the annual coffin races, noon-3 p.m. Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours, 6:30. Leave every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Meet at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave. Advance reservations recommended at 719-685-1454. Downtown Manitou Springs.
A Ghostly Affair
Oct. 28-31 in Leadville. Murder Mayhem Alley Tour (Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $10) tour of Stapleton Haunted Mansion (Oct. 28, 29 & 31, $5), guided tour of Evergreen Cemetery (Oct. 29, 8 p.m., $10), costume parade (Oct. 30, 6:45 p.m.), and masquerade dance (Oct. 29, 7-10 p.m., $3). 888-532-3845, .
Trick or Treat
At the Spa at Four Season Hotel Denver nad EDGE bar with a selection of Halloween-themed cocktails and light bites, Oct. 28-31. Oct. 24-31 The Spa offers a tricks or treats to win various prizes. 1111 14th St., 303-389-3000, .
The Past Comes Alive
Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Longmont Museum of Cultural Center through Nov. 6. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, 303-651-8374, .
Great Pumpkin Patch Express
Oct. 22-23 aboard the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with trick or treating, live music, Peanuts characters, pumpkin patch and a straw-bale maze. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22 additional time of 1:15 p.m. Adults $32-42, children (2-11) $24-34. 479 Main Avenue, Durango, 888-872-4607, .
Halloween Party
Oct. 22 at Firehouse Theater Company 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for pumpkin carving (bring you own pumpkin), costume contest, most original (gory) baked goods contest and more. $5. 7653 E. 1st Place, 303-562-3232.
Halloween Kids Fest
Downtown Aquarium family-friendly events: guess weight of giant pumpkin, monster mural coloring, mad scientist experiments, pumpkin patch painting, more. Oct. 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults 12-64 $15.99; seniors 65+ $14.99; age 3-11 $9.99; age 2 and under free. 700 Water St., 303-561-4450,
Riverside Cemetery Moonlight & Mystery Tour
Tour Riverside Cemetery Oct. 21 & 22 at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $15. Advance tickets required. Bring your flashlight. 5201 Brighton Blvd.
Trick or Treat
DealShow event for kids with costume contest and more. Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. 3550 So. Inca St., Englewood, 720-432-2819.
Halloween Dance Party
“Tribe” concert/dance party at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center. Costumes encouraged for this New Orleans-style rock, swing, zydeco. Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $8. 10 So. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, 719-476-2200,
Hauntings at the Hanger
Oct. 30 at Wings Over the Rockies from noon-4 p.m. with costume parade, candy for trick or treating, Star Wars characters, pirates, spacemen and more. Adults 13-64 $11.00, seniors (65+), active military, and veterans $9.00. children 4-12 $6.00, children under 4 free when accompanied by parent, members free. 7711 E. Academy Blvd., 303-360-5360, .
Wicked Wednesday
Oct. 26 beginning at 9 p.m. at Club Vinyl. $5 pre sale. $10 at the door. 18+. 1082 Broadway,
Naughty Tricks and Sexy Treats
Oct. 28 beginning at 9 p.m. at The Church with DJ Ascension and Triad Dragons and costume contest. $20 cover. Ladies 21+ $5. 18+ to enter. 1160 Lincoln,
Halloween Pandamonium
Oct. 28 at City Hall with The White Panda and a costume contest beginning 9 p.m. $15 presale, $25 at door. 18+ to enter. 1144 Broadway,
Dia do los Muertos
Oct. 28 at Club Vinyl beginning 9 p.m. Viernes de Revention Latin Clubnight and costume contest at midnight. $25. 18+. 1080 Broadway,
Haunted Beatz 2
Oct. 28 at Funky Buddha beginning at 5 p.m. includes costume contest. $5 presale, $10 at the door. 21+. 776 Lincoln,
Forbidden Planet
Oct. 28 at Bar Standard. Begins 9 p.m. 21+. 1037 Broadway, .
Nightmare
Oct. 29. Massive costume party at City Hall Events Venue’s amphitheatre for teens 16-20. $15 presale, $20 at the door beginning at 7 p.m. 1144 Broadway,
Wail O’Ween
Oct. 29 in the 2nd floor Cues Room of City Hall. $10 presale, $20 at the door beginning at 8 p.m. 18+. 1144 Broadway,
Designer Drugs
Oct. 29 at Club Vinyl with costume contest at midnight. $25 at the door which opens at 9 p.m. 18+. 1082 Broadway,
Noche de Halloween
Oct. 29 at The Church for Noche en la Catedral Latin Night with a costume contest at midnight. $25 at the door which opens at 9 p.m. 18+. 1160 Lincoln,
Retro Electro 80’s Zombie Bash
Oct. 29 at The Funky Buddha with costume contest at midnight. no cover. 21+. 776 Lincoln,
Night to Die For
Oct. 29 at the Living Room with music and film noir beginning at 8 p.m. 21+. 1155 Broadway,
Massacre on Broadway
Oct. 29 at Bar Standard with costume contest. $10 cover at door; opens 9 p.m. 21+. 1037 Broadway,
Monochrome
Oct. 30 at The Church with film noir/steampunk experience. $10 for 18+; no cover for 21+. 1160 Lincoln,
HallowGoth
Oct. 31 at City Hall with costume contest at midnight. $10 presale, $15 for 21+, $20 for 18-20. Doors open at 9 p.m. 1144 Broadway, .
Dirty Doctors and Naughty Nurses Halloween Party
Oct. 31 at Club Vinyl with costume contest. Begins at 9 p.m. No cover for naughty nurses or dirty doctors. 18+. 1082 Broadway,
Creepy Walk in the Woods
At the base of the Devil’s Backbone Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29, 6 p.m.-midnight. Special children’s event ($3) Oct. 29 noon-5:30 p.m. Creepy Walk $10 per person. 1750 Savage Road, 970-667-3002, creepywalk@gmail.com
Halloween on the Promenade
Oct. 30 noon-3 p.m. Hayrides, games, goody bags, cookie decorating, spooky nail painting and a pumpkin patch. Also half-priced ice skating at The Ice Rink. Children 12 and under $2.50; adults $3.50. Free skates. 5971 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-461-1285.
Rocky Horror Show
Live on stage Oct. 27 (8 p.m.), 28 (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.) and 29 (6 p.m. and 9 p.m.) at the Henry Strater Theatre. $18 students, $20 adults in advance, $25 adults at the door. 699 Main Ave., Durango, 970-375-7123,
Big Band Halloween Concert
Thin Air Jazz, 12-piece big band on stage at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. $8. 10 So. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, 719-476-2200,
Halloween Dance Party
Tommy & The Tangerines at Gold Hill Inn, Oct. 30, 9 p.m. No cover. 401 Main Street, Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Halloween Boogie
Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. at SkyVenture for trick or treating, watch Cirque-style indoor skydiving, music, raffles and more. Come in costume. 9230 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, 303-768-9000, .
Professional Ghost Hunters
Spirit Paranormal Investigations will lead ghost hunts. Lumber Baron Inn, Oct. 20-22, 28-30, 7:30-11 p.m., 2555 W. 37th Ave.; Croke-Patterson Mansion, Oct. 26, 8:30-10 p.m., 420-428 E. 11th Ave.; Bemis Library, Oct. 28, 7-10:00 p.m., 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton; Denver Firefighters Museum, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.-12:00 a.m., 1326 Tremont Place; Denver Press Club, Oct. 30, 7-9:30 p.m., 1330 Glenarm Place. $10-$39.95. 720-985-3801,
Halloween Carnival
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Oct. 30, 1-9 p.m. including haunted graveyard, trunk or treat, refreshments, cake walk, games, pumpkin contest and face painting. Starting at $1. 11040 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, 303-457-2476.
Haunted Trail
Oct. 28 & 29, 7-9 p.m. Castlewood Canyon State Park is hosting a mile-long haunted trail with ghostly visions and spooky stories. $7. 2989 S. Colorado 83, Franktown, 303-688-5242.
Halloween Dance Party
“Tiny Barge” concert/dance party at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center. Costumes encouraged for R&B, rock, and blues concert. Oct. 29, 8 p.m. $10. 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-476-2200,
Compiled by Pete Names, arts@denverpost.com
