All events through Oct. 31 unless otherwise noted. For more hauntings that have already appeared in the paper, go to .
HAUNTED HOUSES25th Hour Haunted House
Spooky effects, detailed decor and outdoor light show for those in line. Sun. and Thurs. 7-10 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. $14.95 with canned food donation (+$1 without). Ramada Plaza Inn, I-25 & 120th, 720-261-0570,
Hallow Screams Haunted House
Today-Oct. 31, 6:30-11 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students, $5 kids 6 and under. Next to cactus canyon. 3210 I-70 Business Loop, Grand Junction, 970-245-5555
MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES
Haunted Field of Screams
Adults only. With Dead Man’s Night Maze. Thurs. and Sun. sundown-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. sundown-midnight. Haunted Field of Screams, $16, $28 VIP; Dead Man’s Maze, $14, $22 VIP; both $27, $50 VIP. SE corner of 104th and Riverdale Road, Thornton,
Crazed Cornfield Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Family friendly. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Adult maze $10, children $8, under 5 free. Mini maze $4 children; pumpkins priced by size. SE corner of 104th and Riverdale Road, Thornton,
OTHER EVENTSCandy buy-back program
Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dentistry for Children will buy back Halloween candy for $1 per pound. Candy, along with toothpaste and toothbrushes, will be shipped in holiday care packages to U.S. soldiers. 404 E. Mineral Ave., Littleton, 303-798-4400
Ghosts by Lantern Light
Annual Halloween Prix Fixe Community Cellar Dinner. Oct. 28 & 29, 6:30 p.m. at Beatice and Woodsley. $48 prix fixe or include wine for $72 prix fixe. Reservations required. 38 S. Broadway, 303-777-3505
Trick or Treat off the Street
Oct. 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Wildlife Experience. Mark popcorn hands, ghost candy pops, spin art and trick or treat indoors. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 3-13, members free. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300,
Spooky Halloween Party Treats
Cooking for children grades 6-8. Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kitchen Table Cooking School. $80. 5375 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, Halloween PUMP-kin Workout
Work out using a pumpkin with the Fitness for Living trainers at Scott Carpenter Park, Oct. 29, 8:45-10 a.m. Prizes awarded for best costume. Registration required. Bring four non-perishable items or $15 for the Emergency Family Assistance Association food drive. Arapahoe and 30th, Boulder, 303-550-3491, bc_halloween_food_drive
Dia de los Muertos
Murder Mystery Dinners and mysteries for kids Oct. 29. Creepy Mansion tours today-Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, advance purchase required. 2406 Federal Blvd., 303-455-1848
Halloween Family Fun Fest
Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. at the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo with storytellers, games, face painting, bounce house, crafts, owls, bats, Halloween Puppet Trail. $4 members, $5 non-members. 5200 Nature Center Road, Pueblo, 719-549-2458,
Halloween events
Adams Mystery Playhouse presents PG-13 “Haunted House Murder” today-Oct. 29, 6:45-9:15 p.m., $42 includes dinner and show; “Murder on Pirate Island” today- Oct. 29, 6:45-9:15, $42 includes dinner and show, patrons encourages to dress like pirates; “Mystery of the Haunted Mansion” for kids, Oct. 29, 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m., $10; “Mystery of the Stolen Gem” for kids Oct. 29, 10:30-11:45 a.m., $10. Tours of the Haunted Mansion are $5 and booked in advance. 2406 Federal Blvd., 303-455-1848, adamsmystery
Hallowfreaknween 2011
Dëhasse will play with DJ Tiësto and Pendulum at Denver Merchandise Mart with costume contest, food, dance, two mausoleums of music. Oct. 29, beginning at 7 p.m., 16+ admission, 21+ bar. 451 E. 58th Ave., 303-383-1909,
Mid-Summer Nightscream Masquerade Ball
Oct. 29. 24K and Oak Tavern are hosting. Costume contest. Opens at 9 p.m. 24K, 1414 Market St, 303- 888-0655; Oak Tavern, 1416 Market St., 303-888- 0655, for tickets
Sinful Hallow’s Eve
Oct. 30. Denver’s favorite pro athletes are hosting at 24K and Oak Tavern. Doors open at 9 p.m. 24K, 1414 Market St, 303-888-0655; Oak Tavern, 1416 Market St., 303-888-0655, for tickets
Halloween Online Auction
Miners Alley Playhouse annual online auction with lots of newly donated items. Bidding closes Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. , 303-935-3044
Halloween Costume Carnival
Today 4-8 p.m. at Starsmore Discovery center with costume contest and not-too-scary haunted trail and Piñata Bash. Free. Tickets 5 for $1 for cake walk, games, toys and bake sale. 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Road, Colorado Springs, 719-385-6086.
Spooky Illusions
Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. at Theatre of Dreams Arts & Events Center. Comedy mad scientist & Frankenstein Show with ventriloquist Mark Hellerstein. $20. Not suitable for very young children. 735 Park St., Castle Rock, 303-660-6799 for reservations
Halloween events
Come to Denver Museum of Nature and Science dressed in your costume Oct. 31 to see scorpions, flesh-eating bugs and all kinds of spiders, spooky activities and African storytelling. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Members free, adults $12, 3-15 $6, seniors $8. 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-370-6000,
Candy buy-back
Nov. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Clear Creek Dental in Fort Collins will pay $1 per pound for Halloween candy up to 5 pounds. 373 W. Drake Road, 970-223-1166,
Halloween Carnival
Front Range Community College is hosting a carnival for kids 2-12, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. with games, treats, cupcake walk, face painting, costume contest and pumpkin decorating. 3645 W. 112th Ave., 970-204-8131,
Trickeration IX
The Ginn Mill is hosting on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. with DJ Rockstar Aaron and cover band Hit List. Open bar. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. 2041 Larimer St., 303-885-6168,
Halloween Party
Sheraton Denver Tech Center 8-11 p.m., today with dance lessons at 7 p.m. and Nacho Men. $20 includes first drink. 7007 S. Clinton St., Englewood, 303-699-4653.
Spook the Plaza
Oct. 29. Ninth Street Plaza in Greeley is the place for the Downtown Zombie Crawl. Pubs and bars will host costume contests. Zombie makeup and “Thriller” dance instruction available. Activities begin at 6 p.m. with costume contest at The Rio. 970-356-6775, downtowngreeley .
“We’re Off to See the Wizard”
Yellow Brick Road meets Alfred Hitchcock at the Briarwood Inn. Presented on stage by Miners Alley Playhouse. Today-Oct. 30. 6:30 p.m. $65 per person. 1630 8th St., Golden, 303-279-3121,
Munchkin Masquerade
Downtown Boulder Pearl Street Mall is host to tiny ghosts and goblins with local business giving out treats and candy. Oct. 31, 2-5 p.m.
“A Nightmare on Curtis Street”
The Curtis hotel is hosting Halloween weekend including accommodations on Oct. 29 on the 13th floor, a bottle of red wine, turndown chocolates, Sunday brunch at The Corner Office and parking. $259. 1405 Curtis St., 800-525-6651,
Candy buy-back
Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dentistry for Children is buying Halloween candy for $1 per pound. The candy will be shipped to U.S. troops overseas. 404 E. Mineral Ave., Littleton, 303-798
-4400, .
Nightmare in the Lounge
Japoix Restaurant and Lounge with DJs, costume contest, and holiday drinks. Oct. 30, 9 p.m. to close. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. 975 Lincoln St., 303-861-2345, .
Pete Names, arts@denverpost.com
