EVENTS
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest
Through Oct. 27: “Family by Day, Fright by Night” is the theme. Not-so-scary activities during the day on weekends include the Trick or Treat Trail. At 5 p.m. each Friday through Sunday the park is terrorized by zombies with three new haunted attractions. Tickets vary. 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com
October Fun at Park Meadows
Oct. 12 and 19: Children’s activities include decorating pumpkins, arts and crafts, games and more, 2-4 p.m.
Arapahoe County Fall Festival
Oct. 19: Pumpkin patch, hay rides, historic demonstrations, pioneer crafts and games, a petting farm, food trucks and horse-drawn trolley rides, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.Historic 17 Mile House, 8181 S. Parker Road, Centennial, arapahoegov.com
Pumpkin Festival at Tagawa Gardens
Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27: Each weekend will feature WOWBubbles, balloon art, face painting, airbrush tattoos, pumpkin decorating, obstacle course and refreshments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.7711 S Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com
FestiFall at Hudson Gardens
Oct. 26: Harvest-themed activities include pumpkins, owl demonstrations by Wild Wings Education, hay bale maze, meet the beekeeper, craft stations, story telling, music, local food trucks, 10 a.m.-3 p.m, $3 for ages four and up. Pumpkin purchases (sale is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or while supplies last) range in price $5-$30.6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565, hudsongardens.org
FallFest in Original Aurora
Oct. 19: Bike parade, junk jam where you can “pound out a tune,” pumpkin bowling, face painting, masking tape masterpieces, storytelling, a barnyard petting zoo and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 303-739-7930, auroragov.org
WOW! Children’s Museum’s Halloween Party
Oct. 27: Dress up in a costume for tricks, treats, pumpkin painting, crafts and an “ooey gooey” science demonstration, 10 a.m.-noon. Tickets vary. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424, wowchildrensmuseum.org
South Suburban’s Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 18: Entertainment for children up to age 11 includes a haunted house, little spook house, trick or treat street, carnival games, 5:30-8 p.m. $6, $4 through Oct. 16. Concessions will be available. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-347-5999, sspr.org
Robby Ferrufino Memorial Halloween Bash
Oct. 26: All-adult party features six DJ’s playing top 40 with dance mashups, house, and techno, VIP open bar, costume contest with prizes, beer and wine, and three video walls. Tickets vary. Mile High Station 2027 Old West Colfax Ave., milehighstation.com
Hauntings at the Hangar
Oct. 27: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum will be transformed into a Haunted Hangar, noon-4 p.m. “Creatures” from outer space and activities for kids included. Tickets vary, free for members. Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1 near Alameda Avenue and Quebec Street, 303-360-5360 ext. 105, wingsmuseum.org
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 25-27: Boo After Dark has more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, animal demonstrations and family entertainment, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $15 adults, $10 children. Boo At The Zoo during the day offers similar activities, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Included with admission. 2300 Steele St., 720-337-1400, denverzoo.org
Trick or Treat Train
Oct. 26-27: “Rides, Candy & Costumes” is the theme of the two-day celebration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ride in vintage rail cars hosted by costumed conductors and engineers. Train departs every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit stops to fill treat bags and see the “not so spooky” haunted railcar, silly graveyard, pumpkin patch. $15 adults, $5 children, $10 seniors over 60, $30 families, free for members. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591, coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball
Oct. 26: DJ dance music, sci-fi films, appetizers, two free drinks, a cash bar, costume contest and a silent auction to benefit Space Foundation, 7-11 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. Ages 21 and over. Space Foundation World Headquarters and Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-576-8000, scifisprings.com
ColoWeen
Oct. 26: Costume party includes music, food, VIP areas, decor, props and more. 4-8 p.m. Fast check-in, 8 p.m. regular check-in, doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets vary. Must be 21 and over. Crowne Plaza Convention Center, 1450 Glenarm Place, coloween.com
Victorian Fetish Ball
Oct. 19: More than 60 entertainers, 7-9 p.m. pre-party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. main event with all three clubs open, 2-4 a.m. after party at Diamond After Dark. Tickets vary, table reservations are $99. Diamond Cabaret, 1222 Glenarm Place, victorianfetishball.com
Paranormal Palace
Oct. 26: Benefit for the Women’s
Global Empowerment Fund, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. DJs, multiple ballrooms and performers included. $39 general admission, $89 VIP, $99 table reservation for four people. Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., paranormalpalace.org
Trick or Treat Street
Oct. 25-27: Features trick-or-treating, crafts, carnival games, science experiments, music, storytelling and more, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Included with admission, rides on Vern’s Mini Train are $2 each. Parking is $5, free for members on a space-available basis. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, 303-433-7444, mychildsmuseum.org
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Oct. 26: “Halloween Enchanted Garden,” a candy-free celebration for ages 2-8, includes storytelling, crafts, magic, bowling, music and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. $5 per child, free for parents. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Adams Mystery Playhouse
Oct. 12, 19 and 26: Three mysteries including “Zombie Murder” (geared at ages 10-20), “Murder in the Haunted Mansion” (ages 8-14) and “Mystery of the Stolen Gem” (ages 5-12). Times vary. Additional shows may be scheduled. $10. Costumes encouraged. 2406 N. Federal Blvd., 303-455-1848, adamsmysteryplayhouse.com
Palmer Lake Historical Society
Oct. 17: “Ghosts of Douglas and Surrounding Counties,” 7 p.m. History-related ghost stories about several local properties are included. Free, refreshments included. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, palmerdividehistory.org
Highland Haunt
Oct. 26: Family-friendly Halloween celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. North High Drama program performs every 30 minutes; parade, mechanical bullrides, costume contest for kids and adults, live music, more. Register for costume contest is 11 a.m.-1 p.m., parade begins 1:30 p.m. Free; a $5 per child activity pass includes hayrides, bounce house, pumpkin patch and face painting. Accepting cash donations and $5 grocery gift cards for The Bienvenidos Food Bank of Northwest Denver. 32nd Street between Clay and Zuni streets, highlandhaunt.com
Denver Bone Bash
Oct. 26: Arthritis Foundation benefit includes tarot readers, comedian Bryan Kellen, cocktails, food, silent auction, 6-8:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged but not required. Awards for most original, best couple, funniest and scariest. Tickets vary. The Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., 719-520-5711, denverbonebash.org, arthritis.org
Halloween on the Promenade
Oct. 27: Promenade Shops at Centerra present free horse-drawn hayrides, games, activity stations, pumpkin patch, goody bags, music and dog costume contest, noon-3 p.m. Bring nonperishable food items for Kids Pak, a relief program for Thompson School District kids.
Zombie Crawl/Zombie Prom
Oct. 25: Benefit for Community Radio KAFM 88.1 includes free Zombie Crawl 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants pick up a punch card and get it stamped at participating businesses. The fifth annual Zombie Prom follows at 8 p.m. in the Mesa Theater. Tickets are $15, $12 in advance. Grand Junction, 970-241-8801 ext. 223, kafmradio.org
“Haunted Hearthstone”
Oct. 27: A play about a “spirited restaurant” is a benefit for Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, 6:30-9 p.m. $60. Children’s tickets also available. Reservations required, choose from four dinner options. Hearthstone Restaurant, 130 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge, 970-453-0199, backstagetheatre.org
Boo N Brew on Colfax Avenue
Oct. 26: The Bluebird District hosts the seventh annual family-friendly scare fest with activities for kids 1-4 p.m. and adults 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Details on website.
Monster Mash Halloween Celebration
Oct. 31: Family-friendly seasonal celebration includes crafts, face painting, games and more, 4-7 p.m. Trick-or-treating is 5-7 p.m. Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 303-973-5300, southwestplaza.com
Haunted Trail
Oct. 12: Castlewood Canyon hosts guided half-mile walk with ghost stories, 7-9 p.m. Park entry fee is $7. Franktown,
The Belmar Boo
Oct. 27: Trick-or-treating for families at participating businesses, noon-4 p.m. Radio Disney will be present noon-2 p.m. Family photo booth, arts and crafts, specials at participating stores included. 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood, 303-742-1520, belmarcolorado.com
Tiny Tot Halloween
Oct. 31: Costumed parade for the “littlest trick-or-treaters” begins at 10 a.m. Children (recommended for pre-school ages) can visit merchants on College Avenue for treats, then head to the Sunset Event Center for a “Monster Mash” party. Activities are free. Downtown Fort Collins, 970-484-6500, DowntownFortCollins.com
Central City’s Creepy Crawl
Oct. 12, 19, 25-26: One-hour walking tour of haunted buildings hosted by Gilpin Historical Society. First tour departs 7 p.m., then every 20 minutes until 9:40 p.m. Tickets $10, $15 day of event. Ages 16 and over; under 21 must be with parent or guardian. Tours leave from Century Casino side entrance on Gregory Street, 1-866-464-2626, playcentralcity.com
CORN MAZES
Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Through Oct. 27: The 10-acre corn maze is open 4-9 p.m. Fridays, noon-9 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Hayrides and pony rides available for additional cost. Food vendors will also be in attendance. Tickets vary. 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, botanicgardens.org/corn-maze
Anderson Farms Corn Maze
Through Nov. 2: A giant maze with a new game, The Farm Scene Investigation. Maze is 30 acres, with more than nine miles of trails. Times, tickets vary; maze entrance included in a Fall Festival admission ticket. 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie, 303-828-5210, andersonfarms.com
Fritzler Corn Maze
Through Nov. 3: Solve a corn maze with two levels. Games and courtyard activities like the ATV mini rollercoaster barrel train or the super pumpkin cannon are also included. After dark the maze becomes “Scream Acres.” 20861 CR 33, LaSalle, 970-737-2129, fritzlermaze.com
HAUNTED HOUSES
13th Floor and Asylum Haunted Houses
Through Nov. 2: The 13th Floor and the Asylum return with nearly 100 actors. Hours and admission vary. 13th Floor is located at 4120Brighton Blvd.; The Asylum is located at 6100 E. 39th Ave., getscared.com
Colorado Fear Fest
Through Oct. 31: Arvada’s first dual-haunt and Halloween festival. Two interactive haunts, the Grisly Lodge and Dark Mines; local food vendors, entertainment and artistry. Times and tickets vary. The Grisly Lodge and the Dark Mine in Olde Town Arvada, 303-842-5273, coloradofearfest.com
MorbidNights presents “Mute Manor”
Through Oct. 31: New themes each night. Part of proceeds benefit the American Red Cross to support flood victims. 7-11:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 2050 Greeley Mall, Greeley, morbidnights.com
Lake Dillon Theatre Company
Oct. 24-27 and 30-31: “Haunted Hike,” an interactive theatrical experience for ages 13 and over, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10. The hike takes place in the former Old Navy location in the Green Village of The Outlets at Silverthorne, 970-513-1151,
PETS
Dog-o-Ween
Oct. 12: Dogs will put their best paw forward at costume contest plus games for all ages, prizes, food, silent auction benefitting International Hearing Dog, Inc., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; cContest entries are $10, $15 for multiple pets. International Hearing Dog, Inc., 5901 E. 89th Ave., Henderson, 303-287-3277, hearingdog.org
