EVENTS
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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
Pumpkin Festival at Tagawa Gardens
Oct. 26-27: 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, storytelling, 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
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
Robby Ferrufino Memorial Halloween Bash
Oct. 26: The 13th annual all-adult party features six DJ’s playing top 40 with dance mashups, house, and techno, VIP open bar, costume contest with przes, 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 East Alameda Avenue and Quebec Street, 303-360-5360 ext. 105, wingsmuseum.org
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 26-27: The 29th annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, animal demonstrations and family entertainment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 behind the historic locomotive in vintage passenger 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, the silly graveyard, and the 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
Paranormal Palace
Oct. 26: The fifth annual Haunted Hotel is a 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
Space & Science Fiction Halloween Ball
Oct. 26: The second annual Halloween Ball offers DJ dance music, sci-fi films, appetizers, two free drinks, a cash bar, costume contest with prizes and a silent auction to benefit Space Foundation initiatives, 7-11 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. Must be 21 and over. Space Foundation World Headquarters and Discovery Center,4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-576-8000, scifisprings.com
ColoWeen
Oct. 26: The seventh annual 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
Trick or Treat Street
Oct. 26-27: The 29th annual fall festival continues with trick-or-treating, crafts, carnival games, science experiments, music, storytelling. 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: The sixth annual “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. 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 Federal Blvd., 303-455-1848, adamsmysteryplayhouse.com
Highland Haunt
Oct. 26: Family-friendly Halloween celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. North High Drama program every 30 minutes; parade, mechanical bullrides, costume contest for kids and adults, live music and more. Register for costume contest 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, face painting. Accepting cash donations and $5 grocery gift cards for Bienvenidos Food Bank of Northwest Denver. West 32nd Avenue. between Clay and Zuni streets, highlandhaunt.com
Denver Bone Bash
Oct. 26: The second annual benefit for the Arthritis Foundation includes Tarot card readers, local comedian Bryan Kellen, cocktails, food, silent auction, and more 6-8:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Awards will be presented for most original, best couple, funniest and scariest. Tickets vary. Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., 719-520-5711, arthritis.org, denverbonebash.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.
“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 family-friendly scare fest with activities for kids 1-4 p.m. and adults 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Details on the website.
Monster Mash Halloween Celebration
Oct. 31: Family-friendly bash with 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
The Belmar Boo
Oct. 27: Trick-or-treating for families at businesses, noon-4 p.m. Radio Disney on hand 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 kids 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. 25-26: The fifth annual one-hour walking tour of town’s most haunted buildings are hosted by the 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 of the Century Casino on Gregory Street, 1-866-464-2626, playcentralcity.com
Forney Fall Fest
Oct. 26: Forney Museum’s sixth annual night of “Treats and Spooky Sweets” includes a magician, costume contests, a haunted house, a movie, games and prizes, 5:30-9 p.m. $5. The Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., 303-297-1113, forneyfallfest.eventbrite.com/, forneymuseum.org
CU-Boulder Theatre & Dance
Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1-2, 2 p.m. Nov. 2-3 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3. $12, $10 CU students, $5 high school students. The Loft, University Theatre Building, CU-Boulder campus, 303-492-8181, theatredance.colorado.edu
Mile High Freedom Band
Oct. 26: Annual musical cabaret “Spooktacular! Spooktacular!” features haunting music selections, 3 p.m. family-friendly matinee, 7:30 p.m. adult 21-and-over performance. Doors open at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for a Bizarre Bazaar. $20, $15 children. Kim Robards Dance Theater, 9990 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, mhfb.org, spookymhfb.bpt.me
Howl-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 26-27: Hay rides, candle dipping, crafts, a maze, pumpkin picking and more, 4-8 p.m. A costume contest is also offered each night at 5 and 7 p.m. $2, $1 ages 3-18, free age 2 and under. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Centennial Village Museum, 14th Avenue and A Street, Greeley, 970-350-9220, greeleymuseums.com
Safe Street Halloween
Oct. 26: Northglenn Police Department presents trick-or-treating, games, storytelling, outdoor light show, cookie decorating and more, 5-8 p.m. Free. Northglenn High School, 601 W. 100th Ave., Northglenn, 303-450-8851
Halloween Family Fun Festival & Trick-or-Treating
Oct. 26: Entertainment, crafts, activities and a costume contest for infants to adults, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Loveland Museum/Gallery. Visit the Costume Contest Booth before 12:15 p.m. to register. Trick-or-treat at several downtown businesses. 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, Fifth Street will be closed between Cleveland Avenue and Lincoln Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 970-962-2410,
The Serendipi-TEA Shoppe
Oct. 26: Venetian Mask Afternoon Tea, 2 p.m. Ages 10 and older with adult, includes mask making, tea with a Halloween spirit, prizes, games. $29, $22 children. Reservations required. 5610 S. Curtice St., Littleton, 303-904-2376, serendipi-teashoppe.com
Colorado Mills
Oct. 26: Annual Simon Kidgits Club Halloween celebration with crafts, games, treats and more geared at children ages 3-8, 2-4 p.m. Free. 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-384-3000, coloradomills.com
Molly Brown House Museum
Oct. 26: Costumed actors bring the dead back to life in the 20th annual “Victorian Horrors.” HG Wells, Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe are among the “guests.” Hour-long performances begin every 15 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets vary. 1340 Pennsylvania St., 303-832-4092 ext. 10, mollybrown.org
Halloween Organ Concert
Oct. 31: Costumes are welcome as CSU presents the eighth annual “spooky” concert on the Casavant organ with performances at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. $12, $7 CSU students, $1 under 18. Advance ticket purchase recommended, may be additional fees at the door. Organ Recital Hall at the University Center of the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-2787, csuartstickets.com
Fun City
Oct. 26: Annual “Treat Street” for kids is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with costume contests (ages 0-4, 5-12, and 13 and over), a coloring contest, treats and more. Adults are invited 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for a “Halloween Party” with a DJ, games, a limbo contest, bowling, drink specials and door prizes. A costume contest begins at 9 p.m. Admission varies, some activities are free. Fun City Family Entertainment, 9670 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, 303-972-4344, funcitycolorado.com
History Colorado Center
Oct. 26: “Historic Halloween” includes ghosts of Colorado’s past with Molly Brown, William Bent and others who will be wandering around the exhibits, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Those who learn a trick about them will receive a treat. Included with admission of $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-12, free for children age 5 and under. 1200 Broadway, 303-HISTORY (447-8679), historycoloradocenter.org
The Great Pumpkin Race and Carnival
Oct. 27: Launch your pumpkin into the Lazy River and see which one will cross the finish line first. Carnival games and activities also included. Costumes encouraged. 4-4:45 p.m. games, 5 p.m. pumpkin launch. Arrive early to select your pumpkin. Pre-purchase your pumpkin entry for $3 on the website, $5 at the door. The carnival is free. Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469, cityoflafayette.com/recreation
CORN MAZES
Harvest Farm Festival and Corn Maze
Through Oct. 27: 10-acre maze and tribute to Colorado firefighters, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, pig races, hay wagon rides, more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission varies, group rates. Proceeds benefit the Denver Rescue Mission’s Harvest Farm. 4240 E. Country Road 66, Wellington, 970-568-9488, harvestfarm.net
Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Through Oct. 27: 10-acre maze, 4-9 p.m. Fridays, noon-9 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Hayrides, pony rides for additional cost. Tickets vary. 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, botanicgardens.org/corn-maze
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Anderson Farms Corn Maze
Through Nov. 2: 30-acre maze with The Farm Scene Investigation game. 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 maze with two levels. ATV mini rollercoaster barrel train, super pumpkin cannon 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. bring the haunting realm to life Hours and admission vary. 13th Floor is located at 4120 Brighton 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 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. A portion of the proceeds benefit American Red Cross for flood victims. 7-11:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 2050 Greeley Mall, Greeley, morbidnights.com
Lake Dillon Theatre Company
Oct. 26-27 and 30-31: Presents a “Haunted Hike” interactive theatrical experience recommended for ages 13 and over, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10. At former Old Navy location in Green Village of The Outlets at Silverthorne, 970-513-1151,
Haunted Vet Hospital and Maze of Terror III
Oct. 26 and 29-31: Flossy McGrew’s & Pets 4 People present the haunted house offering two floors of live snakes and reptiles from Canyon Critters, exhibits, a costume contest, a pet psychic and more, 6-11 p.m. $15, free for kids 10 and under. 4040 Pecos St., 303-433-8835, hauntedvethospital.com
