Events
Boo N Brew on Colfax
Oct. 25: The Bluebird District offers trick-or-treating for children at 35 participating businesses starting at GroundSwell, 3121 E. Colfax Ave., 1-4 p.m. Bounce castle, face painting, live music and crafts also included. Several bars will offer live music, drink specials and trivia for adults, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. boonbrew.com
Buck Recreation Center
Oct. 25-26: “Ha-Ha House,” a youth theater Halloween production, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and 3 p.m. Oct. 26. $7, $4 children. 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, sspr.org
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 17-19, Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31: Kids can wear costumes and visit treat stations, see animal demonstrations, more, 4-8:30 p.m. (last ticket sold at 7:30 p.m.) Tickets vary, discounts available.
Children’s Museum of Denver’s Trick or Treat Street
Oct. 24-26: Children in costumes and their families can visit Treat Houses, play carnival games, make crafts, more, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Activities included with admission. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, 303-433-7444, mychildsmuseum.org
Columbia Cemetery
Oct. 12: “Meet the Spirits at Columbia Cemetery” features more than two dozen “costumed spirits” who are returning from their graves to share their stories, noon-5 p.m. Funeral music, vintage hearses, Victorian mourners, a re-enactment of a secret Masonic burial ceremony and a scavenger hunt for children is also included. $15, $12 Historic Boulder members, $5 ages 15 and under. Rain date: Oct. 19. Ninth and Pleasant streets, Boulder, historicboulder.org
Cross Orchards Historic Site Oct. 18: “Fall Day on the Farm” offers historic demonstrations, quilting, weaving, antique cars, apple cider pressing, hay rides and more for all ages, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, $4 seniors, $3 children, $15 per family. 3073 F Road, Grand Junction, 970-434-9814
Denver Botanic Gardens
Oct. 11, 17, 19, 26, Nov. 1: The Gardens’ annual celebration of “Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” includes adult and family educational workshops, Oct. 11, 17, 19 and 26. Times vary. Nov. 1 includes family-friendly festival with sugar skull decorating, exhibitions, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A new interactive cocktail party for adults (must be 21 and over) celebrates Latino cultural heritage, 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 1. $60, $75 VIP ticket includes early 5 p.m. preview, hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails and a handmade commemorative piece. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Denver Zoo’s Fall Festival
Oct. 11-12: Offering two days of education stations promoting sustainability including composting and recycling, a pumpkin patch (pumpkins available for purchase) in Giraffe Meadows and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities included with admission. 2300 Steele St., denverzoo.org
Elitch Gardens
Through Nov. 2: “Keep Calm and Scary On” is this year’s theme with a Trick or Treat Trail, pumpkin decorating and costume contests beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday for children. “Fright by Night” begins at 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday with a Zombie Apocalypse offering Flesh Factory: Outbreak, Terror Chamber 2 and Sideshow: Parade of Freaks. Some attractions will be open. Tickets vary. 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com/frightfest
Fall Craft Show
Oct. 11-12: Highlands Ranch Community Associations’s two-day show offers handmade jewelry, pottery, wreaths, children’s items, art, apparel and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, hrcaonline.org
FallFest in Aurora
Oct. 18: The 19th annual outdoor festival includes entertainment, art, music, barnyard animals, games, pumpkin carving and refreshments, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 303-739-7930, auroragov.org
Family Sports Center
Oct. 25: “Monster Mash Halloween Bash” offers a Zombie hunt laser tag challenge, obstacle course, climbing wall, Halloween ice skate, costume contest, bumper cars and more, 1-4 p.m. $12, $10 residents. 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial, 303-754-0552
FestiFall at Hudson Gardens
Oct. 11: The third annual fall celebration includes storytimes, a pumpkin patch, hay bale maze, crafts, music, demonstrations and food trucks, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $3 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkins available for purchase while supplies last. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565, hudsongardens.org
Festival of Scarecrows/ Trick or Treat Street Oct. 11: The 18th annual Festival of Scarecrows offers a pumpkin patch, scarecrow judging, Halloween costume parade, cone maze, games, hayrides and community booths, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Oct. 31: Trick or Treat Street with treats offered by participating merchants, a haunted house, costume contest and refreshments, 5-7 p.m. $2 per child. Olde Town Square in Olde Town Arvada, oldetownarvada.org
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Oct. 25: “Halloween Enchanted Garden” (geared at children 8 and under) offers crafts and games, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 per child, free for adults. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Goodson Recreation Center
Oct. 17: “Spooktacular” (for children up to age 11) offers trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, face painting, carnival games and a haunted house, 5:30-8 p.m. $4 until Oct. 15, $6 beginning Oct. 16. Free up to age one. 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-483-7062, sspr.org
Halloween Trunk Show
Oct. 11: The ninth annual show offers various artisan vendors offering handmade and vintage items along with food and treats, noon-5 p.m. Free. Leo’s Garage, 1563 S. Pearl St., halloweentrunkshow.com
Haunting at the Hill
Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Ball offers dancing, a DJ, dinner buffet, costume contest, photo booth, dessert and more, 8 p.m. $150 per couple. Must be 21 and over. Reservations recommended. The Pinery at The Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, hauntingatthehill.com
Highland Haunt Halloween
Oct. 25: The seventh annual family-friendly celebration features trick-or-treating, a costume contest and parade, pinata station, carnival games, live music and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. West 32nd Avenue between Clay and Zuni streets, facebook.com/highlandhaunt
The Joshua School Harvest Festival
Oct. 11: Festivities include a pumpkin patch, carnival games, live animals, bounce houses, music, face painting, refreshments and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free, activity tickets are $1 each. Proceeds benefit the school that offers classrooms for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities (DD). The Joshua School — Denver Campus, 2303 E. Dartmouth Ave., Englewood, joshuaschool.org
Molly Brown House Museum
Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25: “Victorian Horrors XXI” brings literary spirits such as Edgar Allan Poe, HG Wells and others back from the grave with hour-long performances offered every 15 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. $18, $15 for children, seniors and Historic Denver members. Advance ticket purchase recommended. 1340 Pennsylvania St., 303-832-4092 ext. 10, mollybrown.org
Nightmare on Curtis Street
Oct. 31: The Curtis Hotel hosts its fourth annual celebration dedicated to “The Purge” with special Halloween cocktails, 5-7 p.m. Guests are also invited to the 13th floor with “Dun, Dun, Duunnnn” activities and obstacles celebrating movies including “The Shining,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Ghostbusters.” A special overnight “Purge” package is also offered. 1405 Curtis St., 800-525-6651, thecurtis.com
Old Colorado City’s Giant Festival
Oct. 18: Festivities include a farmers market, music, face painting, pumpkin weigh-off, Kid’s Zone, sidewalk sale, pumpkin carving and happy hour. Locations and times vary. Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, shopoldcoloradocity.com
Pumpkin Festival at Tagawa Gardens
Oct. 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26: Each weekend will feature WOWBubbles, balloon art, face painting, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, an obstacle course, refreshments and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Some activities are free, others require tickets ($1 each or $15 for 20 tickets). 7711 S Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com
Riverside Cemetery Moonlight History & Mystery Tour
Oct. 11-25: 90-minute tours offered at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 17-18 and 24-25. Tickets are $15, in advance only, and benefit education and preservation programs of the Fairmount Heritage Foundation. Flashlights and comfortable walking shoes recommended. Tours last about 90 minutes.5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-322-3895, fairmountheritagefoundation.org
Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables
Oct. 24-25: “Haunted Hay Rides” with storytellers, a petting zoo and food vendors, 6-9 p.m. Check-in 30 minutes in advance. $10 ages 2-12, $12 ages 13 and over. Register in advance on the website. 7479 W. Titan Road, Littleton, e-mail philipw@sspr.org, sspr.org
The Streets at Southglenn
Oct. 24: Presents its annual “Spooky Streets” with trick-or-treating, a magician, face painting, a DJ, balloon artists, entertainment and a pet costume contest, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 6991 S. Vine St., Centennial, shopsouthglenn.com
WOW! Children’s Museum’s Halloween Party
Oct. 26: Costumes are welcome for the museum’s annual party offering crafts, science activities, pumpkin painting, treats, face painting and more, 10 a.m.-noon. $12, $6 members, free for adults. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424, wowchildrensmuseum.org
CORN MAZES
Anderson Farms Corn Maze
Through Nov. 1: Giant maze and Fall Festival; Terror in the Corn and a Zombie Paintball Hunt offered on select dates. Times and tickets vary. 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie, 303-828-5210, andersonfarms.com
Crazed Corn Field Maze/ Haunted Field of Screams
Through Nov. 1: The Crazed Corn Field Maze offers a 20-acre corn maze, a mini-maze for children, hay rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin field and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets vary, visit crazedmaze.com/tickets/purchase-tickets/. “Fear the Corn” offers The Haunted Field of Screams, Dead Man’s Night Maze and the Zombie Paintball Massacre. Hours and tickets vary. 10270 Riverdale Road, Thornton, hauntedfield ofscreams.com/tickets
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Through Nov. 1: The eight-acre butterfly corn maze is open 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. A mini-maze is offered for children under age 10. Tickets vary and include a hayride and jumping on a giant pillow, pony and train rides are available for an additional fee. After dark, the maze is transformed into a Glow Maze with 3-foot glow sticks and black lights. 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, botanicgardens.org/corn-maze
Frederika Fall Festival
Through Oct. 31: Maze with 3.5 miles of trails, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission varies. Flashlights recommended; bring one or buy one at the maze. An all-ages Halloween Party is Oct. 31 with 2 a costume contest, games, a Pumpkin Flinging Tournament and more. 4752 McHarg Road, Avondale, frederikafallfestival.com
Fritzler Corn Maze
Through Nov. 1: “Everyday Hero” is the theme of this year’s maze. Pumpkin patch, games and courtyard activities. The maze becomes “Scream Acres” after dark. Hours, admission vary. 20861 CR 33, LaSalle, 970-737-2129, fritzlermaze.com
Harvest Farm Festival and Corn Maze
Through Oct. 26: The 12th annual family-friendly festival offers a 10-acre corn maze, petting zoo, hay wagon rides, corn cannons and more, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets vary. Harvest Farm, 4240 E. Country Road 66, Wellington, harvestfarm.net
haunted houses
Elitch Gardens
Through Nov. 2: See listing under Events for details. 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com/frightfest
Halloween Zombie Shoot
Through Nov. 2: Participants maneuver their way through a “House of Horrors” using “paint ball style” handguns where they encounter various targets and zombies. Go solo or with a teammate. All equipment is provided. Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Open weekends, hours and admission vary. E-mail rangesupport@ ci.longmont.co.us or visit the website. 10916 WCR 5, Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov/zombie
13th Floor and Asylum Haunted Houses
Through Nov. 2: The 13th Floor and the Asylum are expanded this year with “new flavors of evil and chaos.” 13th Floor, 4120 Brighton Blvd.; The Asylum, 6100 E. 39th Ave., 303-355-3327, 13thfloor-hauntedhouse.com, asylumdenver.com/denver/ index.html
