Events
TheBigWonderful
Oct. 25, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1:
The weekly food flea market offers various Halloween events and activities for all ages. Hours are 11 a.m. to dusk Saturdays and 3 to 10 p.m. Fridays. 26th and Lawrence streets, thebigwonderful.com
Boo N Brew on Colfax Avenue
Oct. 25: The Bluebird District presents 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; 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 Carson Nature Center Oct. 25: “Haunted Trail: The Woods of La Llorona,” a moonlight walk, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Storytelling and a hayride to “haunted forest” included. Reservations recommended. $13, $11 residents. 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, e-mail victorias@sspr.org, sspr.org
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Oct. 31: “It’s a Mad, Mad, Ball” is the theme of the Halloween party offering dancing, appetizers and a costume contest, 7-10 p.m. $80. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600, cherokeeranch.org
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 25-26 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. 25-26: 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 Colorado Railroad Museum’s Trick or Treat Train Oct. 25-26: “Rides, Candy & Costumes” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests can ride in vintage passenger cars with conductors and engineers in full costume and visit special stops to fill treat bags and see the “not so spooky” haunted railcar, the silly graveyard and the pumpkin patch. Train departs every 30 minutes. $15, $10 seniors (over age 60), $5 children, $30 for families, free for children under age 2 and members. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591,
coloradorailroadmuseum.org
ColoWeen — Halloween Costume Party
Oct. 31: Offers 10 DJs and bands, four themed rooms, Voodoo-themed entertainment, costume contest and more, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets start at $29. City Hall Event Center, 1144 Broadway, coloween.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Oct. 26, Nov. 1: “Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” includes adult and family educational workshops, Oct. 26. Times vary. Nov. 1 includes family-friendly festival with sugar skull decorating, exhibitions, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Included with admission.
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 Central Library
Oct. 31:
Children in preschool to 5th grade are invited to “Trick or Treat Street” and a party in the Children’s Library, 3-5 p.m. Puzzles, games and crafts included. Free. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, denverlibrary.org
Denver Union Station
Oct. 30:
“Kids Halloween Parade and Party,” 5-7 p.m., with trick-or-treating in the merchant shops, a costume parade through the Great Hall, live music and costume contests. Parade at 5:30 p.m., prizes at 6:30 p.m. Free. 1701 Wynkoop St., unionstationindenver.com
Downtown Aquarium
Oct. 25-26: “Halloween Kids Fest” with games, activities, crafts, animals shows, costume contest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children in costume save 50 percent on admission with purchase of adult admission. 700 Water St., 303-561-4450, downtownaquarium.com
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 Zombie Apocalypse, with Flesh Factory: Outbreak, Terror Chamber 2, Parade of Freaks. Some attractions will be open. Tickets vary. 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com/frightfest
Elmwood Cemetery
Oct. 25: Learn about previous Brighton residents — soldiers, farmers, city leaders, pioneers — in an “Historic Cemetery Walk,” 2-5:30 p.m. Free, maps available. 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton, 303-655-2060, brightonco.gov
Emma Crawford Victorian Wake and Coffin Races
Oct. 25: The annual parade of coffins and antique hearses begins at noon on Manitou Avenue in the Historic District of Manitou Springs. 719-685-5089, manitousprings.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
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance
Oct. 31: Presents “Theatre of Vampires: Bite Me, I Like It,” 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15, group discounts available. Macky Auditorium, CU-Boulder campus,
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
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
Hauntings at the Hangar
Oct. 26: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum becomes a haunted hangar for all ages noon-4 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Included with admission (free-$11); free for members. Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1, 7711 E. Academy Boulevard, 303-360-5360, wingsmuseum.org
Highland Haunt Halloween
Oct. 25: Family-friendly celebration with trick-or-treating, costume contest, parade, pinata station, carnival games, live music, 11 a.m.-3 p.mAdmission is free. West 32nd Avenue between Clay and Zuni streets, facebook.com/highlandhaunt
Howl-O-Ween at Centennial Village
Oct. 25-26: Games, a pumpkin patch, costume contests and trick-or-treating is included, 4-8 p.m. $2 ages 18 and older, $1 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Centennial Village, 1475 A St., Greeley, 970-350-9220, greeleymuseums.com
Molly Brown House Museum
Oct. 25: “Victorian Horrors XXI” brings literary spirits such as Edgar Allan Poe, HG Wells and others back from the grave with hour-long performances 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 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
Promenade Shops at Centerra Oct. 26: “Halloween on the Promenade” includes horse-drawn hay rides, a petting zoo, games, goody bags, a dog-costume contest and more, noon-3 p.m. Free. Requesting food donations for Kids Pak, a hunger-relief program for children in the Thompson School District. Unsweetened applesauce cups (4 oz. cups), canned tuna or chicken in water (5 oz. cans), peanut butter (18 oz.), canned corn and canned green beans (no salt added, 15 oz. cans) are on the list. 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, 970-461-1285,
Pumpkin Festival at Tagawa Gardens
Oct.25-26: Offers balloon art, face painting, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, an obstacle course, refreshments, 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
Randolph’s Restaurant
Oct. 31: Halloween festivities 5-10 p.m. including trick or treat bags for children, pumpkin carving, light dinner appetizers and drink specials. $25 adults, $1 children. Call for reservations. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272, randolphsdenver.com
Riverside Cemetery Moonlight History & Mystery Tour
Through Oct. 25: 90-minute tours begin at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, in advance only, and benefit programs of the Fairmount Heritage Foundation. Flashlights and walking shoes recommended. 5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-322-3895, fairmountheritagefoundation.org
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
Oct. 25: “Owl-O-Ween” celebration to learn about owls along with trick-or-treating, 2-4 p.m. Costumes welcome. Free, donations accepted. 720 E. Vine Drive, Fort Collins, 970-484-7756, rmrp.org
Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables
Oct. 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
Trick or Treat Street 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
WOW! Children’s Museum’s Halloween Party
Oct. 26: Costumes welcome for the museum’s party with crafts, science activities, pumpkin painting, treats, face painting, 10 a.m.-noon. $12, $6 members, free for adults. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424, wowchildrensmuseum.org
PET BENEFIT
Kriser’s Highlands Ranch Colorado Pet Pantry Food Drive
Oct. 25:
The pet food and supply retailer is hosting a pet food drive, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Activities include discounts on grooming products and services, in-store giveaways, free nail trimming (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) A portion of all pet food sales will also be donated to the Colorado Pet Pantry. 9362 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch, krisers.com, coloradopetpantry.org/upcoming-food-banks.php
contests
ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape
Deadline Nov. 15: “The Home of ScotchBlue” contest invites consumers to submit their under- $100 project idea to win $5,000. Details on the website and Facebook page. scotchblue.com
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. All-ages Halloween Party is Oct. 31 with costume contest, games, a pumpkin flinging tournament, more. 4752 McHarg Road, Avondale, frederikafallfestival.com
Fritzler Corn Maze
Through Nov. 1: “Everyday Hero” is the theme for 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: 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
The Colorado Fear Fest
Through Nov. 1: The Dark Mine, Creepy Carnival Midway, Grisley Lodge and Zombie Shooting Gallery are part of the festivities. 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, until midnight Oct. 31. Admission varies. “Not So Scary” Family Days are offered 5-7 p.m. Saturdays with lights-on tours. 5550 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-842-5273, coloradofearfest.com
Halloween Zombie Shoot
Through Nov. 2: Participants maneuver their way through a zombie-filled “House of Horrors” using paintball style handguns. All equipment 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
Night Terrors Haunted House
Through Nov. 1: “Come watch your worst fears come true” is the theme of the haunted house opening at 7 each night. $15. Jared’s Garden Center, 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, worldsscariesthauntedhouse.com
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
