Elitch Gardens Fright Fest — Day
Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1:Starting at noon, kids can get candy on the Trick or Treat Trail, decorate pumpkins and compete in daily costume contests. Tickets $31.99 and up. 2000 Elitch Circle; details at Elitchgardens.com/ Fright-Fest
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest — Night
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, starting at 6 p.m: Kids 12 and older can tour Flesh Factory: Escape, and Big Top Freakshaunted houses, plus Seance live performance. Tickets that start at $35.99 include rides; haunted house packages start at $15. Details at elitchgardens.com/Fright-Fest
Victorian Horrors XXII at the Molly Brown House Museum
Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m.:Hear famous authors tell their tales from beyond the grave while lurking inside the dark rooms of the Molly Brown House. Performances are an hour long and begin every 15 minutes.$19 per person. 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver; 303-832-4092 or mollybrown.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Glow at the Gardens
Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6- 9 p.m.: The Gardens will be transformed by illuminated carved pumpkins. Each event has a different theme and live entertainment. All events will include pumpkin displays, ghost stories and face painting among other activities. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for adult members, $8 for children, $6 for child members. Details at botanicgardens.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Ghosts in the Gardens
Oct. 24, 29, 30 and 31 from 6-8:30 p.m.: Guides lead one of three separate ghost tours. Tours take place after hours and guides share haunting stories of the Gardens’ history and security staff ghost encounters. All three tours include access to the Waring House mansion that is not open to the public. Tickets are $27 and $23 for members. Event is not recommended for children under 12. Details at botanicgardens.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Family Workshop
Oct. 25:Families can explore the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos in a 2-4 p.m. workshop learning how to make and decorate sugar skulls while discovering the cultural significance of these icons.Tickets are $17 for children, $15 for child members, $12 for adults, $10 for adult members. botanicgardens.org.
Chicano Humanities & Arts Council: A Celebration of Life
Oct. 2-30:Amazing artwork and altars created by local artists and schools from the Denver area Día De Los Muertos celebration. Extensive and fun collection of Día de los Muertos merchandise also available for purchase. Events include: Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-10 p.m.: Closing Reception. Tickets are $15, which includes a raffle ticket and a drink coupon. Saturday, Oct. 31 from 12-4 p.m.: Art take down.
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Voodoo Bash
Friday, Oct. 30 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.: Guests are encouraged to wear their most creative attire to this New Orleans-themed costume party. Entertainment includes musical acts, burlesque dancers, jugglers, snake charmers and fortune tellers. The Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. Tickets start at $30. voodoobash.torian.me
Día de los Muertos at Larimer Square
Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m.:Larimer Square, Metropolitan State University and Lexus host a gathering of live music, tequila tastings, salsa dancing, sugar skull decorating, face painting and more. Honor a loved one with the purchase of a candle for altar placement. 1400-1500 Larimer Street. Free.larimersquare.com/news-events/
Colfax Block Party —
Boo and Brew
Oct. 31: Bluebird District, Colfax on the Hill and Your Neighbors host the ninth annual Boo and Brew on Colfax . Visit 35 businesses between York Street and Colorado Boulevard for family-friendly tricks and treats. Between 1-4 p.m., small children can enjoy trick-or-treating with made-to-order candy bars, pumpkin decorating, a bouncy castle and face painting. Adults and big kids can see live music and celebrate the holiday at nine bars between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.Free. 3121 E. Colfax Ave.; boonbrew.com.
Frightmare Compound
Through Oct. 31: Haunted house open nightly through Halloween. Founded in 1983 by Brad Holder, the house has partnered with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and will be collecting donations on site. Tickets are $25 general admission and $35 VIP, Sunday through Thursday, 7-10 p.m.; and $27 general admission, $37 VIP Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight. 10798 Yukon St., Westminster; thefrightmarecompound.com.
Historic Halloween
Oct. 31: Tour the Byers-Evans House Museum, decorated for Halloween, followed by tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and desserts. Tickets are $20 members; $25 nonmembers. 310 Bannock St.; reservations at 303-620-4933; Trick or treat around the museum at History Colorado Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet famous and infamous Coloradans of the past. 1200 Broadway. Details at historycolorado.org.
Asylum
Through Nov. 1: Visit an 1800s- era-themed insane asylum with such features as “Post Mortem: The Escape,” “Primitive Fear: Patient Alpha – The Super Soldier,” and “The Abandoned.” Sunday-Thursday, 7:30-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $25.99 most Mondays – Thursdays, $27.99 most Fridays and Sundays, $29.99 most Saturdays; $10 more for Fast Pass, $20 more for Immediate Access. 6100 E. 39th Ave., Denver; Details at asylumdenver.com.
13th Floor
Through Nov. 7: Guests take a horror tour through new attractions such as “Hallow House,” “Feral Moon” and “Undead: What Lies Beneath.” Monday-Thursday, 7:30-10 p.m.; Fridays from 7:30-10:30 p.m. through October; Saturdays from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sundays from 7-11 p.m. except Nov. 1. Tickets are $25.99 most Mondays-Thursdays, $27.99 most Fridays and Sundays, $29.99 most Saturdays; $10 more for Fast Pass, $20 more for Immediate Access. 4120 Brighton Blvd., Denver; 13thfloorhauntedhouse.com.
Mary Miller Theater
Through Nov. 14:Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Twilight Zone, Volume X (a parody)!” flashing back to three classic episodes from the original “Twilight Zone” series. Live performances will include TZ trivia, and on Oct. 31, everyone in costume will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$16. 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; Call 800-838-3006 or visit tclstage.org.
Coloween 2015
Oct. 31: Coloween offers two party options: Denver Halloween Party will be at the Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.. Tickets start at $79 and include an open bar. A costume contest will be held with a $1,000 cash prize available. Attendees must be 21+. The other event is a T-Pain performance with a DJ set at City Hall Events Center, 1144 Broadway. The show will run from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets start at $29. Attendees must be 18+. For more information on both events, visit coloween.com.
Southwest Plaza’s Shrektacular Event
Oct. 30: 4- 7 p.m.: Event includes a craft station, games, face painting, balloon sculptures, a performance by Allana’s Dance Academy and a visit from Shrek the ogre. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. Mall-wide trick-or-treating will begin at 5 p.m. 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; call 303-973-5300 or visit southwestplaza.com .
Denver Union Station Kids Halloween Parade and Party
Oct. 29 5-7 p.m.: The second annual celebration will feature trick-or-treating in the merchant shops, a costume parade and a costume contest with prizes for best overall and best group/family costumes. Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. and go around Wynkoop Plaza in front of Denver Union Station and inside through the Great Hall. 1701 Wynkoop; Details at unionstationindenver.com .
Denver Union Station Spooky Denver Union Station Spooky Speakeasy
Oct. 30 starting at 9 p.m.: Terminal Bar will be showing “The Shining” on the walls, along with delightfully creepy music, killer Halloween cocktails, beer specials and a costume contest with prizes. The grand prize is a one-night stay at The Crawford Hotel plus a $100 gift card to Denver Union Station. 1701 Wynkoop; Details at unionstationindenver.com .
Creepy Hollows Fall Festival and Fright Night
Oct. 24: Commerce City hosts its annual Halloween festival. Families are welcome to attend a pumpkin patch where children can take home a pumpkin and a goodie bag. Children ages 2-10 are encouraged to wear a costume and join in on Halloween-themed crafts, games and prizes from 1-4 p.m. Children grades 6-12 are invited to dance, take pictures in a photo booth and win prizes at the costume contest. From 7-10 p.m., the recreation center becomes a haunted maze. 6060 E. Parkway Drive; 303-289-3760; Details at c3gov.com.
Spooktacular
Oct. 23: Children 11 and younger can participate in the Little Monster’s Mansion, a haunted house, cookie walk, arts & crafts, face painting, Trick or Treat Street and carnival games from 5:30-8 p.m. Price is $4 until Oct. 21 and $6 beginning Oct. 22 and at the door. Goodson Recreation center 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; 303-798-2476; Details at bitly.com/halloween-ssprd-2015.
Haunted Hay Rides
Oct. 23: Guests of all ages are invited to listen to spooky stories while taking a hay ride. Food and a petting zoo are available after or before your ride. Rides start every half hour from 6-9 p.m. Price is $12 for those 13 years old and up, and $10 for those 2-12. The ride is free for children 2 years old and younger. South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton; 303-730-1022; Details at bitly.com/halloween-ssprd-2015.
Monster Mash, Halloween Bash
Oct. 24: Attendees can join in on a zombie hunt laser tag challenge, the eXerGame Zone, inflatable obstacle course, bumper cars, climbing wall, and more from 1-4 p.m. Price is $12 for residents and $14 for nonresidents. All ages welcome. Family Sports Center 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; 303-708-9500; Details at bitly.com/halloween-ssprd-2015.
Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 24: All ages can participate in a Halloween 5K run/walk. Dogs are welcome. Participants are encouraged to dress in costumes for a chance to win prizes. S’mores campfire roasting and a beer garden (21+) are available after the run. Price is $20 for those 14 years old and younger and $30 for those 15 years old and up. The course follows the High Line Canal Trial. DeKoevend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Details at bitly.com/halloween-ssprd-2015.
Haunted Trail: Legend of Bell Witch
Oct. 24: Enjoy storytelling and a hay ride through the haunted forest where Bell Witch roams. Refreshments and a fire are offered at the end of the ride. Guests need to be at least 7 years old. Price is $15. Rides start every 15 minutes. South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton; 303-730-1022; Details at bitly.com/halloween-ssprd-2015.
Historic Haunts
Oct. 26: Ghost hunter and author Kevin Pharris hosts an evening of discussion about supernatural haunts and unexplained phenomena around Denver and surrounding cities. The event is from 2-3 p.m. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton; 303-795-3961
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Roadshow
Oct. 31:The Town Center at Aurora will host cupcake decorating classes. This event will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the largest simultaneous cupcake decorating class. Cupcakes, icing, toppings and decorating tips will be provided. Sessions will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The price is $49 per person, $19 with discount code “WORLDRECORD” or $20 on Groupon. 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora; 303-344-9764; Details at gonecupcaking.com.
South Gaylord Street
Oct. 31: Sponsored by the Old South Gaylord Association, this event has something for the whole family, including the family pet. A trick-or-treat street will be available from 3:30-6:30 p.m.. A pet parade will start at 3 p.m.; pet costume contest at 3:30 p.m. Entertainment from 3:30-10 p.m. The evening ends with beer, live music and food from 5-10 p.m. Old South Gaylord Street, 1000 block between Mississippi and Tennessee; details at facebook.com/Old-South-Gaylord-Street.
Shadowspook
Oct. 23- 25: Shadowlight Theatre’s performance company and The Silhouettes will perform a show about a shadow named Spook who is trying to discover who he is. Attendees should be at least 5 years old. Some of the proceeds will benefit Ralston House. The performances on Oct. 23 and 24 will be at 7 p.m., and the performance on Oct. 25 will be at 1 p.m. Tickets are $28. 5525 W. 56th Ave., Suite 300, Arvada; 303-420-3097; shadowlighttheatre.thundertix.com.
Howl-O-Ween
Oct. 24:The city of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department hosts its annual trick-or-treat event for dogs. Costumed pooches are encouraged. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wonderland Lake Trailhead, 4201 North Broadway, Boulder; 720-564-2177
Halloween Boot Camp/ Cardio Class
Oct. 31: Attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes to the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s Halloween workout. A prize will be given for the best costume. The last 15 minutes will be spent as a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The “Thriller” choreography will be practiced before this event during Zumba class (class rates apply). This activity is free, but participants are asked to bring a canned food donation to Evergreen Christian Outreach. 9-10:30 a.m., and free playschool will be available from 8:45-11 a.m. Wulf Rec Center Gymnasium, 5300 S. Olive Road, Evergreen; 720-880-1226; evergreenrecreation.com.
Art Party
Oct. 23: Justin Sonny Eagles will showcase his latest work, “Quizzical Funhouse,” at a costume party. 2132 Market St.;details at jseart.weebly.com.
Children’s Ministries Halloween Party
Oct. 25: Trinity United Methodist Church’s annual Halloween event includes costumes, snacks, games and crafts for children in the fifth grade and younger. The price is $4 per person. Fellowship Hall, 1820 Broadway; 303-839-1493 x22
Highland Haunts
Oct. 31: The eighth annual Halloween gathering is fun for the whole family. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume. The day starts with a costume parade and contest at the Clay Street stage area. The guest judges this year are Anne Trujillo of Channel 7 and Princess Belle. Prizes will be given for the best in the following categories: kids by age group, adult male, adult female and family/group. Live music at each end of the street. The event is free, but some activities require a $7 per child all-inclusive pass. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Street closures are on 32nd Avenue from Clay to Zuni Streets. Details at highlandhaunt.com .
— Calendar compiled by Monica Garcia; send additional events to living@denverpost.com
