Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostWith Longs Peak in the background, people enjoy picking their own pumpkins in one of many fields at Rock Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze on October 22, 2017 in Broomfield, Colorado. The farm has fields upon fields of pumpkins that people can hand pick as well as a corn maze, farm animals to pet, and a family fun area for kids and adults. The farm, located at 2005 South 112th street in Broomfield will sell pumpkins through Halloween. The field pumpkins sell for $8 for 1, $15 for 2, $20 for 3, $25 for 4 and 5 or more $6 each. They are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKim Zilis rakes leaves in the median along Mapleton Ave on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds. Zilis uses the leaves for her compost that she will put in her garden next spring.
John Leyba, The Denver PostCyclist, walkers, dog walkers and joggers spend the fall day at Washington Park on Oct. 23, 2017. Still plenty of fall colors to go around at the park.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJared Anderson, left, and Kalindi DeFrancis, in right, with JDP Arts, sweep leaves and clean up the site of recent work created by New York based artist Shantell Martin outside the Colorado Convention Center on Oct. 19, 2017 in Denver. Martin was selected from a group of 75 artists to create her as of yet untitled work that will be on display on the sidewalks and pathways outside of the Convention Center. The work is sponsored by the Denver Theatre District in conjunction with NINE dot ARTS. Martin is a British visual artist best known for her stream-of-consciousness drawings and light projections. This work was done only with black and white spray paint.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Skyline reflected by Sloans Lake on Oct. 17, 2017 photographed from Sheridan and 20th street.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of the Golden High School Cycling team meet before a ride outside of Golden High School on Oct. 12, 2017 in Golden. Golden High School has one of the best mountain biking teams in the league. The school has built them a course near the school for practice and the school has supported the efforts to grow the team.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMorning rush hour traffic makes its way along 6th Avenue on Oct. 12, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrittany Barnett, a postal carrier, enjoys the beautiful falls colors and perfect temperatures as she delivers the mail on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMaple leaves are hitting their peak on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds.
John Leyba, The Denver PostEstefany Miranda 15-years old poses for photographer Reny Rios at Washington Park on Oct. 23, 2017. Estefany will be celebrating her Quinceaera, a hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girl's coming of age.
John Leyba, The Denver PostEstefany Miranda 15-years old poses for photographer Reny Rios at Washington Park on Oct. 23, 2017. Estefany will be celebrating her Quinceaera, a hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girl's coming of age.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA man walks under the beautiful changing as he enjoys the beautiful falls colors and perfect temperatures on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSarah Gabel along Mapleton Ave. as she enjoys the beautiful falls colors and perfect temperatures on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post fileTwo-year-old Brayden Horotan stops to think about which pumpkin he will choose to take home at a pumpkin patch on Oct. 23, 2017 in Lakewood. Habitat for Humanity partners, West Metro Habitat Interfaith Coalition, to sell pumpkins each October at the corner of Garrison St. and Alameda Avenue. The profits from the pumpkin patch are used to build a new home for a family in need.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGabby Johnson, 7, of Greeley, runs through dozens of pumpkins looking for the perfect one at Rock Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze on October 22, 2017 in Broomfield, Colorado. The farm has fields upon fields of pumpkins that people can hand pick as well as a corn maze, farm animals to pet, and a family fun area for kids and adults. The farm, located at 2005 South 112th street in Broomfield will sell pumpkins through Halloween. The field pumpkins sell for $8 for 1, $15 for 2, $20 for 3, $25 for 4 and 5 or more $6 each. They are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBROOMFIELD, CO - OCTOBER 22 - Sialas Malakowsky, 8, leads the way carrying his big handpicked pumpkin with his dad Luke and mother Andrea following closely behind with their pumpkins at Rock Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze on October 22, 2017 in Broomfield, Colorado. The farm has fields upon fields of pumpkins that people can hand pick as well as a corn maze, farm animals to pet, and a family fun area for kids and adults. The farm, located at 2005 South 112th street in Broomfield will sell pumpkins through Halloween. The field pumpkins sell for $8 for 1, $15 for 2, $20 for 3, $25 for 4 and 5 or more $6 each. They are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 24 - Maple leaves are hitting their peak on Mapleton Hill on Oct. 24, 2017 in Boulder. The brilliant fall colors seem to be reaching their peak in the metro area. Boulder's historic Mapleton Hill area is abundant with a variety of maple trees that go from brilliant yellows to oranges and deep reds.
John Leyba, The Denver PostWith fall colors reflecting in the water, plenty of cyclist, walkers and joggers spent the fall day taking in the view at Washington Park on Oct. 23, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostCyclist, walkers, dog walkers and joggers spend the fall day at Washington Park on Oct. 23, 2017. Still plenty of fall colors to go around at the park.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNEDERLAND, CO - SEPTEMBER 28 - Heather Heumann take a photo of the beautiful fall colors near Mud Lake on Sept. 28, 2017 in Nederland.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Skyline reflected by Sloans Lake on Oct. 17, 2017 photographed from Sheridan and 20th street.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSnow covers maple leafs after an overnight snowfall in Highlands Ranch. The heavy wet snow played havoc on the trees bending the branches from the weight on Oct. 9, 2017. This the first measurable snow fall of the season to hit the metro area.
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With Longs Peak in the background, people enjoy picking their own pumpkins in one of many fields at Rock Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze on October 22, 2017 in Broomfield, Colorado. The farm has fields upon fields of pumpkins that people can hand pick as well as a corn maze, farm animals to pet, and a family fun area for kids and adults. The farm, located at 2005 South 112th street in Broomfield will sell pumpkins through Halloween. The field pumpkins sell for $8 for 1, $15 for 2, $20 for 3, $25 for 4 and 5 or more $6 each. They are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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Getting your player ready...
It’s been a beautiful and unseasonably warm fall on Colorado’s front range. Our Denver Post photography staff has been out capturing autumn festivities for the past few weeks. Enjoy their bounty.