Need an excuse to wear that costume? Check out these fun (and many of them free!) Halloween events in Denver during October. Festivals, parade, shows, concerts and plenty of candy await you!
Family Friendly Halloween Events in Denver
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
Select nights Sept. 19-Nov. 2
Hudson Gardens
The Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A magical light show illuminates larger-than-life displays. A nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more, all softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner! Learn more.
Halloween Kids Craft Night
October 2, 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.
4 Noses Brewing Park Hill.
All ages welcome. Kids 4 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents with kids 5 years old and up can hang out on the 4Noses outdoor patio while makers craft. What’s included in this workshop? Makers will create 2-3 Halloween crafts depending on age and time available to project make. Projects may include bat balloon launchers, corny hats (lol, think candy corn witches hat); pumpkin stamps and pet ghosts. Reserve your spot.
Pumpkin Festival
October 10-12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chatfield Farms
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family. Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze and family and children’s activities.You must purchase a ticket online for a specific date and time to visit. Tickets will not be available onsite. Get your tickets now.
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
October 18-19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Four Mile Historic Park
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Fall at Denver’s original fall festival. Build-your-own scarecrow to take home to protect your garden or explore your inner artisan with fall themed crafts and activities. Complement your natural beauty with face painting and decorations along the Festival trail. New this year, PHF will feature a Western-themed scavenger hunt. Guests will pan for gold, pack a wagon, play prairie games, and more! Learn more.
Halloween Costume Contest + Crafternoon
October 19, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Long Table Brewhouse
Come create Halloween-themed crafts + be apart of a family and pet friendly costume contest. All ages are welcome! Get details.
Glow at the Gardens
October 21-26, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street
Wander an immersive, illuminated path to discover enchanted landscapes animated by live performers with hand-carved pumpkin displays around every bend. While most nighttime Halloween events feature foam “funkins,” every single one of our grimacing jack-o’-lanterns and larger-than-life sculptures is freshly carved from real, locally grown pumpkins. Get tickets.
Good Vibes Halloween Party
October 21, 3-6 p.m.
7867 W Jewell Ave., Lakewood
Join us for a spooktacular night filled with crafts, mini trick or treating, a cute haunted house, and awesome costumes! From 3-4 p.m., we will be hosting Low Sensory Hour for our friends who benefit from lower lights and a quieter space! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win our costume contest and take home some awesome prizes!
Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt
October 25-26
Silver Cliff Ranch
Take your trick-or-treating to the next level and embark on an adventure with your family at Silver Cliff Ranch. With a treasure map in hand, families will set off to find candy treasure watched over by costumed guards across the ranch. This event is perfect for families with young kids. Proceeds from this event support partner groups helping underserved youth. Learn more.
Mines Museum Spooktacular
October 25; 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mines Museum, Golden
Join the Mines Museum for a super fun, FREE, blue pumpkin trick or treat event. Come in your favorite costumes, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats), win prizes, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself! Also not to be missed: Mr. Bones, face painting, Blaster the Burro, and spooky exhibits.
Learn more.
Castle Rock Spooktacular
October 18, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Philip S. Miller Park
It’s Halloween and time for fall fun with the entire family. Join us to celebrate all things not-so-spooky at Spooktacular. Family friendly costumes are encouraged, but not required. Activities include games, prizes, food and, of course, candy. This free event is held outdoors, so please dress warmly. Learn more.
Broadway Halloween Parade
October 25, 6 p.m.
Broadway from 5th Avenue to Alameda
The Broadway Halloween Parade is back! Come watch more than 70 floats handing out free candy! Parade starts at 500 N Broadway at 6 p.m. Come before 5 p.m. to claim the best seats along the route.
Fangtastic Festival
October 24, noon – 3 p.m.
Downtown Castle Rock
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween Trick-or-Treat Community Event designed especially for families and caregivers of homeschooled kids and little ones not yet in school! Experience a delightful booth-to-booth trick-or-treat adventure filled with Halloween music, festive vendor booths, and, of course, plenty of candy to satisfy every sweet tooth. Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled day of treats and festive celebration! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to trick-or-treat in a safe and friendly environment during the day. Learn more.
BOO-rific Bash & Splash
October 24; 7-9 p.m.
Ridge Recreation Center
Bring the whole family to Foothills Park & Recreation District’s BOO-rific Bash & Splash!
This fun and affordable indoor trick-or-treating event allows children to dress in full costume, trick-or-treat among community business tables and enjoy fun activities.
Fee: $5 per child, free for adults accompanying children. New this year – Purchase your BOO-rific tickets in advance to skip the pay-at-the-door line and go directly in to the event! NO REFUNDS! Prepay tickets are non-refundable. If you aren’t sure if you can make it to the event, please pay at the door.
Learn more.
Halloween Kids Fest
October 25, 26, 31
Downtown Aquarium
Have a spook-tacular time! Join our mascot, Sharkey, and his friends for not-so-haunted train rides, pumpkin painting, monster mural coloring, science experiments, shows and so much more! Kids in costume half price exhibit entry with adult purchase!
Storybook Holiday Halloween: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 25, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Douglas Co. Libraries – Castle Rock
Dress in costume and prowl through an eerily delightful trick-or-treat trail, dig into wild crafts and creature-sized activities, and feast on an array of catered goodies and drinks fit for a king—or queen—of the Wild Things! With festive entertainment and fun for all ages, this is one Halloween event you won’t want to miss. Let the wild rumpus start!
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October 25, 5-8 p.m.
Superior Community Center
Calling all ghosts, vampires, and witches. We’ve got a spooky party planned just for you! The Superior Youth Leadership Council is once again hosting the Monster Mash Party. This is a fun, family-friendly evening that is free and open to everyone. No registration needed. Learn more.
Halloween Spooktacular
October 26, 2:30 p.m.
Boettcher Concert Hall
It’s a spooktacular event for all boys and ghouls! This family-favorite concert features music from films, television, and more! Costumes are encouraged at this fun and festive concert making this a ghastly-good time for every little monster and their mummy! Learn more.
Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
October 31-November 1, 7:30 p.m.
Boettcher Concert Hall
What’s this?! Back by popular demand, see one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The full-feature film,
The Nightmare Before Christmas, will be projected on the big screen with dialogue, singing, and effects accompanied by
Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by your Colorado Symphony. Families are welcome and costumes are encouraged. After all, this is Halloween!
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