It’s beginning to feel a lot like… Halloween! So many fun family-friendly events this weekend that include costumes, pumpkins, candy and more. Also included are some festivals, films, shows, races, special events, and more!
Spooky Streets at The Streets at SouthGlenn
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When: Friday, October 21st, 2016
Where: The Streets at SouthGlenn, 6851 S Gaylord St, Centennial, CO 80122
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Streets at SouthGlenn are hosting their annual Spooky Streets Halloween party. Spooky Streets will include a Pumpkin Parade, candy stations, live entertainment by Magician Chad Wonder, live music by DJ Rockstar Aaron, face painting, caricatures, balloon artists, “selfie stations” and more!
Scream Scram 5K Halloween Run/Walk
Photograph courtesy of ©Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
When: Friday, October 21st, 2016
Where: Washington Park, Denver, CO 80209
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Cost: Adult $40; Seniors (60+) & Children 12 and under $25; Family Four Pack ( 2 Adults + 2 Children) $100
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/ScreamScram5KTickets
Ages: All Ages
The 17th annual Scream Scram 5K Halloween Run/Walk supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Race through Washington Park in your best costume. Everyone is invited to walk the orange carpet for their costume contest before the kids take off in the 100M Spooky Sneak, a race designed just for them. Join them after the race for Trick-or-Treat Street, an expo area featuring food, beverages, giveaways and more!
Nightmare on the Farm
Photograph courtesy of ©Littleton Family YMCA
When: Friday, October 21st, 2016
Where: Littleton Family YMCA, 11 W Dry Creek Ct, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join Little Family YMCA‘s annual Halloween party, a family-friendly Nightmare on the Farm with loads of fun for all ages. Free and open to the public, stop by with your little ghosts and goblins for games, haunted house & treats.
Hotel Transylvania Screening at Little Man Ice Cream
When: Friday, October 21st, 2016
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Kick off Halloween with a screening of Hotel Transylvania at Little Man Ice Cream. Plus join the Dennis Gallagher as he conjures up ghosts and goblins from North Denver’s past.
Nightmare in the Air
Photograph courtesy of ©Iluminar Aerial
When: Friday, October 21st & Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Iluminar Aerial, 2655 Industrial Ln, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adult $15; Children 12 and under $10
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NightmareInTheAir
Ages: All Ages
Join Iluminar Aerial for the spookiest holiday of the year. Be amazed as aerial acrobats fly through the air seemingly effortlessly as they tell the story of Nightmare in the Air inspired by the favorite Tim Burton film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. See your favorite movie characters take flight in this fun and family friendly Halloween show. Halloween goodies and beverages will be available for purchase to enjoy during the show. Costumes are also highly encouraged!
The Great Pumpkin Haul
Photograph courtesy of ©The Great Pumpkin Haul
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
Time: From 8am
Cost: $50 Online; $60 Door; Free for Children ages 5 and under
Register at: bit.ly/TheGreatPumpkinHaul
Ages: All Ages
The Great Pumpkin Haul involves picking out a pumpkin from the patch at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and “hauling” it through a two-mile cross-country course with fun obstacles to get over, under and through.
Start the day in their free Pumpkin Boot camp by Orange Theory Fitness or join the Pumpkin Yoga class late morning to warm up with exercises and stretches using your pumpkin.
After the Haul hang out at their fall festival for seasonal craft brews, hot apple cider, food trucks, hay rides and more!
Boo at the Zoo
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Zoo
When: Saturday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Admission
Ages: All Ages
The 32nd annual Boo At The Zoo, Presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores, offers more than 25 Trick-or-Treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of the Denver Zoo.
Live Bats for All Ages
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Museum of Nature & Science
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am; 12pm; 2pm
Cost: $12 Adult Members / $15 Adult Non-Members; $8 Children Members / $10 Children Non-Members; Free for Children 2 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/LiveBatsForAllAges
Ages: All Ages
Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting three events for the entire family this Saturday! Live Bats for All Ages will give you the opportunity to meet Rob Mies, a Museum favorite and director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, as you step into the mysterious world of bats and explore their lives, habitats, and nocturnal strategies.
Encounter a big brown bat from North America and hear its high-pitched echolocation with a “bat detector,” meet fruit bats from Africa and Asia, and come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world!
Trick or Treat for Health
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Saddle Rock ER, 22500 E. Dry Creek Road, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Medical Center of Aurora is hosting a Trick or Treat for Health, a safe, fun event the whole family can enjoy, at Saddle Rock ER. Halloween activities for the young and health demonstrations for the young-at-heart.
Trick or Treat for Health will include free flu shots, fire trucks, ambulances & police cars, food trucks, princesses & mascots, a giant bounce house & slide, a bungee trampoline, a rock climbing wall, and more. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!
Malloween at The Orchard
Photograph courtesy of ©The Orchard Town Center
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Orchard Town Center‘s Annual Halloween Celebration!
Join them to trade your food donation for an Orchard Trick or Treat bag with fun surprises inside (while supplies last). Hang out and play some games, win some prizes and dance to family-friendly Halloween music! Then start your trick or treat journey through The Orchard. Participating stores with candy will have a balloon bouquet at their front door.
The first 150 kids will receive a free mini-pumpkin to decorate! Plus, free face painting, balloons, halloween games and prizes, characters, photo opportunities and more. Bring your furry friend and them into the pet parade and costume contest!
Broomfield Recreation Services’ Spooktacular
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: 1STBANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln, Broomfield, CO 80021
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Children $6; Free for Adults
Register at: bit.ly/BroomfieldSpooktacular
Ages: All Ages
You’ll have a hauntingly good time at the Broomfield Recreation Services’ annual Spooktacular. Come dressed in costume and bring a bag for your goodies. Enjoy carnival games, jumping castles, wagon rides, crafts, entertainment and don’t miss out on the “treat or suite-ing”.
Denver Zombie Crawl
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When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Skyline Park, 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 11th annual Denver Zombie Crawl has become a local pre-Halloween staple event! Dress up in your best zombie costume and enjoy Denver’s zombies crawling throughout 16th Street Mall. This year will also feature a new makeup booth!
Brighton Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: 100 N Main St, Brighton, CO 80601
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 5th Annual Brighton Harvest Festival hosted by Historic Downtown Brighton will include a trick-or-treat street, games, street fair, food trucks and more.
Superhero Day at Maize in the City
Photograph courtesy of ©Maize in the City
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Maize in the City, 10270 Riverdale Rd, Thornton, CO 80229
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Maize in the City this Saturday for their special event: Superhero Day! Meet Spiderman and see what tricks he has up his sleeve. Visitors are encouraged to wear their superhero costumes.
The Addams Family Party at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Photograph courtesy of ©Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 12pm
Cost: $10
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/TheAddamsFamilyParty
Ages: Movie is Rated PG-13
Join the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for The Addams Family Party! Watch the classic Halloween film and also enjoy a fun family party with props and the chance to quote your favorite lines. You will also dance the “Mamushka”! They’ll also have a costume contest with prizes for individuals and family costumes.
Nick’s Garden Center’s Annual Costume Contest
Photograph courtesy of ©Nick’s Garden Center
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80014
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Nick’s Garden Center is hosting its Annual Costume Contest that will include gifts and prizes! Cash prizes from $20 to $150 will be awarded!
Halloween Tales and Trails
Photograph courtesy of ©Jefferson County Open Space Nature and History Programs
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Cost: Free
Register at: bit.ly/HalloweenTalesandTrails
Ages: All Ages
Jefferson County Open Space Nature and History Programs are hosting Halloween Tales and Trails, a special Halloween festival for the entire family.
Little Man Ice Cream’s Pumpkin Carving & Costume Contest
Photograph courtesy of ©Little Man Ice Cream
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join Little Man Ice Cream for their annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest! Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Get your picture taken in their free photo booth. Prizes for winners include a custom long-board from BOARDLife, a free Ice Cream Sundae party, gift certificates, and more.
Psst… This year will also include a dog and cat costume contest!
Westminster Halloween Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: 5453 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Experience the magical, spectacular balloon glow at the Westminster Halloween Harvest Festival! Form a new, family tradition as you test your skills at the free carnival games, enjoy the live music, find that special pumpkin and appreciate all things fall. Food, beer and other beverages available for purchase.
Aspen Grove Trick or Treat Street
Photograph courtesy of ©Aspen Grove
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join Aspen Grove‘s Trick or Treat Street and enjoy an evening of sweet treats, hayrides, and entertainment.
Visit with the adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, take photos at The ShutterBus VW Photo Booth Bus, Hayrides with Carriages of Colorado, face painters, balloon artists, mini pumpkin decorating and more!
Thornton Trunk or Treat
Photograph courtesy of ©City of Thornton
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
Where: Carpenter Park Fields Parking Plots, Colorado Blvd & E 108th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Cost: $1 Admission
Ages: All Ages
City of Thornton is hosting its annual Halloween festival, Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treaters spend the evening going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular event!
Before your departure, be sure to stop by the Garden of Ghouls for children ages 10 and older, and The Boo Bayou for children ages 10 and younger.
Denver Retro Con
When: Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
Where: Ramada Plaza Convention Center, 10 E 120th Ave, Denver, CO 80233
Time: Early Bird: 10am – 11am; General Admission 11am – 5pm
Cost: Early Bird $10 / $12 Door; General Admission $6 / $8 Door; Free for Children 12 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/DenverRetroConTickets
Denver Retro Con is a celebration of pop culture, toys, home, fashion, and music. Experience the retro pop culture with over 150 vendor tables and a full day of entertainment!
Family Pumpkin Carving
Photograph courtesy of ©Living the Dream Brewing
When: Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
Where: Living The Dream Brewing, 12305 N Dumont Way, Littleton, CO 80125
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: $15
Register at: bit.ly/LivingTheDreamFamilyPumpkinCarving
Ages: All Ages for Carving; Must be 21+ for Pints
Visit Living The Dream Brewing this Sunday for a pumpkin carving event for the entire family. They will provide you with provide everything you need except carving skills. Admission price gets you a pint, a pumpkin, tools, and even stencils.