September in Colorado is full of family-friendly fun, from lively festivals and farm visits to cultural celebrations and seasonal traditions. Whether you’re craving fresh roasted green chilies, hoping to explore a buzzing beehive, or looking for a day filled with pumpkin patches, live music, and local food, there’s something happening this month for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to make the most of these unforgettable September events!
Nick’s Garden Center Green Chile Fest
Nick’s Garden Center is an amazing garden center all year, but especially during their annual September green Chile fest! Enjoy the music of Latin Sol performing from 12 noon – 4:00 pm, shop their local produce market and gift and garden supplies shop, get some beautiful fall flowers and plants, purchase delicious Mexican food at Nick’s Café, and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win your peppers for free or receive a discount on them. There’s a big selection of chilies to choose from (laid out in order of spiciness) then watch them be roasted. Sign-up for their events, coupons, their gardening newsletter, or ask a gardening expert. Their gift certificates make a great gift for that special person too!
Date: Saturday September 6th, 2025
NicksGardenCenter.com
303-696-6657
2001 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80014
Hudson Gardens Meet the Beekeeper
Stop by the Apiary while Hudson Gardens’ beekeepers are working to observe live, active beehives and real-life management techniques.
These events are free and open to the public! 9am and 12pm, most Tuesday, Thursday, and some Saturdays.
Please register online if you are planning on stopping by!
6115 S Sante Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
303-797-8565
Lone Creek Farms Fall Festival
If you’re looking for a day of fun for the whole family, this is it! It’s a beloved fall tradition for many. Your general admission ticket includes over 20 attractions, games & live music. Food and premium attractions are available for an additional cost. You’ll find this place so great that you may want to consider a season pass ticket.
Dates: September 19th to November 2nd, 2025. 10am -7pm
Open Thursday through Sunday for the 2025 season
Ages 3 and under are free,
General admission (ages 4 and up – including adults and kids) $26.95
Ages 63+ and military are $24.95.
Season pass pays for itself after two visits.
Pumpkins $6-$16.
lonecreekfarms.com
3879 N State Highway 83 (Parker Rd)
Franktown, CO 80116
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Come see the excitement in the largest Dragon Boat Festival in the USA!
The 25th anniversary will be packed with fun for all ages.
Come and enjoy boat racing, Taste of Asia West and East food courts, beverage booths, live music, arts & crafts, performance stage, face painting, marketplace, and live art demonstrations.
Dates: September 6–7, 2025
Cost: Free admission
Location: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver (lakefront; exact street access via neighborhood roads)
Hours: Boat races 8:00 am, Festival Saturday 10:00 am- 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
See website for tips.
Note: no pets, scooters or skateboards.
Note: there is no vehicle parking. See website for shuttle and bike corral information.
Ya Ya Farm & Orchard
Ya Ya’s Farm is a popular place to visit. They have over 1,000 fruit trees including peach, pear, plum, and cherry, plus blackberry, raspberry, grapes.
When you visit the farm stand and orchard, you may also visit the farm animals-Percheron Draft Horses, mini donkeys, chickens, ducks, and peacocks. Bring a picnic if you wish. There’s a covered area of picnic tables or bring a blanket and eat under a peach tree.
Enjoy all things apple in the farm stand – apples, apple cider jams & jellies, apple pies and oh so much more! You just have to try the cider donuts too. Made fresh up in the farm house everyday.
Plan on next year’s fall U-Pick cherries, apples, and peaches, as reservations start in the summer. They also have gourd painting and Boo Fest.
Best time to visit is weekday afternoons.
Note: please leave pets at home out of respect their farm animals.
303) 485-5585
YA YA Farm & Orchard
6914 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503
No matter what activity or event your family attends, we hope you have a fun filled September.
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