Fall in Colorado is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Centennial State! Not only is the weather amazing, but the skies are blue and the trees are full of color. If you’ve done your fair share of leaf peeping already, then check out these events around town that will be sure to give you a good scare and belly laughs!
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Choctoberfest (Oct. 8)
Octoberfest + Halloween + Chocolate = Choctoberfest! Now this sounds like an event for people of all ages! Check it out here.
Cheesman Park Ghost Tour (Oct. 11-Dec. 1)
Did you know that Cheeseman Park was Denver’s first cemetery? This 1.5-hour ghost tour will give you all the details of the spooky and scary sightings around the park! Book your tour here.
Ghosts in the Gardens – Open Air Scare (Oct. 13-29)
Tour Denver’s Botanic Gardens in the dark while learning about its haunted history as you walk on dimly lit paths after hours. Grab tickets here.
Spirits & Spirits (Oct. 22)
Explore Four Mile Historic Park after dark and learn about Victorian Spiritualism. Warm up by the fire while enjoying a signature cocktail as you learn about hauntings, murder, and the supernatural! Snag your access pass here.
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms (Through Oct. 26)
A seven-acre maze awaits you if you dare! This year’s maze is dino-inspired. Dress up and get lost by purchasing your ticket here.
Victorian Horrors (Oct. 14–16, 20–22, and 27–29)
Swing by the iconic Molly Brown House Museum and hear stories of gothic greats and notable locals. Get your Victorian Horror fix here.
Adulting with the Animals: Monster Masquerade (Oct. 27)
Who says the zoo is just for kids? Grab your kid-free crew and adult with the animals and a live DJ. Enjoy an adult beverage, too! Tickets here.
LeakyCon (Oct. 14-16)
Harry Potter fans unite at the world’s largest Harry Potter convention! Enjoy wizarding wonders and spellbinding Potter-themed programming with some of the series’ actors. Get access now before it’s passed you by!
The Old Man and the Moon (Oct. 21-Nov. 13)
Head to the mountains for a musical put on by Evergreen Players. A sea-faring epic with cantankerous ghosts and a folk rock soundtrack seems like a great time. Buy your tickets here.
Treat Street at the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds (Oct. 22)
Enjoy spooktacular fun and trick-or-treating at the Scaregrounds! Games, activities, petting zoon, bounce houses, pumpkin painting, and more await you. Get your access pass before it sells out (it has in previous years)!
Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 30)
Enjoy a spooky concert made for boys and ghouls that is put on by the Colorado Symphony! Come dressed in your Halloween best and you may be invited on stage to show off to the entire crowd! Grab a seat here.