Denver Halloween Events & Fall Outings 2026

45 listed options in Denver, with dates, costs, age guidance and direct organizer links. Choose a candy outing, costume event or seasonal plan that fits your group.

Coverage is curated, not exhaustive. Some listed dates may have passed; check each date before planning. Nearby towns are listed in their own city guides. Age restrictions and uncertain prices stay visible.

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Trick-or-treating

Boo at the Zoo

2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-30 · 4:30–9:00 PM · Mountain Time

Candy stations, costumes and cryptid creatures at the zoo.

Location: 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Adults and seniors $27.95; youth $20.95; ages 2 and under free; member discounts available.
Age guidance: All ages

Timed ticket required; October31 sensory-friendly edition is not counted separately.

Organizer details for Boo at the Zoo · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Elitch Gardens Fun By Day / Booville

2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-31 · 2026-11-01 · 12:00–6:00 PM; trick-or-treat trail closes at 5:00 PM. · Mountain Time

Theme-park rides and daytime Halloween activities.

Location: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Day admission displayed $57.99; taxes, processing fees and parking extra. Recheck checkout.
Age guidance: Family; candy trail54 inches and under

Fun By Day noon–6 PM; candy trail closes5 PM. Evening scares are a different experience.

Organizer details for Elitch Gardens Fun By Day / Booville · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Hauntings in the Hangar — Wings Over the Rockies

2026-10-17 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Halloween activities · Mountain Time

Lowry's aviation museum offers trick-or-treat candy and prizes, spooky science, crafts, a scavenger hunt, open cockpits, face painting and balloon art.

Location: 7711 E Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230

Cost: Adults 17–64 $24.95; seniors 65+, military and veterans $20.95; youth 4–16 $17.95; ages 3 and younger free. SNAP admission $1 with eligibility proof.
Age guidance: Family-friendly; all ages

Advance tickets optional; walk-up admission is available. All costume weapons are prohibited. Activity window 10 AM–2 PM, even though admission tickets permit entry during museum operating hours. Official ticket prices verified October 15.

Organizer details for Hauntings in the Hangar — Wings Over the Rockies · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-15

Cook Park Recreation Center Trunk or Treat

2026-10-23 · 5–7 PM Mountain · Mountain Time

Cook Park’s neighborhood association lists the recreation center’s Halloween trunk-or-treat.

Location: Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80224

Cost: Admission price and registration requirements not published in the neighborhood calendar
Age guidance: Children and families; exact age limits not published

Current2026 neighborhood calendar confirms date and5–7PM. Facility address confirmed in the association’s venue records. Confirm admission and visitor details before going; no extra activities or free admission inferred from older editions.

Organizer details for Cook Park Recreation Center Trunk or Treat

Source checked 2026-10-15

Trick or Treat Street at Larimer Square

2026-10-24 · 2:00–6:00 PM · Mountain Time

Downtown business trick-or-treating, a costume contest and photo booth.

Location: 1430 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202 (Larimer Square block)

Cost: Admission price unconfirmed; organizer does not publish a charge or registration requirement.
Age guidance: All ages

Admission or paid-extra policy not published; do not label free without confirmation.

Organizer details for Trick or Treat Street at Larimer Square

Source checked 2026-10-12

Highland Square Harvest Festival

2026-10-25 · 2-5 p.m. · Mountain Time

Costumes, games and business trick-or-treating along West 32nd Avenue.

Location: W 32nd Avenue and Julian Street, Denver, CO 80211

Cost: Free community event; purchases may cost extra
Age guidance: Community event; numeric age limits not published

Event spans Julian to Newton streets; pin marks one end, not every treat stop.

Organizer details for Highland Square Harvest Festival

Source checked 2026-10-12

BOOnion Station

2026-10-29 · 4:00–7:00 PM · Mountain Time

Trick-or-treating throughout Union Station with family entertainment.

Location: 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202

Cost: Free.
Age guidance: All ages

Free family event.

Organizer details for BOOnion Station

Source checked 2026-10-12

GES Community Trunk or Treat — Stockyards Event Center

2026-10-30 · 4–6 PM Mountain · Mountain Time

A community Halloween celebration serving Globeville, Elyria and Swansea with candy, games and entertainment.

Location: Stockyards Event Center, National Western Center, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO

Cost: Free community celebration; purchases, if offered, separate
Age guidance: Children and families

RiNo Art District2026 calendar explicitly describes free community admission; event detail confirms exact date/hours/address. This single venue is not counted as three separate neighborhood events. No specific costume contest verified.

Organizer details for GES Community Trunk or Treat — Stockyards Event Center

Source checked 2026-10-15

Halloween Family Storytime — Decker Library

2026-10-30 · 10:30–11:15 AM · Mountain Time

Halloween stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a chance for families to practice trick-or-treating in the library.

Location: 1501 S Logan Street, Denver, CO 80210

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Young children / Early learners ages 0–5 and their grownups

Practice trick-or-treating is explicitly offered; the page does not guarantee candy. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Halloween Family Storytime — Decker Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Colorado Avalanche Halloween 5K

2026-10-31 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Mountain Time

Costume run, walk or skate with trunk-or-treat candy stations.

Location: 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 (Ball Arena)

Cost: Paid registration price unconfirmed. Children 6 and under participate free without swag; optional children's swag package $15.
Age guidance: All ages

Registration closesOctober 24; children 6 and under participate free without swag.

Organizer details for Colorado Avalanche Halloween 5K · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Cook Park Halloween Costume Parade

2026-10-31 · 5–7 PM Mountain · Mountain Time

A costumed neighborhood procession along Cook Park streets with trick-or-treating.

Location: Public street route near E Oregon Place and S Leyden Street, Cook Park, Denver, CO; see organizer for assembly instructions

Cost: Admission charge not stated; all are welcome
Age guidance: Family-friendly; all welcome

Organizer publishes a residential assembly point; this guide does not map a private household. Open the organizer page for the actual starting instructions and route. Public route includes Leyden, Iowa, Kearney, Krameria and Mexico before returning to Oregon Place. One parade, not multiple events per block.

Organizer details for Cook Park Halloween Costume Parade

Source checked 2026-10-15

Trick or Treating in the Multi-Verse

2026-10-31 · Doors open 10:00 AM; candy stations close 6:00 PM; venue closes 7:00 PM. · Mountain Time

Explore trick-or-treat stations and crafts at Meow Wolf.

Location: 1338 1st Street, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Paid timed admission; current price unconfirmed and may vary.
Age guidance: All ages

Candy closes6 PM; venue closes7 PM. Separate evening21+ party excluded.

Organizer details for Trick or Treating in the Multi-Verse · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Pumpkin patches & corn mazes

Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park

2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Mountain Time

Pumpkin patch, crafts, historic demonstrations and family festival activities.

Location: 715 South Forest Street, Denver, CO 80246

Cost: Adults $25; youth ages 3–17 $20; ages 2 and under free; member discounts available. Upgrades extra.
Age guidance: All ages

Select festival date in official ticket calendar; pumpkins and upgrades may cost extra.

Organizer details for Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Denver Beer Co. Pumpkin Patch — Denver Taprooms

2026-10-18 · Pumpkin sessions 12:00–2:00 PM and 3:00–5:00 PM; Lowry dog-and-owner costume contest 2:00–5:00 PM · Mountain Time

Family-friendly pumpkin decorating at the Lowry, Platte Street and South Downing Denver taprooms. Lowry additionally has a dog-and-owner costume contest and photo booth.

Location: 7070 E Lowry Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230

Cost: $25 per person plus $2.65 fees ($27.65 at checked ticket page); includes a pumpkin, decorating materials, admission and one pint. Ask organizer about non-drinker/child options.
Age guidance: Family-friendly pumpkin decorating; alcohol for ages 21+ only

One organizer program counted once, not three separate events. Map address is Lowry; other Denver venues: Platte Street, 1695 Platte Street, Denver CO 80202; South Downing, 2425 S Downing Street, Denver CO 80210. Organizer also lists Arvada and Littleton, which are not Denver-city venues. Public ticket page verified October 15: both sessions selectable at all three Denver venues; limited displayed quantities for Lowry noon and South Downing noon. Availability can change; no ticket was selected or purchased.

Organizer details for Denver Beer Co. Pumpkin Patch — Denver Taprooms · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-15

Festivals & parades

South Broadway Halloween Parade

2026-10-17 · 6:00–9:00 PM · Mountain Time

Neighborhood floats, costumes and music along South Broadway.

Location: South Broadway at 1st Avenue, Denver, CO; public street parade — check organizer's route

Cost: Public curb viewing free; paid reserved-viewing options may exist.
Age guidance: All ages

Street parade: arrival reference is Broadway at 1st Avenue; consult organizer route.

Organizer details for South Broadway Halloween Parade

Source checked 2026-10-12

Halloween Bag Creation — Valdez-Perry Library

2026-10-22 · 4:30–5:30 PM · Mountain Time

A Halloween bag-making activity in the Valdez-Perry Community Room.

Location: 4690 Vine Street, Denver, CO 80216

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Kids ages 5–12

Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Halloween Bag Creation — Valdez-Perry Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Halloween Bucket Sublimation — Montbello Library

2026-10-27 · 3:30–5:00 PM · Mountain Time

Learn dye sublimation and transfer a design onto a Halloween bucket in the Montbello ideaLAB.

Location: 12955 Albrook Drive, Denver, CO 80239

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Kids and teens; ideal for ages 8+

No registration; supplies for up to 20 participants, first come, first served. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Halloween Bucket Sublimation — Montbello Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Decorate Sugar Skulls — Woodbury Library

2026-10-29 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Mountain Time

A bilingual sugar-skull decorating activity introducing the Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones.

Location: 3265 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80211

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Family program; early learners, kids and teens

Día de Muertos cultural activity, not a Halloween candy event. Basement Community Room. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Decorate Sugar Skulls — Woodbury Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Niños Creativos: Sugar Skulls — Central Library

2026-10-29 · 11:00–11:30 AM · Mountain Time

Spanish-language creative play with sugar-skull decorating and the Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones.

Location: 10 W Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Young children / Early learners ages 0–5 and families

Children's Library. Día de Muertos cultural activity, not a Halloween party. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Niños Creativos: Sugar Skulls — Central Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Día de Muertos with Elisa & Leo — Central Library

2026-11-01 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Mountain Time

Elisa Garcia and Leo Muñoz Corona perform Latin American music for Día de Muertos in the Children's Library.

Location: 10 W Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Family program; early learners ages 0–5 and kids ages 5–12

Program is in English and Spanish without interpretation. Cultural remembrance, not a Halloween party. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Día de Muertos with Elisa & Leo — Central Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Costume parties & contests

Fall at DZCA / Wild Fall

2026-10-13 · 2026-10-14 · 2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-19 · 2026-10-20 · 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-26 · 2026-10-27 · 2026-10-28 · 2026-10-29 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM zoo hours; recheck selected day · Mountain Time

Daytime fall animal encounters, pumpkin carving and seasonal photo opportunities.

Location: 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Included with paid daytime zoo admission; current admission price unconfirmed and may vary.
Age guidance: All ages

Daytime outing, not the evening trick-or-treat event; check selected-day hours.

Organizer details for Fall at DZCA / Wild Fall · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Adulti-Verse Howl-O-Ween at Meow Wolf

2026-10-16 · Doors 6 PM; end time not published · Mountain Time

Costumes, DJ tunes, cocktails, photo booth and karaoke in the Spooky-Verse.

Location: Convergence Station, 1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Paid event; current ticket price at official checkout. Portal Pass-holder benefits subject to organizer terms.
Age guidance: 21+; valid ID required

This event is October 16, not October 31. Use official Meow Wolf tickets; drinks not assumed included.

Organizer details for Adulti-Verse Howl-O-Ween at Meow Wolf · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Costume Dance Party — Corky Gonzales Library

2026-10-16 · 10:30–11:00 AM · Mountain Time

A preschool masquerade dance session. Costumes are optional; children can simply come and dance.

Location: 1498 N Irving Street, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Young children / Early learners ages 0–5 with caregivers

Organizer details for Costume Dance Party — Corky Gonzales Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

2nd Annual Broadway Halloween Bar Crawl

2026-10-24 · 6–10 PM · Mountain Time

Costumed exploring along South Broadway with venue specials, food, shopping and entertainment; proceeds support the parade.

Location: South Broadway corridor, 6th Avenue to I-25, Denver, CO — exact check-in per organizer

Cost: Paid ticket; non-alcoholic ticket option available. Final price on Humanitix.
Age guidance: 21+ only

The corridor is not a confirmed check-in address, so no guessed pin. Participants and specials may change. A non-alcoholic ticket does not remove the 21+ restriction.

Organizer details for 2nd Annual Broadway Halloween Bar Crawl · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Terror Town — ViewHouse Ballpark / Kurt Tocci

2026-10-24 · Current ticket listing shows 8 PM; promotional graphic shows 9 PM–2 AM next day. Confirm the session before booking. · Mountain Time

Halloween party hosted by Kurt Tocci with DJs and an advertised$1,000 costume contest.

Location: ViewHouse Ballpark,2015 Market Street, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Organizer lists changing ticket tiers$30/$40/$45 and cabana options; screenshot from$33.85 may be stale. Final price and fees at checkout.
Age guidance: 21+ only

Organizer ticket page confirmsSaturdayOct 24,2026,21+ and no costume weapons. Time conflict remains between listing metadata and promotional graphic; do not assume 9 PM arrival. Contest eligibility/prize terms governed by organizer, not this guide.

Organizer details for Terror Town — ViewHouse Ballpark / Kurt Tocci · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-15

Trick or Drink — Barcrawlerz Denver Halloween Bar Crawl

2026-10-24 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · Oct. 24 and 31: 4 PM–2 AM next day; Oct. 30: 6 PM–2 AM next day · Mountain Time

Costumed bar-hopping with a wristband and participating-venue specials.

Location: Check-in: One Shot Back, 2134 Curtis Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: From $13.33 on the live Eventbrite page; tier/date pricing may vary
Age guidance: 21+; valid government-issued photo ID required

One organizer's three-date event, counted once. Check-in Oct. 24/31 is 4–10 PM and Oct. 30 is 6–11 PM; arrive within that window. This address is the check-in, not the whole crawl. Ticket covers participating-venue entry and drink specials; no included alcohol is promised. Venues may change. The generic 'doors at 3 PM' field conflicts with the dated schedule; the explicit registration schedule controls this card.

Organizer details for Trick or Drink — Barcrawlerz Denver Halloween Bar Crawl · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Halloween Pool Party — Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center

2026-10-29 · 4:30–6:30 PM Mountain · Mountain Time

A Halloween aquatics program at the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center.

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 3880 Newport Street, Denver, CO 80207

Cost: Free; confirm registration and swimming-supervision requirements with recreation center
Age guidance: Children ages3–17 per city registration listing; exact cutoff and guardian rules apply

Official Fall2026 activity listing112671 verifies date, hours, age range and free admission. Remaining capacity and guardian/swimming rules are not established by the search listing; confirm before travel. Address corroborated by city facility records. No candy giveaway or costume contest claimed.

Organizer details for Halloween Pool Party — Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center

Source checked 2026-10-15

Disco Mystique — Poka Luna / Dairy Block

2026-10-30 · 8 PM Friday–1 AM Saturday · Mountain Time

A one-night Halloween-weekend dance event with DJs and performances.

Location: Poka Lola / Dairy Block,1850 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202; check ticket arrival instructions

Cost: Early-bird tickets$35 per person including a welcome cocktail; current ticket tier/fees may differ.
Age guidance: Adult nightlife; confirm actual entry age and ID policy at ticket checkout. Alcohol21+.

Official venue page confirms October30,2026 at8PM through October31 at1AM. Separate ticketed event, not the month-long bar’s ordinary admission.

Organizer details for Disco Mystique — Poka Luna / Dairy Block

Source checked 2026-10-15

Denver Halloween Bar Crawl — Crawl With US

2026-10-31 · 4 PM–midnight; crawl venues 4–10 PM; afterparty 10 PM–midnight · Mountain Time

Wristband-based Halloween route with an afterparty and designated drink vouchers.

Location: Check-in: One Shot Back, 2134 Curtis Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: From $18.41 on live Eventbrite; organizer website separately advertises $20 single / $15 each for 4+ / $40 door
Age guidance: 21+; valid government-issued ID required

Check-in 4–6 PM. This is a distinct Crawl With US event, not the Barcrawlerz event sharing the same starting venue. Source ticket header ends 11:59 PM, while the detailed afterparty schedule says midnight. Prices vary by tier; final ticket checkout controls. Organizer website says three drinks/shots, while Eventbrite says two to three; verify the purchased tier's vouchers.

Organizer details for Denver Halloween Bar Crawl — Crawl With US · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Denver Official Halloween Bar Crawl — PubCrawls.com

2026-10-31 · 3–10 PM; check-in 3–7 PM · Mountain Time

An afternoon-to-evening Halloween bar crawl beginning in LoDo.

Location: Check-in: The Passport Denver, 1437 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202

Cost: From $15.81 on the live Eventbrite page
Age guidance: 21+; exact ID policy not stated on this event page

The Passport is the check-in venue, not the complete crawl. This is the PubCrawls.com operator's event; it is separate from Crawl With US and Barcrawlerz. The full venue route and alcohol inclusions are not confirmed on the inspected page.

Organizer details for Denver Official Halloween Bar Crawl — PubCrawls.com · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

NOCTURNAL at Bierstadt Lagerhaus

2026-10-31 · Doors 8:30 PM; party 9 PM–1 AM next day · Mountain Time

A RiNo Halloween night with live music, DJs and a costume contest.

Location: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Organizer advertises GA from $30; tiers and checkout fees may change. Open-bar upgrade separate.
Age guidance: 21+; valid government-issued photo ID required

Base admission does not include unlimited drinks. Select the open-bar package only if desired; final organizer terms control.

Organizer details for NOCTURNAL at Bierstadt Lagerhaus · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Walshy Fire — Halloween at Sorry Gorgeous

2026-10-31 · 8 PM–close; exact closing time not published · Mountain Time

A Halloween rooftop set with Walshy Fire and a costume contest.

Location: Sorry Gorgeous, Novel RiNo, 1350 40th Street, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Ticketed; current price on organizer-linked checkout.
Age guidance: Adult nightlife; exact event age restriction not displayed—confirm before booking

Tickets/RSVP required. Do not assume drinks are included. Venue age and ID rules must be confirmed through the ticket link.

Organizer details for Walshy Fire — Halloween at Sorry Gorgeous · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Haunted houses & spooky experiences

13th Floor Denver Haunted House

2026-10-14 · 2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-19 · 2026-10-20 · 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-26 · 2026-10-27 · 2026-10-28 · 2026-10-29 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · 2026-11-01 · Timed entry; choose current date and session on ticket calendar · Mountain Time

Walk-through haunted attraction with multiple2026 themed experiences.

Location: 3400 E 52nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216

Cost: Selected dates from $29.99–$34.99 in this guide window; tiers/fees vary. General season advertises from $19.99, not every date.
Age guidance: Organizer warns may be too intense for children12 and under; not a verified minimum admission age.

Official2026ticketcalendar checkedOctober14; availability and pricing may change. Online tickets only. No refunds. Bar/add-on activities have separate21+restrictions.

Organizer details for 13th Floor Denver Haunted House · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Elitch Gardens — Fright By Night

2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · 2026-11-01 · Begins 6 PM; park closes 10 PM Fri/Sat, 9 PM Sun on listed dates · Mountain Time

Nighttime rides, live entertainment and scare zones, with three separately ticketed haunted houses.

Location: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Park admission advertised $57.99; Friday-night ticket $49.99. Haunted houses require an additional $40 Haunt Pass. Taxes, processing and parking extra; recheck checkout.
Age guidance: Intense experience recommended for ages 12+; not a minimum admission age. Not the daytime Booville event.

Kids’ attractions close at 6 PM. Haunt Pass does not include park admission. No park entry after 9 PM or re-entry after 6 PM. The optional No Boo necklace does not guarantee a scare-free visit. Check weather, access and costume rules.

Organizer details for Elitch Gardens — Fright By Night · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

FRIGHTOPIA Adult Halloween Night — Elitch Gardens

2026-10-22 · 6–11 PM · Mountain Time

One special-event ticket includes three haunted houses, scare zones, selected rides and live DJs. Costume contest included; drinks purchased separately.

Location: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Live organizer page advertises from $45.99; 2026 season-passholder tickets from $40.99. Tax, processing, food/drinks and parking extra; final checkout controls.
Age guidance: 21+ only; valid physical government-issued ID or myColorado digital ID required. No ID photos/screenshots.

Separate FRIGHTOPIA ticket required, not included with a season pass. Entry ends 9 PM; no re-entry. Clear bags only; masks removed at entry. Cashless. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Recheck organizer rules and ticket availability.

Organizer details for FRIGHTOPIA Adult Halloween Night — Elitch Gardens · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-14

Ghost Stories of the Black West — Pauline Robinson Library

2026-10-29 · 4:30–5:30 PM · Mountain Time

Jeff Campbell performs as storyteller Jedidiah Blackstone, sharing three mysterious stories from Black Colorado and American West history.

Location: 5575 E 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80207

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: All ages; organizer also lists kids ages 5–12

Warren D. Alexander Community Room; theatrical storytelling, not a walk-through haunted house. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Ghost Stories of the Black West — Pauline Robinson Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Teens: Spooky Paint & Sip — Central Library

2026-10-30 · 3:00–4:30 PM · Mountain Time

Create a horror-inspired painting, watch classic horror movies and enjoy sparkling sips in the Teen Library.

Location: 10 W Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Teens ages 13–18; not a young-child program

Teen activity. No alcohol is advertised; movie titles and ratings are not specified. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

Organizer details for Teens: Spooky Paint & Sip — Central Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Halloween lights & decorations

Glow at the Gardens

2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 5:30–9:00 PM; enter in purchased time window · Mountain Time

Illuminated paths and hand-carved pumpkin displays.

Location: 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206

Cost: Adults $37; seniors 65+ $35; ages 3–15 $29; ages 2 and under free; member discounts available.
Age guidance: All ages; under 16 with adult

Advance tickets only; no tickets at the door.

Organizer details for Glow at the Gardens · Tickets or registration

Source checked 2026-10-12

Crafts, games & shows

Harvest Hoot

2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Mountain Time

Costumes, circus activities, crafts and fall play.

Location: 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211

Cost: Ages 2–59 $19.75; age 1 and ages 60+ $17.75; under age 1 and members free.
Age guidance: Children with adult; adults must accompany child

No trick-or-treating. Buy tickets at museum day-of; online advance tickets unavailable.

Organizer details for Harvest Hoot

Source checked 2026-10-12

Not-So-Spooky Storytime — Central Library

2026-10-27 · 3:30–4:00 PM · Mountain Time

Gentle Halloween stories and songs in the Children's Library; costumes encouraged.

Location: 10 W Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Young children / Early learners ages 0–5 with caregivers

Organizer details for Not-So-Spooky Storytime — Central Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Tissue Paper Pumpkins — Corky Gonzales Library

2026-10-30 · 10:30–11:00 AM · Mountain Time

Decorate a pumpkin using tissue-paper circles during this early-learning craft session.

Location: 1498 N Irving Street, Denver, CO 80204

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Young children / Early learners ages 0–5 with caregivers

Organizer details for Tissue Paper Pumpkins — Corky Gonzales Library

Source checked 2026-10-15

Spooky Flashlight Storytime — Ford-Warren Library

2026-10-31 · 4:00–4:30 PM · Mountain Time

Kid-friendly spooky storytelling with a tissue-paper campfire. Costumes and flashlights are encouraged.

Location: 2825 High Street, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: Free; Denver Public Library programs are free and open to the public.
Age guidance: Family program; early learners ages 0–5 and kids ages 5–12

Ford-Warren Community Room #1; presenter Andy Dunne. Official library program and branch address verified. Free-program policy: https://www.denverlibrary.org/dpl-programming-policy?language=en . Only this specifically described seasonal session is counted; generic series dates are not imported.

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Source checked 2026-10-15

Themed food & drinks

The Haunting at Steuben’s

2026-10-14 · 2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-19 · 2026-10-20 · 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-26 · 2026-10-27 · 2026-10-28 · 2026-10-29 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · Reservation times vary; choose your session · Mountain Time

A decorated Halloween cocktail experience with themed drinks and zero-proof options.

Location: Steuben’s, 523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO

Cost: Drinks purchased separately; booking page controls any cover, minimum or reservation fee.
Age guidance: 21+; valid photo ID required

Costumes encouraged, not required. Reservations recommended; walk-ins only as space allows. Official October 1–31, 2026 run verified.

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Source checked 2026-10-14

Poka Luna — October Halloween Bar Takeover

2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-17 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-19 · 2026-10-20 · 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-26 · 2026-10-27 · 2026-10-28 · 2026-10-29 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · Venue service hours vary; check Hours & Location before visiting · Mountain Time

Month-long Halloween transformation with atmospheric décor and themed drinks.

Location: Poka Lola Social Club,1850 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202

Cost: Food/drinks extra; cover or reservation requirement not specified for the month-long takeover.
Age guidance: Adult bar outing; alcohol21+. Confirm entry-age policy with venue.

Official dated2026 venue announcement confirms October1–31. Its midnight timestamps describe the overall date range, not daily opening hours. Separate ticketed Disco Mystique party is not included.

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Source checked 2026-10-15

The Nightmare Bar at Club Vinyl

2026-10-15 · 2026-10-16 · 2026-10-18 · 2026-10-22 · 2026-10-23 · 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-25 · 2026-10-29 · 2026-10-30 · 2026-10-31 · 90-minute sessions: Oct. 15/16 at 7 PM; Oct. 18/25 at 5 or 7 PM; Oct. 22/23/29/30 at 7 or 9 PM; Oct. 24/31 at 5, 7 or 9 PM · Mountain Time

A timed Halloween-themed social bar experience with games and seasonal drinks.

Location: Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Cost: General admission $14 shown for the inspected session; optional upgrades cost extra
Age guidance: 21+ only; valid physical photo ID required

Dates and times were individually checked in the live Fever ticket selector; unavailable Oct. 17 was excluded. One welcome drink is included. Stairs-only access is stated by the organizer. Costumes encouraged; realistic weapons and identity-obscuring masks are not allowed. Recheck session availability and price before purchase.

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Source checked 2026-10-12