October Events!
Last Denver Eats | Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | Denver
Enjoy great food, fresh air, gorgeous views, live music and a great cause. This is Metro Denver’s largest gathering of gourmet food trucks and carts, showcasing Denver’s culinary and entrepreneurial diversity. Join residents, workers and visitors, and enjoy a quintessential Denver fall lunchtime experience.
Civic Center, 15th & Broadway
11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Tuesdays-Thursdays)
Terror in the Corn | Now through Oct. 31 | Erie
Get your scare on at one of Denver’s top rated haunted attractions. Reserve your tickets now! Operates Thursdays through Sundays.
Anderson Farms, 6728 County Rd. 3 1/4
Various times, check website
Fritzler Farm Park | Now through Oct. 31 | LaSalle
Since 2000, the Fritzler Family has welcomed young and old to their farm park! Their iconic Corn Maze designs only touch the top of the mountain as Fritzler Farm Park offers over 25 attractions during their Fall Season! Pumpkin Patch, Pedal Go-Carts, Barrel Train, and Pumpkin Cannons, only to name a few. For the more adventuresome, check out Scream Acres.
Fritzler Farm Park, 20861 County Rd 33
Open weekends, Friday through Sunday, and the evenings of Oct. 21 and Oct. 22
Corn Maze | Now through Oct. 31 | Littleton
Get lost in this 7-acre corn maze at Chatfield Farms (there is no Corn Maze at York Street). Also enjoy the After Dark Corn Maze and Dead Zone Scream Park. Halloween masks and costumes are not permitted on the premises.
Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
13th Floor | Oct. 1-31, Nov. 1, 6-7, 10 | Denver
Considered one of the all-time best haunted attractions, 13th Floor explains the legend of the 13th floor, and introduces you to Denver’s most horrifying haunted experience. The levels of a multi story building are frequently numbered sequentially, from “basement”, “lobby”, “ground”, “one”, or “1” upwards or occasionally downwards. In some countries, as it is here in the United States, the number 13 is considered unlucky and building owners will sometimes purposefully omit a floor numbered 13. Find out the terrifying reason why!
13th Floor, 3400 E. 52nd Ave.
Sun.-Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight
Sat., 6 p.m.-midnight (except for 10/3, 7 p.m.-midnight)
Closed 10/5, 10/13, 10/19
Boo at the Zoo | Oct. 1-31 | Denver
Experience Storybook Safari—a modified, masked version of Denver’s family favorite! Throughout the 84-acre campus, classic animal stories and fairy tales come to life with costumed characters, mythical creatures, unforgettable animal experiences and food fit for a king or queen! And don’t forget: Nature Connects®, Art with LEGO® Bricks will still be up for your enjoyment, too! So, get the whole family suited up in costume, and come celebrate Halloween in a way that’s safe, socially distanced and candy-free…but still VERY sweet. Reserve your tickets online.
Denver Zoo, 2300 N. Steele St.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Frightmare Compound | Oct. 2-31, Nov. 6 & 7 | Westminster
Are you looking for a thrill in the Denver metro area? Do you think you’ve seen all the horror Denver has to offer? Then The Frightmare Compound may be just what you are looking for. Scaring Coloradans since 1983, they have continuously worked to keep our Halloween haunted house as terrifying as possible.
Frightmare Compound, 10798 Yukon St.
Sun.-Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Closed Oct. 5-7
Haunted Field of Screams | Fri.-Sun., Oct. 2-31 | Thornton
The Haunted Field of Screams is Colorado’s largest scream park where terror grows fresh every year. Backingto the famously haunted Riverdale Road in Thornton, the iconic 30-acre corn field attraction is one of Denver’s favorite haunted attractions. COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Make reservations now!
10451 McKay Rd.
Sundown-10 p.m. (Sundays)
Sundown-Midnight (Fridays & Saturdays)
City of the Dead/Drive-in Haunted House | Oct. 2-31 | Denver
This year for the first time ever, the monsters will be on the loose and scaring you in the “safety” of your parked vehicle. A first of its kind immersive experience from the creators of Denver’s favorite Halloween events — 13th Floor Haunted House, Asylum — City of the Dead is not your run of the mill drive in. This is a first of its kind reimagined haunted house experience. It features an original multimedia haunted show displayed on a 40 foot screen, as well as horrifying characters from City of the Dead that surround the theater and bring the story to life!
City of the Dead, 3400 E. 52nd Ave.
Starts at 7 p.m. (6:15 p.m. on Oct. 30-31)
The Golden Hayride Oktoberfest | Oct. 3 | Golden
This is a fun-filled, socially distanced afternoon with German beers, games and music to celebrate the Oktoberfest season.
Your $18 ticket includes:
- 2 beers/or soda
- An edible pretzel necklace
- An Oktoberfest bandana that can also be a face mask
- An Oktoberfest button
- Music, entertainment and games including prizes throughout the day
Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, 1122 Washington Ave.
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Big Wonderful Beer Garden/Paint Park | Weekends in October | Denver
Enjoy music every Saturday and Sunday during October at Belleview Station! Bring your dog and enjoy cocktails, beer, music and special events
Belleview Station Dog Park, 4825 S Newport St.
Saturdays: Noon – 9 p.m., music 5-8 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-6 p.m., music, noon-3 p.m.
Fairmount Cemetery Tours | Oct. 9-10, 23-24, 30 | Denver
Join a tour guide for a stroll through Denver’s most prestigious cemetery. The evening begins at the Ivy Chapel and slowly moves through the cemetery in the dark led only by the flashlights of your tour guide and his trusty assistant. REMEMBER A CEMETERY IN THE DARK IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!
Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St.
Check for available times
Urban Market | Oct. 10-11, 17-18 | Denver
The Urban Market is Denver’s premier open air marketplace. At the market you will find an cornucopia of local arts and crafts sold direct by the artist, clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, unique treasures, delicious food, and just about anything else you could want. Come out and have fun in the sun while supporting your local artists, businesses, and community at Denver’s outdoor shopping paradise. The Market has been Denver’s best outdoor marketplace since 2005. There will be a live concert at each market starting at noon.
Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Victorian Horrors | Oct. 16-17, 23- 24, 29-30 | Denver
Experience Victorian Horrors at the Molly Brown House Museum in a whole new way! Start your in-person experience with a live-stream transmission from one of our Gothic horror authors come back from the grave. Each night of Victorian Horrors will feature a different “lively” spirit sharing their ghostly tale. Then, revel in the atmosphere of the decidedly spooky nighttime environment of the Molly Brown House as you creep from room to room hearing tales of Halloweens gone by. Your ticket to this one-of-a-kind event also gives you access to six of our favorite Victorian Horror actors presenting tales to be viewed from the (relative) safety of your own home before or after your visit. Come for one, or come to see them all—if you dare!
Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St.
6- 9 p.m. (performances every 15 minutes)
Stoney’s Bar and Grill 10th Annual Pumpkin Carve | Oct. 19 | Denver
Gather at Stoney’s for the 10th Annual Pumpkin Carve. Your ticket includes a reservation, a pumpkin, carving tools, and a good time!
Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St.
7-10 p.m.
Glow at the Garden | Oct. 20-25 | Denver
Wind your way down luminaria-lined pathways decked with spooky lighting displays and hundreds of carved, glowing gourds. Pumpkin artists use all local pumpkins to the boundaries of traditional pumpkin carving and create larger-than-life sculptures, dense displays of jack-o’-lanterns and ornately detailed showpiece pumpkins. You’ll also enjoy a wide array of activities and entertainment, as well as seasonal food and beverages.
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.
6-9:45 p.m.
16th Street Fair | Oct. 30-31 | Denver
The 16th Street Fair is an annual celebration of fine art, handcrafted goods, and the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver. Take a stroll along the 16th Street Mall to enjoy a showcase of emerging artists and designers, producing original and unique handmade goods, in a wide array of media. This is Downtown Denver’s premier art and craft festival located in the city center along the busiest pedestrian street in the State.
16th Street Mall
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Metro Denver Farmers’ Markets
Littleton
Southwest Plaza, Wadsworth and Bowles (southeast parking lot)
Saturdays: May 30-Oct. 31
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St.
Sundays: May 31-Nov.. 1
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lakewood
Mile High Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave.
Saturdays: June 13-Sept. 26
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Commerce City
Reunion Recreation Center, 17410 Parkside Drive North
Sundays: June 14-Sept. 27
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Littleton
Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Wednesdays: June 17-Sept. 30
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market | May 31-Nov. 15 | Denver
This market covers 27 weeks, with over 100 vendors and thousands of shoppers and aficionados. The Farmers’ Market would like to specially acknowledge Ela Family Farms, known far and wide for their mouth-watering peaches and apples from the Western Slope, and Styria Bakery, legendary for their fresh baked bread, both of whom have been with us since that very first day in 2001.
1500 block of South Pearl Street
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Highlands Farmers’ Market | May 31-Oct. 11 | Denver
Highlands Farmers Market is located in the Highlands Square district. This market’s urban vibe coupled with its dynamic vendor base has become a Denver favorite. Enjoy quality and diversity among our farm and vendor base, a healthy and delicious selection of ready to consume foods from our trucks and local restaurants.
32nd and Lowell Blvd.
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Triangle Farmers’ Market | June 7-Oct. 11 | Denver
1115 N. Acoma St.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Central Park Farmers’ Market | June 7-Oct. 11 | Denver
Seasonal outdoor markets feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products, and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond.
Central Park Founders Green, 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arvada Farmers’ Market | June 7-Sept. 27 | Arvada
Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave.
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
West Colfax Farmers’ Market | June 14-Oct. 18 | Lakewood
Lamar Station Plaza, 6715 West Colfax
Sundays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market | Aug. 1-Nov. 14 | Denver
Since 1997, Colorado Fresh Markets’ award winning seasonal outdoor markets feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products, and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond.
1st Avenue & University
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesdays (Aug. 5-Oct. 7): 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Union Station Farmer’s Market | Aug. 1-Oct. 24 | Denver
Denver’s premier farmers market featuring fresh produce exclusively from local farmers and growers is back in the heart of downtown! Curated by the nationally renowned Boulder County Farmers Markets, this annual market hosted on Union Station’s Plaza is free and open to the public. For the health and safety of Union Station Farmers Market guests, farmers and volunteers, please make a reservation to reserve your shopping window.
Union Station, 17th St. & Wynkoop
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
