This weekend, Denver kids can enjoy more Fall, Pumpkin and Halloween festivals all around Denver, as well as speciality events and exhibits!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 6 – 8, 2017
ELITCH GARDENS’ FRIGHT FEST: FAMILY BY DAY
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When: Friday, October 6th, through Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Where: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: $34.99 – $39.99
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Ages: All Ages
Elitch Gardens is hosting its month-long Fright Fest during the weekends in October that features a special Family by Day event for all ages! Little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Free Candy on the Trick or Treat Trail and partake in several Halloween themed interactive challenges.
Events include the Ghouls Match, where contestants battle it out through various Halloween themed challenges and activities; Scream it Out, an ear-splitting shrieking contest; a costume contest, and of course candy.
DINOS! AFTER DARK | DENVER ZOO
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When: Friday, October 6th & Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Cost: $10 – $15; Free for Children 2 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Join the Denver Zoo every Friday & Saturday night in October for DINOS! After Dark. This event will feature jack-o-lantern sculptures, the traveling exhibit, Dino! Live, pumpkin carving, cultural performance and live shows.
FALL HORSESHOE MARKET
Photo Credit: ©Brit Tucker Photography; Photograph courtesy of ©Horseshoe Market
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: 4345 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Fall Horseshoe Market will feature more than 120 local art, handmade, vintage and food vendors, plus food trucks, mobile boutiques, family-friendly activities and more.
STORYLAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Photograph courtesy of ©CU South Denver
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: Recommended for Children 8 & Under
Celebrate the exhibit opening of Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ at CU South Denver! Join them for fun interactive activities for the whole family. Special Activities include: Story Time, Gone Fishing, Leaping Lily Pads, Where’s Spot, Magnet Magic, Mr. McGregor’s Garden & more.
OTTER WEEKEND AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DENVER
When: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Downtown Aquarium Denver is hosting a special Otter Weekend! Learn about their playful Otters and participate in themed activities.
FREE DAY: DENVER ART MUSEUM
Photograph by ©Denver Art Museum
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Art Museum for free this Saturday, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK’S PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Four Mile Historic Park‘s Pumpkin Harvest Festival is an ‘old-time’ fall festival featuring activities such as building your own scarecrow, selecting the perfect pumpkin from the patch, dancing to live music, playing pioneer games, and more. Historic demonstrations and tours of the Four Mile House Museum will highlight how families lived and prepared for the season during the late 1800s with horse-drawn wagon rides, food vendors and a beer garden.
LAKEWOOD’S CIDER DAYS
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When: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Where: Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: $5 – $30
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Ages: All Ages
Cider Days celebrates the City of Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities and tasty harvest treats. Cider Days offers fun for the entire family, and will include tractor pulls and vintage power displays, wagon and barrel train rides, historic demonstrations as well as a unique variety of exhibitors and vendors.
A Cider Days festival wouldn’t be complete without everything apple: including apple pressing, apple cider by the glass or gallon, an apple bake-off and more.
PUNKIN CHUNKIN COLORADO
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When: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th, 2017
Where: Arapahoe Park Racetrack, 26000 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 10am – 3pm
Cost: $5 – $12; Free for Children 4 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
The 20th annual Punkin Chunkin Colorado, Presented by Aurora Parks, Recreation & Open Space, is a fun weekend that engages the energy and ingenuity of youth and adults.
In addition to the competition, the event offers an exciting fall festival: family activities, pumpkin patch, live music, food vendors, a beer garden and a live evening concert
HISTORIC OLDE TOWN ARVADA’S FESTIVAL OF SCARECROWS
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When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: Historic Olde Town Arvada Square, 7525 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 21st annual Festival of Scarecrows, Presented by Historic Olde Town Arvada, will transform Olde Town Arvada’s town square into a pumpkin patch filled with scarecrows of all shapes and sizes.
Bring costumed kids for the parade, enjoy a free hayride, navigate the corn maze, check out the giant pumpkins from the Arvada Gardeners, find a perfect pumpkin and be sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow, the winners will receive prizes.
Psst… Four Mile Historic Park‘s Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Cider Days, Punkin Chunkin & Festival of Scarecrows were also featured in our ‘Fall, Pumpkin & Harvest Festivals 2017 Colorado‘ guide!
DENVER ZOMBIE CRAWL
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Zombie Crawl
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Where: Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver will continue the celebrated tradition in which citizens share excitement in the fun and scary holiday season by dressing up as the undead, at the 12th Annual Denver Zombie Crawl.
Psst… Elitch Gardens’ Fright Fest Family By Day, DINOS! After Dark & Denver Zombie Crawl were also featured in our special ‘Kids Activities for Halloween in Denver 2017‘ guide!