Halloween in Colorado doesn’t just mean candy and costumes; it’s a full-blown festival of quirky fun, uphill sprints in graveyards, and haunted trails that make you wish you’d brought an extra flashlight (or adult diaper). Add in a touch of community spirit with Trick or Treat Streets and enough sugar skull makeup to challenge your makeup remover, and you’ve got yourself a spooky season worth writing home about.
- Halloween Fun Run: Spooky Sprints in Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs hosted its annual Halloween Fun Run, where costumed ghouls, goblins, and not-so-athletic ghosts took to the cemetery for a jog. Because nothing says “healthy living” like dodging gravestones in a zombie getup. Participants assure us that the only thing scarier than the cemetery was the realization they’d have to jog uphill. Read more. - Day of the Dead: Celebrations that Give Life
Communities across Colorado came together to celebrate Day of the Dead, turning the somber remembrance into a vibrant festival. With face painting, parades, and enough marigolds to cover a football field, it’s the most colorful way to honor loved ones. Attendees reported the biggest challenge was telling sugar skull makeup apart from post-Halloween candy binge face. Read more. - Little Man Ice Cream: A Sweet Scoop in Littleton
Little Man Ice Cream opened a new location in Littleton, ensuring that even in November, Coloradans can enjoy brain freezes. With unique flavors like “Rocky Mountain Road” and “Aspen Apple Pie,” residents are flocking to get their sugar fix. It’s the perfect excuse to pretend the diet starts tomorrow—or maybe next week. Read more. - Trick or Treat Street: Arvada’s Sweet Tradition
Olde Town Arvada brought back its Trick or Treat Street, where kids and adults alike roamed the streets in search of candy and costume glory. As always, the competition for best costume was fierce, with “miniature politician” and “toddler Einstein” taking top honors. Because who doesn’t love a neighborhood parade of sugar-high kids? Read more. - Colorado Lottery Conservation Month: A Win for Nature
October marked the fifth annual Colorado Lottery Conservation Month, a celebration where buying scratch cards makes you an eco-warrior. The lottery’s proceeds are funneled into conservation projects, proving that gambling can save the planet—one ticket at a time. It’s the perfect excuse to tell your spouse you’re not wasting money, you’re saving trees. Read more. - Costume Shops: Denver’s Dress-Up Delight
Denver-area costume shops reported record sales this Halloween, fostering a community where creativity wears a cape and glitter is obligatory. Whether dressing as a superhero or a historical figure, Denverites take their costumes seriously—sometimes too seriously. It’s the only time of year when wearing a tinfoil hat is not only accepted but encouraged. Read more. - Urban Market: A Denver Delicacy
The Urban Market at Union Station showcased local artisans and food vendors, proving once again that Denver is the hipster capital of the Rockies. With everything from handcrafted jewelry to artisanal pickles, it’s a paradise for those who think mass production is a dirty word. Just try not to trip over the yoga mats while browsing. Read more. - Nurse Blake: Healing Laughter at Boulder Theater
Nurse Blake took the stage at Boulder Theater, bringing humor and healthcare insights to a packed audience. Known for his comedic takes on the medical profession, Blake had attendees in stitches faster than you can say “emergency room.” The perfect prescription for a night of laughter, no copay required. Read more. - Colorado Railroad Museum: Celebrating Women in Rail
The Colorado Railroad Museum unveiled a new exhibit highlighting women’s contributions to the industry. Spoiler alert: women did more than just wave from the caboose. From engineers to conductors, this exhibit showcases the unsung heroines who kept the trains on track and reminds us that girl power isn’t just a modern concept. Read more. - Evergreen’s Haunted Halloween Trail: A Scream Fest
Evergreen’s Haunted Halloween Trail was a shriek of success, filled with ghosts, goblins, and frightful fun. This spine-chilling event ensured participants would sleep with the lights on for weeks. For those brave enough to face the horrors, it was a scream-worthy adventure—just remember to check under the bed before you sleep. Read more.
So, which adventure gave you chills or laughs this Halloween season? Was it sprinting through a cemetery, the scream-fest in Evergreen, or maybe you were too busy nursing a brain freeze from Little Man Ice Cream? Share your most “boo-tiful” moments in the comments below—whether they were sweet, spooky, or downright bizarre!
