If you thought the fall season was all pumpkin spice and haunted houses, think again. From sugar skulls at Denver’s Día de Muertos to corn mazes and tamale festivals, Colorado has a little something for everyone—whether you’re here to honor your ancestors, pose with pumpkins, or pretend you know how to line dance at a barnyard fundraiser. Fall isn’t just a season; it’s a chaotic buffet of events with something for every taste (and Instagram feed).
- Día de Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Skulls
If you thought Halloween was the only spooky celebration this month, think again! Denver’s Civic Center Park is hosting a Día de Muertos event, complete with art exhibits and cultural reflections. It’s the perfect opportunity to honor your ancestors while pretending you understand the deep cultural significance of sugar skulls. Read more. - Pumpkin Festival: Because Fall Isn’t Complete Without Squash
Head over to Chatfield Farms for the annual Pumpkin Festival, where you can pick the perfect pumpkin, navigate a corn maze, and pretend you’re not just there for the Instagram photos. It’s a fall tradition that promises fun for the whole family—or at least until someone gets lost in the maze. Read more. - Spooky Acres: Where Halloween Dreams Come True
Greeley’s Spooky Acres is back, offering a petting zoo, music, and a costume contest. It’s the perfect place to show off your creative costume ideas—or just recycle last year’s outfit because who has time for that? Read more. - Good Life Refuge: Barnyard Fun for a Cause
Join the Good Life Refuge animal sanctuary for a barnyard fundraiser featuring line dancing, yard games, and a bonfire. It’s a chance to support a good cause while pretending you know how to line dance. Just remember, it’s all for the animals, so try not to step on any paws. Read more. - La Feria del Tamal: A Tamale Lover’s Paradise
Boulder County is hosting La Feria del Tamal, a celebration of Latin American culture with delicious food, music, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect excuse to eat your weight in tamales and call it cultural appreciation. Read more.
So, what’s your flavor this season—tamales, pumpkins, or maybe a spooky petting zoo? Are you embracing Día de Muertos or just hoping to survive the corn maze without getting lost? I’d love to hear what’s on your fall bucket list! Drop your plans, photos, or costume ideas in the comments—bonus points if you manage all of the above without stepping on a goat or getting lost.
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