Denver Metro Halloween and Día de los Muertos Events Guide October‑November 2026

OBBM Network Editorial Staff

October 10, 2026

Denver Metro Halloween And D A De Los Muertos Events Guide October November 2026

Spooky season is here, and families throughout the Denver metro area have a packed calendar of Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities. Below is a curated list of festivals, markets, haunted attractions and themed gatherings, complete with dates, venues, and admission details.

Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Activities

Pumpkin Harvest Festival – Oct. 17‑18, Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. (Free for ages 2 and under; $15‑$20 ages 3‑17; $20‑$25 ages 18+).
Annual Kid’s Pumpkin Carving Contest – Oct. 28, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 4‑7 p.m., free.
Nick’s Fall Fest – Daily until Oct. 31, Nick’s Garden Center & Farm Market, 2001 S. Chambers Rd, Aurora. Open 8 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. weekends, free.
Maize in the City – Thurs‑Sun until Oct. 31, 10451 McKay Rd, Thornton. Free admission, activities $5‑$20.
Lone Creek Farms – Thurs‑Sun until Nov. 1, 3879 N. Hwy 83, Franktown. Free for ages 3 and under; $28 for military and seniors 63+; $30 for ages 4‑62.
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns – Tues‑Sun until Nov. 1, Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton. Free for ages 2 and under; prices vary for older guests.

Haunted Attractions and Trick‑or‑Treat Streets

13th Floor Haunted House – Daily until Nov. 1, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Prices vary; advance registration recommended.
Ghosts in the Gardens – Oct. 28‑31, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. $29 members, $34 non‑members; timed entry required.
Terror in the Corn – Thurs‑Sun until Oct. 31, Anderson Farms, 6728 County Rd 3 1/4, Erie. $43‑$50, timed entry.
Viral Halloween Pop‑Up: The Last Dance – Oct. 15‑31, Sorry Gorgeous, 1350 40th St. No cover; registration recommended.
Denver Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 – Oct. 31, multiple venues citywide, 4 p.m.–midnight, $20 advance, $40 at the door.
Spooky Sweets Stroll – Oct. 11, The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free.
Moonlight Market & Trick‑or‑Treat Street – Oct. 23, Little Man Ice Cream Central Park, 10175 E. 29th Dr. 4‑7 p.m., free.
Trunk or Treat 2026 – Oct. 31, The Crossing Church, 3501 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 2‑5 p.m., free.

Día de los Muertos Celebrations

Día de los Muertos – Oct. 24, Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. Noon‑7 p.m., free.
Día de los Muertos 2026 – Oct. 31, The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd. 1‑5 p.m., free for ages 5 and under; $5 ages 6‑17; $10 ages 18+.
Día de Muertos at Thornton Art Center – Nov. 1, Mexican Cultural Center Denver, 750 W. 96th Ave., Thornton. Noon‑5 p.m., free.
Cultural First Friday: Día de los Muertos Celebration – Nov. 6, Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. 5 p.m., free.
Dia de los Muertos Goth & Metal Night – Nov. 1, The Crypt, 1618 E. 17th Ave. 7 p.m., $10, ages 21+.

Family‑Friendly Runs and Outdoor Fun

Boos & Brews Halloween 5k – Oct. 31, Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., $42 (run/walk), $65 (run/walk + t‑shirt).
Cheluna Día de los Muertos 5k – Nov. 1, Cheluna Brewing Co., Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Same pricing.

Whether you’re looking for a free family outing, a spooky night out with friends, or a cultural celebration of Día de los Muertos, the Denver metro region has something for every age and interest. Be sure to check individual event pages for registration details and any last‑minute changes.

Original reporting: Denverite — read the source article.