Halloween dominates the weekend schedule with all sorts of celebrations all over town. Whether you’re looking for family fun, bloody terror or costumed parties, we’ve got you covered in our Ultimate Guide to Halloween. You’ll find a couple extras, plus some non-Halloween picks in our 5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs this weekend.
And public service announcement: Don’t forget to turn back those clocks Saturday night for extra hour of sleep or Halloween fun. Also, drop off those ballots by Election Day next Tuesday.
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5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs Through Nov. 2
Día de Muertos
Nov. 1-2
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
This is the largest Día de Muertos celebration in the Springs. The Fine Arts Center will transform into a colorful gathering space filled with community ofrendas (altars to place mementos to remember love ones who have passed), live music and dance, hands-on arts and crafts for the whole family, a costume parade, an art installation by Colorado-based Indigenous artist and educator Cal Duran, market and food vendors. The Sunday and Monday event is free. And visitors are invited to learn about the cultural significance of Día de Muertos while celebrating life together and remembering loved ones who have passed.
Haunted Library Hallow-weekend
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
Ephemera
Ephemera welcomes you to the haunted library. It’s a culinary haunted weekend inspired by classic horror novels. Enjoy five courses with wine pairings. Each is created for the thrills and chills of a different spooky masterpiece. Expect to encounter Frankenstein, Dracula, The Raven and more, and go home with special surprises. Reservations are required.
The Philharmonic Plays Edward Scissorhands
Oct. 30-31
Pikes Peak Center
Watch Tim Burton’s film Edward Scissorhands on the big screen while the Philharmonic performs Danny Elfman’s swooning, music-box score live, note for note, underneath. It’s a fairy tale about longing to belong, told the way it was always meant to be heard: in the dark, together, with an orchestra breathing life into every scissor-snip and snowfall.
Switchbacks Playoff Watch Party
Nov. 1
Weidner Field
The Switchbacks are headed to the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, but they’ll have to play on the road against Lexington FC in the first round. Fans can watch all the action on the Jumbotron from the pitch on Sunday, and admission is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including select $5 beers. And you can grab a limited edition 2026 playoff shirt, available for purchase in store only during the watch party. It’s a chance to join the faithful fans and support the Switchbacks in spirit.
Vegan Restaurant Week
Nov. 1-8
Restaurants all over the Springs
Are you vegan curious? Or already vegan and looking for plant-based dining variety? Every year, staring on World Vegan Day, restaurants and food businesses all around Colorado Springs showcase the diverse and creative local vegan cuisine. More than 20 participating businesses will be serving everything from pizza, burgers and tacos to pasta, fine dining and ice cream. Start exploring them Monday and enjoy all the way through next weekend. You can find the full list of restaurants and access their Vegan Week menus at the link below.
