Pick out your costumes. Carve your pumpkins. Pop in for a scary movie. And get ready to have a bloody good time this Halloween season in Colorado Springs because there’s no shortage of spooky fun here. From bone-chilling haunted houses to costume contests and spooktacular parties, you’re sure to let loose and have a scary good time. But fear not, Halloween in Colorado Springs isn’t just for the brave-hearted. If hair-raising haunts aren’t your thing or if you want to take the family to an enchanting event, we’ve got you covered too. So here’s your ultimate guide to Halloween in the Springs.
Thrills, Chills and Haunted Houses
Hellscream Haunted House
Sept. 26 – Nov. 8
3021 N. Hancock Ave.
If you’re looking for some truly hair-raising fun this Halloween in Colorado Springs, look no further than the Hellscream Haunted House. Plunge into a truly terrifying world as you tour through the The Abyss, Pendemonium, Insanity Manor and Voodoo Bayou. For `more than 16 years, Hellscream has been continuing its tale of terror. It centers of Dr. Stewart VonHelton, obsessed since a tragic carriage accident killed his beloved wife, Eloise. Desperate to bring her back, he turned to dark science and the occult, creating abominations, beckoning dark spirits and awakening horrors that continue to haunt his manor. Now after VonHelton’s disappearance, the murderous terrors battle for control of his decaying manor. This haunted house is scary, bloody and definitely not for the faint of heart. If you dare to brave some extra chills, the final weekend offers a Lights Out experience.
The Fear Complex
Sept. 26 – Nov. 8
2220 E. Bijou St.
The Fear Complex has transformed into one of the Springs’ largest haunted attractions. It’s a truly terrifying collection offers four immersive haunted adventures: the Haunted Mines, the Sanitarium, 3-D Carnival and Sinister Manor. In other words, you get to choose your nightmare. Enter if you dare. But know none of these freaky worlds are for the faint of heart.
Haunted Lantern Tour: Journey into Fear Director’s Cut
Oct. 2-31
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
The Cave of the Winds is a beautiful sight during the day, but what happens when the lights go out? Descend into darkness with only a dim handheld lantern on the Haunted Lantern Tour: Journey into Fear Director’s Cut to experience the unexplainable phenomena deep within. Yes, you’ll be guided by eerie lantern light and scared, er, entertained by ghost stories and paranormal lore. Space is limited, so make your reservations ahead.
Three Nights of Horror Film Festival
Oct. 17-19
Ivywild School
The Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC) presents its annual Three Nights of Horror Film Festival. You can watch spooky movies including classics, slashers, zombies and B-movie talk-back films where the audience is encouraged to talk or yell during the movie. Get your food and drinks from the Ivywild collection and bring them into the gym for showtimes. The Friday night feature is Terrifier 2 plus a live Q&A from the film’s Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton.
Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours
Weekends in October
Manitou Springs Heritage Center
For 30 years, the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and THEATREdART have provided thoughtfully scripted outdoor, evening tours that provide a fun, family experience. Follow your “spirit guide” on an eerie yet fun ghost tour that will walk you through long-lost stories of real residents from Manitou Springs history. Read more about the Pikes Peak region’s haunted past in Touring the Haunted History of Colorado Springs and The Haunted Arby’s: A Side of Spooky.
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Sunday Night Frights
Sundays in October
Manitou Springs Heritage Center
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center will screen a classic scary movie every Sunday in October at 5:30 p.m. This year’s films are I Married a Witch, Dead of Night, Bedlam and The Black Castle. Classic concessions are available, and you can visit the museum.. Registration is free.
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Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 17-19, 24-26 & 31
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
See the zoo in a different light after hours at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s fall festival. Wear your costumes. Grab a trick-or-treating bag. And enjoy Halloween festivities, including a spooky graveyard, lighted pumpkin patch and haunted house. Plus there’s a new costume contest this year. Don’t forget to stop at the many photo opportunities and trick-or-treat stations along the way.
Boo! at Bear Creek
Oct. 18
Bear Creek Nature Center
Walk the trails around Bear Creek Nature Center, meeting creepy costumed characters along the way that will unravel and dispel myths about things that go bump in the night. This age-appropriate event is recommended for ages 4 and up from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and for ages 6 and up from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Witches, Warlocks and Ghouls Family Fun Ride
Oct. 18
Stir, Acacia Park, Mash Mechanix Brewing Company
Get ready for a spellbinding day of fun bike riding through the streets and trails of downtown Colorado Springs. Wear your spookiest, most fun Halloween attire and join the pedal parade from Stir at the Bon to Acacia Park for fun and entertainment by the Millibo Art Theatre. You can join the After Party ride to Mash Mechanix for the release of Shrunken Head Hazy IPA, then pedal on back to Stir before the witching hour. The festive event supports the Circle of Hope fund at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation, which provides transportation, nutrition, lodging and other basic necessities for Southern Colorado cancer patients and their families.
Boo with the Bugs
Oct. 17-19, 24-26, 30
May Natural History Museum
Celebrate Halloween with Herkimer, the world’s largest beetle at the May Museum. You can dive into the famous tropical insect collection and enjoy free face painting, plus trick or treating and 25% off everything in the gift shop.
Boo at the Bridge
Oct. 18
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
There won’t be any tricks at Boo at the Bridge, only treats on America’s highest suspension bridge as local businesses and nonprofits gather at Royal Gorge Bridge to fill your bags with candy and goodies. You can also get an adrenaline rush riding the Cloudscraper Zip Line and Royal Rush Skycoaster. The festival happens 4:30-8 p.m.
Trick or Treat at the Flea Market
Oct. 18
Colorado Springs Flea Market
Combine the kids trick or treating with some thrifting at the Saturday Flea Market. You can start at early as 7 a.m. There’s a costume contest at noon, and even the vendors will be decorated with Halloween style.
Trunk or Treat at Red Leg Brewing
Oct. 25
Red Leg Brewing Company
Take the whole family to Red Leg for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at this free Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy trick or treating around the lawn, kids games, a costume contest and a safe and festive way to celebrate the season.
Halloween History Detectives
Oct. 26
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum welcomes friends and family to a spooktacular history adventure. Interact with animals and artifacts, make unique crafts, play carnival games and have some festive fall fun. Costumes are encouraged. The Saturday morning event happens 10 a.m. to noon. It’s free but registration is required.
Pumpking Carving and Jack-O’-Lantern Trail
Oct. 25
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Come in the morning from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to carve and decorate your pumpkin that will line the evening’s lighted Jack-O’-Lantern Trail. Return to the Fountain Creek Nature in the evening to follow the trail and surrounding center area. Embark on a short nature walk, hear some not-so-spooky stories, roast marshmallows and make festive crafts.
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Howl-O-Ween
Oct. 26
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Divide
Feeding meat-filled pumpkins to wolves? That’s classic Colorado Halloween. OK, you assist the staff at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center with the feeding — and you get to enjoy a bonfire, refreshments and howling along with the wolf pack at this unique Halloween event.
Indoor Family Halloween Festival
Oct. 31
SoccerHaus
Families are in for a treat at the free Indoor Family Halloween Festival. It’s an afternoon and evening of spooktacular fun filled with indoor trick-or-treating, games, prizes, and a generous supply of candy. There is also a sensory-friendly hour from 3 to 4 p.m., a lively costume contest, bouncy house excitement and entertainment featuring a DJ and karaoke.
Trick or Treat at the Farm
Oct. 31
Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm
Grab the candy buckets and bring your kids for fun daytime treat or treating and more with Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm. You can pick pumpkins too and enjoy food trucks, coffee and a seasonal artisan market.
Hauntingly Good Time Halloween Festivities
Dead Man’s Brewfest
Oct. 3
Weidner Field
Dead Man’s Brewfest is back at Weidner Field, and the Dead Man himself will be curating hand-selected beers, spirits and wines for your enjoyment. The entire stadium and field will be transformed for this one-of-a-kind Brewfest experience that blends the spooky season with suds. And the event does good in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct. 17
Ivywild School
It’s the 50th anniversary of this cult classic, and Ivywild welcomes all the creatures of the night, dressed in their wildest and most glamorous Rocky Horror costumes. And there’s a very special guest as emcee: Jonathan Eberhardt, the longest-running Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror shadowcast history. Be transported into the bizarre and thrilling world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Rocky and all the other beloved characters from the cult classic film. Come and shout lines, throw props and dance along with the cast. Choose from two showings at 6 p.m. or 9 p.m.
My Own Summer Halloween Party
Oct. 18
Stargazers Theatre
Wear your Halloween costume and rock out to this musical tribute night to Linkin Park, Deftones and Chevelle played by Shotgun Opera, My Own Summer and Vitamin Red, respectively. The night will be hosted by Madame DuBois, the Spectral Storyteller.
Emma Crawford Coffin Races
Oct. 25
Downtown Manitou Springs
The streets of Manitou turn into a fully funky and macabre festival to honor the town’s most famously dead resident. Happening since 1995, the annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races are reportedly the oldest in the nation. Manitou residents and spectators don spooky costumes and cheer on the coffin teams as they race through town. Enjoy the creepy fun festivities and stick around for after-party psychedelic rock by RADO in Soda Springs Park. Read more about the event’s namesake in RIP: Rest in Peace Emma Crawford.
Halloween Party at Red Leg Brewing
Oct. 25
Red Leg Brewing Company
Enjoy a night of 21+ fun with costume contests with prizes, themed cocktails, DJs, a dance party to wake the dead and more at Red Leg Brewing Company’s free Halloween party from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. If you’re looking for family fun, check out the Red Leg afternoon Trunk or Treat below.
Buffalo Lodge Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Join the Beetlejuice themed party at Buffalo Lodge on Halloween night. DJs from the Local Heroes collective will drop the spooky beats, and, of course, there’s a costume contest and plenty of ghoulish fun.
Storybook Annual Halloween Bash
Oct. 31
Storybook Brewing
It will be a haunting good time at Storybook Brewing’s 11th annual Halloween Bash. Come for Cryptic Karaoke and the release of Blood Moon Orange Kolsch. There’s a costume contest and Pizzarte food truck.
School of Ghouls Halloween Party
Oct. 31
Ivywild School Gymnasium
Join the Principal’s Office and Discreet Beats for a Halloween bash at Ivywild School. Wear your costume and join the music and mischief with unlimited punch, a live DJ and a wild costume contest.
Noche de los Muertos
Nov. 7
Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm, Manitou Springs
Join Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts for a Day of the Dead celebration. Honor the memories of loved ones with live music, dancing, reverent ofrendas (traditional altars) and an explosion of colorful costumes. Expect a beautiful candlelit ceremony.
Halloween Bar Crawls
The Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
Check in at Bar K (Friday) or Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub (Saturday)
Get your costume on and get ready for the big downtown bar crawl. Enjoy exclusive food and drink specials, two complimentary drinks and free cover at all participating venues, such as Bar K, Jack Quinn’s, Chiba Bar and Tony’s (one of our Best Dive Bars in Colorado Springs). There’s a mid-party at Jack Quinn’s or Shivers Taphouse and an afterparty at La Burla Bee.
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Colorado Springs Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 25, 31, Nov. 1
Downtown
Put on your spooky season party attire and step into the mashup of frightlife meets nightlife. Roam the downtown bars where you’ll find ghouls, glam, good times and free drinks and drink specials.
Colorado Springs Zombie Crawl
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
Downtown
Come in costume and pick up your zombie survival kit at check-in. You’ll get an all-access ticket to 10 or more bars and clubs and all-day, all-night drink specials. Locations include Atomic Cowboy, La Burla Bee, Illegal Pete’s, Dos Dos, Supernova, Azteca Urbano and more.
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Day of the Dead Bar Crawl
Nov. 1
COATI and Downtown
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this cherished Mexican tradition at this downtown bar crawl. Wear your most creative Day of the Dead attire—think bold face paint, intricate skull designs, and dazzling costumes—and let the festivities begin. Start at COATI. There’s a free kickoff and after party.
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