Pick out your costumes. Carve your pumpkins. Stream 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 bravehearted. 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
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.
Hellscream Haunted House
Sept. 25 – Nov. 7
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 Abyss, Pendemonium, Insanity Manor and Voodoo Bayou. Since 2012, Hellscream has been continuing its tale of terror. It centers on Dr. Stewart VonHellton, 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 VonHellton’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. 25 – Nov. 13
2220 E. Bijou St.
The Fear Complex has transformed into one of the Springs’ largest haunted attractions. It’s a truly terrifying journey through The Sanitarium, Haunted Mines, Sinister Manor and 3-D Carnival. The variety preys upon your nightmares and delivers different kinds of scares. Enter if you dare. None of these freaky worlds are for the faint of heart.
Three Nights of Horror Film Festival
Oct. 16-18
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. Mark Arnest will play live piano to the silent The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). There’s a discussion with Ron Chaney, great-grandson of legendary actor Lon Chaney Sr. And a festival pass includes special gifts and unlimited axe-throwing Friday night.
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.
manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
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 6 p.m. This year’s films are The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Cat and the Canary, The Ghost Breakers and Rebecca. Classic concessions are available, and you can visit the museum. Registration is free.
manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Witches, Warlocks and Ghouls Family Fun Ride
Oct. 3
Legacy Loop, Mash Mechanix Brewing Company, Downtown Colorado Springs
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 around some or all of the Legacy Loop. You can also join the After Party ride to Mash Mechanix. The festive event supports the Circle of Hope fund at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation, which provides transportation, nutrition, lodging and other necessities for Southern Colorado cancer patients and their families.
Boo! at Bear Creek
Oct. 16
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 8 and up.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 16-18, 23-25, 30-31
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.
Halloween Trick or Treat Mingle
Oct. 17
Citadel Mall
The favorite fall tradition transforms The Citadel Mall into an indoor trick-or-treat destination where kids can collect candy and families can visit vendors on the east side of the mall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beyond the candy and trick-or-treating, you’ll find games and interactive activities, prizes, photo opportunities, family-friendly entertainment and more.
Fall Festival Trunk or Treat
Oct. 18
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Head to CMSP’s Limekiln parking lot for a community Trunk or Treat event. Local organizations will bring their coolest displays. Costumes are encouraged. Candy will be given out. Decorations will be spooky.
Pumpkin Carving and Jack-O’-Lantern Trail
Oct. 24
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 Center 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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Haunted Conservatory
Oct. 24
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Add some karaoke to your Halloween celebrations at the epicenter of young music in the Springs. Join the Conservatory for carnival games, prizes, candy, music and spooky performances by the talented students and staff, plus dinner and treats.
coloradospringsconservatory.org
Trunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods
Oct. 25
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center & Nature Center
Bring the whole family for spooky fun with Garden of the Gods as the scenic backdrop. Along with the candy, there will be live animal programs featuring Animals of Halloween inside the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trunk or treating happens 1-4 p.m.
Fear Complex Have No Fear Spooktacular
Oct. 25
The Fear Complex, 2220 E. Bijou St.
The normally terrifying Fear Complex hosts a lights-on, no-scare Halloween adventure for the whole family. Trick-or-treat inside the haunt with friendly actors, lots of candy, and all the lights on. Don’t worry; there are no scares, sounds or props running. You can also enjoy the free outdoor festival and Trunk or Treat, with food, costumes and the Fear Complex Midway.
Howl-O-Ween
Oct. 25
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.
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.
Pumpkin Fest Pups & Trick or Treat Weekend
Oct. 30-31
Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm
Grab the candy buckets and bring your kids — and dogs! — for fun daytime trick-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. It’s the only weekend of the year you can bring your pups out to the farm.
Trick or Treat at the Flea Market
Oct. 31
Colorado Springs Flea Market
Combine the kids trick-or-treating with some thrifting at the Saturday Flea Market. Trick-or-treating happens from 10 a.m. to noon. There’s a costume contest, and the vendors will be decorated with Halloween style.
Trunk or Treat at Red Leg Brewing
Oct. 31
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 from 12 to 3 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating around the lawn, kids games, a costume contest and a safe and festive way to celebrate the season. The 21+ Halloween Party starts at 6 p.m.
School of Ghouls Halloween Party for the Kids
Oct. 31
Ivywild School Gymnasium
Bring the little monsters to Ivywild School during the day for trick-or-treating and Halloween crafts. Then settle in at the Schoolyard for a screening of Hocus Pocus under the stars at 6:30 p.m. Costumes absolutely encouraged.
Halloween History Detectives
Oct. 31
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.
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 are sensory-friendly spaces, a lively costume contest, bouncy house excitement and entertainment featuring a DJ and karaoke. And this year will feature new voting information for kids and adults.
Hauntingly Good Time Halloween Festivities
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct. 15
Ivywild School
Head to Ivywild School to encounter shout lines, throw props and dance along with the cast and fans dressed in their wildest and most glamorous Rocky Horror costumes. 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. Choose from two showings at 6 p.m. or 9 p.m.
Arnie’s Scary Fun Mix
Oct. 15-26
Studio West at PPSC’s Downtown Campus
The Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) Theatre Department and Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) are teaming up to present Arnie’s Scary Fun Mix, an original festival of short plays, monologues, poetry and dance centered on all things eerie, unsettling and strange. The playfest features local and regional writers in a fast-moving collection designed for the Halloween season. It moves from piece to piece throughout the evening, giving audiences a mix of horror, comedy, absurdity and the unexpected.
Haunted Harvest
Oct. 23
Rockledge House at Smokebrush Foundation
Join the Smokebrush Foundation for a guided frightening forest walk, scary stories and spine-tingling creations in a haunted house gallery featuring live music and themed rooms. Witness sights never seen before, hear otherworldly sounds, and savor eerie delights harvested under the glow of moonlight at Smokebrush Farm.
events.humanitix.com/hauntedharvest
Emma Crawford Coffin Races
Oct. 24
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.
Angels and Demons: A Halloween Charity Soiree
Oct. 30
The Pinery at the Hill
It’s a wickedly entertaining Halloween party for a great cause. Join Angels of America’s Fallen for live music, casino games, local artists, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, prizes and surprises around every corner. Costumes are required, so come dressed to impress. Whether you’re heavenly, devilish, glamorous, spooky or outrageous, this is your chance to steal the show! No costume? That will cost you a $200 donation in support of Angels of America’s Fallen. This is a fundraiser, after all.
Haunted Library Halloweekend
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
Ephemera
Make your reservations at Ephemera for a culinary Halloweekend inspired by classic horror novels. Enjoy five courses with five pairings each created for the thrills and chills of a different spooky masterpiece inspired by Frankenstein, Dracula, The Raven and more. You’ll take home some special spooky surprises too.
Manitou Phantasmagoria
Oct. 31
Shoshone Spring Courtyard
Gather around Manitou’s mineral spring waters to celebrate a magical early Halloween evening of cocktails, costumes, music, performers, projections and vendors! The free celebration benefits Manitou’s historic and sacred mineral springs.
Halloween House Party
Oct. 31
COATI
This isn’t just a party — it’s a full house takeover. The free event goes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every corner of COATI will be taken over by DJs. There will be killer shots, drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. When the clock hits 2 a.m., Daylight Saving ends, which means you get another hour to party.
Halloween Prom
Oct. 31
Goat Patch Brewing, Lincoln Center
Goat Patch is throwing a Halloween prom filled with music, costumes, and full-on throwback prom energy from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be a DJ spinning all night and plenty of space to dance. Dress up, go all out, or keep it casual. But a Prom King & Queen will be crowned, so bring your best look and your best moves.
Night of the Living Dead Halloween Party for the Adults
Oct. 31
Ivywild School Gymnasium
There’s a full day and night of Halloween tricks, treats and mischief at Ivywild. By day the festivities are kid-friendly. At 9 p.m. the school gets ghoulish for the grown-ups with a 21 and up Night of the Living Dead Halloween party. Expect drink specials (happening all day!), a DJ, the movie Halloween playing in the Gym, and a costume contest.
Halloween Party at Red Leg Brewing
Oct. 31
Red Leg Brewing Company
Enjoy a night of 21+ fun with costume contests with prizes, themed cocktails, beer pong, DJ Willy Will’s beats 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 at 12-3 p.m.
Halloween Bar Crawls
The Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 31
Check in at Illegal Pete’s or Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub
Get your costume on and get ready for the big downtown bar crawl. Enjoy exclusive food and drink specials, three complimentary drinks and free cover at 11 participating venues, such as COATI, Jack Quinn’s, Chiba Bar and Tony’s (one of our Best Dive Bars in Colorado Springs). There’s a mid-party at Atomic Cowboy and an afterparty at La Burla Bee.
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Colorado Springs Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct. 24, 31
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. 30, 31
Downtown
Come in costume and pick up your zombie survival kit at check-in. You’ll get an all-access ticket to more than 10 bars and clubs and all-day, all-night drink specials. Check in at COATI, then stroll through locations including Atomic Cowboy, La Burla Bee, Illegal Pete’s, Dos Dos, Supernova, Azteca Urbano and more.
coloradospringszombiecrawl.com
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