Best Denver Halloween Events in 2025

Pumpkins are lighting up porches, and Starbucks has unleashed the pumpkin spice, which means Halloween season is here. Denver’s ready with a lineup of parties, parades and spooky spectacles big enough to fill the whole month

From pumpkin-lit gardens and Victorian ghost hunts to all-night art raves and symphonic spooky classics, October turns the metro into a choose-your-own-adventure for goblins of every stripe. Whether you’re chasing high camp, high art or high-adrenaline, the Mile High City is stacked with parties, parades, pop-ups and plenty of tricks (plus more treats than a pillowcase can carry).

To make your month easier (and eerier), we’ve split the city’s best Halloween happenings into two parts: ongoing experiences you can hit on multiple nights and dated events you’ll want on the calendar now. Now, let’s dig into what’s on the slab this spooky season around the metro area.

Ongoing Halloween Events Around Denver

Casa Boonita
Through November 2
6715 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood
Denver’s favorite make-believe Mexican village leans into the season with a holiday makeover inspired by Día de los Muertos. Expect festive spirits, themed decor and lots of photo-ready moments woven into the regular dining experience. Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume: bonus points for channeling Casa Bonita legends like Black Bart and the Sheriff. Note: some recent cast/management drama (including the dismissal of the real-life Black Bart and other cast members) adds a little real-world spook to the spectacle. Tickets are $19.99 to $44.99.

Halloween at Meow Wolf
Through October 31
1338 1st Street
Convergence Station is leaning into the Halloween season this October with an adults-only immersive event on October 17, two blowout Danceportations on October 24 and 25 as well as family trick-or-treating inside its Four Worlds on October 26. Then drop by Meow Wolf on October 31 for its Cosmic Howl house party. This event will transform the venue into an experiential celebration that features live performance by May Be Fern and Ana Luna, music by DJ Chris, themed costume contest, tarot reading, magic and much more. Tickets for each event are on its website.

Black Lagoon at Lady Jane Denver
Through November 1
2021 West 32nd Avenue
Lady Jane has its Halloween costume ready. This month it’s going as the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Led by bar maestros Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes, the cocktail bar has been remade into an immersive, month-long ode to spooky season. Expect imaginative themed sips, moody set pieces and the feeling you’ve stepped into a stylish haunt where every booth is a secret lair. Entry to the bar is free and costumes are highly encouraged.

Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns
Through November 2
6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
Presented by the haunted powerhouse 13th Floor, this is the fifth iteration of Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns at Hudson Gardens. The event features thousands of hand-carved pumpkins that glow along a winding outdoor trail, from sea monsters and dinosaurs to dragons and storybook scenes. New this year: Enchanted Hollow, a dreamy 1/3-mile expansion with radiant displays and synchronized light shows that make the pumpkins “dance” every half hour. With more than 70 new artistic installations, it’s pure autumn enchantment. Tickets start at $13.99.

Molly Brown Victorian Horrors
Through November 1
1340 Pennsylvania Street
Slip into the storied halls of the Molly Brown House for an hour of spine-tingling literature read by acclaimed local actors. Classic tales of the macabre come alive in intimate, timed entries every 15 minutes between 6 and 9 p.m. The setting does half the work, and the performances do the rest in this beloved Denver Halloween tradition. Tickets are $25 for Historic Denver Members and $30 for general admission.

Spookadelia: Unspoken
Through Nov. 1
1836 South Broadway
Spectra Art Space’s eighth Spookadelia chapter blends interactive art, storytelling, puzzles and tech into a self-guided quest. Wander surreal installations created by local artists, discover narrative “keys” and reflect on the relationship between self, shadow and doubt. It’s billed as a “fresh & fun take on art consumption and the haunted experience.” Tickets to the installation are $14.64 to $33.85. 

The Talking Dead presented by Elevate Immersive
Through October 30
The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden
History and hauntings converge on a three-hour walking tour through downtown Golden. Guides spin tales of Wild West intrigue as you “meet” six to eight lingering spirits, with three lively pub stops along the way to keep the courage flowing. It’s a spirited blend of local lore, ghost stories and convivial toasting under Colorado’s autumn sky. Tours depart at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in October, and tickets are $32.84 to $54.85. 

Dated Halloween Events Around Denver

Boo at the Zoo
October 10 to 12, 17 to 19 and 24 to 26
2300 Steele Street
Denver’s favorite trick-or-treating trail returns with timed evening entries to keep lines friendly and vibes festive. Little monsters can collect candy, spot cryptid creatures, meet Animal Ambassadors and pose at pumpkiny photo ops. Bring your own bag and decorate it on site at the Bag + Cryptid Guidebook Decorating Station. Admission is $19 to $28.

Colorado Ballet Dracula
Through October 12
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis Street
The Ballet’s fan-favorite Dracula is back after its sell-out run in 2022. This production sinks its teeth into spooky season with Michael Pink’s cinematic choreography and live music performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Expect Victorian sets, seductive vampires and a chorus of the undead. Plus, if you want to be surrounded by other vampires, the company is throwing a special Vampire Ball on closing night, October 12, and they encourage everyone to come dressed in “your finest vampire attire!” Tickets are $65 to $145.

Cult of Cthulhu by Audacious Immersive
October 10 through November 1
Various Breweries Across the Denver Metro Area
Join your fellow cult initiates for a campy, cosmic romp through Lovecraftian lore with a modern, tongue-in-fang twist. Written and directed by Audacious Immersive’s artistic director, Ren Manley, this roving parody blends ritual, humor and audience interaction at breweries around the metro. Chant with your cohort, face the crawling chaos and consider what happens when eldritch horrors slip into everyday life. Tickets are $27.50 to $40. 

Halloween on the Vermillion Hill Farm
October 11
9202 Vermillion Road, Longmont
One night a year, the Vermillion Hill Farm becomes a fall-festival fever dream: bingo raves, swampy DJ sets, pumpkin carving, campfires and s’mores. Expect local bites, artisan vendors, tarot and cozy lounges at this seasonal event, plus prizes for standout jack-o’-lanterns. You must be over 21 to enter, so there’ll be no kids at the farm party. Tickets are $78.

Rocky Horror Around the Metro Area
October 11, 18, 25 and 30
Various Venues Across the Metro Area
Do the Time Warp all month with Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient popping up across the Front Range. From a performance on October 11 at Gnarly’s Theater in Golden to Denver’s Sie Film Center on October 18, the PACE Center’s 50th-anniversary celebration on October 25 and a doubleheader at the Boulder Theater on October 30, there’s a show for every creature of the night. Dress up, bring your callbacks and lean into the glorious chaos of audience participation. Tickets are $20 to $30.

Safe Street Halloween
October 18
Centennial Park, North of the Northglenn Marketplace, 104th Avenue and Interstate 25
Northglenn transforms Kennedy Drive into a safe, walkable corridor of trick-or-treat stops. There’ll be spooky inflatables, music and plenty of candy. Student groups and local businesses host candy and trunk-or-treat stations, with allergy-friendly Halloween toy/giveaways available on request. Bundle up — it’s fully outdoors — and bring the whole coven to this free event.

Glow at the Gardens
October 21 to 26
1007 York Street
The Denver Botanic Gardens’ nighttime pumpkin spectacular, Glow at the Gardens, turns ten this year! Celebrate its anniversary by strolling its immersive, illuminated path lined with intricately carved, real pumpkins and live performers. The atmosphere toggles between spooky and silly, making it perfect for families, date nights and anyone who loves October under lights. Tickets are $26 to $34. 

A Town Called Harris presented by the Catamounts
October 23 through November 15
DeSpain Schoolhouse, 7200 Lowell Blvd, Westminster
Two plucky members of the Westminster Junior Historical Society stage play about when their town changed its name from Harris to Westminster … until the power goes out and the historic DeSpain Schoolhouse reveals its darker past. The teams describe the production as “Scooby Doo meets Agatha Christie” with the Catamounts’ signature immersive flair. Early bird tickets are currently $20 to $25; this deal ends on October 9. 

Séance by Denver Poetry Brothel
October 2
941 Santa Fe Drive
Slip into an opulent, turn-of-the-century parlor where poets adopt secret personas and offer intimate, one-on-one readings. In the main hall, a heady mix of poetry, burlesque, music, magic, and mysticism conjures a deliciously haunted cabaret. Costumes (or 1920s glam) encouraged. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $30.65 to $75. 

BOO-lesque: Annual Halloween Burlesque & Variety 
October 24 to 26 and October 29 to 31
Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St d&f tower
The Clockettes rise from the crypt for a Halloween edition that’s equal parts cheeky and chilling. Expect high camp, high glamour and playful nightmares brought to life beneath the Clocktower’s twinkling lights. Each night is a different show, so you can attend multiple times and are always guaranteed an original experience. Tickets are $50 to $60, and costumes are welcome. 

Dancing In The Dark: Escape The Haunted Library
October 24 to 25
The People’s Building, 9995 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora
Life/Art Dance and Rocky Mountain Rhythm lead you through a bookish labyrinth of mystery and the supernatural staged inside the People’s Building in Aurora. Tours depart every fifteen minutes; inside, vignettes unfold as dancers animate classic tales and you decide how the story ends. It’s intimate, inventive and deliciously atmospheric. Tickets are $29.22. 

Hauntings in the Hangar
October 25
7711 East Academy Boulevard
Wings Over the Rockies hosts a family day where aviation history meets Halloween whimsy. Trick-or-treat stations, a scavenger hunt, crafts, balloon artists and movie car set the tone, plus open cockpits and iconic aircraft for aviation buffs. Costumes highly encouraged; candy bags available while supplies last. Tickets are $1 to $19.95. 

Spirits & Spirits
October 25
715 South Forest Street
Four Mile’s historic grounds transform into a Victorian-vampire playground with craft cocktails, drag performances and haunted history. Brave the haunted tractor ride, get a flash tattoo, browse the metaphysical market and step into a 19th-century-style séance. A Nosferatu screening flickers in the grove while s’mores toast by the fire before attending a mourning ceremony in the Four Mile house. Tickets for this 21+ event are $30 to $85. 

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Film Screening with Live Organ
October 25
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue
The 1920 silent classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, erupts to life with a thunderous live organ score by Simon Jacobs. Arrive early for a festive reception at 6 p.m.; stay for the moral nightmare projected in shadow and light at 7 p.m. It’s an immersive, old-school chill that proves some monsters never age. Tickets are $48.05.

Howl-o-ween Pet Parade
October 26
1701 Wynkoop Street
Union Station’s patio fills with wagging tails and canine chaos in its annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade. Strut your pup in their spookiest, silliest or most ingenious costume and snap a dozen heart-melting photos from noon to 3 p.m. Prizes for the best-dressed pets and maximum “aww” factor guaranteed.

Is Mrs. Brown Still Here? 
October 29
1340 Pennsylvania Street
Ghost-hunting meets Gilded Age lore in this after-hours experience at the Molly Brown House Museum. Learn investigation techniques from pros, then explore the famous home for signs that Margaret Tobin Brown, or someone else, might still be around. Skeptics welcome; goosebumps optional. Tickets are sold out; join the waitlist here.

BOOnion Station Trick-Or-Treat Parade
October 30
1701 Wynkoop Street
The 11th annual BOOnion bash brings free trick-or-treating, mini train rides, balloon artists and a lively costume parade through Union Station from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The procession steps off at 5 p.m., with prizes for standout looks. This event aims to be a joyful, downtown-glowing gateway and is free to attend.

Halloween Ghost Hunt presented by Fever
October 30 to November 2
105 Fillmore Street
Turn Denver into your haunted game board with a phone-guided adventure through eerie lore and city streets. Follow clues and solve interactive puzzles to uncover spectral stories on a ninety-minute mashup of scavenger hunt and outdoor escape room. Gather a clever crew, charge your phone and get to ghost hunting. Tickets are $10 per participant.

The Witching Hour
October 30 and 31
The People’s Building, 9995 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora
Female-founded, nonprofit Denver Rock Orchestra is putting on a Halloween rock-and-roll extravaganza. Expect big energy, bigger arrangements and a community-built band turning popular music into symphonic spectacles. It’s orchestral goosebumps with the volume cranked to eleven. Tickets are $24.02 to $29.22

Adam Bodine’s Halloween Spooktacular 
October 31
Nocturne, between Larimer and Walnut on 27th, 1330 27th Street
Pianist and bandleader Adam Bodine is back for his fifth Halloween at the jazz club Nocturne. He leads a mischievous cocktail of funk, pop, themes and spooky standards, all with improvisational bite. With sets from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and 9 to 10:30 p.m., this is the perfect nightcap for jazz cats. Tickets are $38 to $195.

11th Annual All Access Halloween Bar Crawl
October 31
Ballpark LoDo and Larimer Square Venues
Round up your undead squad for a multi-venue romp packed with DJs, live bands, costume competitions and scavenger-hunt surprises. This bar crawl goes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and gives you access to multiple haunted venues. All details will be shared with attendees 48 hours before the events. Early bird tickets are $2.64 to $15.77; this deal ends on October 15.

18th Annual Coloween Party
October 31
Bounce Empire, 1380 South Public Road, Lafayette
A massive adults-only blowout transforms Bounce Empire into a neon Haunted Fun House with towering inflatables, a 360° stage and spectacle for days at the 18th Coloween party. Top DJs, immersive visuals and all-night energy make this a pilgrimage for party monsters. Bring your A-game costume and your dancing stamina for this event from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. and an open bar until 2 a.m. Tickets are $107.48 to $150.16. 

The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
October 31 and November 1
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street #15
Jack Skellington takes the big screen while the Colorado Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s beloved score live. Sing along, spot your favorite ghouls, and bring the kiddos — costumes encouraged, obviously. It’s pure holiday crossover joy with a symphonic shiver conducted by Christopher Dragon. Tickets are $19.20 to $157.44. 

The Vampire Ball at Dairy Arts Center
October 31
The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut, Boulder
Ballgowns meet bloodlust at a decadent Halloween gala of DJ sets, live performances, vampire cinema and immersive art at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, starting at 8 p.m. Audience opulence is part of the fun: come dressed to distress and court the Vampire Queen if you dare. All proceeds support the Dairy’s art and cinema programs. Tickets are $51.75 to $82.50.

Hallowmass presented by Itchy-o
October 31 and November 1
Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake Street
Denver’s ritual-industrial legion, itchy-O, summons a two-night Samhain ceremony that blurs the line between concert and cosmic rite. Drums will thunder as the crowd moves as one through a mythic meditation on “the collapse of structure, identityand physical form.” If you know, you know, and if you don’t, prepare to be initiated. Tickets are $52.75 or a two-day pass for $81.50

Untitled: Artist Takeover at DAM
October 31
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
The Denver Art Museum signs off 2025 with a Halloween Art Party led by Moe Gram and Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand. The night mixes music, performance, installations and a deep bench of local creatives; costumes (sans masks) encouraged. It’s a high-art costume party with community at its core. Tickets are included in museum admission and are free for members and Museum Friends.

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