As the leaves turn and we bundle up for the crisp autumn air, Colorado is gearing up for a weekend filled with Halloween festivities and fall celebrations, rain or shine. According to FOX31, some rain showers may visit Denver this weekend, so if you're planning to attend any outdoor events, keep an eye on the forecast and gear up appropriately.
One of the highlight events, the Broadway Halloween Parade, promises to be a cavalcade of spooktacular sights and sounds as it makes its way down Broadway from 5th to Alameda Avenue on Saturday at 6 p.m., undead and otherworldly creatures included said the parade showcases more than a dozen hearses, 20 hot rods, horses, ghostbusters, zombies, and an entourage of giant skeletons, as detailed by Denver7. For those seeking a less ghoulish, but no less thrilling alternative, Fritzler Farm Park invites families and friends to venture into a sprawling corn maze, a rustic nod to their 25th anniversary and a tribute to the Greeley-based nonprofit Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy.
Denver's historic trains receive a ghostly makeover at the Colorado Railroad Museum's Harvest Haunt Express, where families can explore the "not-so-spooky" Haunted Railcars and navigate a hay bale maze this weekend, a bewitching blend of fun and fright detailed by Denver7. Meanwhile, Fort Collins' Gardens will illuminate the night with their Pumpkins on Parade event, an illuminated wonderland of creatively carved pumpkins and gourds sans the sugary treats, a perfect family-friendly outing.
If you're looking for a festival that combines the arts with seasonal treats, head to Colorado Springs where you'll find Pumpkins in the Park in full swing, boasting live music, fashion, and autumnal delights or you could dive into the fall festivities in Aurora which include live performances and the chance to savor bites from local food trucks while browsing vendor wares, as noted by 9News. Lastly, the Jefferson County Library Foundation is holding its Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale through the weekend, an event perfect for bookworms looking to score literary treasures on a dime.
The Centennial State is buzzing with activity, and no matter the weather, the spirit of fall is alive and well. So, layer up, grab your umbrella just in case, and step into a weekend brimming with Halloween pageantry and autumnal joy across Colorado.
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