For those looking to get a jump start on spooky festivities, Cheyenne Mountain State Park is hosting a family-friendly “Trunk or Treat” event slated for Thursday, October 17. This Halloween-themed soiree welcomes kiddos to roam, collect candy, and snap photos amongst a myriad of decorated vehicles.
Not dividing their traditions from the pack, "Trunk or Treat" mimics the "Touch a Truck" phenomenon but invites a ghoulish twist. Kids, dressed as their favorite specters and superheroes, can look forward to scoring sweets from vehicles run by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff and various local agencies, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It appears that Cheyenne Mountain State Park will turn into a carnival of color, flavor, and fright for a few magical hours.
In addition to the candy bonanza, the event hosts an array of attractions including a "Haunted Trail" that promises to deliver kid-friendly chills, and a craft station where mini artisans can exercise their creativity on tree cookies. If that isn't enough to lure you into the mountain's lair, the first 100 guests receive a bonus perk - hot chocolate, which will no doubt stave off the autumn chill.
The event is nestled in the park's Limekiln Parking Area from 5-7 p.m., perfect for those who prefer to party before the witching hour strikes. There's no cost to attend, though attendees should be ready to flaunt a valid CPW parking pass upon arrival. There's a contagious buzz around the event with local agencies like the Colorado Springs Fire Department, emergency medical technicians from AMR, the folks over at Fountain Creek Nature Center, and even stargazers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society joining in, as per Colorado Parks and Wildlife.