Get ready for a fantastic Halloween season in Colorado Springs! Whether you're into haunted houses, spooky parties or prefer family-friendly events, we've got you covered. Here's your ultimate guide to Halloween in the Springs:

Family Friendly

• Boo at the Zoo: Oct 20-22, 27-29 & 31 (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo) - Experience Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in a new light during their fall festival after hours. Dress up in your favorite costumes, clutch your trick-or-treating bag, and immerse yourself in Halloween celebrations, featuring a haunting graveyard, an illuminated pumpkin patch, a spooky haunted house, and a thrilling pirate's cove. Make sure to pause at the numerous photo spots and trick-or-treat stations as you explore.

• Family Fall Crawl: Oct 21 (Evergreen Cemetery) - Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a delightful autumn experience with your loved ones at the Family Fall Crawl starting at 2 p.m. As you walk through, you'll engage in five interactive art and history stations, including Culinary Creativity, Natural Wonders, and Pumpkin Fun. Feel free to dress up in costumes. Children will receive treats and have the chance to win prizes throughout the activities.

• Jack-O'-Lantern Trail: Oct 28 (Fountain Creek Nature Center) - Guided by the warm glow of jack-o'-lanterns, explore the Fountain Creek Nature trail and its surrounding central area. Take a leisurely nature stroll, listen to some not-so-spooky tales, toast marshmallows, and engage in creative crafting activities. If you'd like to add your own touch to the trail, be sure to attend the nature center's pumpkin carving event that morning, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., where you can carve and adorn your own pumpkin.

Spooky Movie Screenings

• Spooktober Movie Marathan: Sundays in October (Red Leg Brewing Company) - Join the gathering at Red Leg Brewing Company, every Sunday in October for a delightful and complimentary Halloween movie screening. The movie kicks off at 7 p.m. on each occasion, and you're encouraged to bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy experience. If you're planning a family outing, please be aware that all the movies are rated PG, with one exception that is PG-13.

• Three Nights of Horror Film Festival: Oct 20-22 (Lon Chaney Theatre at the City Auditorium) - The Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC) proudly introduces the 7th annual Three Nights of Horror Film Festival. This event offers the opportunity to enjoy 10 eerie films, spanning classics, '80s slashers, zombies, and B-movie talk-back films that actively encourage audience participation through commentary or enthusiastic outbursts during the screening. Additionally, local beer and spirits will be on hand for your enjoyment.

Adult Activities

• Red Leg Brewing's Adult Halloween Party: October 28 - Experience a night of adult-only amusement featuring costume competitions, specialty cocktails, limbo, DJ House of Groove, and various other attractions at Red Leg Brewing Company's complimentary Halloween celebration taking place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For those seeking family-friendly entertainment, be sure to explore the Trunk or Treat event below.

• The Halloween Bar Crawl: Oct 27-28 (Check in at Bar K, 124 E Costilla St) - Grab your costume and prepare for the exciting downtown bar crawl. Delight in exclusive food and beverage deals, receive two complimentary drinks, and enjoy free entry at all the featured establishments, including Bar K, Chiba Bar, Tony's, and Supernova. And here's the thrilling part - don't forget about the chance to win a $1,000 prize for the best costume!

• The Fear Complex: Sept 29-Nov 4 (2200 E Bijou St) - The Haunted Mines has undergone a dramatic transformation, now emerging as the largest and newest haunted attraction in Colorado Springs. It features four chilling adventures, comprising the haunted mines, sanitarium, carnevil, and sinister manor. Enter if you have the courage to face your fears.

In summary, Colorado Springs offers a diverse range of Halloween activities, catering to all interests. From spine-tingling haunted experiences to family-friendly options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, get ready for a memorable Halloween season in Colorado Springs with your loved ones, where spooky fun awaits at every corner. If you have any questions about the locations mentioned, our team of Realtors is here to assist you. At The Cutting Edge, Realtors, we're ready to welcome you to Colorado and guide you in your home-buying journey.