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Boulder Halloween 2025

See all Boulder Halloween happenings this year!

Boulder lights up Halloween 2025 along Pearl Street Mall and the main district with eerie celebrations and frightful festivities throughout town. Find macabre entertainment, family events and haunted nightlife from street parades to pumpkin markets and spooky evening tours.

Find the best Boulder Halloween happenings this year!

Boulder Halloween

Boulder Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Downtown Boulder Fall Fest in Boulder
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πŸ“ Pearl Street Mall
(0.4 mi from Boulder)

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Experience the vibrant spirit of autumn at the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest. This three-day celebration transforms the Pearl Street Mall into a hub of activity, featuring a lively beer and cocktail garden, a diverse array of local food vendors, and continuous live music performances. Families can enjoy a dedicated Fun Zone with free inflatables and activities, while art enthusiasts can explore the Firefly Handmade Market showcasing over 80 artisans. Don't miss the inaugural Battle of the Bands competition!

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, music lovers, art enthusiasts
Three cartoon children are sitting in a pumpkin patch surrounded by corn stalks. The children are smiling and looking at the viewer, with pumpkins in the foreground and background.
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πŸ“ Munson Farms
7455 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO 80301
(5.0 mi from Boulder)

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Embrace the autumn season at Munson Farms, where the pumpkin patch and winter squash selection open mid-September through October 31. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins, choose from a variety of heirloom pumpkins, and purchase winter squash. A complimentary corn maze offers added fun for all ages.

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⭐ Best For: Family outings, autumn activities
Two cartoon children, a boy and a girl, are sitting in the open trunk of a car with pumpkins and candy, ready for Halloween trick-or-treating.
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πŸ“ Boulder County Sheriff's Office
5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301
(2.5 mi from Boulder)

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Join the Boulder County Sheriff's and Coroner's Offices for a spectacular Trunk or Treat event designed for kids 12 and under. This family-friendly celebration offers more than just candy; children can explore real K9 units, fire trucks, and police cruisers, discover exciting technology like robots and drones, and even dig for treasures at a Jurassic archaeological site. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about road safety while meeting local heroes.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
A family with blank white faces stands in a planetarium, looking up at a projected night sky with planets and laser beams, while Halloween-themed ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns float around them.
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πŸ“ Fiske Planetarium
2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, CO 80309
(0.9 mi from Boulder)

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Get ready for a family-friendly Halloween treat at Fiske Planetarium! This show combines a thrilling laser light spectacle with a cosmic journey. Explore the eerie and otherworldly moons of our Solar System, then get ready to groove to Halloween classics like 'Monster Mash' and 'Ghostbusters' in a dazzling laser show. It's a perfect blend of spooky fun and astronomical wonder for all ages.

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⭐ Best For: Families, kids, space enthusiasts
Two young girls with face paint are sitting at a table outdoors, with one girl holding a crayon and looking at the other.
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πŸ“ Frasier Meadows
350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303
(2.4 mi from Boulder)

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Join the Frasier Meadows community for a festive Fall Festival celebrating their 65th anniversary. This neighborhood party welcomes residents, team members, families, and local neighbors for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy live music, face painting for all ages, and a special visit to an animal sanctuary. Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be provided, making it a perfect community gathering. Donations are also being accepted to support the Boulder Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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⭐ Best For: Community gatherings, families, local residents

Boulder Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

Three toy figures sit on a red couch watching an outdoor movie screen at night, with glowing jack-o-lanterns and orange string lights decorating the scene for Halloween.
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πŸ“ Boulder Reservoir
5275 Reservoir Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
(4.5 mi from Boulder)

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Experience the magic of Halloween with drive-in movies at the Boulder Reservoir. This event offers two nights of spooky fun, featuring screenings of 'Hotel Transylvania' and 'The Goonies'. Gather your loved ones, pack your favorite snacks, and enjoy a classic movie night under the stars in a unique outdoor setting.

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⭐ Best For: Families and movie lovers
Boulder Magic Show: Halloween Edition in Boulder
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πŸ“ Gordon Gamm Theater
Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
(0.3 mi from Boulder)

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Prepare to be spellbound at the Boulder Magic Show's Halloween Edition! This family-friendly spectacle, hosted by Braden Carlisle, promises an evening of astonishing illusions, hilarious comedy, and unforgettable moments. Designed for all ages, the show delivers mind-bending magic and a grand finale that will leave you in awe. Don't miss this chance to experience a truly magical performance.

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⭐ Best For: Families, magic enthusiasts

Boulder Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

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πŸ“ The Spotted James
1911 11th St, Boulder, CO 80302
(0.6 mi from Boulder)

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Get ready for a spooktacular night out at the Boulder Halloween Bar Crawl! Join hundreds of fellow revelers for an unforgettable evening exploring the city's best bars. Your ticket includes 2-3 complimentary drinks or shots, waived cover charges, and access to exclusive drink and food specials. Don your most creative costume and make your way through multiple venues, culminating in an epic after-party.

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⭐ Best For: Adults seeking a lively halloween night out

Boulder Other Halloween Activities

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πŸ“ Boulder
(0.0 mi from Boulder)

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Uncover the chilling secrets of Boulder on a guided ghost tour. Explore historic haunted locations, from eerie mansions to spectral theaters, and hear captivating tales from knowledgeable guides. Choose between a historical walking tour or the 'Haunted Pub Tour' for an adult-focused evening. These tours offer a unique blend of fright, fun, and history, perfect for those seeking an adventurous and memorable experience.

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⭐ Best For: History buffs and paranormal enthusiasts
Three figures in ghost costumes stand on a cobblestone street in front of shops, with one figure in the center wearing a dark hooded robe and the other two in white sheets with eyeholes.
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πŸ“ Boulder Theater
(2.4 mi from Boulder)

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Uncover the chilling secrets hidden beneath Boulder's scenic beauty on this immersive ghost tour. Journey through the city's streets after dark, exploring haunted locations and hearing tales of its dark past, from unsolved mysteries to tragic events. Perfect for those seeking a spooky adventure beyond the usual mountain views.

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⭐ Best For: History buffs and paranormal enthusiasts

Halloween Near Boulder

Broomfield Halloween

Coloween 2025 in Lafayette
Lafayette
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πŸ“ Bounce Empire
(9.8 mi from Boulder)
Three characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington, Sally, and a third character resembling Sally, are joyfully jumping in the air against a backdrop of a large full moon and a crowd of people at an outdoor Halloween event.
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πŸ“ Iluminar Aerial at The Apollo Center
(11.1 mi from Boulder)

Arvada Halloween

Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl in Golden
Golden
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πŸ“ Goosetown Station or Mountain Toad Brewing
(17.9 mi from Boulder)
An animated scene depicts a lively street outside a pub called "The Ajansteer Pub" on Halloween. A cheerful, white-haired man with exaggerated, wispy hair holds two pints of beer, while a smiling woman in a red top holds a pint. Other patrons, some with skull masks, mingle in the background.
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πŸ“ Goosetown Station
(17.8 mi from Boulder)

Thornton Halloween

Main Event Thornton Halloween Boo-wling Spooktacular in Thornton
Thornton
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πŸ“ Main Event Thornton
(15.9 mi from Boulder)
A multi-generational family enjoys a meal outdoors, with a grandfather, daughter, and granddaughter laughing and eating french fries at a picnic table adorned with a red and white checkered tablecloth.
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πŸ“ Community Park
(19.3 mi from Boulder)

Lakewood Halloween

Casa Bonita Day of the Dead Celebration in Lakewood
Lakewood
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An elderly couple, a man and a woman, are preparing a pie outdoors with two donkeys beside them. The scene is set in autumn with colorful leaves and apples visible.
Lakewood
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πŸ“ Heritage Lakewood
(23.5 mi from Boulder)

Denver Halloween

A lively Halloween street fair with people in costumes, decorations, and a large skeleton figure holding a "HALLOWEEN" sign.
Denver
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πŸ“ Broadway Corridor
(24.1 mi from Boulder)
Two figures in white ghost costumes walk hand-in-hand down a cobblestone street lined with old, spooky buildings under a large full moon.
Denver
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πŸ“ Union Station
(23.1 mi from Boulder)

Loveland Halloween

Creepy Walk in the Woods in Loveland
Loveland
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πŸ“ Creepy Walk in the Woods
(28.1 mi from Boulder)
A smiling man in a hat and overalls stands in a pumpkin patch, with a large pumpkin in the foreground and other pumpkins and people blurred in the background.
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πŸ“ Downtown Loveland
(28.6 mi from Boulder)

Littleton Halloween

A group of people stand in a cornfield looking at a tall ship and several bald eagles flying and perched around them.
Littleton
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πŸ“ Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
(33.3 mi from Boulder)
Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion in Littleton
Littleton
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πŸ“ Reinke Brothers
(30.8 mi from Boulder)

Fort Collins Halloween

A stylized cartoon woman with large eyes and a wide smile stands in the foreground at a crowded outdoor event with glowing orange lanterns in the background.
Fort Collins
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πŸ“ Best Venues In The City
(37.1 mi from Boulder)
Two adorable corgis wearing festive outfits, one with a blue bandana and the other with a red harness, sit side-by-side on a platform outdoors, with a blurred crowd and a woman in a red jacket in the background.
Fort Collins
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πŸ“ Civic Center Park
(40.9 mi from Boulder)

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