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Denver lights up Halloween 2025 in LoDo and near Red Rocks with haunted tours, spooky pop-ups, and city-center spirit nights. Events feature supernatural tours, themed events, and family pumpkin picking alongside haunted hayrides, fall markets, and evening scare experiences.
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Top Halloween In and Around Denver
- Broadway Halloween Parade
- Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours
- Adulti-Verse Howl-O-Ween at Meow Wolf Denver
- BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade
- La Calavera Catrina Exhibition
- Boo at the Zoo
- Denver Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Ghosts in the Gardens - Open Air Scare
- The Happiest Man on Earth
- Denver Terrors Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
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Denver's Broadway Halloween Parade is a vibrant community celebration featuring over 70 floats, bands, and marchers. Attendees can enjoy free candy handed out along the route and are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. The parade takes place annually along Broadway, offering a festive atmosphere for all.
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Join the 11th Annual BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade for a FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration. This spooktacular event features a parade, trick-or-treating, mini-train rides, and balloon artists. Don your best costume for a chance to win prizes!
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Denver Zoo transforms into a Halloween wonderland for Boo at the Zoo. This popular, timed event offers a unique trick-or-treating experience with multiple candy stations, encounters with mysterious cryptid creatures and costumed characters, and festive photo opportunities. It's a magical evening designed for family fun.
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Join the Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade at Denver Union Station for a paw-some celebration! Bring your furry friends dressed in their most spooktacular or hilarious costumes to strut their stuff. This event is perfect for pet lovers and families looking to enjoy the Halloween spirit with their four-legged companions, featuring fun photo opportunities and prizes for the most creative outfits.
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Discover a 'Wild Fall' at the Denver Zoo, featuring daytime wonders throughout October. Encounter mysterious cryptid characters, enjoy weekend pumpkin carving, and explore festive decor. A special Fall Attractions Pass offers unlimited rides and access to key experiences.
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The Colorado Symphony presents a "Halloween Spooktacular!" concert designed for all ages. This family-friendly event features a delightful mix of spooky classical favorites and music from beloved films and television shows. Costumes are highly encouraged, making it a ghastly good time for every little monster and their mummy. Pre-concert HalfNotes activities and crafts add to the festive atmosphere.
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Lace up your running shoes and don your best costume for the Boos & Brews Halloween 5k at Number Thirty Eight. This fun, untimed run welcomes all ages and abilities to explore the Denver neighborhood before celebrating with a craft brew. Prizes await the most creative costumes, making it a perfect blend of spooky spirit and active fun.
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Step back in time to the age of giants at Dinos Alive, an immersive exhibition in Denver. Encounter over 40 life-sized, animated dinosaur replicas, from the mighty T-Rex to swift Velociraptors, in a meticulously recreated Jurassic environment. Experience the thrill of ancient sea creatures in a unique virtual aquarium and explore the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods through interactive displays and VR technology. This captivating journey is perfect for dino enthusiasts of all ages.
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Celebrate the spirit of fall at Four Mile Historic Park's Pumpkin Harvest Festival. This award-winning event offers a delightful mix of historical exploration and seasonal fun. Families can enjoy crafting, games, live music, and a pumpkin patch, while adults can savor seasonal drinks. Discover Denver's Western heritage through interactive exhibits and demonstrations.
Denver Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Get ready for the Adulti-Verse Howl-O-Ween, the ultimate 21+ costume party to launch the Halloween season at Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station. This adults-only event features ghoulish cocktails, DJ-spun tunes, a costume parade with a raffle, and even 'Scary-oke' karaoke. Get creative at the Bug Art Makers Station, strike a pose in the group photo booth, and embark on the Creature Scout Scavenger Hunt.
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Get ready for Denver's ultimate Halloween celebration! This official bar crawl on October 31st, 2025, invites goblins, witches, and party enthusiasts to take over the city's top bars. Enjoy spine-chilling fun, electrifying energy, and unforgettable memories with access to over seven venues, free entry, complimentary drinks, and themed specials. Don't miss the Halloween event of the year!
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Uncover Denver's chilling secrets on the Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl. This adults-only tour guides you through the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, revealing tales of buried tragedies and spectral inhabitants. Sip signature cocktails at notorious watering holes while exploring the city's most cursed locations, including the Dunning Benedict House and Peabody-Whitehead Mansion. It's a perfect blend of spooky stories, historical intrigue, and spirited drinks for an unforgettable night.
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Get ready for Denver's ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl, spanning two thrilling nights! This event invites you to explore multiple venues, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere. Your ticket includes 2-3 complimentary drinks or shots, waived cover charges, and access to an epic after-party. Don your best costume and join hundreds of crawlers for an unforgettable Halloween celebration.
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Get ready for a thrilling 80s Halloween dance party at Cervantes' Other Side. This event promises a night of retro beats, spooky vibes, and iconic anthems, all with a haunted twist. Attendees are encouraged to don their best 80s-inspired costumes, from glam rock to zombie chic, for a chance to slay the dance floor. Sip on specially crafted spooky cocktails while immersing yourself in a haunted disco atmosphere.
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Get ready for Denver's ultimate Halloween bar crawl! Join hundreds of costumed revelers as they hit LoDo's most popular bars for a night of spooky cocktails, exclusive drink specials, and thrilling giveaways. Walk the haunted red carpet and immerse yourself in the city's biggest Halloween costume party.
Denver Haunted Experiences
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Dare to explore the Denver Botanic Gardens after dark for 'Ghosts in the Gardens.' This immersive event features storytellers sharing chilling tales of the Gardens' haunted past, including real staff encounters and historical accounts. Wander through dimly lit paths and explore the secrets within the historic Waring House. It's a self-guided journey into the eerie side of the Gardens, perfect for those seeking a spooky thrill.
Denver Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Discover "The Happiest Man on Earth," a powerful theatrical production based on Eddie Jaku's best-selling memoir. This compelling performance by Kenneth Tigar shares a remarkable story of survival, resilience, and finding joy amidst unimaginable hardship. Experience a testament to the human spirit's strength and kindness.
Denver Other Halloween Activities
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Embark on a chilling journey through Denver's haunted past with the Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours. These captivating walking tours delve into the city's most spectral locations, revealing eerie stories and historical mysteries. Guides, featured in national media, lead you through haunted buildings and explore the city's hidden tunnels, offering a unique glimpse into Denver's darker side.
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos with the 'La Calavera Catrina' exhibition. This captivating display features larger-than-life skeleton sculptures of La Catrina, an iconic symbol of Mexican heritage. Explore the artistry and cultural significance of this beloved figure, celebrating life through death with colorful and joyful displays.
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Immerse yourself in the 'Yo Soy: Mariposas Sin Fronteras' exhibition, a captivating display of papier-mâché butterflies celebrating Latino cultures. Encounter striking artwork by local artists, interactive installations, and a Memory Tree for personal reflections. This vibrant celebration of hope, resilience, and transformation is presented during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Experience the profound traditions of Día de los Muertos, a vibrant Mexican celebration honoring those who have passed. Discover sacred altars adorned with flowers and candles, explore captivating art installations, and engage with educational aspects of this rich cultural holiday. They commemorate loved ones and venerate their return through a blend of history, culture, and community.
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Discover the fascinating world of mushroom cultivation in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the essential techniques for growing mushrooms at home, from gathering materials to the final harvest. A unique aspect of this session is the opportunity to inoculate a pumpkin with mushroom spawn, allowing you to cultivate your own fungi and learn about this unusual growing medium. This is an ideal experience for anyone interested in sustainable food sources and expanding their gardening skills.
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Step into Spookadelia: Unspoken, an award-winning immersive art and theatrical experience where art meets adventure. This all-ages narrative-driven journey invites you to explore a realm of imagination, technology, and storytelling. Investigate themes of self and doubt as you interact with new installations, characters, and technology to save Gilly's Voice. It's a sensory extravaganza designed to ignite your senses and leave you spellbound.
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