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Longmont Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
42 family-friendly fall activities in Longmont and nearby.
Longmont families have a great many Halloween events to choose from this year, with over 50 listings to consider. For a truly local experience, the 45th Annual Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Street is a must-see, while those seeking a trip can explore events in nearby Boulder. This compilation aims to help you navigate the various activities, from free community gatherings to ticketed performances and outings in surrounding towns.
All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Longmont
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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Haunt the ‘Mont
Longmont
Adult trick-or-treat business crawl and costume party benefiting local schools.
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Haunted Experiences
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Fritzler Fritzler Scream Acres Haunted Attraction
LaSalle
Haunted corn maze, line entertainment, and fall farm attractions in LaSalle.
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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Longmont
Live Aztec dance and rock performances celebrating Día de Muertos.
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Day of the Dead Celebrations
Longmont
Colorado’s longest-running public Day of the Dead celebration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are hayrides at Longmont farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Longmont weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in Longmont?
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.