Downtown Loveland Pumpkin Festival
Three blocks of pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and spooky downtown entertainment.
Loveland Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
43 family-friendly fall activities in Loveland and nearby.
From Loveland's vibrant Downtown Pumpkin Festival to the family-focused Halloween on the Promenade, October in Northern Colorado brings a host of local celebrations. Consider the difference between ticketed events and those with free admission as you explore the possibilities.
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3rd Annual Hallowine Festival
Johnstown
Unlimited wine tastings from Colorado wineries, live music, and costume contest.
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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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Amy Bruni: Walking with Ghosts
Estes Park
Paranormal investigator Amy Bruni shares supernatural tales live on stage.
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Hometown Market
Loveland
Weekly market supporting local Loveland businesses
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around Loveland?
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Loveland?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Loveland?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.