Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival
Historic costumed casket races and parade honoring local legend Emma Crawford.
38 family-friendly fall activities near Security-Widefield.
Security-Widefield families seeking Halloween activities will find numerous choices. Many events are ticketed affairs, like those at Norristown's zoo or Littleton's botanical gardens, while some offer free trunk-or-treats.
Events span indoor attractions and outdoor adventures across Colorado Springs and neighboring towns, catering to various preferences.
Glassblowing, costume contest, live music, and vendors in Colorado Springs.
Multi-story haunted house set inside the estate of Dr. Stewart VonHellton.
Live actors performing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" cult classic
Multi-stake gathering combining community service with a dance.
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One rainy day earlier in the week means real mud in the picking field even under sunshine. Rain boots for kids, waterproof or sacrificial shoes for adults, and a full change of clothes per kid in the car solve 90 percent of it. Trash bag for the footwell, wipes in your pocket. Muddy weeks are also the least crowded, so prepared families win twice.
Grab a wagon at the entrance before hitting the field, and set a size rule before kids start hunting, since the giant one costs the most and rolls off the wagon. Check the bottom for soft spots, keep stems as handles kids will snap, and pay by weight farms reward medium picks. Load pumpkins last so they don't crush the snacks.
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.