Westy Fest
Families can kick off the fall season with trick-or-treating, dozens of carnival games, bounce houses, trampolines, and a ropes course. The festival hosts live musical performances and dance acts across two stages, alongside food trucks and a pumpkin patch. Later in the evening, visitors can marvel at a ground-level hot air balloon glow and a commemorative drone show.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
12-8 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food vendors offer a variety of options, including meals, coffee, sweets, and ice cream; beer is also available from vendors.
Parking
Parking at the event is extremely limited; do not use the Recreation Center or Fitness Center lots. Handicap parking is near the event, with parking management directing visitors. The page highly recommends the shuttle system, which runs about every 15–20 minutes from noon until 9 p.m. Courtesy golf carts are available for people with mobility needs. A free bike valet is on the north side of the park.
Accessibility
Handicap parking is located near the event, and courtesy golf carts are available on shuttles for those with mobility needs.
Pets
The page recommends leaving pets at home because the crowd may be overwhelming. Pets that attend must be leashed, and owners must clean up after them.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take the event shuttles from College Hill Library, Westminster City Hall, or Westminster High School, as park parking is extremely limited.
- Utilize the free pumpkin valet service to store your pumpkin while exploring the rest of the festival grounds.
- Bring a refillable water bottle to use at the park water stations, as the festival operates as a zero-waste event.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 festival features a special drone show commemorating the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, Colorado's 150th anniversary of statehood, and Westminster's 115th anniversary as a city.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Westminster Parks and Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests take rides in the hot air balloons?
No, the hot air balloons stay grounded for the event, but visitors can meet the pilots and watch the evening balloon glow.
Are costumes permitted at the festival?
Costumes are welcome as long as they are appropriate for a family-friendly setting; sharp objects, sticks, bats, and replica weapons are prohibited.
Can I bring my pet?
Leaving pets at home is recommended due to crowd sizes, but if brought, they must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.
What items are prohibited from the festival?
Prohibited items include outside alcohol, laser pointers, glass containers, weapons of any kind, and marijuana. All bags and containers are subject to search.
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