Top 10 October Activities To Do In Denver
Harvest Time!
October is here and there are plenty of activities to do in the Denver Metro area to enjoy the Haunting season. Denver has lots of exciting and entertaining activities to keep you and your family busy throughout the entire month. Here are just a few of the highlights to look forward to.
JACK-O-LAUNCH AT PUMPKIN FEST ” October 10, 2009 from 9am to 4pm at Historic Delaney Farm, 1700 Chambers Road. Come and see pumpkins get hurled hundreds of feet by different architects of ground launching devices compete for prizes. Not to mention all the fun activities such as hay rides, scarecrow making, a pumpkin patch, music and more. Admission is Free!
BARNUM AND BAILEY CIRCUS ” September 30 ” October 11th. Every year the circus comes this year being held in the Denver Coliseum. Experience the all new ZING ZANG ZOOM ” Red Tour. Every year the circus comes to Denver during the October season to bring you new and exciting shows for the whole family to enjoy. Lions and Tigers and BearsOh my!
HALLOWEEN AT THE HORSE FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL ” October 17th. Residing in Parker, this annual event offers many things such as safe trick or treating and more. Imagine going down a trail on trained and tame horses. Not to sure that you want to ride a horse, no worries you can always follow the patch and enjoy the fun.
WICKED- The Broadway Musical ” October 7 ” November 15 ” Buell Theater. For this Halloween season we have a award winning Broadway Musical that is perfect for the season. Want to find out what really happened in OZ? Well now is your chance to out.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL ” Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield ” October 10th and 11th. Once again the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield offers up its annual Pumpkin Festival. Your family will get to choose their own pumpkin from the rows and rows of ripe pumpkins being offered. Vendors, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, and a corn maze round out this family friendly event. For those who want a little more excitement check out The Butcher Haunted House located near the Corn Maze. I bet he knows how to carve up a pumpkin!
REINKE Bros. HAUNTED MANSION & COSTUME STORE ” A store open year round. Say your looking for the perfect Halloween costume or just want to take in a store that offers things out of the ordinary, then Reinke Bros Costume Store and Haunted Mansion is just right for you. All year round people come here to feed the need and during October is when there true colors shine. Here you can find everything you need during this scary seasons such as, costumes, props, magic, makeup and almost every imaginable creature that crawl the night on display. After feeding the need to shop check out the haunted mansion. Featuring Disney like effects to scare you at every turn.
13th DOOR HAUNTED HOUSE - October 01-October 31. Parker and I-225 in Denver. When you have finished at the Haunted Mansion be sure to make your way over to the 13th Door Haunted House. The 13th Door Haunted House has the distinction of being voted the Best and Scariest Haunted House in all of Colorado by Americas Best Haunted Houses. Youve probably heard the rumors about a Haunted House with 13 Doors, live snakes, and NO exits with a guarantee you will get your money back if you make it out alive. The 13th Door Haunted House is where the legend started. Not for the faint of heart. The 13th Door Haunted House is definitely the scariest Haunted House in Denver.
NORTH METRO VET & PETS 4 PEOPLE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER! October 2 ” October 31. North Metro Vet. Colorados only professional Haunted Vet Hospital and Amazing Halloween Attraction. Dogs and Cats offer up the scares here and this unique event is sure to be fun for the whole family. 1050 West 47th Avenue Denver 80211 303-433-8835
MILE HIGH CON ” Oct 23 ” 25 at the Hyatt Regency in the DTC. The whole haunted house thing not exactly your cup of tea, check out the Mile High Con. In its 41st year, it is a Science Fiction convention that features authors, artists, panels and just about every literary imaginable.
BOO AT THE ZOO ” Oct 31-Nov 01 at the Denver Zoo. Looking for an event that is more kid oriented or your trick or treat adventures? Check out BOO AT THE ZOO, this is a fun and safe way to trick or treat and you are accompanied by the furry inhabitants of the zoo. Costumes are encouraged!
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