Fall in Colorado is more than just golden leaves and crisp mornings — it’s a season full of festivals, food, and fun. From sipping cider under the changing aspens to cheering on coffin races in Manitou Springs, October is packed with ways to celebrate.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly pumpkin patches, spooky Halloween thrills, or craft beer and spirits festivals, there’s something happening every weekend. We’ve rounded up 35+ can’t-miss events around Denver and across Colorado this fall so you can make the most of the season.
Grab your sweater, your favorite people, and start planning — your Colorado fall adventure awaits!
🎃 Festivals & Fairs
- Durango Cowboy Gathering | Oct 1–5
- Fall Fest Boulder + Firefly Handmade | Oct 3–5
- Cedaredge Apple Fest | Oct 3–5
- Handmade in Colorado Expo, Vail Village | Oct 3–4
- Jackalope Art Fair | Oct 4–5
- Cider Days, Lakewood | Oct 4–5
- Pumpkins & Pilsners, Estes Park | Oct 4
- Aspen Harvest Party | Oct 4
- Fall Festival, Castle Rock | Oct 19
- Applefest, Ya Ya Farm & Orchard | Oct 18–19
- Goldenfest | Oct 18
- Westy Fest, Westminster | Oct 18
🍻 Food & Drink
- Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival | Oct 3–5
- Great American Beer Festival, Denver | Oct 9–11
- Bloody Mary Festival, Denver | Oct 26
👻 Spooky & Halloween Fun
- Boo at the Zoo Weekends, Denver | All Oct
- Witch & Warlock Full Moon Paddle, Boulder Reservoir | Oct 5
- Vampire Ball, Denver | Oct 10
- Telluride Horror Show Film Festival | Oct 10–12
- Witch/Ghoul Ride, Colorado Springs | Oct 18
- Witch Paddle, Chatfield Lake | Oct 18
- Glow at the Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens | Oct 21–26
- Emma Crawford Coffin Races, Manitou Springs | Oct 25
- Broadway Halloween Parade, Denver | Oct 25
- Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch, Denver | Oct 25
- Howl-O-Ween at Golden Mill | Oct 26
- Boo at the Barn, Littleton | Oct 30–31
- Denver Zombie Crawl | Oct 31
🎭 Arts & Culture
- Aurora Borealis Festival | Oct 10–11
- FoCo Fall Fest, Fort Collins | Oct 11–12
- Día de los Muertos, Longmont | Oct 11–Nov 3
- Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, Colorado Springs | Oct 17–19
- Colorado Springs Family Fall Crawl | Oct 21
- Denver Film Festival | Oct 31–Nov 9
With so much happening across Colorado this October, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the season. From festive apple orchards and craft spirits to spooky parades and film festivals, every weekend offers something new to explore. Whether you’re chasing fall colors in the mountains, celebrating harvest in a small town, or enjoying a night out in Denver, this month is the perfect time to make memories and embrace everything autumn has to offer.
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