Buzzy’s 2026 Colorado Fall Bucket List
A fact-checked local planner plus cozy checklists, recipes, crafts & pumpkin-spiced adventures
NEWEST ADDITIONS.....⬇️⬇️⬇️🍂
🎃 NEW HALLOWEEN & FALL EVENTS
🍂 Living Hope Creekside Church Harvest Festival — Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1–3 p.m. at 6750 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs. Free; families welcome. The flyer does not give a specific age range. It says families who register early through the QR code on your attached flyer get an extra chance to win a prize basket. I could not extract a direct registration URL from the flyer, so use the flyer for that link rather than inventing one.
🍬 First Pres Trunk or Treat — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3–5 p.m. at the Weber Street parking lot, 105 N. Weber St., Colorado Springs. Free; family event, with no specific age range published. Decorated trunks, games and hot dogs. Event details.
🎃 Downtown Parker Trunk or Treat on Mainstreet — Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Parker Station’s rear parking lot, 19751 Mainstreet, Parker. Sensory hour: 1–2 p.m.; general admission: 2–5 p.m. Free; families welcome, with no specific age range published. Each participating child needs a timed entry ticket; registration opens October 1. Event details and tickets.
🍭 Red Leg Trunk or Treat — Saturday, October 31, 2026, noon–3 p.m. at Red Leg Brewing Company, 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs. Free admission; all ages. Trick-or-treat stations and a costume contest; food is available for purchase. Event details.
🎃 Spooktacular
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Philip S. Miller Park | 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock
💰 FREE
👻 Get those costumes ready! Castle Rock's Spooktacular features a trick-or-treat trail, Millhouse Manor scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, music, dancing and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family.
🔗 More Info: https://www.crgov.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=10953&calType=0&day=17&month=10&year=2026
🍬 Fangtastic Festival
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Festival Park | Castle Rock
💰 FREE
🎃 A daytime Halloween celebration that's especially great for homeschool families and little ones! Enjoy booth-to-booth trick-or-treating, music, vendors and Halloween fun in Festival Park.
🔗 More Info: https://www.crgov.com/calendar.aspx?day=30&month=10&view=list&year=2026
🍂 Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 3301 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock
💰 FREE
🍬 Bring the family for an evening of fall fun with food, games, a soup cook-off and trunk-or-treating! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.
🌾 ELLICOTT / EASTERN EL PASO COUNTY
🎃 Wishing Star Farm Fall Fest
📅 September 26–October 31
📍 Wishing Star Farm | 24024 State Hwy. 94, Ellicott
⏰ Saturdays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sundays 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
💰 General Admission: Ages 3–62 $15 online/$16 gate | Under 36 months FREE | Ages 62+ $13 online/$14 gate
🐐 Make a whole fall day of it! Wishing Star Farm's Fall Fest brings together farm animals, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, jumping pillow, play areas and plenty of outdoor fall fun. Weekday group visits and field trips are available by reservation.
🔗 More Info: https://www.wishingstarfarm.com/homepage
🍁 Fall Harvest & Trick-or-Treat at Black Forest Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 6845 Shoup Rd., Colorado Springs
🎃 Celebrate the final Black Forest Farmers Market of the season with trick-or-treating at vendor booths, kids' activities, a dog costume contest, local vendors, food trucks, live music and lots of fall fun.
🔗 More Info: https://www.thebackyardmarkets.com/
👻 Black Forest Community Club Trunk or Treat
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Black Forest Community Club | 12530 Black Forest Rd., Colorado Springs
🍬 A Halloween afternoon in Black Forest with community trunk-or-treating. Costumes, candy buckets and tiny ghosts encouraged!
🔗 More Info: https://bfcommunityclub.org/
🚂 Haunted Rides at City Park + Trunk or Treat Alley
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Rides at City Park | 3425 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo
💰 Candy FREE while supplies last | Rides 25¢ each
👻 Pueblo's City Park gets a Halloween makeover! Come in costume, take a hayride, enjoy the rides and collect free candy. Friday night's celebration also includes the special Trunk or Treat Alley.
🔗 More Info: https://www.pueblo.us/calendar.aspx?EID=15767&PREVIEW=YES
🎃 Haunted Rides at City Park
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Rides at City Park | 3425 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo
💰 Candy FREE while supplies last | Rides 25¢ each
👻 The Halloween fun continues Saturday with costumes, a hayride, City Park rides and free candy while supplies last. A fantastic budget-friendly Halloween outing!
🔗 More Info: https://www.pueblo.us/calendar.aspx?CID=0&month=10&view=list&year=2026
🍬 El Centro del Quinto Sol Trunk or Treat
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 El Centro del Quinto Sol | Pueblo
💰 FREE
🎃 Grab the costumes and candy buckets for a free community Trunk or Treat! All are welcome for a fun, family-friendly Halloween evening.
🔗 More Info: https://www.pueblo.us/calendar.aspx?CID=0&month=10&view=list&year=2026
🐝 Golden Corral Pueblo Trunk or Treat
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Golden Corral Parking Lot | Pueblo
🎃 Bring out the costumes for an afternoon of community trunk-or-treating, plus a contest for the best decorated trunk or vehicle!
🔗 More Info: https://www.pueblo.us/calendar.aspx?CID=0&month=10&view=list&year=2026
🎃 Freedom Elementary Trunk or Treat – Colorado Springs
A 2026 Trunk or Treat appears to be in the works! We're watching for the official date, time and full event details before adding it to the calendar.
🐐 GingerSnap Rescue Ranch – Colorado Springs
We're keeping an eye on GingerSnap Rescue Ranch for a 2026 Halloween or fall event. As soon as official details are released, we'll get them into the guide!
🐝 BUZZY TIP: Halloween events pop up faster than candy disappears on October 31! Keep checking The Buzzy B Fall Guide because we're adding newly announced trunk-or-treats, pumpkin fun, festivals and Halloween adventures throughout the season.
🎃 Pumpkins in the Park | October 24 • 12–6 PM
Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs
A FREE family fall festival with pumpkins, pumpkin painting, face painting, crafts, Spooky Magic Town, costume and pumpkin-carving contests, music, shopping, food and more. This was one of the three newest events we found after the last master-guide update.
🤠 Fall Fest at the Flying W | October 10 • 5–9 PM
Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs
A full fall evening with the Chuckwagon Dinner Show, petting zoo, Flying W Wranglers, hundreds of pumpkins, a caramel-apple station, fall dessert and a pumpkin to take home. Ticketed.
🍂 El Paso County Fair & Events Center Fall Fest | October 31 • 12–9 PM
Calhan
Their annual Halloween Fall Fest returns with more tricks and treats planned for 2026. Admission details were still pending when we verified it September 8.
🎃 Spooktacular | October 17 • 1–4 PM
Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock
FREE and designed for families, with games, prizes, food, candy and Trick-or-Treat Street. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
🍁 Fall Festival featuring Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock | October 18 • 10 AM–3 PM
Festival Park, Castle Rock
FREE fall celebration with seasonal vendors, activities and autumn fun. This one was already named in our master guide, but we can now replace the generic listing with the confirmed 2026 date, time and location.
🍬 Fangtastic Festival | October 30 • 11 AM–2 PM
Festival Park, Castle Rock
FREE booth-to-booth trick-or-treating created especially for homeschool families and little ones not yet in school, with Halloween music, vendors and plenty of candy. This was also already in our guide, and we now have the full confirmed 2026 details.
🎃 Gilly's Pumpkin Patch | Sept. 25–26, Oct. 2–3 & Oct. 9–10 • 10 AM–Dark
1433 Lake Gulch Road, Castle Rock
Our guide already lists Gilly's, but the official 2026 schedule is now posted. Fridays and Saturdays only, with pumpkins, treats, games and family activities. Admission is $5 per person, $20 per family and free for ages 3 and under.
🍎 Harvest Festival at Rock Ledge Ranch | October 3 • 10 AM–4 PM
Colorado Springs
Wagon rides, old-time music, pumpkins, candy scramble, historic homes, blacksmith demonstrations, pie and more. Rock Ledge Ranch was already on our pumpkin list, but this gives us the actual Harvest Festival details for the events section.
🍺🌻 Oktoberfest: Biergarten in Bloom | October 3–4 • 10 AM–6 PM
Gather Mountain Blooms
German food, local craft beer, pumpkin and flower picking, mountain views and activities for all ages.
A Little Honey for Your Autumn
Hey, honey! Colorado turns into one giant golden postcard each autumn. This guide is your permission slip to slow down, layer up and make a little magic—one checked box at a time. Pick a page. Pack a sweater. Follow the golden glow. Let’s make fall un-bee-leaf-ably fun!
Buzzy’s rule: Pick three tiny adventures, one big adventure and one delicious reward. That’s a perfect fall day.
☐ Circle your must-dos before the season gets busy.
☐ Leave room for weather, traffic and spontaneous pie.
☐ Pair one scenic stop with one cozy sip.
☐ Tap each official link before leaving for weather, sellouts or same-day changes
Planning note: Peak color, farm operations and event details can shift because of weather, wildfire conditions, road work, crops and organizer updates. Confirm directly before you buzz out the door.
Northern Colorado
Sept. 15–25
Steamboat Springs • Estes Park • State Forest
Central Mountains + I-70
Sept. 18–29
Vail • Aspen • Crested Butte • Breckenridge • Georgetown • Winter Park • Grand Mesa • Twin Lakes
Southwest + West-Central
Sept. 22–Oct. 3
Telluride • Gunnison • Ouray • Ridgway
Southern Colorado
Oct. 1–10
Durango • Pagosa Springs
Front Range
Oct. 8–16
Colorado Springs • Denver • Pueblo
Buzzy’s Verified 2026 Family Fall Planner
Last fact-check: August 18, 2026. The listings below use direct organizer information. Weather, crops and ticket inventory can still change, so tap the official link before leaving. When an organizer has not released a 2026 price, this guide says so plainly instead of recycling a 2025 rate.
Pumpkin patches & farms
Festivals & Halloween fun
Trunk-or-treats & Halloween events for kids
Scenic drives
Hikes & parks
Trains & fall attractions
Cozy bites & sips
☐ 🍂 5th Annual Falcon Harvest Festival
When: Sat., Sep. 26, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Free admission.
Where: Falcon High School, 10255 Lambert Rd., Peyton, CO 80831.
Family fun: More than 140 local vendors, 15+ food trucks, kids’ arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, a fall photo booth and live entertainment.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🎃 Schubert Farms Fall Festival
When: Saturdays and Sundays, Sep. 26–Nov. 1, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Cost: $17 per person. Military families receive $1 off per person at the gate with a valid military ID. Groups of 30 or more receive discounted admission of $15 per person.
Where: Schubert Farms, 1550 S. Baggett Rd., Calhan, CO 80808.
Family fun: Cut your own pumpkin from the vine, tackle the farm’s biggest-ever 26-acre corn maze and enjoy duck races, a barrel train, pedal carts, mini excavators, inflatable attractions, a hayride, corn tractor tour, supersized corn pit, round-bale fort, tire pyramid, playground, cornhole and more.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
🍂 Lone Tree Golf Club Fall Festival
When: Fri.–Sat., Sept. 18–19, 6:00–9:00 PM.
Cost: Price not listed; food and drinks available for purchase.
Where: Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, CO 80124.
Family fun: Welcome fall with a weekend of live entertainment, food, refreshing drinks and community fun on the patio.
Official information: https://www.ssprd.org/News-And-Events/Post/20718
🥨 Lone Tree Oktoberfest
When: Sat., Oct. 3, 2:30–6:30 PM.
Cost: Free to attend; beer-sampling package optional for guests 21+.
Where: Schweiger Ranch, 10822 S. Havana St., Lone Tree, CO 80134.
Family fun: Live music, food trucks, lawn games, stein-hoisting competition and polka. Beer tasting is limited to ages 21+.
Official information: https://cityoflonetree.com/city-events/oktoberfest/
🌲 Haunted Forest
When: Fri., Oct. 23, 6:30–9:30 PM; Sat., Oct. 24, 7:00–10:00 PM.
Cost: $15–$25 in current listings; confirm when registering.
Where: Backcountry Wilderness Area; parking/access at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., Lone Tree, CO 80124.
Family fun: A three-quarter-mile haunted trail through the woods, recommended for ages 10+. A toned-down Haunted Forest Jr./Fright Lite option is also offered Oct. 24.
Official information: https://hrcaonline.org/Events/category/backcountry
🍬 Fangtastic Festival
When: Fri., Oct. 30, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Family fun: A family-friendly booth-to-booth trick-or-treat community event created especially for homeschool families and children not yet in school, with Halloween music, festive booths and candy.
Official information: https://www.crgov.com/calendar.aspx?CID=0&month=10&view=list&year=2026
🐾 Howl-o-Ween at Cerberus Brewing
When: Sat., Oct. 31, beginning at noon. End time not yet published.
Cost: Admission not listed.
Where: Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Family fun: A dog-loving Halloween gathering with local rescues, adoptable pups, costumes and a special Buddy Up IPA release benefiting rescue partners.
Current event listing: https://gazette.com/2026/09/04/colorado-springs-and-beyond-halloween-events-and-fall-festivals/
Venue event calendar: https://cerberusbrewingco.com/events/
✨ Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns — Worth the Drive
When: Sept. 18–Nov. 2, 2026; select nights and timed admission.
Cost: Ticketed; current pricing varies by date/time.
Where: Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton, CO.
Family fun: A glowing trail featuring more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins with dinosaurs, dragons, pirate scenes and more.
Official information: https://magicofthejackolanterns.com/denver/
⛳ Hole-O-Ween at Colorado Journey Mini Golf — Worth the Drive
When: Oct. 1–31, 2026; regular facility hours.
Cost: Daily mini-golf admission rates apply.
Where: Colorado Journey Mini Golf, Littleton, CO.
Family fun: Halloween-themed holes with spooky-but-kid-friendly decorations all month long.
Official information: https://www.ssprd.org/Colorado-Journey
☐ 🌽 Chatfield Farms Corn Maze
When: Fri., Sep. 18, Sat., Sep. 19, Sun., Sep. 20, Fri., Sep. 25, Sat., Sep. 26, Sun., Sep. 27, Fri., Oct. 2, Sat., Oct. 3, Sun., Oct. 4, Fri., Oct. 9, Sat., Oct. 10, Sun., Oct. 11, Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, Sun., Oct. 25, Fri., Oct. 30, Sat., Oct. 31, Sun., Nov. 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cost: Ticketed; current price and timed entry on official page.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128.
Family fun: Family-friendly 8-acre corn maze with a mini-maze for children under 10.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🌽 Lone Creek Farms Fall Festival
When: Fri., Sep. 25, Sat., Sep. 26, Sun., Sep. 27, Fri., Oct. 2, Sat., Oct. 3, Sun., Oct. 4, Fri., Oct. 9, Sat., Oct. 10, Sun., Oct. 11, Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, Sun., Oct. 25, Fri., Oct. 30, Sat., Oct. 31, Sun., Nov. 1, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Thu., Oct. 1, Thu., Oct. 8, Thu., Oct. 15, Thu., Oct. 22, Thu., Oct. 29, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cost: General admission ages 4+: $27.95; add-on attractions extra.
Where: Lone Creek Farms, 3879 N State Hwy 83, Franktown, CO 80116.
Family fun: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig races, hayrides and more than 20 farm attractions.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Sat., Sep. 26, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Cost: Free admission; hosted cider tasting $30.
Where: 150 Spring St, Morrison, CO.
Family fun: Fresh-pressed apples, cider press and blacksmith demonstrations, live music, artisan vendors, bounce houses, horse-and-wagon rides, food and family activities. Official end time is listed as dark; 8 PM is an approximate calendar end time.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Sat., Sep. 26, 4:00 PM–7:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: O'Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138.
Family fun: Artisan and children's markets, carnival games, inflatable corn maze, climbing walls, face painting, food trucks and live country music. Drone show follows at approximately 7:45 PM, weather permitting.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🎃 Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest
When: Fri., Oct. 2, Fri., Oct. 9, Fri., Oct. 16, Fri., Oct. 23, Fri., Oct. 30, 9:30 AM–2:00 PM; Sat., Oct. 3, Sun., Oct. 4, Sat., Oct. 10, Sun., Oct. 11, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, Sat., Oct. 24, Sun., Oct. 25, Sat., Oct. 31, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: $8 general admission; age 3 and under free; pumpkins $10.
Where: Venetucci Farm, 5210 S Hwy 85, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.
Family fun: Pumpkin patch, farm store, games, fall treats, artisan market and family photo opportunities.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🦁 Denver Zoo Boo at the Zoo
When: Fri., Oct. 2, Sat., Oct. 3, Fri., Oct. 9, Sat., Oct. 10, Sun., Oct. 11, Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, Sun., Oct. 25, Fri., Oct. 30, 4:30 PM–9:00 PM.
Cost: Adults/seniors $25.95; youth $18.95; age 2 and under free; members save 10%.
Where: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205.
Family fun: After-dark trick-or-treating with nine candy stations, cryptid characters, animal ambassadors, photo opportunities and seasonal snacks. Timed tickets required.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ ⛏️ Miners' Pumpkin Patch
When: Sat., Oct. 3, Sat., Oct. 10, Sat., Oct. 17, Sat., Oct. 24, Sat., Oct. 31, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Ticketed; current pricing on official page.
Where: Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Family fun: Hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, family activities and Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🍂 Cripple Creek Fall Fest
When: Sat., Oct. 3, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun., Oct. 4, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813.
Family fun: Pumpkin patch, wood carving, gold panning, hay treasure hunts, pet parade, pumpkin bowling, live music, donkeys and family photo booth.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Sat., Oct. 3, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun., Oct. 4, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Ticketed; current pricing on official page.
Where: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226.
Family fun: 50th celebration of Lakewood's agricultural heritage with apple pressing, cider, harvest treats, tractor pulls, vintage machinery, children's activities and vendors.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🍎 Rock Ledge Ranch Harvest Festival & Cider-Making
When: Sat., Oct. 3, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Adult $12; senior/military $8; youth 3–17 $6; age 2 and under free; online fees apply.
Where: Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Family fun: Cider-making, apple history, wagon rides, music, pumpkins, candy scramble, games and historic demonstrations.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🍁 Schweiger Ranch Fall Festival
When: Sun., Oct. 4, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Cost: See official page.
Where: Schweiger Ranch, 10822 S Havana St, Lone Tree, CO 80134.
Family fun: Pumpkin patches, horse carriage rides, marshmallow roasting, ranch exploration and guided tours of the historic property.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🎃 Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival
When: Fri., Oct. 9, Sat., Oct. 10, Sun., Oct. 11, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Ticketed; pumpkins average about $8.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128.
Family fun: Admission includes the 10-acre pumpkin patch, Corn Maze, live entertainment and family activities.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Thu., Oct. 15, Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, Wed., Oct. 21, Thu., Oct. 22, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM.
Cost: Ticketed; current pricing on official page.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206.
Family fun: A luminous, all-ages autumn celebration blending spooky, silly and spirited displays.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🦒 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Boo at the Zoo
When: Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, Sun., Oct. 25, Fri., Oct. 30, Sat., Oct. 31, 4:00 PM–8:30 PM.
Cost: Timed e-ticket required; pricing on official page; Sky Ride $3 extra.
Where: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
Family fun: All-ages trick-or-treating, creatures of the night and costume fun.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🎃 Four Mile Pumpkin Harvest Festival
When: Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct. 18, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Tickets on sale soon.
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246.
Family fun: Two days of family fall activities at historic Four Mile Park.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🍭 Halloween Trick or Treat Mingle
When: Sat., Oct. 17, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Cost: Free admission.
Where: Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Dr E, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Family fun: Family Halloween trick-or-treat event.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 👻 Castle Rock Spooktacular
When: Sat., Oct. 17, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
Family fun: Not-too-spooky outdoor family Halloween celebration with games, prizes, food and candy. Costumes encouraged.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🪲 Castle Rock Fall Festival: Creepy Crawlies
When: Sun., Oct. 18, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: Festival Park, 300 Second St, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Family fun: Seasonal vendors, autumn activities and creepy-crawly animal education.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🐾 Barks & Boos Fall Fest
When: Sun., Oct. 18, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: 6540 Vincent Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
Family fun: Dog-friendly fall festival with pup parade and costume contest, games, pumpkin maze, photo opportunities, vendors and food trucks.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🔥 Castle Pines Fall Festival Weekend: Bonfire
When: Fri., Oct. 23, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Cost: Advance ticket required; see official page.
Where: Castle Pines, CO.
Family fun: Bonfire, s'mores, live music, food and a beer garden. Verify exact start time when purchasing.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🛻 Highlands Ranch Haunted Hayrides
When: Fri., Oct. 23, Sat., Oct. 24, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM.
Cost: $16 per adult/child; age 2 and under free on lap.
Where: Stockton's Plum Creek Stables, 7479 W Titan Rd, Littleton, CO 80125.
Family fun: Thirty-minute family hayrides depart every half hour with a narrated spooky story, petting zoo, games and 4-H food. Reservations required.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🎃 Castle Pines Fall Festival
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Cost: See official page.
Where: Castle Pines, CO.
Family fun: Business trick-or-treating, crafts, games, face painting, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo and Great Pumpkin Race. Verify exact hours before attending.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM.
Cost: Free admission.
Where: Bancroft Park, 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Family fun: Pumpkin patch and painting, costume contest, crafts, games, vendors, fall food and live entertainment.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🚂 Englewood Trunk or Treat Express
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.
Cost: Tickets coming soon.
Where: Belleview Park Farm & Train, 5001 S Inca Dr, Englewood, CO 80110.
Family fun: Family trunk-or-treat event at the Belleview Park Farm and Train.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🍬 Wheat Ridge Trunk-or-Treat
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: The Green at 38th, 7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
Family fun: Decorated vehicle trunks, treats and games for children.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM.
Cost: See official registration page.
Where: Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area, Highlands Ranch, CO.
Family fun: A toned-down Haunted Forest for families who do not want the full jump-scare experience.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🦸 Diversus Health Superhero Trunk or Treat
When: Sat., Oct. 31, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Cost: Free.
Where: Diversus Health Parkside Child & Family Services, 179 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Family fun: Pumpkin decorating, trunk-or-treating, food, face painting and superhero-themed family activities.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
☐ 🧩 Denver Zoo Boo at the Zoo — Sensory-Friendly Night
When: Sat., Oct. 31, 4:30 PM–9:00 PM.
Cost: Adults/seniors $25.95; yout🍎 Apple-Picking & Apple Festival Updates
Ya Ya Farm & Orchard AppleFest — Longmont
October 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2026 • 3:30–6 PM
6914 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO
Tickets range from $5–$55 depending on age and ticket type. AppleFest includes Nordy’s BBQ, apples, cider doughnuts and live bluegrass music. Important: AppleFest does not include apple picking, and Ya Ya’s 2026 U-Pick apple and pear reservations are sold out. The farm stand remains open during its published seasonal hours.
Official details and tickets: https://yayafarmandorchard.com/applefest/
Cedaredge Applefest — Worth the Drive
October 2–4, 2026
Downtown Cedaredge, Colorado
Free festival admission. This large Western Slope celebration brings together local orchards, apples, cider, more than 200 vendors, live music, food, children’s activities, an antique car and motorcycle show, a 5K and more.
Official details: https://www.cedaredgeapplefest.com/
Big B’s Delicious Orchards CiderFest — Hotchkiss
October 9–11, 2026 • Begins Friday at 7 PM
39126 Highway 133, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Free live music; cider tastings, food, beverages and camping cost extra. The weekend includes three days of music, vendors, local beer, barbecue and children’s activities. Important 2026 crop note: Big B’s will not offer U-Pick fruit this year because an April freeze damaged its fruit trees.
Official details: https://www.bigbs.com/event-details-registration/ciderfest
h $18.95; age 2 and under free; members save 10%.
Where: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205.
Family fun: Reduced crowds, low-volume music, quiet rooms, candy stations, characters and animal ambassadors. Timed tickets required.
Official information, tickets or RSVP
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
September 17–November 1, 2026 • Daily 9 AM–6 PM (October 31 closes at 4 PM)
9059 Ute Highway/CO 66, Longmont, CO 80503
Free entry and parking; activities cost extra. Weekday wristbands are $15 per child, adults free. Weekend carnival runs October 3–November 1 with a petting zoo, pony rides, train, hay maze, inflatables, pumpkin painting, food and more.
Official details: https://rockymtnpumpkinranch.com/fall-festival-pumpkin-patch/
Douglas County Fall Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 10 AM–3 PM
Sandstone Ranch Open Space
Free • All ages • No registration required. Enjoy guided activities, nature exploration, educational booths and demonstrations, games, open-space and wildfire learning, and food.
Official details: https://www.douglasco.gov/open-space-natural-resources/open-space-fall-festival/
Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 10 AM–5 PM
Thornton Community Park, 2141 E. 95th Ave., Thornton, CO 80229
Free admission. Live entertainment, children’s amusements, marketplace vendors, food and a beer garden, with a community breakfast and youth fishing derby earlier in the day for small additional fees.
Official details: https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/festivals-events/thornton-harvest-fest
Littleton Museum Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 10 AM–3 PM
Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO 80120
Free admission; pumpkins, snacks, wagon rides and carnival games cost extra. Families can enjoy 1890s-style games, historic demonstrations, music, pumpkins and wagon rides.
Official details: https://visitlittleton.org/event/harvest-festival/
Tennyson Fall Fest
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 10 AM–6 PM
Tennyson Street between W. 41st and W. 43rd avenues, Denver, CO 80212
Free. Local artisans, food trucks, live music, a pet costume parade, inflatables, children’s activities and a fall photo booth.
Official details: https://tennysonfallfest.com/
Highlands Harvest Festival & Trick-or-Treat Street
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 2–5 PM
W. 32nd Avenue between Lowell and Perry streets, Denver
Free. Costume contest, pumpkin patch, jump castle, acoustic music, beer garden, children’s games and trick-or-treating.
Official details: https://visitdenverhighlands.com/harvest-festival-and-trick-or-treat-street
☐ Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — Cañon City
Dates: Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026; Fridays–Sundays, weather permitting.
Hours: Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.); Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.).
Cost: $17 per person; ages 5 and younger free; season pass $42. Pumpkins are separate.
Where: 1649 Poplar Ave., Cañon City, CO 81212.
Family fun: Corn maze, pumpkin picking, corn bin, hay activities, games and food. Weekday groups of 15+ may book by appointment.
Official hours, prices & tickets
☐ Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch — Castle Rock
Dates: Sept. 25–26, Oct. 2–3 and Oct. 9–10, 2026; Fridays and Saturdays only.
Hours: 10 a.m. until dark.
Cost: $5 individual; $20 family; ages 3 and younger free. Pumpkins and treats cost extra.
Where: 1433 Lake Gulch Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Family fun: Specialty pumpkins, games, treats, swings and relaxed family-photo opportunities on an 1889 homestead.
Official 2026 information
☐ Lone Creek Farms Fall Festival — Franktown
Dates: Opening Sept. 25; Thursdays–Sundays through Nov. 1, 2026.
Hours: Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Cost: Ages 4+ $27.95; ages 3 and younger free; military/senior $25.95; groups of 10+ $23.95; season pass $55.95.
Where: 3879 N. Highway 83, Franktown, CO 80116.
Family fun: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals, pig races and 20+ attractions. No reservation required; some add-ons are unavailable Thursday.
Official hours, prices & tickets
☐ Fall Mountain Farm Autumn Adventure — Monument
2026 hours: Thursday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Check the farm calendar for public dates and private closures.
Cost: Infants 24 months and younger free. 2026 admission prices not yet published; the official page still displays 2025 rates, so do not quote them as current.
Where: 16300 Mt. Herman Lane, Monument, CO 80132.
Family fun: Pumpkin patch, Animal Village, hayrides, mazes, trails, bouncers and games. Free parking; no pets; terrain is rough and not fully ADA accessible.
Official calendar, accessibility notes & tickets
☐ Colorado Pumpkin Patch / Colorado Kids Ranch — Monument
Season: September–early November. September: Wednesday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. October: Tuesday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Cost: Ages 3 and younger free; published admission varies by early, mid and late season; pumpkins generally $4–$12. Use the current ticket calendar for the exact date price.
Where: 2205 E. Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132.
Family fun: Hayrides, slides, farm animals, laser tag, jumping pad, games and concessions. General visits do not require reservations; groups of 15+ do.
Official calendar, prices & visit information
☐ Miner’s Pumpkin Patch — Colorado Springs
Dates: Every Saturday in October 2026.
Cost & times: Select a Saturday on the official ticket calendar for that day’s current session time and admission. Do not reuse 2025 prices.
Where: Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Family fun: Hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, animal encounters, corn bins, hay maze, barrel train, gold panning and historic machinery demonstrations.
Official 2026 dates & ticket calendar
☐ Long Neck Pumpkin Farm — Colorado Springs
Season: Traditionally the final two weekends of September and weekends in October; 2026 fall reservations had not been released at the August 18 fact-check.
Cost: Ticket required for every guest except children younger than 24 months; admission includes activities and parking. Exact 2026 ticket price will appear with reservations.
Where: 7595 California Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80923.
Family fun: Hayrides, hay slide, duck races, farm animals, tractor swings, pumpkins and photo areas.
Official announcements & reservations
☐ Wishing Star Farm Fall Fest — Ellicott/Calhan area
2026 schedule: Not released as of Aug. 18. The farm directs visitors to its events page for current dates and tickets.
Where: 24024 State Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808.
Family fun: Petting zoo, jumping pillow, barrel train, playgrounds and seasonal farm activities; pony and horse rides may cost extra.
Contact: 719-244-7252.
Official events, prices & booking
Festivals & Halloween Fun
☐ Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Dates: Sept. 5–7, 2026.
Hours: Morning sessions 5:15–10 a.m.; Saturday–Sunday evening sessions 3:30–10 p.m. Balloon lift-offs are scheduled for 7 a.m.; glows at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Weather can alter balloon activity.
Cost: Free general admission; food, beverages, rides and premium experiences cost extra.
Where: Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Official schedule, parking & event map
☐ Fountain Fall Festival & Parade
Date: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; parade begins at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free admission; vendor food and purchases extra.
Where: Parade through downtown Fountain; festival at Metcalfe Park, 704 E. Ohio Ave., Fountain, CO 80817.
What to expect: Parade, live music, vendors, food trucks and community activities.
Official 2026 festival page
☐ Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
Dates: Sept. 18–20, 2026.
Hours: Friday 3 p.m.–midnight; Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight; Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Presale passes were listed at $6 for one day or $18 for three days; verify current gate pricing before publishing or attending.
Where: Historic Downtown Pueblo along Union Avenue. A free shuttle is advertised from the 6th Street Midtown Shopping Center lot.
What to expect: Chile roasting, growers, live entertainment, street vendors, food and cooking competitions.
Official tickets, maps & festival details
☐ Cripple Creek Fall Fest
Dates: Oct. 3–4, 2026.
Hours: Detailed daily performance schedule pending; check the official page before departure.
Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and vendor purchases extra.
Where: Bennett Avenue between 2nd and 5th streets, Cripple Creek, CO 80813.
What to expect: Famous Cripple Creek donkeys, pumpkin activities, gold panning, hay treasure hunts, pet parade, music, food trucks, vendors and family photo booth.
Official festival schedule & updates
☐ Castle Rock Fall Festival: Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Where: Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, CO 80104.
What to expect: Seasonal vendors, autumn activities and a Halloween-themed animal booth from Nature’s Educators. ADA accessible.
Official event information
Trunk-or-Treats & Halloween Events for Kids
** Will continue to be updated**
Little ghosts need good details, too! 👻 These events were checked against organizer information on August 18, 2026. Advance tickets or RSVPs can fill quickly, and outdoor plans may change with Colorado weather, so always tap the official link before grabbing the candy buckets.
👶 Baby’s First Halloween Party | The Little Gym
📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 11:50 AM–12:35 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–1:15 PM
📍 The Little Gym of Colorado Springs
👶 Ages 4 months–1 year
💰 $25 for non-members; Maddie’s graphic says members are FREE
🎃 Baby-friendly Halloween games, activities and crafts for those very first Halloween memories.
Official event information & registration
👻 Annual Halloween Maze | The Little Gym
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3:00–3:45 PM | Ages 4–19 months
⏰ 4:00–4:45 PM | Ages 19 months–3 years
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM | Ages 3–12
💰 Maddie’s flyer: $15/family before Oct. 1; $20/family Oct. 1–23; $25/family at the door; members 10% off
🎃 Halloween-themed Little Gym fun with sessions divided by age. The official calendar currently confirms the Oct. 24 maze sessions, including the first two age groups.
Official event information & registration
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Party + Jack-o-Lantern Trail | Fountain Creek Nature Center
📅 October 24
⏰ Carving: 9 AM–12 PM | Trail: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain
💰 $5/pumpkin for carving, which includes a trail ticket for that pumpkin; evening trail $5/person, $4/member
✨ Carve during the day, then return after dark for the glowing trail, crafts, stories and marshmallow roasting. This one is not currently appearing in our guide.
🌽 Harvest Days Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch | Pueblo
📅 Fridays–Sundays, October 2–31
⏰ Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM | Sun 11 AM–6 PM
📍 33111 E. US Hwy 50, Pueblo
💰 $15/person, pumpkin included; ages 3 and under free without pumpkin
🎃 Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm animals and family activities. This is another one missing from our current guide.
☐ Superhero Trunk or Treat — Diversus Health
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance RSVP is recommended.
Where: 179 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Kid-friendly fun: Decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, free food, face painting and superhero activities. Costumes are encouraged. Organizations may also apply to host a trunk or become a sponsor.
Official information, family RSVP & trunk registration
☐ Halloween Spooktacular Weekends — Colorado Springs KOA Holiday
Dates: Oct. 2–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, plus Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2026.
Times: Activities are scheduled throughout each themed camping weekend; the detailed guest activity schedule is provided by the campground.
Cost: Included activities are for registered campground guests; campsite and cabin prices vary by dates and accommodation. Confirm whether any activity has an added fee when reserving.
Where: Colorado Springs KOA Holiday, 8100 Bandley Drive, Fountain, CO 80817.
Kid-friendly fun: Each weekend has a different theme, with pumpkin decorating, costume contests, spooky crafts, games, evening trick-or-treating and a glowing pumpkin walk.
Official 2026 themes, campground details & reservations
☐ Boo at the Zoo — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Dates: Oct. 16, 17, 23–25, 30 and 31, 2026.
Time: 4–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Advance timed e-ticket required; admission uses dynamic pricing displayed when selecting a date. Sky Ride tickets are $3 per person at the ride booth.
Where: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
Kid-friendly fun: Seven evenings of trick-or-treating, select animal exhibits, Halloween displays and a costume contest. All ages are welcome, and popular sessions can sell out.
Official dates, timed tickets & visitor details
On Buzzy’s announcement watch list 🐝🔎 Fountain’s community Trunk-or-Treat and Castle Rock’s Spooktacular are recurring family favorites, but their official pages were still showing 2025 details at this guide’s August 18 fact-check. They are not listed with guessed dates. Watch the City of Fountain Parks & Recreation and Town of Castle Rock calendar for confirmed 2026 announcements.
Golden Drives Close to Home
Cost: The drives below are free unless you enter a fee-based attraction or park. Mountain weather, construction and temporary closures can change quickly; check road conditions on COtrip.
Drive
Best fall window
Planning notes
Official information
Highway 67: Divide–Cripple Creek
Late September–early October
About 24 miles; aspens, historic mining scenery and easy access to Cripple Creek.
Road conditions
Rampart Range Road / Garden of the Gods area
Late September–mid October
Unpaved sections; avoid after heavy rain or snow.
Pike–San Isabel National Forest
Gold Camp Road
Late September–mid October
Historic tunnels and foothill views; confirm closures and vehicle suitability.
Forest information
Phantom Canyon Road
Late September–early October
Narrow, unpaved and steep in places; not recommended for large vehicles.
BLM Gold Belt Byway
Castle Rock–Palmer Lake via Highway 105
Late September–mid October
Paved family drive through Douglas and northern El Paso counties.
Road conditions
Leaf-Peeping Hikes & Parks
Mueller State Park — Teller County
Colorado state-parks vehicle pass required
Excellent aspen viewing; visitor center, picnic areas and trails ranging from short walks to longer hikes.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Castlewood Canyon State Park — Douglas County
State-parks vehicle pass required
Canyon trails, historic dam ruins and picnic areas; keep children away from cliff edges.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Cheyenne Mountain State Park — Colorado Springs
State-parks vehicle pass required
Family trails, visitor center and picnic areas; check Fort Carson range closures affecting the Dixon Trail.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Lake Pueblo State Park — Pueblo
State-parks vehicle pass required
Shoreline walks, fishing, picnic areas and changing cottonwoods; watch wind forecasts.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Garden of the Gods — Colorado Springs
Free
Paved Central Garden paths and family-friendly nature programs; arrive early on weekends.
Visitor & Nature Center
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail — Palmer Lake
Free; observe posted parking rules
Moderate uphill trail with changing scrub oak and mountain views; bring water and layers.
Town parks information
Pikes Peak Cog Railway — Manitou Springs
Timed departures; schedule varies by date and weather
Dynamic by departure and seating class
Official schedule & tickets
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Seasonal daytime departures into early fall
Current fares shown during booking
Official schedule & fares
Royal Gorge Route Railroad — Cañon City
Multiple daily departures; advance booking recommended
Varies by class, meal and date
Official schedule & tickets
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site — Colorado Springs
Seasonal programs and special-event hours
Varies by event; grounds access may differ
Official calendar & admission
Cozy Bites, Sips & Easy Extras
☐ Glen Eyrie afternoon tea: Advance reservations required; dates and prices vary. Official tea calendar.
☐ Miramont Castle tea: Reservations recommended; confirm current seating times and menu price. Official information.
☐ Happy Apple Farm — Penrose: Farm availability depends on the crop and season. Call or check the official page before making the drive. Official farm information.
☐ Colorado Farm & Art Market: Wednesdays, 3–7 p.m., at 425 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, through the published fall market season; free entry, purchases extra. Official market information.
Buzzy’s publication rule: Never copy an old admission price into a new season. If the organizer has not released a 2026 rate, link directly to the ticket page and say so.
Buzzy’s Ultimate Fall Family Bucket List
The sweetest fall memories usually come from simple plans: one cozy adventure, one tasty treat and plenty of time to enjoy the people beside you. Use this list to create your own family traditions without racing through the season.
☐ Visit a pumpkin patch
☐ Take a leaf-peeping drive
☐ Make caramel apples
☐ Attend a fall festival
☐ Plan a backyard bonfire
☐ Create a family scarecrow
☐ Explore a corn maze
☐ Hold a fall movie night
☐ Donate coats or canned food
☐ Take family photos in the leaves
Create Fall Magic Without Spending a Fortune
Fall fun does not need a giant budget. Decorate with collected pinecones and branches, plan a soup-and-movie night, visit a free community celebration, organize a costume swap, make a gratitude tree and pack a homemade picnic for a golden-drive adventure. A little creativity creates a whole lot of magic.
Ingredients: Sliced apples • Caramel sauce • Melted chocolate • Mini marshmallows • Crushed pretzels • Sprinkles
Directions: Arrange apples on a platter, drizzle with caramel and chocolate, then add toppings.
Three-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients: 1 box spice cake mix • 1 can pumpkin puree • ½ cup chocolate chips
Directions: Mix, portion into a lined muffin pan and bake at 350°F for approximately 18–22 minutes.
Buzzy’s Apple-Cider Floats
Ingredients: Cold apple cider • Vanilla ice cream • Caramel sauce • Cinnamon
Directions: Add ice cream to a glass, pour cider over it and finish with caramel and cinnamon.
Slow-Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Ingredients: 8 cups apple cider • ½ cup caramel sauce • 2 cinnamon sticks • Apple slices • Whipped cream
Directions: Combine everything except whipped cream. Heat on low for 2–3 hours and garnish before serving.
Ingredients: Popcorn • Pretzels • Candy corn • Chocolate candies • Cereal squares • Mini marshmallows
Directions: Combine everything in a large bowl for an easy party or movie-night treat.
The best bucket list is not the one with every box checked. It is the one that smells like pine, tastes like cider and makes you grin when you scroll back through the photos.
Final buzz: Chase fewer things. Enjoy them more.
☐ Best view: __________________________________________
☐ Best sip: ___________________________________________
☐ Best bite: __________________________________________
☐ Best surprise: ______________________________________
☐ Best photo: _________________________________________
☐ Must repeat next year: ______________________________
Do one thing close to home, one thing you have never tried, one thing that supports a Colorado small business and one thing that gets your boots dusty.
Happy fall, honey! 🍂🎃🐝
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