All the Events For Having an Epically Fun Fall

Autumn is almost in full swing, and that means pumpkins and corn fields and leaf-peeping galore. Seasonal markets, festivals, and pop-ups are getting ready for their big debut. Take notes and order your tickets, here’s how to plan an epically fun fall.

🌽 Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches

You might not be picking out your jack o’ lanterns just yet, but ‘tis the season for hayrides and fall photoshoots.

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms | Sept. 20-Oct. 27

This 7-acre corn field in Littleton sports a “Colorado wildlife” concept, complete with special themed surprises throughout the maze for an hour of twisty-turny family fun.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival | Oct. 12-13

The Four Mile Historic Park brings autumn to life with quintessential fall fun, like building your own scarecrow, tractor rides, and pumpkin painting.

Glow at the Gardens | Oct. 22-27

This larger-than-life jack o’ lantern showcase at the Denver Botanic Gardens features hundreds of intricately hand-carved pumpkins like you’ve never seen before. (Pro-tip: Act quick because tickets for this one sell out fast.)

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(Psst! Here are even more things to do this month 👇)

🍂 Fall Festivals & Markets

Bust out your sweaters and scarves and soak up those autumn vibes at these family-friendly festivals to welcome the season.

Agriculture Festival | Sept. 14

Celebrate the season of agriculture at the Plains Conservation Center with wagon rides, farm animals, and sustainable eating education.

Mid-Autumn Festival | Sept. 21

This annual night market at the Far East Center honors the cultural significance of this time of year in Asian communities and is celebrated with lantern making, moon cake eating, K-pop dance battles, and other cultural traditions.

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🥧 Seasonal Bites and Sips

Chili, cider, cocoa, and pumpkin spice everything — YES, PLEASE.

Pumpkin Spice Liqueur Release Week | Sept. 18-20

Ironton Distillery says, “embrace your inner basic b*tch,” with three days of events and specials to celebrate the release of its Pumpkin Spice Liqueur 💅

Denver Oktoberfest | Sept. 20-22, 28-29

Warm up your stein-welding arm and dust off your lederhosen, it’s Oktoberfest time. For two weekends in September, downtown Denver will come alive with Barvarian pretzels, keg bowling, and weiner dog races.

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👻 Halloween Haunts

Attention Halloween diehards: Haunted houses and other frightening festivities are already making their seasonal debut for those who want to get their spooks on early.

Creeporado | Sept. 27

History Colorado is digging deep in the archives to highlight the state’s most “strange and unusual” artifacts — Victorian hair wreaths, tales of true crime, creepy dolls, and more. *shiver*

Oddities & Curiosities Expo | Sept. 28-29

Just in time for the season of all things spooky, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo is making its annual stop in Denver for lovers of the bizarre, bewildering, and downright creepy.

Broadway Halloween Parade | Oct. 19

The Baker neighborhood tradition lives on! After event organizers announced that financial concerns would likely cancel the parade this year, the Denver community stepped up to the plate to save the beloved holiday parade!

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