Community Event GuideKid and family events in the North Denver Metro area

Storytime (starting at 10:05am), a craft, mini animals, and horse rides afterward, while supplies last. Pre-register or pay cash on-site.

Say hi, take photos, and meet four brand-new mystery animals joining the farm's herd.

A kids-only drop-off movie night watching Monsters, Inc. on the farm — same evening as the Mystery Animals reveal (4–5pm), so it's an easy back-to-back visit.

A free, drop-in hands-on science program brought to the library by WOW! Children's Museum — held the first Saturday of every month.

Thornton's flagship fall festival: a free Kid Zone, pumpkin decorating, retro games, live entertainment, and a 100+ vendor craft marketplace. General admission and the Kid Zone are free; some food and vendor items are paid.

Kids can climb through the inflatable fire-safety house, tour a fire engine and ambulance, practice calling 911, and watch a kitchen-safety demo. Free food and treats, plus free smoke alarms for anyone who needs one.

Fun for the whole family — live polka and Oktoberfest music from "Accordian To Us," axe throwing, bouncy houses, food, beer, games, and a best lederhosen/best dirndl costume contest. A free special giveaway goes to the first 300 people.

A free fall festival with a DJ spinning traditional and Hispanic music, a Highland cow petting zoo, a car show, food trucks and desserts, face painting, and drinks (alcohol available for adults). New location this year.

Learn the home-buying process from start to finish — a Brighton Rec teen program, offered in two back-to-back sessions each date. Sign up via QR code at the Rec Center.

A free family event — worship and fun at 10am, followed by free activities from 11am to 1pm.

A casual mom meet-up at the pumpkin patch — chat with other local moms while the kids explore the farm. Hosted by The ChiroMom.

A fall festival at the Adams County Fairgrounds with vendors, shopping, and family-friendly autumn activities.

A fall pop-up with fresh cake donuts, bakery-style cookies, and nostalgic treats from Sam's Crumb Cart, paired with Willow & Fern's seasonal handcrafted drinks.

A seasonal shop-local market at Gather featuring local makers, fall vibes, and community vendors.

A festive day on the prairie with live music, local food vendors, artisan goods, and wagon rides. Admission to the festival itself is free (standard state park entry pass still applies to enter the park).

Meet your firefighters, tour the station, see the apparatus, and learn about fire safety — fun for the whole family.

A casual, stroller-friendly mommy walk at one of Brighton's best parks — stroll, chat, and enjoy fresh air with other local moms and their littles. All moms and littles welcome.

A casual morning meetup at the Hudson Public Library — meet other local moms, let the littles play and explore in the library's kid-friendly space, and build community. All moms and littles welcome.

National Coffee with a Cop Day — grab a cup of coffee with CCPD officers, pick up some department swag, and say hi to the K9 unit's four-legged crimefighters. Also happening at the same time at Greyhound Grounds Coffee House (south Commerce City).

A beginner-friendly sewing class — learn the craft and produce handmade products together. Bring your own machine if you have one. Online registration required; space is limited.

Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and spend some time getting to know Chief Jad Lanigan and other members of the Dacono Police Department. No agenda, no speeches — just coffee, conversation, and community.

A twice-yearly kids' consignment sale — thousands of kids' clothes, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, and Halloween costumes at 50–90% off retail. Grab an Early Access Pass for Oct 8 to shop before the general public.

Sip your favorite coffee drink while helping assemble care kits of tampons, pads, and liners for Period Kits CO, which supplies menstrual products to those in need across Colorado. Can't make it? Donations are welcome leading up to the event.

A daytime skate session for homeschooling families. $5 entrance, $2 roller skate rental, $4 extra for rollerblades, and $5 extra for "skate mates" support aids for new skaters.

Free entry. 3–5pm: Trick-or-Treat Trail, kiddie train, and portraits in the barn. 5:15pm: live dance (camp chairs suggested). 6–8pm: hayrides begin. All afternoon: food trucks, one of the Front Range's largest Dia de los Muertos displays, funnel cakes, kettle corn, and fall-themed portraits from Perry Pines Photography ($25).

A free fall festival at the historic fort featuring a Trick-or-Treat Trail, a Día de los Muertos display by the Fort Lupton Public & School Library, fort tours, hayrides at dusk, a live dance performance at 5:15pm, and food trucks.

A 9th annual fall festival at the wildlife rehabilitation center's ranch — pumpkins, face painting, handcrafted products, a bounce house, and hayrides. Admission helps fund wildlife rehabilitation and feeding the ranch's farm animals.

Stop by and meet a Commerce City Park Ranger — grab a snack, say hello, or ask the questions you've been holding onto. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pick your own bag of zinnias straight from the field and learn how to save their seeds for next season. Walk-ins welcome, tickets also available on Eventbrite.

Movement-based fitness training with a block-building adventure theme, led by personal trainer Alice — builds agility, strength, coordination, and teamwork.

Discover the historic stories of Brighton by interacting with guides dressed in attire from different eras. Maps will be available for use.

Celebrate fall on the farm — pumpkin picking, hot chocolate and apple cider, hands-on crafts, and a bake sale. Spots are limited and this event fills up quickly — register soon.

Same fall-on-the-farm celebration as the morning session — pumpkin picking, hot chocolate and apple cider, hands-on crafts, and a bake sale. Spots are limited and this event fills up quickly — register soon.

A community fall festival featuring the school's famous trunk-or-treat, food trucks, games and prizes, a train ride, and inflatables.

A drive-in screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus. Parking lot opens at 5:15pm, a Halloween-themed "Fill a Boo Bag" activity starts at 5:30pm, and the movie begins at 6:30pm. Costumes encouraged.

Meet your firefighters, tour the station, see the apparatus, and learn about fire safety — fun for the whole family.

A community trunk-or-treat with decorated cars, trucks, costumes, and candy. Families and community members can sign up to host a trunk.

A teen volunteer trip supporting A Precious Child, a local nonprofit — departs from and returns to the Brighton Recreation Center.

A DIY door mat workshop — create, sip, and make it your own. Pricing and signup details weren't on the flyer, so check with the studio.

A Lotería game night for all ages at the library, from the library's Coming Up schedule.

Families explore Day of the Dead traditions through hands-on activities, discussion and film, then create a keepsake to remember a loved one. Space is limited — register once per family.

Kids learn to decorate sugar skulls, tied to Día de los Muertos. Space is limited, so register ahead.

A week of hands-on autumn farm-camp activities — fall nature art, garden cooking, animal care, scavenger hunts, and team challenges, harvesting the garden's final crops and learning how farmers prepare for colder weather. Daily times and the full week's dates weren't published on the booking page — check the link or call (720) 576-8966 before planning around it.

A hands-on cooking program for kids ready to build confidence in the kitchen — this session makes Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites while practicing measuring, assembling, and recipe-following. All ingredients provided; registration required (limited spots). This is a themed session of Hudson Public Library's ongoing Ratta2ee cooking series — check their events page for future dates.

Come create a special keepsake with your little one — a cute hand/foot-print "bumpkin" painting, the perfect fall keepsake. All supplies provided.

A hands-on gathering for homeschool families — dissect owl pellets, discover the tiny bones inside and learn what owls eat.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on family workshop inspired by Colombia's silleta flower tradition.

Messy sensory play with textures and more for little ones. A t-shirt is provided to protect clothes; bring a change of clothes. The calendar lists an odd end time (11pm), so call to confirm the hours. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

An evening of shopping, cocktails, and spooky fun on Main Street — Halloween decor, Halloween fairy garden kits, and $30 3D aura photos (a full-color 15-page energy report).

A monthly distribution of free food boxes filled with locally grown produce, plus community resources. Reservation required via the Plentiful app (search ThorntonCC) due to limited supply — no documents, proof of income, or ID needed.

A free outdoor family concert closing out the 2026 Arts Thornton Music Series.

A Halloween-themed teen pool night — swimming, music, games, challenges, and poolside Halloween decorations. Register online or at the Recreation front desk.

A parent-night-out crafting event — kids paint their own wooden dumpling, take a pizza break, and finish the night with a plush squishy swap. Bring a squishy to trade! A drop-off event; parents are welcome to stay if they'd like.

Wildlife comes to the parking lot — hands-on activities that build early science skills, plus animal ambassadors to meet. No advance registration necessary.

Help break in the library's new apparel printer — learn basic Adobe Illustrator design skills and leave with a custom T-shirt. Registration required.

Kids and families paint the town's snow plows at Mountain Shadows Park. Cost and signup details weren't on the flyer.

Spaghetti with meatball and/or sausage, salad, dessert and drinks. Donations only, with all proceeds going to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. To-go dinners and take-home meatballs/sausage are available.

Free family fun with mini bonfires, a s'mores and hot dog roast, axe throwing with Lizzie's, a People's Choice chili cookoff (enter via the town's online form), and a "Best Flannel Dressed" contest (group, couple, or single categories). Bring something to sit on.

Wear your best superhero costume or superhero shirt for a chance to spin the wheel and win free giveaways. This same evening is also the launch of the new Teen Skate Night, running 9–11pm right after.

A brand-new bi-monthly late skate just for middle and high schoolers, launching this night right after the All Ages Skate (6–9pm, which is also Superhero Night this time around). Stay from 6–11pm for $15, or just the 9–11pm Teen Night for $8 — either way includes a free slice of Blackjack Pizza. A valid middle or high school ID is required to stay past 9pm; music gets less restricted and more teen-geared after that. 27J-area schools will hand out coupons — $1 off per skater, $1 back to their school for each one turned in. Runs every other month going forward (future dates TBA).

Two fall favorites combined into one big free event — climb aboard fire trucks, snow plows, and construction vehicles, then stick around for Fall Fest's autumn-themed games and family activities.

Trick-or-treat through a lineup of creatively decorated car trunks, then explore the Garden of the Ghouls haunted walk (not recommended under age 10) or the gentler Boo Bayou area for younger kids, plus food trucks. Confirmed date via the city's official listing.

A festive fall vendor market for families with young kids — trick-or-treating through the booths starts at 6:30pm. Costumes are asked to stay non-scary and family-friendly.

A Fire Prevention Week open house — bring the whole family to spend the afternoon with local firefighters, paramedics, and community safety partners.

A Halloween night at the nature center with a costume competition (prizes for youth and adult), treats, games, crafts and educational tables. Cost and park-pass details weren't on the flyer — check the QR code or Barr Lake State Park before you go.

Author, historian and storyteller Angel Vigil shares an hour of stories from America's past. Registration recommended.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through the music, dance and traditions of Latin America.

Decorate a candle while reflecting on someone who has brought light into your life, as part of Día de los Muertos. Registration required.

A free in-store Halloween fest with a costume parade, a Make & Take (create a spooky treat bag), and Decorate a Treat (a Halloween sweet treat). Posted at the Brighton store — flyer says to check your local location.

Tea and harvest-themed snacks with the community. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Lotería, the traditional Mexican game, with prizes. Friends and family welcome; all skill levels. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

One flat entry fee covers unlimited access to LED mini golf, inflatables, obstacle courses, train rides, bounce house, haunted house, trunk or treat, games and prizes. Local vendors and food trucks on site. Cashless: card only.

Food, fun, games, prizes, inflatables and music. Free pumpkins listed on the flyer. Flyer photo was small, so double-check details at mybrightonchurch.cc.

CCPD's 4th annual free Halloween costume giveaway — brand new or gently used costumes, sized infant to larger teen. Totally free, no catch, first come first served (300 costumes given out last year). Children must be present to receive a costume; arrive early since it's very popular.

Get your kids ready to sing, dance, and play! This energetic class introduces children to the joy of music through songs, activities, dancing, and creative movement. Session 1: Sept 19 & 26. Session 2: Oct 17 & 24. Register online or call 720-928-4073.

A free fall festival with pumpkins, hay bales, costume fun, and family activities at Eagle Pointe Rec Center — per the city's Fall 2026 Recreation Guide, it also includes a touch-a-truck and live music (plus a 21+ beer garden for the grown-ups).

Meet your local firefighters, tour the station, and enjoy a free lunch. Explore fire engines and medic units, watch auto extrication and technical rescue demonstrations, and meet Apollo, the new arson dog. District residents can register to have dinner with a crew or have a fire engine take their kids to school.

Kids trick-or-treat in costume from creatively decorated car trunks filled with candy and surprises — a free, family-friendly Halloween event open to the whole community.

A hands-on Halloween cooking adventure for little chefs, making Spooky Graveyard Ghost Cups while learning food safety, measuring, and basic kitchen skills. All ingredients provided. Registration has reached capacity — a waiting list is available if a spot opens up. This is a themed session of Hudson Public Library's ongoing Tiny Chefs series — check their events page for future dates.

Holiday Edition of the Kids 'N Canvas painting party — kids follow simple step-by-step instructions to create their own masterpiece. No experience needed; all art supplies and snacks are included. Sign up at 303-655-2200 or brightonco.gov/youthprograms.

Meet live creatures up close, examine real molts and sheds with magnifying lenses, and learn about often-misunderstood animals. No registration. Part of the library's Level Up! program (Mondays, usually 4pm) — the post didn't state the time, so confirm with the library.

A spooky art adventure — use paint and a squeegee to create charming ghost paintings with unique shapes and silly expressions.

Junior detectives learn basic ciphers, decode hidden clues and take on spy-themed challenges. Space is limited.

Paint a sugar skull picture with step-by-step guidance from Doodles & Hues for Día de los Muertos.

Play bingo and win books as prizes.

Kids learn simple creation-based arts like Rainbow Loom and knitting while listening to age-appropriate audiobooks. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Meet 4-H club leaders, see project demos, and learn how to enroll for the year — a hands-on look at Adams County 4-H's 60+ project clubs before the new program year kicks off.

A kids' cupcake decorating class at the Brighton Recreation Center.

A cooking adventure — mix, bake and taste with Sticky Fingers Cooking. Check the Anythink calendar to register.

Sing, dance, move creatively and play basic instruments.

A creative drop-in for tweens to craft and hang out, with a special snack provided. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

A drop-in DIY Halloween nail art session at the library.

A ladies' market with local vendors, fall-inspired drinks, food, vibes and good company — shop, sip and support local.

Bring blankets and pajamas for a spooky-classic screening of Casper. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

The 9th annual fall festival benefiting Special Olympics Colorado's Young Athletes program — a walk through decorated trunks, music, carnival-style games, prizes, and candy. Costumes are encouraged, but keep them non-scary for the young crowd. Last entry is 6pm; the event runs until 7pm. Candy, games, music and family fun, with Cruisin' Cutz on the flyer as a sponsor.

An informative ranger presentation exploring the diverse wildlife that calls Commerce City home — native mammals, birds, reptiles, and other fascinating species. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

Brighton Fire Rescue's Halloween event — a haunted house, trick-or-treat stations, and a pumpkin-carving contest judged on pumpkins carved by local firefighters. Costumes encouraged. The Dog-N-It Chicago Style food truck will be on site (food is for purchase).

Science, technology, engineering and math play for curious preschoolers. A second session runs at 2:00pm the same day.

A fa-BOO-lous trunk-or-treat with fun decorations, family and friends, candy and music. Cost wasn't stated on the flyer; call 303-834-8144 with questions.

A spooky glow-in-the-dark painting night for teens. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Trunk or treat, activities, face painting and a photo booth.

A downtown Brighton trunk-or-treat presented by The Bridge Nutrition, Anthony's Pizza & Pasta, A-Nu-Do Salon and Lupita's Mexican Restaurant.

A Mother Son Bingo night at Landing Place Church. Check the church's community events page for tickets or sign-up details.

Candy, food and trunk-or-treat, plus a student-run haunted hallway (6:30-8pm, $2 entry) with different scare levels so even little ones can go through. Wear your costume.

A little spooky, a whole lot of cute — farm animals and trick-or-treating stations for a not-too-scary Halloween evening on the farm.

A trunk-or-treat with allergy-friendly trunks available for kids with food allergies.

A free Halloween bash with trick-or-treat fun for the kids, put on by the Town of Lochbuie.

A free community pancake breakfast at the fire station — pancakes, coffee, and a chance to meet the crew. SACFD rotates this breakfast between stations through the year (Station 22 hosted in May 2026); check SACFD's site or Facebook for this occurrence's exact station and date.

A fall festival with beautiful homemade crafts, delicious homemade baked goods, and a coffee bar. Cash or checks only.

A free trunk-or-treat in Zion's parking lot, the same day as the church's Fall Festival.

A free community trunk-or-treat — family fun, all are welcome. Registration is free; each car must decorate their trunk and provide their own candy.

A kids' creative-movement and dance class at the Brighton Recreation Center.

A community trunk-or-treat and fundraiser for the Rockettes cheer team. Trick-or-treating is free; games & inflatables and concessions (hot dogs, nachos, chips, soda) cost extra. Live music and prizes for the top 3 trunks.

A family trunk-or-treat with bounce houses, games, Hungerball, food trucks, a spooky bus and candy. Costumes encouraged. Tickets are required — businesses and community members can host a free trunk.

Dare to enter the haunted maze and trick-or-treat your way to sweet candy treats. Hosted by the Lochbuie Police Department as part of the LochBOOOuie Spooktacular weekend — note this is at a different address than the Town Hall event listed separately.

Some of your favorite princesses join for an interactive performance and read-along.

Separate bat facts from fiction and learn how these nocturnal neighbors help the ecosystem.

Free pancake breakfast for the whole family at 9:30. At 10:00 an informational talk for adults runs while kids have their own separate program. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

First day families can set up their ofrendas (Día de los Muertos altars) at the library. See the library's website for details.

Free and fun for all ages: 7th Annual Pumpkin Art Contest, trick-or-treating at booths, Monster Music Fun, Halloween activities and a door prize drawing. Presented by the Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities.

A kids' monster cupcake and craft session at the Creative Studio, the same day as Harvest Fest in Downtown Brighton.

An open house with coffee, a shop-the-cooler flower sale, faux pumpkin kits and $2 blooms. The flyer says to DM the studio for the address.

Depart the Rec Center for an evening at Fritzler's — entrance to Scream Acres and Yard Games included. Bring extra money for food and drinks. Valid Fort Lupton Rec waiver required.

Brighton's own Trunk or Treat is a confirmed annual tradition (listed by the city alongside Summerfest, Eggstravaganza, and the Festival of Lights), but the exact 2026 date and location weren't posted yet as of this check — the date shown here is an estimate based on typical late-October timing.

A daytime trunk-or-treat hosted by Primrose School of Thornton.

Dive into the floating pumpkin patch — a splashy fall activity at the Rec Center pool.

A free, open-to-the-public trick-or-treating event hosted by the Brighton Recreation Center.

A free fall festival along North Main Street with vendors, food, and music — fun for the entire family.

A free family Halloween event — haunted house, jug juice monster making, a coloring station, face painting, powdered donut races, and a prize treasure chest. Costumes encouraged. Every child gets a free hot dog and chips; adult food available for $3. Enter on the NE corner of the building.

An annual Halloween-themed community carnival put on by Stuart Middle School's National Junior Honor Society — games, treats, and fall fun for kids of all ages.

Fall fun at the airport — aircraft and vehicle tours, pumpkin painting, root beer floats, paper airplane competitions, and prize drawings.

Meet your firefighters, tour the station, see the apparatus, and learn about fire safety — fun for the whole family.

A free family event with games, candy, prizes and a bake sale.

A hands-on candle-making session: pick your scent and wick and pour your own custom 12 oz candle. Registration required, limited spots. With Keep Calm & Flicker On.

A free community fall event with trunk-or-treating, put on by North Metro Church in partnership with Stellar Elementary. No scary costumes, please. Candy donations and volunteer sign-ups open Sept 29.

A fall harvest event hosted by New Hills Church (formerly Northern Hills Church). Specific hours and activities weren't published on the church's website or social pages as of this check — call (720) 685-1717 or check newhills.church for the latest details.

A hands-on baking session for pre-teens and teens — this round bakes S'mores Cookies while practicing measuring, mixing, and kitchen-tool safety. All ingredients provided; registration required (limited spots). This is a themed session of Hudson Public Library's ongoing Cook It Up series — check their events page for future dates.

Discover the secrets of the full moon through hands-on activities and indigenous connections and oral traditions tied to the night's full moon.

Discover the colorful, magical world of alebrijes.

An afternoon of crafts and open art exploration — the library provides the supplies.

2nd annual trick-or-treating with the seniors and staff at Brighton Care Center. Candy donations are welcome before the event.

Transform a plastic bottle into a creative character and send it flying.

A teen-and-adult movie discussion night featuring Edward Scissorhands. Trick or treat in costume at the library all week for a sweet treat.

A conversation hour for adults practicing English, listed on the library's Coming Up flyer and held at St. William Catholic Church.

The school's 2nd annual trunk-or-treat with a costume contest, candy, games and spooky fun. Bringing spare change for the student-led UNICEF campaign is optional.

Grand opening of Anythink's new Reunion Express Library. The ad lists the date (10/28/26) but no time, so check Anythink for the schedule and the exact address before heading over.

Pumpkin-carving fun with Brighton Police and Brighton Fire Rescue. Pumpkins and carving kits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and space is limited. RSVP helps organizers plan but doesn't guarantee a pumpkin. Questions: brightonpolice@brightonco.gov.

A free event full of Halloween: STEM activities, pumpkin decorating and a scavenger hunt. Come in costume! Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Learn about trick-or-treat safety from the Fort Lupton Police Department at this special Storytime Explorers session.

A free ladies-only Bunco night for ages 18+. Costumes encouraged, with a costume contest. Reserve a spot ahead of time.

A faith-based dress-up party with games, nachos, hot dogs, a photo booth and a cake walk. Costume prizes for best overall, most creative, and dress as a Bible character. No gory, scary or demonic costumes please.

An adorable costume parade right after Music & Movement.

An evening walk into the wonders of the night on the Loop Trail.

Teens show off Halloween costumes and can win a Spirit Halloween prize. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Kids dress up in Halloween costumes and get a special treat with any purchase in the drive-thru. Cow sightings and photo ops from your car, and a spot-the-pumpkins game. Treats while supplies last.

The library's Library2Go van visits Hard Bean Coffee for free tech help and a look at free digital tools and streaming services. Drop in, no appointment needed.

A trunk-or-treat with crafts, a caramel apple bar and games.

South Elementary's own Trick-or-Treat Street event for younger students — a separate school event from the downtown Chamber celebration two days later. The school is also running a candy donation drive October 6–23 (turn candy into the office — the class that donates the most wins an ice cream sundae party), and high schoolers: the school is looking for volunteers to help run Trick-or-Treat Street — call (303) 655-2601 if interested.

A free night of Bingo with the family, with prizes to win. Registration may be requested. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Free Halloween fun celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Weatherization Assistance Program: an electric-vehicle trunk-or-treat, a haunted house, food and music, and energy-saving resources.

Laser tag for teens at the high school library. A signed waiver is required. The library's post says Thursday but its schedule lists Oct 30 (a Friday), so confirm the day.

Decorate your own Halloween donut. Includes your choice of filling (4 flavors), frosting colors and spooky sprinkles and candies. RSVP to 720-404-0954.

A spooky evening with trick-or-treating with local businesses and sports partners such as the Colorado Rapids, mini golf on the putting green and a spider-themed rock wall. Costumes encouraged.

A free 1.5-hour drop-off open gym where kids run, jump, tumble and flip on the gym equipment. Registration is required. Call 720-802-1299 or register online.

The 4th annual Day of the Dead celebration, with free bikes, face-painting, balloon animals, food, drinks, piñatas and dancing.

A trunk-or-treat street with costumes, candy and face painting.

A community trunk-or-treat in the Landmark Academy parking lot at Tractor Supply Co. — decorated trunks and treats. Trunk set-up begins at 5:30pm.

More games, more giveaways, and a $5-entry costume contest (winner takes all cash entries, up to $100, capped at 20 entrants) — judged at 8:45pm.

Face painting, exclusive giveaways, coloring sheets, stickers, and bonus Rodeo Rewards. Can't make the 30th? Stop by anytime during October for a Halloween treat.

Meet and learn about local and exotic rescue animals (chinchillas, guinea pigs, pigs, chickens and more), pick a pumpkin from the patch, get your face painted, trick-or-treat with the fur babies, and enter raffles — all to support the animal sanctuaries. Costumes encouraged.

A Christ-centered trunk & treat with candy, games, food and hot cocoa. Everyone is welcome — bring your family and a friend.

Make sugar skulls and learn about the culture, history and faith behind Día de los Muertos. Registration opens Oct 17 at 9:00am.

Stop by in your Halloween costume for a sweet treat at this Brighton office. Check the flyer source for the exact address.

A fun, interactive evening for the whole family in the church parking lot, with food, fun and candy. The town is invited to join. Signups are available on the event page.

A free community event with free food, music, trunk-or-treat, candy and games, plus special guest Datin.

A fun-filled Halloween celebration. Scan the flyer's QR code to sign up for a spot or to help out.

A free kids self-defense (BJJ) class with games like tag and dodgeball at the end and Halloween goody bags (candy). No gi: do not wear Halloween costumes, since they can damage the mats. Shorts and a t-shirt are fine. A legal guardian must be present to sign the waiver. Limited spots because of mat space. Call or text (303) 775-2099 to reserve.

A martial-arts themed Halloween morning with fun, games, challenges and treats.

A trick-or-treating event for kids. The first 100 kids receive a Halloween trick-or-treat bucket or bag. Call 303-659-4148 with questions.

A cozy, family-friendly Halloween-eve morning with time with the farm's cows and other animals, coffee cart drinks for adults, an optional guided theme of connection and gratitude, and a chance to make sweet memories together.

An annual Halloween-night trunk-or-treat in the parish parking lot — decorated cars, candy, and a family-friendly way to trick-or-treat right on Halloween evening.

Hudson's Halloween-night trunk-or-treat, right on Oct 31 — decorated trunks, a costume trunk contest (register your trunk online), and food from Big Belly Brothers BBQ.

A downtown Halloween trick-or-treat street with a costume contest at 5pm — categories for ages 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–20, adults 21+, pets, families & groups, and booth/trunk. Winners receive gift bags.

Bring your clean Halloween pumpkins to help feed the sanctuary's rescued cows. With The Savage Beet food truck, a farmers market stand and Mud Pie Pottery. Can't make it? A $15 donation covers one bale of hay (Venmo @payandfriendsinc).

Everyone who shops Sunday evening gets 20% off regular price (some exclusions apply), plus giveaways and exclusive discounts. Bomgaars will donate 5% of the evening's total sales to Platte Valley's women's oncology programs.

Explore Guatemalan traditions by crafting your own worry doll.

Dinosaur-themed crafts and fun prehistoric facts.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with an ofrenda (bring pictures), food, dances, games and live music. Free event, donations appreciated.

Bring gently used, clean coats, hats, gloves and other outgrown winter clothing (drop off early at the library or bring it before the swap begins at 4pm), then browse for something new-to-you. Leftovers go to the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank.

A free e-bike skills experience for riders ages 10–15 on a school day off. Register using the QR code on the flyer.

A free e-bike skills experience for riders ages 10–15 on a school day off. Register using the QR code on the flyer.

Young makers learn the basics of hand sewing through confidence-building projects.

A presentation hosted by Community Service Officers and Park Rangers on the work they do in Commerce City, from catching dogs to giving people a hand. Light refreshments provided. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

A creative afternoon with local artist Jenny Sorensen (30+ years of polymer clay experience), who makes sculpting easy, hands-on, and fun. All materials included. Sign up by calling (303) 655-2200 or visiting brightonco.gov/youthprograms.

A hands-on gathering created especially for homeschool families — two sessions, Nov 5 and Nov 12.

Drop in, no registration — mix colorful leaves, stickers and autumn treasures to create a wreath.

Explore the habitats of favorite mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds.

A specialty painting program where you take home something handmade. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

A station tour to see where firefighters live when they're at work, a snack, a story together, an up-close look at a firefighter in full gear, and a visit to the fire trucks. Pre-registration is required — space is limited.

A family-friendly grand opening celebration — a crafts table, a pilot hat/aviator photo booth, a face painter and balloon artist, a "become a dentist" station, raffle baskets, and free food and drinks. Limited spots — call or text to confirm.

Dress up in dreamy, magical or Renaissance-inspired attire to dance and snack. Call 303-536-4550 with questions.

Bring a fresh, uncarved and unpainted pumpkin, make a little mess and watch the sanctuary animals enjoy it. Check the sanctuary's page for the exact address and any fee.

Drop the kids off for an evening of supervised fun. The rec center provides the fun, dinner and games.

Bring gently used or new coats for adults and new coats only for kids to help keep the community warm. Supports Colorado Friendship.