The slight chill in the air, the leaves crunching beneath your feet, and the scent of cinnamon wafting from every corner – yep, fall has officially arrived in Denver! And guess what? This isn’t just any season; it’s a golden ticket to a whole bunch of family-friendly adventures right here in the mile-high city.
Check out this guide with ideas from Mile High Mamas and the Denver Housewife for making this fall an epic, joy-filled adventure for your entire family!
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
WHEN: Thru Oct. 28, 2023
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms
Get lost in Chatfield Farms’ seven-acre Corn Maze, or simply watch the fun from one of two 15-foot tall illuminated bridges. Smaller visitors (age 10 and under) can explore the corn mini-maze.
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
WHEN: Thru Oct. 31, 2023
WHERE: Hudson Gardens
Presented and produced by The Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns will delight adults and children alike under a magnificent glow of 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin displays. A magical carnival, a nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs and dragons illuminate the grounds of Hudson Gardens in a soft, inviting glow where you’ll find magic around every corner.
Fright Fest
WHEN: Sept. 30–Oct. 29, 2023
WHERE: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Every October, Elitch Gardens transforms into a frighteningly fun haunted theme park, with family-friendly scares during the day and spine-tingling frights by night. Enjoy Halloween decor, spooky live performances, and all your favorite rides!
Denver Film Festival
WHEN: Nov. 3–12, 2023
WHERE: Sie FilmCenter and other locations in and around Denver
The 46th Denver Film Festival is a 10-day festival presenting film and new media to more than 40,000 guests. The largest regional film festival in the Rocky Mountain region brings international cinema, filmmakers, virtual reality, immersive experiences and creative conversations to Colorado. The Denver Film Festival takes place at four primary locations throughout the city of Denver, with dozens of locations hosting pop-up events to engage audiences in the Denver and Aurora Metro areas, as well as greater Colorado and its surrounding states.
Veteran’s Day Parade and Festival
WHEN: Nov. 11, 2023
WHERE: City Park
This family-friendly event offers free admission, a music stage, kids and family activities, military displays and marketplace vendors. The festival serves as a celebratory “Thank You” to our veterans who have fought to ensure our freedoms.
Berry Patch Farms Fall Festival
WHEN: Tuesdays and Saturdays; Tue 10am to 1pm. Sat 10am to 4pm
WHERE: 13785 POTOMAC STREET BRIGHTON, CO, 80601
Price: Children age 2+ are $7. $2 per adult. Children under 2 are free. Pumpkins are separate.
During the Fall they have Hay rides, straw maze, crafts, games, picnics, scavenger hunts, and more! Available Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 10 am – 4 pm. There is also a Pick Your Own Farm.
Anderson Farms Fall Festival
WHEN: September 21st – October 31st; 10am – 6pm (time depends on the day)
WHERE: 6728 County Road 3-1/4Erie, Colorado 80516
Price: from $17 to $37 depending on day and time.
Visit the Anderson Farms Fall Festival where you can take a barrel ride, combine slide, corn maze, pumpkin canon, pedal karts, farm animals, fire pits, and much much more. Pumpkins are extra!
Treat Street
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2022; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Price: Tickets are $10 per person. Kids under 2 years old are FREE. Wear your Halloween costume and receive FREE entry! Tickets can be purchased online or at the event.
Games and activities, petting farm, live entertainment, costume contest, pumpkin painting, adult beverages, food trucks, and more! First ever HALLO-WEENIE Races where Dachshund dogs will race to the finish line.
Adam’s Apple Orchard and Country Store
Located in Ault, Adam’s Apple Orchard and Country Store offers pick-your-own apples for up to 12 weeks each fall. Walk through the orchard and let your preschooler choose their own apples to pick right off the tree. This memorable activity also teaches your child about where their favorite fruit comes from!
Anderson Farms
Enjoy a day of classic fall activities at Anderson Farms. Children will enjoy taking a ride on the barrel train, walking through the corn maze with mom and dad, climbing on the tire mountain, and jumping aboard a wagon for a ride to the pumpkin patch. Before heading home, make a stop at the fire pit for roasted marshmallows and DIY s’mores.
Boettcher Concert Hall
Promising a “good time for every little monster and their mummy,” Halloween Spooktacular! is presented by the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall. Come listen to this concert that features songs from movies, television, and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for even more fun!
Colorado Kids Ranch
Spend a fun-filled day at the Colorado Pumpkin Patch. Located just 35 minutes from South Denver at Colorado Kids Ranch, the 40-acre farm has a variety of activities preschoolers and their families can do together, including large outdoor games, steer head roping, and feeding a pig. Before you go, shop for a pumpkin sourced from the best pumpkin growers in the world!
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms
Celebrate fall with the entire family at the Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival. Explore the 10-acre pumpkin patch, wind through the corn maze, ride on hay rides, and enjoy a host of activities for children. The most adorable concept is the free pumpkin daycare, where your pumpkin will be taken care of while you attend the rest of the festival.
Dinosaur Ridge
Fall is a perfect time to be outdoors, so why not include a prehistoric lesson on dinosaurs while you’re at it? Dinosaur Ridge is the nation’s #1 dinosaur tracking site and home to the world’s first stegosaurus discovery. Touch model dinosaurs and fossil formations at the Discovery Center, or stay close to the gift shop to participate in a simulated dino dig!
Conclusion
As the last leaves make their way to the ground and the aroma of pumpkin spice starts to mingle with the winter chill, we hope our little guide has sparked some fall excitement for you and your family.
At Partners in Pediatrics, we are holistic pediatricians and pediatric health care providers committed to educating the mile high city with functional wellness / health care topics. We are dedicated to providing your family with exceptional pediatric care using a holistic approach – combining conventional medicine, holistic and homeopathic treatments, and alternative remedies.
Please get in touch with our team of integrative pediatricians with any questions about health care tips for this fall or inquires year round. If you’re in need of more comprehensive advice, please contact our team serving the Denver metro area, Littleton, City Park, Cherry Creek, and the surrounding areas of Colorado.
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