October ... just the word brings to mind beautiful fall leaves, cool nights, apples, fall celebrations, and pumpkins! But that's not all! Did you know Taco Day is in October too? Turns out there's so much to celebrate and do this month in and around Colorado Springs. Here are seven ideas on how to celebrate the month of October from Palmer Lake to Pueblo with your kids.
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1. Crunch into tacos
Oct. 4
Celebrate Taco Day with a visit to any of these local favorites!!
El Taco Rey
330 East Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
La’au’s Taco Shop
830 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
El Poblano Mobil
230 North Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
26 East Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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3. Suck up some noodles
Oct. 6
It's National Noodle Day on Oct. 6, a day we love (for obvious reasons!) here at Macaroni KID. Here are some of our favorite places in Monument and Colorado Springs for noodles.
Ramen Chops (Monument)
Noodles and Company (Various locations)
Nom Nom Thai (Colorado Springs)
Rasta Pasta (Colorado Springs)
4. Pick apples
Oct. 21
Head to
Happy Apple Farm
Pumpkin picking and fresh apple cider?! Count us in. Not only does Happy Apple Farm have an amazing pumpkin patch, they also have hand-picked apples from their farm. Hot tip: from 10:00am – 2:00pm every weekend, they serve Applewood smoked brisket pulled pork and apple cider donuts. Run, don’t walk.
Dates: The Pumpkin Patch and free Hayrides will start September 10, 2022
Times: Thursday – Sunday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Where: 1190 1st. Street, Penrose, Colorado 81240
Cost: Free! *Pumpkins and apples for purchase
Details: Pets welcome!
Jenkins Farms Apple Valley Orchard
448 K Street, Penrose, CO
Hours: Saturday: 9 am - 4:30 PM Sunday: Closed Monday to Friday: Closed
Colon Orchards
3175 Grandview Avenue, Canon City, CO
Colon Orchards grows heritage apples using Integrated Pest Management, as well as a large selection of pumpkins, cucumbers, summer & winter squash, tomatoes and much, much more.
We sell locally grown fruits, vegetables, pasta, honey, jams and jellies that are featured from all over the state of Colorado. The corn maze is surely a treat and a different design each year.
We always have a great stock of frozen chilis and carry many locals' favorite products such as Buzzy Bee Honey, Women's Bean Project mixes, Honeyville Products, local dry beans, popcorn, Annie B's caramels, Italian Pizzelle cookies and more.
Colon Orchards sells meat, too! We offer beef and pork, raised right and with no antibiotics or hormones added.
to pick your own apples on Oct. 21, which is National Apple Day. Picking apples at any of these or Head to Cider Days on October 1st and 2nd it is always a favorite thing to do with our kids ... plus the picture opps can't be beat!
5. Make a difference
Oct. 22
Make a Difference Day is Oct. 22! It's a great time to find a place in {Town} where you can volunteer with your kids. Some family-friendly volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs include:
Ronald McDonald House
Mountain Ridge Hospice
Care and share food bank
"No on dies alone" program at centura hospitals.
The humane society or happy cats haven
No Hound Unhomed
FOX21News.com: Volunteers needed for Fall CityServe.
https://www.fox21news.com/.../volunteers-needed-for-fall.../
6. Find fall leaves
Want to know when to go out leaf peeping? Check out this very cool Fall Foliage Prediction Map from SmokyMountains.com, which shows when fall leaves are expected to peak around the United States! Simply move the slider at the bottom of the map to get an idea when leaves will be at peak colors in our area Check out my link for some great fall drives HERE
7. Trick or treat!
Halloween is many kids' favorite holiday (our kids have been talking about possible costumes since July!). Have fun trick or treating in Colorado Springs! Come to the EVENT of the Season!! I am hosting the BEST INDOOR Halloween Event! CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Remember to tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!! Sometimes you get discounts or some swag!!
