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Festivals & Halloween Fun!

A guide to the trunk or treat events & more!

By Emily Bedel October 6, 2025

These are some of the events going on in the area!

I can't wait to meet you at some of them!

If your favorite event is missing just submit it for a chance to win a goodie basket!

Stroller Safari - All Things Orange in October

SaturdayOctober 11, 20259:00 am - 10:00 am

 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.Colorado Springs CO 80906
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Description

Registrants will participate in a Fall themed sensory activity and meet some of our orange-colored friends who call the Zoo home! 

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Who

  • Members per participant$10.75
  • Non-members per participant$24.75
  • Infants 0-12 months, alwaysFree
  • **Holiday Edition Members per participant$15.75
  • **Holiday Edition non-members per participant$29.75

Cost

$10.75 & up


Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Presents - Boo at the Zoo

FridayOctober 17, 2025 - October 31, 20254:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RoadColorado Springs CO 80906
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Description

Bring your little superhero, princess or pirate to Boo at the Zoo Oct. 17-19, 24-26 and 31, 4 to 8:30 p.m., when Cheyenne Mountain Zoo comes alive with the spirit of Halloween. 

Boo at the Zoo gives your family an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, complete with your favorite animals! 

Set in a unique environment, attendees will feel good about collecting candy made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans. 

Put on your costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag to the wildest Halloween event in town. 

It’ll be a frightfully good time! Advance timed tickets only. 

The time on your ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. Buy today! This event is popular, and nights are likely to sell out. 

For all the details, please visit cmzoo.org/boo.

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Who

All



Witches, Warlocks, And Ghouls Ride Colorado Springs

SaturdayOctober 18, 202512:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

Downtown Colorado SpringsColorado Springs CO 80930

Description

#COSWITCHESRIDE

Get ready for a spellbinding day of fun at the 2nd Annual Colorado Springs Witches, Warlocks, and Ghouls Bike Ride! Join us on October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. as we pedal through downtown Colorado Springs, dressed in our spookiest attire and decked out bikes, all in support of the Circle of Hope fund at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation.  This thrilling event helps provide crucial grants to cancer patients where 100% of every gift reaches our patients and their families by providing; transportation, nutrition, lodging or other basic necessities to allow them to focus on healing. 

Memorial Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3). All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult with your tax advisor for information regarding your tax deduction. 

EIN: 84-1576338

 Learn more about the Circle of Hope fund here.


For the 2nd Annual Witches Ride we are thrilled to add a second route (Trail 2 Legacy Loop) offering more mileage for the adults and more skilled youth riders.  So, grab your broomsticks— err, bikes— and let’s ride for a cause that truly matters. 

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Who

All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost

minimum donation of $25 per registered rider

How

Register Here

More information about the event



 

2nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Mingle now at the Citadel Mall October 18th

SaturdayOctober 18, 202512:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 

Citadel Mall750 Citadel Dr EColorado Springs CO 80909
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Notes regarding time

12-4pm

Description

The 2nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Mingle is back — and this year it’s bigger and better than ever at its new location inside The Citadel Mall! Join the fun on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration packed with activities, treats, and community spirit. After a huge turnout last year, the event has moved to The Citadel Mall to provide more room for families, vendors, and Halloween fun — all in a safe, indoor setting that’s perfect for Colorado’s unpredictable fall weather. Presented by the Colorado Business Mingle, this Halloween event brings together plenty of fun for the Colorado Springs community. 📅 Event Details Name: 2nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Mingle Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Location: The Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Dr E, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Admission: FREE – Open to the public Website: www.ColoradoSpringsHalloween.com Event Highlights: 👻 Indoor Trick-or-Treat Trail with local business booths 🕸️ Candy, giveaways, and games at every stop 🎯 Mini Glow Golf Game with prizes 🎭 Live Karate & Dance Demos from local studios 📸 Photo Booth to capture the fun 🎮 Mobile Game Bus Experience 🎟️ Discount Vouchers for the Citadel Mall Food Court 🅿️ Free, convenient parking 💜 Supporting The Arts Complex — bringing arts education to underserved youth Costumes are encouraged — and the fun is guaranteed! Families are invited to enjoy a safe, high-energy Halloween afternoon full of surprises and festive fun — while also supporting a great local cause. Sponsors include: Stick Figure Marketing, Hedden Tax Prep, The 411 for the 719, Gaming Bus, and Colorado Business Mingle.

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Who

All ages

Cost

0



NWIR presents: Fall Festival

SaturdayOctober 18, 202512:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 

The National Mill Training Center4450 Foreign Trade Zone Blvd.Colorado Springs CO 80925
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Description

Who

All ages welcome!

Cost

Free



2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat @ Golden Coral

SaturdayOctober 18, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill1970 Waynoka Rd.Colorado Springs CO 80915
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Description

Come join us for the festivities!

We will be handing out treats with other businesses in our parking lot.

All ages welcome!

Who

Everyone!

Cost

FREE



Stroller Safari - SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION - Spooky Skeletons

SaturdayOctober 25, 20259:00 am - 10:30 am

 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.Colorado Springs CO 80906
 Google Map

Description

This special holiday edition includes Meet & Greets with a few of our "creepy crawly" but still adorable animals from My Big Back Yard, and painting your own mini pumpkin to take home with you! Costumes are both welcomed and encouraged for participants of all ages!

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Who

  • Members per participant$10.75
  • Non-members per participant$24.75
  • Infants 0-12 months, always Free
  • **Holiday Edition Members per participant$15.75
  • **Holiday Edition non-members per participant$29.75

Cost

$10.75 & up

How

Register here 



Stroller Safari - SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION - Spooky Skeletons

FridayOctober 31, 20259:00 am - 10:30 am

 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.Colorado Springs CO 80906
 Google Map

Description

This special holiday edition includes Meet & Greets with a few of our "creepy crawly" but still adorable animals from My Big Back Yard, and painting your own mini pumpkin to take home with you! Costumes are both welcomed and encouraged for participants of all ages!

Written by host

Who

  • Members per participant$10.75
  • Non-members per participant$24.75
  • Infants 0-12 months, alwaysFree
  • **Holiday Edition Members per participant$15.75
  • **Holiday Edition non-members per participant$29.75

Cost

$10.75 & up

How

Register here 



Indoor Halloween Festival

FridayOctober 31, 20252:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Soccer Haus4845 List DriveColorado Springs CO 809197197617586
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Description

As natives we know that it tends to snow on Halloween, so who wants to trick or treat door to door outside where you have to wear a coat and can't even see your costume, when you can join us for the INDOOR fun!!

This annual event features small businesses from all over the city, there to provide prizes and fun for our community to enjoy free!

If you want to come before the crowd or for sensory hours just grab a VIP ticket!

Cost

FREE - $23,18

How

2025's Indoor Family Halloween Festival is revving up for another year of fun, since 2019!

FREE RSVP Tickets (open to all) 4:30pm-7:30pm on www.ConnectingCommunities719.com

VIP Tickets 2:30pm-4:30pm ($20 per family) here:https://www.eventbrite.com/.../indoor-family-halloween...

Sensory Friendly Hour 3-4pm Sponsored by The Kenna Foundation an optional donation can be made when you get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../indoor-family-halloween...


Join us for a spook-tacular time! Fun, games, and excitement! Our festival is designed for families with kids of all ages, offering a safe and welcoming environment to celebrate the Halloween season INDOORS where it's warm.

Visit our Halloween Haven! Where local businesses are transformed into Treat Stations providing:

Games Activities, and Crafts for all ages
Sensory Friendly Hour 3-4pm
Costume Contests at 6pm
Karaoke DJ & Dance Parties all day
Bounce Houses & Face Painting
Photo Booths, Prizes, & More!
Plus visit the Upper 90 Tavern an onsite Pub & Restaurant

And for those wanting to get in early, with less of a crowd, you can purchase VIP tickets for only $20 per family! 2:30pm-4:30pm

Together we will create a memorable experience for families to enjoy together, making this Halloween one to remember! Sponsor shout outs in our fb discussion, our fb pages, and all other social media outlets.

Mark your calendars, put on your best costume, and get ready for a howling good time! See you there! There is only 1 point of contact for vendors should you need anything please call/text: Samantha - 719-310-9211

   


SUBMIT YOUR EVENT HERE!