Do you feel the chill in the air? Fall is quickly approaching and bringing with it cool temperatures, changing leaves, pumpkins and lots of fun Colorado activities. Get out and have some fun at these great events.
Here’s a short list of fun fall activities:
See the Colors
The Rocky Mountains
The Aspen trees are changing and the mountains are ablaze with yellow leaves. Take a day trip to see the colors before all the leaves fall. Some of the best views can be seen in Crested Butte, Winter Park or outside of Georgetown on Guanella Pass. 9 News released a handy list of spots to see the golden colors. See the List >>
Here’s a short list of fun fall activities:
See the Colors
The Rocky Mountains
The Aspen trees are changing and the mountains are ablaze with yellow leaves. Take a day trip to see the colors before all the leaves fall. Some of the best views can be seen in Crested Butte, Winter Park or outside of Georgetown on Guanella Pass. 9 News released a handy list of spots to see the golden colors. See the List >>
Corn Mazes
Denver Botanic Garden at Chatfield
8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
Littleton, 80123
September 14 - October 30
Looking to lose yourself for a little while? The Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms offers you a chance to get lost in their 8-acre corn maze. Life size animal cutouts are hidden throughout the maze for an added challenge and photo opportunities. Kids under the age of 10 can wind through the mini-maze. Learn More >>
If Chatfield is too much of a drive or you are looking for something more spooky, check out a full list of corn mazes from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. See the List >>
Snowmass Balloon Festival
Snowmass Softball Field and Base Village
September 16 - September 18
For a fun weekend getaway head up to Snowmass for the Balloon Festival. The Snowmass Balloon Festival is one of the highest-altitude balloon events in the country. Watch pilots compete in a variety of challenges including a distance range. All events are free. Learn More >>
Firefly Handmade Market
Pearl Street Mall
September 17 & 18
Support local businesses and have a fun time doing it at the Firefly Handmade market in Boulder. Featuring over 100 independent artisans carefully curated by a jury, this market is the perfect place to get a head start on holiday shopping. Rounded out with live music and food vendors, everyone is sure to have a good time. Learn More >>
Oktoberfest
Ball Park Neighborhood
September 23 - 25 and September 30 - October 2
Live music, a long dog derby and a bratwurst eating contest. Enjoy all these events and more during the Denver Oktoberfest. Denver’s 6 day festival was voted by USA Today as the best Oktoberfest in the U.S. so you don’t want to miss it. Learn More >>
Chile & Frijoles Festival
Union Avenue Historic District
Pueblo, 81003
September 23 - September 25
The smell of roasting chilies is a traditional goodbye to summer in Pueblo. The Chile and Frijoles Festival is a weekend of fun and food. Pick up a big bag of roasted chilies to throw in freezer to add some spice year round. Learn More >>
Parker Fine Arts & Music Festival
O’Brien Park
10795 Victorian Dr.
Parker, 80138
September 24 & 25
Stay close to home and enjoy a day outside in the crisp fall air. The Parker Fine Arts & Music Festival in downtown Parker offers a collection of juried fine arts and crafts. While you’re exploring, keep an eye out for gifts so you can get a head start holiday shopping! Learn More >>
Elk Fest | October 1-2
Bond Park
MacGregor Ave
Estes Park, 80517
Elk make a distinctive, haunting sound at the beginning of mating season. Estes Park hosts their annual Elk Fest featuring bugling contests, an archery range, elk tour maps, a craft beer garden and more. Plan your weekend trip up to this beautiful town to enjoy the local fare. Learn More >>
Pumpkin Fest | October 7-9
Denver Botanic Garden at Chatfield
8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
Littleton, 80123
If you are picky about your pumpkins, you don’t want to miss the pumpkin fest! Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch. Enjoy a walk around the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin! There will also be food trucks and local craft and artisan vendors. Learn More >>
Choctoberfest | October 15
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
25690 E Quincy Ave,
Aurora, CO
Do you love chocolate? If you are a chocoholic, check out Chotoberfest in Aurora. Featuring chocolate of all kinds, even some infused with wine or beer. This event will be fun for the whole family. Learn More >>
Denver Arts Week | November 4-12
Locations all around Denver
Celebrate Denver’s vibrant art culture. Arts in all forms… visual, theater, dance, film and many more will all be celebrated. The list of events continues to grow. Check them all out here >>
We hope you enjoy the Fall season!
Denver Botanic Garden at Chatfield
8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
Littleton, 80123
September 14 - October 30
Looking to lose yourself for a little while? The Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms offers you a chance to get lost in their 8-acre corn maze. Life size animal cutouts are hidden throughout the maze for an added challenge and photo opportunities. Kids under the age of 10 can wind through the mini-maze. Learn More >>
If Chatfield is too much of a drive or you are looking for something more spooky, check out a full list of corn mazes from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. See the List >>
Snowmass Balloon Festival
Snowmass Softball Field and Base Village
September 16 - September 18
For a fun weekend getaway head up to Snowmass for the Balloon Festival. The Snowmass Balloon Festival is one of the highest-altitude balloon events in the country. Watch pilots compete in a variety of challenges including a distance range. All events are free. Learn More >>
Firefly Handmade Market
Pearl Street Mall
September 17 & 18
Support local businesses and have a fun time doing it at the Firefly Handmade market in Boulder. Featuring over 100 independent artisans carefully curated by a jury, this market is the perfect place to get a head start on holiday shopping. Rounded out with live music and food vendors, everyone is sure to have a good time. Learn More >>
Oktoberfest
Ball Park Neighborhood
September 23 - 25 and September 30 - October 2
Live music, a long dog derby and a bratwurst eating contest. Enjoy all these events and more during the Denver Oktoberfest. Denver’s 6 day festival was voted by USA Today as the best Oktoberfest in the U.S. so you don’t want to miss it. Learn More >>
Chile & Frijoles Festival
Union Avenue Historic District
Pueblo, 81003
September 23 - September 25
The smell of roasting chilies is a traditional goodbye to summer in Pueblo. The Chile and Frijoles Festival is a weekend of fun and food. Pick up a big bag of roasted chilies to throw in freezer to add some spice year round. Learn More >>
Parker Fine Arts & Music Festival
O’Brien Park
10795 Victorian Dr.
Parker, 80138
September 24 & 25
Stay close to home and enjoy a day outside in the crisp fall air. The Parker Fine Arts & Music Festival in downtown Parker offers a collection of juried fine arts and crafts. While you’re exploring, keep an eye out for gifts so you can get a head start holiday shopping! Learn More >>
Elk Fest | October 1-2
Bond Park
MacGregor Ave
Estes Park, 80517
Elk make a distinctive, haunting sound at the beginning of mating season. Estes Park hosts their annual Elk Fest featuring bugling contests, an archery range, elk tour maps, a craft beer garden and more. Plan your weekend trip up to this beautiful town to enjoy the local fare. Learn More >>
Pumpkin Fest | October 7-9
Denver Botanic Garden at Chatfield
8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
Littleton, 80123
If you are picky about your pumpkins, you don’t want to miss the pumpkin fest! Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch. Enjoy a walk around the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin! There will also be food trucks and local craft and artisan vendors. Learn More >>
Choctoberfest | October 15
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
25690 E Quincy Ave,
Aurora, CO
Do you love chocolate? If you are a chocoholic, check out Chotoberfest in Aurora. Featuring chocolate of all kinds, even some infused with wine or beer. This event will be fun for the whole family. Learn More >>
Denver Arts Week | November 4-12
Locations all around Denver
Celebrate Denver’s vibrant art culture. Arts in all forms… visual, theater, dance, film and many more will all be celebrated. The list of events continues to grow. Check them all out here >>
We hope you enjoy the Fall season!