Now that fall is here, I find myself wanting to go visit a local pumpkin patch. Good thing we have a MOPS play date to
Rock Creek Farm's Pumpkin Patch on October 16th!
Here is a list of a few family events coming up in our area as well.
Dates: Saturday, October 6 - Sunday, October 7
Place: 715 S. Forest Street, Denver
Times: 10am - 4pm
Cost: No admission fee. (Charge for pumpkins and some activities.)
General Info: There will be a very exciting county fair area where you can rummage through our costume bank and take an ‘old-timey’ photo in front of the Four Mile House, enter a pie eating contest or win something yummy in an old-fashioned cake walk. Of course, all the favorites are back too! Find the perfect pumpkin in the patch, create your very own scarecrow, listen and dance to old time music, play historic games or make a historic craft. There will be plenty of food available including homemade caramel apples and other goodies. Be sure to visit the mountain men and Native American encampment, take a horse-drawn ride and tour Four Mile House, Denver’s oldest standing structure, as the Booth family prepares for the harvest.
Dates: Saturday, October 13
Place: Olde Town Square - 57th Street - Grant Street and all of Olde Town Arvada
Times: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Cost: No admission fee.
General Info: Whimsical and cleverly designed scarecrows will be positioned throughout Arvada’s Olde Town for the family-friendly Festival of Scarecrows, where you can cast your vote for the best of the fest. Youngsters can join the Costumed Kids Parade led by Brewster the Giant Green Dinosaur. Each tiny ghost and goblin gets a goodie bag. Definitely check out the website for a full schedule of events!
Event: Veggie Tales Movie Premier
Dates: Saturday, October 13
Place: Foothills Community Church. 8270 W 80th Ave Unit 2, Arvada
Times: 1pm
Cost: Tickets are free, but do need to be reserved at the church. 303.420.2777
General Info:
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Dates: Weekends in October from 11am to 7pm
Place: 18301 W Colfax Ave, Golden
Times: 11am - 7pm
Cost: Bootown 3D Maze Craze is $8 per person (includes a pair of 3D glasses), ScareCrow Express is only $5 (children 3 and under free with purchase of a general admission). OR $12 for both. Call (303) 727-8437 for more details.
General Info: With Colorado’s first and largest bi-level 3-D Maze full of colorful enchantment and spooky fun– but NOT scary – your Halloween experience will be like none ever before. Take your adventure to the next level and come Pick-N-Paint your very own pumpkin from our giant pumpkin patch or take a ride on the NEW Scarecrow Express (haunted train ride). Bootown is the perfect place for children of all ages and BOOOOOming family fun! Enjoy all of the Spooktacular excitement this Halloween at Heritage Square.
Dates: Month of October (Tuesday-Sunday). Weather Permitting.
Place: 104th Ave and Riverdale Road, Thornton
Times: 10am - 6pm
Cost: See
website for pricing for the maze. Admission is FREE to the
pumpkin field, play ground and
corn kernel play box. Pumpkins
are priced by size. They range
from $1 up to $20, or more.
General Info: A 20 acre corn field maze in tall corn. Great outdoor event for all ages. There are also pick-your-own pumpkins, corn kernel play box and playground, Indian corn, pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, and gourds.
Dates: Month of October. Weather Permitting.
Place: 3225 E 124th Ave, Thornton
Times: 9am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee. Free hay rides on weekends.
General Info: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch or area where pumpkins have been brought in for those that do not want to go out in the patch. Fall decorations, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, Indian corn, pie pumpkins, roasted green chili, fresh vegetables and fruit, preserves and more.
Dates: Month of October
Place: 75th Street and Arapahoe Road, Boulder
Times: 10am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee. Hay rides on weekends ($3 for ages 4+, 3 and under are free)
General Info: Pumpkin Patch, cornfield maze, straw bale maze for kids, corn stalks, straw bales
Dates: Month of October. Weather Permitting.
Place: 2005 South 112th Street (US Hwy 287). 1 mile north of Broomfield.
Times: 9am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee.
General Info: Three large corn mazes and 130 acres of U-Pick pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, cornstalk bundles and Indian corn. Kinds play area including hay bale maze, giant inflatables, hay rides, Birds of Prey exhibit, farm animals and other fun things.
