| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival | Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Pumpkins in the Park (noon–6 p.m.) | West Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City |
| Oct. 23–25, 30 & 31 | Boo at the Zoo (4–8:30 p.m., timed tickets) | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo |
| Weekends through Oct. 31 | Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest | 5210 S. U.S. Hwy. 85 |
| Sat., Oct. 31 · 1 p.m. | Air Force vs. UConn | Falcon Stadium |
| Nov. 1–2 | Día de Muertos (free) | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. |
| Sat., Nov. 7 · 11 a.m. | In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade | Tejon St., St. Vrain to Vermijo |
| Nov. 13–15 | Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show | Colorado Springs Event Center |
| Sat., Nov. 14 · 5 p.m. | Air Force vs. San José State | Falcon Stadium |
| Fri., Nov. 20 · 6 p.m. | Air Force vs. UTEP | Falcon Stadium |
| Nov. 20–22 | Vintage Market Days (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) | Norris Penrose Event Center |
Dates and times confirmed with organizers in October 2026. Always double-check before you go.
📍 Westside · 1805 N. 30th St. · Free · 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Nov. 1–Apr. 30
Towering red-rock formations against Pikes Peak, and it's free. The paved Perkins Central Garden Trail (1.5 miles, nearly flat) is the easy way in. A guided 10:30 a.m. nature walk leaves the Visitor & Nature Center daily ($5, reservations required).
Official info ↗📍 Southwest · 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
A zoo on the side of a mountain. Every October it runs Boo at the Zoo, with 25+ trick-or-treat stations (advance timed tickets required).
Official info ↗📍 Westside · West Colorado Ave.
The historic shopping district hosts seasonal street events like Pumpkins in the Park, with a pumpkin patch, face painters and fall crafts.
Official info ↗📍 Manitou Springs · Manitou Ave. · Every October
Costumed teams race homemade coffins down Manitou Avenue, a Manitou Springs Chamber tradition since 1995 that draws 10,000+ spectators. Use the event's free shuttles.
Official info ↗📍 South · 5210 S. U.S. Hwy. 85
Fall Pumpkin Fest weekends with a hayride, hay pyramid, storybook barn, food trucks and themed weekends. The last weekend of October is the only one when dogs are welcome.
Official info ↗📍 Northeast · 7595 California Dr. · Fall weekends · Reserve tickets ahead
Family-run farm with hayrides, a hay slide, duck races, farm animals and tractor swings. Tickets cover all activities and parking.
Official info ↗📍 Downtown / North End · 30 W. Dale St.
Galleries, theater and community celebrations, including a free Día de Muertos celebration with community ofrendas, live music and art activities.
Official info ↗📍 USAFA · Falcon Stadium · Fall Saturdays (and some Fridays)
Game days at the Academy. Check the schedule for kickoff times and opponents.
Official info ↗Last checked October 2026. Hours and details change, so tap through to the official page before you head out. Spot something out of date? Email hello@cosscoop.com.
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