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Guide to the Best Trick-or-Treating

Trunk-or-Treats and Spooky Streets in Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Denver & beyond

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher October 2, 2024

Why collect candy just on Halloween when you can trick or treat the whole month before? Trunk or treats and spooky street events make trick-or-treating easier for parents, safer for kids, and a whole lot of fun for the entire community.

Celebrate Halloween with TRUNK OR TREAT and off-the-street TRICK OR TREAT events in Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, & nearby south Denver neighborhoods.


Experiences are listed below by date and are subject to change without notice. More events are added as we hear about them, so check back often!




Boo at the Zoo @ Denver Zoo
DENVER ~ October 4–5, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27, Sensory-Friendly Night: October 31, 2024 ~  This beloved trick-or-treating experience is back and better than ever! This timed, ticketed event is designed to minimize crowds and maximize fun. Enjoy mysterious cryptid creatures, candy stations, seasonal snacks and maximized Halloween fun for little ones and everyone. With something magical around every corner, it’s the best place in town to trick-or-treat!

Tickets are $19 - $26.


Trunk-or-Treat & Movie Night: Halloweentown @ Infinity Park
DENVER ~ October 14, 2024 ~ We are excited to announce that this October edition of Movie Nights at Infinity Park will be paired with the YMCA’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event for what is sure to be an extra fun evening. Wear your best costume and enjoy some candy and a movie!

FREE


Spooky Streets @ the Streets at SouthGlenn
CENTENNIAL ~ October 18, 2024 ~ Join a Halloween parade in your spookiest attire, scare away hunger with a donation to the Denver Food Bank, and enjoy music & magic on the stage in Commons Park. Face painters and balloon artists will be around for even more fun!

FREE


Boo at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
COLORADO SPRINGS ~ Oct. 18-20, 25-27, 31, 2024 ~ Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag, and get ready for the “wildest” Halloween event in town! All candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans.

Tickets $22- $24 Advance tickets are required and can be purchased online. Ride the Sky Ride for $3 per person.


Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat @ Dick's Sporting Goods Park
COMMERCE CITY ~ October 18, 2024 ~  Costumes are encouraged for this annual fall festival that supports Special Olympics Colorado. General admission tickets include access to the Trunk or Treat Street activities, music, candy, games, prizes, photo booth, storyteller, costume contest entry, and door prize entry.

General admission is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Colorado Young Athletes.


Trunk or Treat @ the Englewood Civic Center
ENGLEWOOD ~ October 19, 2024 ~ Wear a costume, enjoy plenty of candy and interact with the “trunk” hosts at the Trunk or Treat. Costumes encouraged.

FREE - Registration Required



Trunk or Treat @ Cherry Creek State Park
AURORA ~ October 19, 2024 ~ Come in costume and bring your treat basket to collect goodies at this annual spooktacular family-friendly event. Guests will walk through East Shades to get some candy, learn new things, take fall family photos, and play fun games! There will also be Hay Rides at our East Boat Ramp

The event is free. However, a valid Park Pass is required to enter Cherry Creek State Park.


Treat Street @ the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds
AURORA ~ October 19 & 20, 2024 ~ Come on out to the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds for a safe day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun.

Adults: $12 | Kids under 2 years are FREE! Tickets may be purchased onsite.


Harvest Haunt and Trick-or-Treat Train @ Colorado Railroad Musem
GOLDEN ~ October 19 & 20, 2024 ~ It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains! The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event is back! Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating!

Tickets start at $7 for children and $14 for adults.


Trails Recreation Center's Trunk-Or-Treat @ Piney Creek Hollow Park
CENTENNIAL ~ October 23, 2024 ~ Kids can enjoy a fun evening of trick-or-treating at Piney Creek Hollow Park. 

Tickets are $4 per participant | registration is required.


Trunk or Treat @ South Suburban Church
LITTLETON ~ October 26, 2024 ~ Bring out all the little pumpkins for games, snacks and so many treats! We'll have a spooky good time!

FREE RSVP Requested


Trick-or-Treat Street @ Goodson Rec Center
CENTENNIAL ~ October 18, 2024 ~ Join us for a fun Halloween event. There will be games, themed booths, and lots of candy. Sweet Cow Ice Cream MooMobile will be onsite. Costumes are encouraged.

$10 per person. Registration is required.



Fall-O-Ween @ Southlands
AURORA ~ October 19, 2024 ~ Trick or treat with family and friends down Main Street. Enter your pup in the Doggie Costume Contest too! Guests can also shop at the fall festival craft fair and pick a pumpkin from the patch.

FREE 


Trunk or Treat @ Littleton Church of Christ
CENTENNIAL ~ October 26, 2024 ~ Grab your family, friends and your costumes for candy, face painting, bounce houses, balloon art, hay rides, pumpkin patch, food at food trucks for purchase and much more!

FREE | RSVP Required


Treats on the Tarmac @ Exploration of Flight
CENTENNIAL ~ October 26, 2024 ~ Wear your costume and collect candy from the cockpits. Explore the tarmac and see the planes up close in a safe, family-friendly environment. Candy bags will be provided while supplies last. Don’t miss this spooktastic day!

$7-$13


Halloween Kids Fest @ Downtown Aquarium Denver
DENVER ~ October 26-27, & 31, 2024 ~ Join Sharkey and his friends for a fun day of games, prizes, costume contests, and activities. Guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, participate in a costume contest, visit with animals, and join in traditional trick-or-treating.

$20-$27 | Kids in costumes receive 1/2 price admission with an adult ticket purchase on Oct 31st.


E.T. & DESPICABLE ME 4 - Halloween Parties!@ Movie Tavern
AURORA ~ October 28 & 29, 2023 ~  Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern? Bring family and friends for a fun-filled party featuring exciting activities before enjoying your choice of E.T. or Despicable Me 4

$9


Trick or Treat @ IKEA Centennial
CENTENNIAL ~ October 31, 2024 ~ Dress up your little ghouls and goblins and join IKEA Centennial for family-friendly fun. Complete a scavenger hunt, walk the spooky runway in your costume, enjoy a photo opportunity, create a Make and Take activity, and find a few tricks and treats through the store.

FREE


For more Halloween happenings look for the 🎃 on our calendar!