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12 mi

Fall Colors | Homeschool Science – Family

Today · 9 AM – 10 AM

Hudson Gardens · Littleton · 12 mi

From $5All agesnature

Bring the whole family to learn about the science behind autumn color changes. Family Homeschool Science is an all-ages program for parents or guardians and children to attend together.

18 mi

Sterling Ranch Trunk or Treat

Friday · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Overlook Clubhouse · Sterling Ranch · 18 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Family Trunk or Treat at Sterling Ranch with decorated car trunks, costumes, candy and community Halloween fun.

15 mi

Last Stop — Halloween Night at the Mansion

Saturday · 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Highlands Ranch Mansion · Highlands Ranch · 15 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Free outdoors-only Halloween-night event with front-door trick-or-treating and a DJ. All ages welcome; no reservations required.

14 mi

Fall Festival at St. Luke's UMC

Saturday · 11 AM – 1 PM

St. Luke's United Methodist Church · Highlands Ranch · 14 mi

From $20All agesSeasonal

Family fall festival with pumpkin patch, bouncy house, treats, crafts, games and trunk-or-treat. Suggested $20 donation per family.

16 mi

All Treats, No Tricks: Sensory Friendly Halloween 2026

Friday · 6 PM – 9:30 PM

The Violet Bridge Foundation event location · Parker · 16 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Free sensory-friendly Halloween celebration designed for families who need a more accessible indoor alternative to typical trunk-or-treat events.

12 mi

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

Today · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Hudson Gardens · Littleton · 12 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

A glowing trail featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, including themed displays with pirates, dinosaurs, dragons and more. Hudson Gardens describes the event as suitable for all ages.

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TopGolf Swing Suite

Today · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesSports
0.8 mi

Campfire & S'mores

Today · All day

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows
0.8 mi

Wild Fall at Denver Zoo

Today · 9 AM – 4 PM

Kids Out and About Denver · Denver · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

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13 mi

Nature Playdate

Saturday · 10 AM – 11 AM

Majestic View Nature Center · Arvada · 13 mi

FREEAges 2–12Outdoors
6.7 mi

City Park Farmers Market

Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PM

City Park Farmers Market · Denver · 6.7 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals
16 mi

Tricks, Treats & Tattoos

Saturday · 10 AM – 4 PM

Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker · Parker · 16 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
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Saturday · All day

Town Center at Aurora · Aurora · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Free this week

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Spider Zone

Today · 8 AM – 10:30 AM

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 11 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals
11 mi

Spider Zone

Today · 9 AM – 5 PM · runs through Oct 31

Butterfly Pavilion · Westminster · 11 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals
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Tomorrow · 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

City of Aurora Family Activities · Aurora · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
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AuroraGov.org/ACAA

Friday · 1 PM – 2:30 PM

City of Aurora Family Activities · Aurora · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
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AuroraGov.org/Fitness

Friday · 6 PM

City of Aurora Family Activities · Aurora · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
11 mi

Halloween Spooktacular

Friday · 5 PM – 7:30 PM

Adventure Golf &#038; Raceway · Westminster · 11 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Places to go near Aurora

Zoos, museums, wildlife, parks and more, open beyond event dates.

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Not many places within 25 miles, so this includes places up to 67 miles away. Each one shows its distance.

61 mi

Cave of the Winds

Manitou Springs · 61 mi

Cave tours daily; see the website for times

Cave
60 mi

Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs · 60 mi

Park 5am–10pm May–Oct, 5am–9pm Nov–Apr

FREEPark

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