Halloween activities are like most holiday events in that it seems to cost more and more money each year. For the average family of four it is easy to spend $150 or more just to buy costumes and candy for a couple hours of trick or treating. If you plan on looking for other Halloween activities like haunted houses and corn mazes, this amount could easily double. If you know where to look there are many free and nearly free Halloween activities in Northern Colorado. Most of these Halloween events are city sponsored carnivals, festivals and Halloween events geared towards younger children and families. These Halloween activities in Westminster, Loveland, Longmont, Niwot and Erie all provide a fun and safe way for families with young children to enjoy the Halloween holiday without the large price tag.
Halloween events in Loveland Colorado
Halloween Family Fun Festival
Location – Peters Park 5th and Lincoln
Ticket prices – Free Event
Dates – 10/31/2009
Hours – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event details – This event will have many activities for all ages including crafts, games, live music, downtown trick or treating and a costume contest for various age groups.
Special Note – Make sure you register for the costume contest at the Costume Contest Booth by 12:15 on the day of the event.
Parking – Park at the Loveland Museum 5th and Lincoln
Websites – www.engagingloveland.org/calander/index.cgi?date=20091001000000#
Halloween Hullabaloo
Location – The Marketplace at Centerra, I-25 at Highway 34 in Loveland
Ticket prices – Free
Dates – 10/31/2009
Hours – 12:00 PM – 4PM
Event details – This street festival will have face painting, balloon artists, caricature drawings, inflatable jumps and slides, treats and more. The festival features a safety fair and a costume contest for all ages.
Parking – Parking will be available in the Centerra Shopping Center
Website — http://www.centerracolorado.com/events/display/16957
Halloween activities in Longmont Colorado
Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street
Location – Downtown Longmont on Main St.
Ticket prices – Free Event
Dates – 10/31/2009
Hours – 9:300 AM – 12:00 PM
Event details – Come in costume for a Halloween costume parade and trick or treat through downtown Longmont. The streets will be closed and the local businesses will be passing out candy to the children. The parade starts at 10:00 AM.
Parking – Parking is available in the adjacent streets around downtown.
Website – http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/halloween.htm
Halloween activities in Erie Colorado
Trunk or Treat and Spookyfest
Location – Erie Community Center
Ticket prices – Free Event
Dates – 10/31/2009
Hours – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Event details – This event includes games, a haunted house and trunk or treating where children trick or treat at decorated cars lining the Community Center parking lot.
Kid events – Safe trick or treating for the children
Parking – Parking is available at the Erie Community Center and the Library next door.
Website – http://www.erieco.gov/index.cfm?objectid=9F00E84D-D614-E19E-2EBC602A3F58C27D
Halloween events in Niwot Colorado
Niwot’s Great Pumpkin Party
Location – Old Town Niwot
Ticket prices – Free event
Dates – 10/31/2009
Hours – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event details – Bring your children to Old Town Niwot to trick or treat see a haunted house, hayrides and participate in an animal and kids parade.
Kid events – Kids trick or treat old town 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, kids parade at 11:00 AM
Website – http://www.niwot.com/events/Great_Pumpkin_Party.php
Halloween Events in Westminster Colorado
Halloween Carnival
Location – City Park Recreation Center 10455 Sheridan
Ticket prices – $4.00 per child parents are free (includes ten game tickets.) additional game tickets can be purchased for .25
Dates – 10/24/2009
Hours – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Event details – Carnival games and prizes, spooky jump castle, concessions
Kid events – This carnival is recommended for children 10 and under
Parking – Parking available at the recreation center
Website – http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/guids/fall/specialevents.pdf
Any of these low cost and free Halloween activities will give your family and especially families with young children, an enjoyable alternative to the expensive haunted houses and corn mazes.
Sources:
City of Loveland website
www.engagingloveland.org/calander/index.cgi?date=20091001000000#
Centerra Colorado
http://www.centerracolorado.com/events/display/16957
City of Longmont website
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/halloween.htm
City of Erie website
http://www.erieco.gov/index.cfm?objectid=9F00E84D-D614-E19E-2EBC602A3F58C27D
City of Niwot website
http://www.niwot.com/events/Great_Pumpkin_Party.php
City of Westminster websitehttp://www.ci.westminster.co.us/guids/fall/specialevents.pdf
