Things to do in October

From fall hikes, pumpkin patches, cozy campfires, to rustic hayrides and celebrations with a spooky twist, October promises unforgettable memories for everyone!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Remember to plan ahead and mark those calendars! Buy tickets, sign up online, or research before attending these events and activities to enjoy the fall season to the fullest!

Nick's Fall Fest
When: September 28 - October 31
Where: Nick's Garden Center | Directions

Join Nick’s Garden Center all October long for Nick’s Fall Fest! From straw mazes and rubber duck races to tractor and train rides, putt-putt golf, and, of course, the must-visit pumpkin patch, Nick’s Fall Fest is the ultimate autumn adventure you won’t want to ‘leaf’ behind!

Prairie Harvest Fest
When: October 5
Where: High Prairie Park | Directions

Autumn is a beloved season in Aurora, and Painted Prairie's Prairie Harvest Fest is making its grand return for the fifth time! Come be a part of the Aurora community and dive into the ultimate fall festivities. Enjoy hayrides, explore the pumpkin patch, indulge in delicious treats, sip on coffee, visit food trucks, and get creative with pumpkin painting and carving. There’s so much more to experience—don’t miss out!

Stanley Marketplace Fall Festival 
When: October 6
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Stanley Marketplace's Fall Festival has returned! This beloved autumn event is here to kick off sweater weather with plenty of seasonal fun. Join us for a fall market featuring local vendors, engaging crafts, live music and performances, face painting, costume contests, and much more to embrace the spirit of the season.

First Fridays at Stanley 
When: October 4
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Check out First Fridays at Stanley Marketplace, and celebrate all things local! Bring your friends and discover exciting art pieces and works, plus indulge in all the late-night shopping fun at Stanley retailers!

3rd Annual Fortissimo Fall Festival 
When: October 13
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

The Denver Young Artists Orchestra's Fall Festival returns to Stanley Marketplace on October 13th! Join us for an exciting day filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, fun games, and fantastic prizes. Enjoy live music and performances by the talented young artists of DYAO!

Fall Wine Tasting with Mr. B's
When: October 17
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Come to Mr. B's annual Fall Wine Tasting on October 17th and savor the season's best wines! With 40 different wines to sample, you’ll have the chance to discover both your favorites and some exciting new selections.

Trick or Treat at Stanley
When: October 27
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Celebrate a Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza at Stanley Marketplace! The community will hand out candy for a fun trick-or-treat around Stanley! Be sure to come in costume and bring your Halloween bags. Don't miss out on the Halloween activities. 

Treat Street
When: October 19 - 20
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds | Directions

For a weekend packed with fall and Halloween fun, head to the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds. They’ve got everything you need for a spooktacular time—hayrides, trick-or-treating, food trucks, costume contests, pumpkin painting, potato sack races, and so much more. It’s a frightfully good time for everyone!

Choctoberfest 2024
When: October 12
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds | Directions

Fall, Halloween, and Oktoberfest all in one? Welcome to Chocotoberfest – the sweetest fusion of chocolate delights and autumn fun! Indulge in truffles, candies, and more, then sip on chocolatey treats or enjoy some delicious cheese. Don't miss out on pumpkin bowling and the ultimate chocolate fix!

Fall Into Fun Festival
When: October 19
Where: Aurora Municipal Center | Directions

Venture to the Aurora Municipal Center for a quintessential autumn celebration at the Fall Into Fun Festival. From pumpkin patches to apple bobbing, bring the whole family to savor live entertainment, delicious food trucks, and local treasures from vendors. Fall festivities are in full swing!

Fall-O-Ween
When: October 19
Where: Southlands | Directions

Trick or treat? We say BOTH! Southlands invites you to Fall-O-Ween, the ultimate fall and Halloween celebration! Explore pumpkin patches, indulge in local crafts and sweet treats at the craft fair, trick or treat trail, fall market with local crafts and treats, and Howl-O-Ween Dog costume contest—it's a howling good time for all!

2024 Trick or Treat On Havana
When: October 26
Where: The Gardens on Havana | Directions

Join On Havana Street for some ghoulishly good family fun! Trick or treat your way through the fun at The Gardens on Havana, and don't miss the Halloween costume contest at Rocket Fizz Aurora—it's a bewitching blast for all ages! 

Denver Native American Dance Troupe Performance
When: October 12
Where: Plains Conservation Center | Directions

Join the Denver Native American Dance Troupe at the Plains Conservation Center for a vibrant cultural performance. Experience the rich history and heritage of native cultural dances and songs of the Great Plains. 

Around the World in 80 Days
When: October 5 - 27
Where: Aurora Fox | Directions

Follow Phileas Fogg as he tries his most magnificent feat yet, circumnavigating the globe in only 80 days! Experience this suspenseful race against the clock with exciting performances by the cast at the Aurora Fox Arts Center! 

2024 Colorado Afro-Latin Dance & Arts Collective Convention
When: October 17 - 21
Where: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver | Directions

Time to bring your dance shoes this month! CALDAC presents a weekend dance festival with workshops, professional performances, live music,  and lessons featuring different genres. Whether you're a casual dance enthusiast or looking for the next challenge, CALDAC promises an energetic weekend celebrating all things salsa, samba, cha cha, and more!

Boo & Brew Candy Crawl 2024
When: October 26
Where: Town Center at Aurora | Directions

Spook it up at the Boo N Brew Candy Crawl in the Town Center at Aurora! Bring the whole family for a hauntingly good time filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, local vendors, mouthwatering food trucks, games, and more. It's the ultimate blend of Halloween spirit and community fun.

Things to Do All Month

Explore Fall Foliage at Aurora Parks

Embrace the crisp fall weather with a walk, hike, or bike ride through Aurora's many parks. Discover local sights, soak in the changing hues, and savor the autumn foliage all October long.

Sip on Apple Cider All Season Long

Preparing and enjoying Apple Cider is a harvest season tradition for many folks. In Aurora, one of the best sources to enjoy this special Fall elixir is the award-winning cider by Haykin Family Cider. This family-run company produces sparkling wine-like cider without sugar or other additives. Haykin offers pressed, fermented, and bottled apple ciders and is a great tradition—perfect for the season.

Make Autumn Crafts

There are lots of great craft ideas online for things like pinecone turkeys, leaf wreaths, and more. Get creative!

Want more fall festivities in Aurora?

Whether you're seeking that pumpkin spice fix, some fall shopping, or in search of the best local spots to soak in the fall foliage, rest assured, we've got you covered throughout the entire season! Check out more Reasons to Visit Aurora this fall!