Colorado
Your guide to spooky activities and fall festivals across Colorado
Grand Junction
Howls, Haunts and Hisses Halloween Extravaganza
Oct. 14 |2-4 p.m.
Dress your pets and parade them on over to the Howls, Haunts and Hisses Halloween Extravaganza! This pet-friendly block party is complete with food, music, a costume contest, vendors, a foam party, and more.
Free
All ages
More here.
Greeley
Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival
Oct. 13 | 6 – 9 p.m.
Get spooky and celebrate with a grownup Halloween carnival! This event, featuring unlimited carnival games, drinks, snacks, prizes, and plenty of childhood nostalgia, serves to benefit Partners – a youth and family services organization in Weld County. Come dressed to impress and compete to win the $150 costume contest prize! Individuals, couples, and groups are eligible to win.
$30 per person / $50 for two / $100 for five
21+
More here.
Gunnison
Annual Trick-or-Treat in the Gunnison Business District
Oct. 31 |3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Get your costumes and head on over to Main Street for a safe and family-friendly trick-or-treating event. Main Street closed from Highway 50 (Tomichi Ave) north to Ohio Street and local businesses will be handing out candy.
Free
All ages
More here.
Lakewood
Dia de los Muertos Colfax Art Crawl
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an Art Crawl through Colfax Avenue’s 40 West Arts District. Immerse yourself in exhibitions, examine oferendas, or altars, and delight in performances by Aztec dancers. There will also be food trucks, craft stations, and face painting.
Free
All ages
More here.
Littleton
Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 6 – 8 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your fall on with a day full of activities at Chatfield Farms! Explore the pumpkin patch and the corn maze, take a hayride, play games at the carnival, send the little ones to play on the children’s obstacle course, get your face painted, shop at local craft and artisan booths, eat and drink your fall favorites, and so much more!
$16 Adults / $12 Children / $14 Seniors / Free for children 2 and younger
Discounts available for members, military, and students
More here.
Longmont
Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead
Nov. 2 | 7 p.m.
This community celebration highlights centuries of Mexican tradition, featuring music and dance performances by Grupo Huitzilopochtli Danza Azteca, Las Dahlias, and Los Mocochetes.
$18 per person / $15 for students and seniors
More here.
Catrina Ball
Oct. 28 | 7 p.m.
Honor your loved ones with an evening of celebration. Come dressed as a Catrina or Catrin – or get your face painted at the event – and be prepared to dance the night away to performances by Nahucalli Mexican Folkloric Dance Troupe, the SVVSD Combined Mariachi Band, and a DJ to close out the night. There will also be a Catrina Paintings and Calacas Mask Auction.
$15 in advance / $20 day-of
More here.
Pueblo
Fright Night at the Riverwalk
Oct. 28 | 4-8 p.m.
Come down to the Riverwalk for a fun and family-friendly extravaganza, complete with trick-or-treating and a costume contest. See event website for details on costume contest rules and registration.
Free
More here.
Salida
2023 Salida Freakshow
Oct. 27-28 | 8 p.m.
Get ready for a wild time at the Salida Freakshow! This talent show and burlesque showcase will be a wild time.
$25 per person / $40 VIP
21+
More here.
Steamboat
Monster Mash
Oct. 27 | 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Dance the night away at this Halloween fundraiser and spooktacular ball! Admission includes a trick-or-treat hallway, prizes, a costume contest, a “dark dining hall and wicked wine and beer tower,” and music by live band, Constant Change.
$100 per person / $125 at the door
All proceeds go to fighting poverty through United Way of the Yampa Valley
18+
More here.
Foundry Halloween 5k
Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.
Gather your team and enter the Foundry Halloween 5k. Competitors – including their furry friends – can run or walk the course. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged! At the end of the race, there will be treats and activities for the entire family.
$30 per adult / $35 on race day / $15 for children under 18 / $20 on race day
All proceeds support Foundry Steamboat Springs, a trauma-integrated and family care recovery treatment center.
More here.
Vail
A Rocky Mtn Halloween II
Oct. 26-28 | 7:30 p.m.
Join the Vail Valley Theatre Company for an evening of rock and pop Halloween classics. This interactive show promises to be a night to remember. All tickets come with a free drink ticket.
$45 per person
More here.
Westcliffe
Beckwith Halloween Festival
Oct. 28 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gather your family and celebrate Halloween at Beckwith Ranch. The day will feature pumpkin carving, costume contests, music, vendors, and other family-friendly activities.
Free
More here.
Colorado
No white Christmas in Fort Collins, but here’s when Northern Colorado could get snow
Large elk herd congregates in Loveland in winter
Around 1,000 elk migrate in winter from the Estes Valley to the west side of Loveland, creating a unique wildlife viewing opportunity.
It’s looking to be a warm and dry Christmas in Fort Collins, but there may be a glimpse of winter weather ahead.
Fort Collins is in for a sunny Christmas Eve with an expected high of 54 degrees, with clouds and light wind forecasted heading into the evening and an overnight low of 27, according to the National Weather Service. Christmas Day will likely be much of the same, with some clouds, a high of 50 and low of 24 expected.
After another warmer day Thursday with a high of 50 degrees, we could get a glimpse at some winter weather Thursday night. There is a slight chance of rain after 11 p.m. that could mix with snow after 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation Thursday is 20%.
After another warmer weekend — with a high near 47 degrees expected Friday, 54 on Saturday and 57 on Sunday — there’s another chance of rain and snow accompanied by wind Monday, according to the National Weather Service, despite the high temperature Monday expected to be near 52 degrees.
Colorado’s mountains have a much better chance of a white Christmas, with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected around the holidays.
Colorado
Colorado woman recovers from unique liver cancer surgery in time for Christmas
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery. Doctors push the limits to treat patients, especially during this time of year.
It only takes one look around Anna Aist’s house to see Christmas is her favorite holiday.
“I started to buy those many, many years ago,” Aist told CBS Colorado.
Aist’s house was ready ahead of Christmas. From the village, to the nutcrackers lining her kitchen, to the handmade pieces of art from her late husband, who passed away this year.
“He loved woodwork,” Aist explained. “He made all of these. This this whole room is Santa.”
It’s almost a year since, Aist’s husband passed away in January.
“Who would have thought I would have got cancer after that,” Aist said.
At 84 years young, this is a special Christmas for Aist. She’s still recoverin from surgery after being diagnosed with liver cancer earlier in 2024.
“He told everybody I looked spry, and I passed all the tests except for three, and they had to do with my liver,” Aist said.
Dr. Raheel Jajja at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s tried a unique liver resection surgery.
“He thinks he got it all, and he took out 10% of my liver,” Aist explained.
A had specific instructions on when to have the surgery this year.
“I said, if you’re going to do it, do it soon,” Aist said. “Because I want to be up feeling good for the holidays. That’s one of my favorite things.”
So Aist’s family from all over Colorado will soon be with her to unwrap presents and spend time together. It’s precious time with a patient who has worked hard to make the holiday special.
“And they said they want food, food, food,” Aist said with a positive chuckle.
Colorado
Deion Sanders and Colorado land Texas A&M transfer OL Aki Ogunbiyi
Colorado has landed a significant addition to their offensive line with the transfer of Texas A&M offensive lineman Aki Ogunbiyi. This move signals head coach Deion Sanders’ ongoing commitment to the trenches after a season plagued by pass protection struggles.
Ogunbiyi, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound lineman from Houston, Texas, brings experience and potential to a unit that ranked near the bottom nationally in sacks allowed, giving up 39 in 2024.
Ogunbiyi’s decision to transfer to Colorado comes after four seasons at Texas A&M, where he showcased his talent despite limited playing time. Originally a four-star recruit in the 2020 class, Ogunbiyi was ranked as the No. 9 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 34 player in Texas. His arrival at College Station was met with high expectations, and while he contributed in multiple games, his full potential was never fully realized during his time with the Aggies.
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Over the course of his career at Texas A&M, Ogunbiyi accumulated 654 offensive snaps, starting eight games and earning the team’s Offensive Most Improved Player Award. His size, strength, and pedigree as a run blocker align well with the Buffaloes’ urgent need to establish a more formidable offensive line presence. In the 2023 season, Ogunbiyi appeared in three games against McNeese, Missouri, and New Mexico State before entering the transfer portal.
For Colorado, Ogunbiyi’s arrival could provide an immediate boost to their offensive line, a crucial factor as the Buffaloes aim to contend in the Big 12.
With only one year of eligibility remaining, Ogunbiyi is expected to compete for a starting role at either guard position this spring. His experience against SEC competition and accolades as an improved offensive player could make him a pivotal piece in Colorado’s efforts to protect quarterback Shedeur Sanders and strengthen the run game.
As Coach Prime continues to reshape the roster, Ogunbiyi’s transfer underscores the Buffaloes’ focus on enhancing their offensive line – a critical step toward achieving their championship aspirations.
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