Pumpkin Decorating Contest: The 2024 Pumpkin Decorating Contest begins October 1. This event is open to all ages, so get creative! No carved pumpkins, only exterior decoration. Pumpkins must represent a book or movie character. Voting by the staff and public will begin October 28. Winners announced at noon on October 31. This contest is being hosted by the Gilpin Public County Library located at 15131 Highway 119.
Fall-O-Ween: Gilpin Grateful Acres invites you to enjoy fun activities including a scavenger hunt, caramel apple and cookie decorating, pizza skulls, a haunted trail through the woods, and more! This is an all-ages event hosted from 4 to 8 p.m. at 32 Elk Meadow Lane in Black Hawk.
Pumpkin Patch: Children will enjoy a Pumpkin Patch at 300 Gregory Street, Central City. designed especially for them with games, Trunk or Treat, pumpkin decorating, and snacks. Pumpkins will be for sale. This year’s event features a scarecrow decorating contest with cash prizes. Simply register your scarecrow at the Pumpkin Patch on October 5 between 10 a.m. and noon. Judging takes place at 2:30 p.m. on October 6 for your opportunity to win up to $100 for first place. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 6.
Halloween Movie Night: Join us for popcorn and a movie as we watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Rated PG. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119.
Central City’s 15th Annual Creepy Crawl: These 60+ minute walking tours are led by guides from the Gilpin Historical Society and feature live, terrifying reenactments of murders, bone chilling ghostly encounters, and other creepy happenings at various haunted hot spots throughout town. All of the stories are based on factual events from Gilpin County’s past. Tours start at 6:30 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes until 8:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.gilpinhistory.org.
Haunted Stage Stop: Spookygrass Presents Haunted Stage Stop is an immersive walk-through haunted house in an actually haunted historic venue in Rollinsville, Colorado. The walking path includes three levels, both indoors and outdoors. Come on the early side for hot chocolate and refreshments from Timberline Fire Protection District. Haunted Stage Stop is fundraising for the Timberline Volunteer Firefighters. Tickets are available at www.hauntedstagestop.com.
Central City Halloween Spooktacular: This first time event will be sure to entertain all ages! Central City’s Main Street will be brilliantly transformed into a Victorian haunted village. There will be a performance of “Thriller” in the streets as well as delicious witchy concoctions being served. The adults can enjoy pop-up bars and Halloween-themed cocktails while the kids trick or treat. 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Spooky Stroll: Hayride, pumpkin chunkin’, prizes, treats, and more! Bring food pantry donations if you are able. $5 for a school carnival wristband. Bring cash for a cake walk and jail. Free trick or treat and haunted trail! 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gilpin Community Center and Trail located at 250 Norton Drive in Black Hawk.
Halloween Double Feature: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film in the meeting room. This year we are featuring two kid-friendly Halloween-themed mini-movies based on well-loved children’s films: “Scared Shrekless” and “Toy Story of Terror.” 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119
