Douglas County has so many Fall events you will definitely find something that is right for your family! There are craft fairs, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall festivals, Oktoberfests, and MORE! All events are on our calendar.
🍂 EASTRIDGE RECREATION CENTER -
Fall Craft Fair
September 12th | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
Celebrate the season at our Fall Craft Fair! Browse a charming selection of handmade goods from local artisans, including seasonal décor, unique gifts, jewelry, candles, and more.
🍂 CHEROKE RANCH
& CASTLE - Elk Bugling Sightings & Sounds
September 15th - October 1st (Tuesdays and Thursdays) | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$44.00
Learn about the mating rituals of the magnificent Elk while listening to their beautiful rutting calls. Take in the Castle's panoramic views and autumn's dazzling colors.
🍂🎃 HUDSON GARDENS - Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns
September 18th - November 1st (Select Nights) | 6:45 pm - 11:00 pm
$24.99 - $29.99
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns at Hudson Gardens delights all ages on a glowing trail of more than 7,000 magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins.
🍂 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS at CHATFIELD FARMS - Corn Maze
September 18th - November 1st (Weekends Only) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$12 - $22
This year, Corn Maze honors the Centennial State's 150th anniversary. Twists and turns cut into the maze create Colorado state symbols like the Rocky Mountain columbine and the bighorn sheep. Climb the bridge for a bird’s-eye view of the maze. Children under the age of 10 can explore the mini corn maze.
🍂 WILCOX SQUARE, DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK -
Oktoberfest
September 19th | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
Oktoberfest celebration in Downtown Castle Rock! Enjoy live German music while indulging in delicious offerings from our food trucks. Kids can have a blast with free bounce houses, a rock wall, and inflatable games, while adults can sip on beer, wine, and cocktails.
🍂 LONE CREEK FARMS - Fall Festival
September 25th - November 1st (Thursday - Sunday) | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at $25
Enjoy a corn maze, pedal karts, pumpkin jump pads, zip lines, candy cannon show, rat rollers, cow barrel train rides, duck derby races, live pig races, fire truck pumpkin drop, mine cart rides, hay wagon rides, and more.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy the Harvest Glow Nights light show, included with your admission ticket.
🍂 HIGHLANDS RANCH TOWN CENTER - Oktoberfest Celebration
September 26th | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
Enjoy a full lineup of entertainment on the main stage, stein-hoisting competitions, and other crowd favorites throughout the day. Savor classic German bites like bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel, and raise a glass to the season with a variety of German-style biers, both imported and locally brewed. Prost!
🍂🎃 THE PATCH - Pumpkin Patch
September 19th - October 31st (Saturdays and Sundays) | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
$27.95
With a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a field maze, a hayride, a 130-foot slide, horseshoes, roping dummies, Bucking Bronco Train, and more, The Patch may become your family's favorite fall tradition. Admission includes all activities and attractions except Farm Cannons and Euro Bungy. Pumpkins are priced by size.
🍂 LARKSPUR COMMUNITY PARK - Annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Fest
September 19th and 20th | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
FREE Family Friendly Event! Come and enjoy unique and local Arts and Crafts, live music, food trucks, and kid friendly activities.
🍂🎃 GILLY'S PUMPKIN PATCH - Pumpkin Patch
September 25th - October 10th ( Fridays and Saturdays only) | 10:00 am - Dark
$5 Admission | Prices vary by pumpkin and treat
Choose from thousands of pumpkins, including all sizes of carving, fantasy, and pie pumpkins. Games and activities include a pedal track, face painting, kids' archery range, cornhole, and more.
🍂 SANDSTONE RANCH OPEN SPACE - Open Space Fall Festival
September 26th | 10:00 am - 3:00pm
FREE Admission
Celebrate Fall Festival style on the guided side of Sandstone Ranch with food trucks, games, booths, and educational opportunities.
🍂 PROVIDENCE PARK, STERLING RANCH - Oktoberfest
September 26th | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
Do you look great in lederhosen and polka dots? Enter our Best Dressed Contest and Best Dressed Dachshund Contest, and stick around for crowd-favorite competitions, including pretzel-eating and stein-hoisting! There will also be kids’ games, local vendors, live music and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the spirit of Oktoberfest with your neighbors.
🍂 O'BRIEN PARK - Parker Fall Fest
September 26th | 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
The Town of Parker invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate the start of autumn at O’Brien Park. This is a celebration for all ages. Family-friendly activities such as a facepainting, street hockey, lawn games led by Sam the Scarecrow, carnival games with prizes, food trucks and even a drone finale!
🍂CALF's LOWELL RANCH - Harvest Day
September 26th | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$1/Pay What You Can Admission | Prices vary by vendor and activity
This fun, family-friendly event brings the community together to celebrate the fall season and all things agriculture. Enjoy hands-on farm experiences, meet our animals, explore educational booths, and shop local produce and goods. There’s something for everyone!
🍂 PINE LANE NURSERY - Fall Fest
October 3rd | 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
FREE
Fall is in the air, and we’re celebrating with an exciting day of family fun at our Annual Fall Fest! Bring the whole family and get into the autumn spirit with activities for all ages.
🍂 PROSPECT PARK - Sterling Ranch Fall Festival
October 3rd | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor
Enjoy live music, a festive beer garden, a pumpkin patch, delicious food trucks, fun kids’ activities, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to kick off fall with family, friends, and the whole community.
🍂 SCHWEIGER RANCH - Lone Tree Oktoberfest
October 3rd | 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
FREE Admission | Unlimited Beer Sampling Package: $36 | Prices vary by vendor
Enjoy live music at the historic Schweiger Ranch in Lone tree. Nosh on some food truck favorites that will pair well with a craft beer.
🍂 SCHWEIGER RANCH - City of Lone Tree’s Fall Festival
October 4th | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE Admission | Reservations required for wagon rides | Prices vary by vendor
Enjoy a beautiful day on the ranch with the family picking pumpkins, roasting marshmallows and story telling, checking out the petting zoo, crafting, taking a carriage ride, and learning the history behind Schweiger Ranch. Live music from Reckless Folk, food trucks and vendors will also be onsite.
🍂🎃 BACK COUNTRY BASE CAMP - Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch
2026 Date TBD
$25 includes one pumpkin
Celebrate autumn with us at Fall Fest! Enjoy a day of fun with pumpkin picking, pony rides, arts and crafts, a bounce house, live animal presentation, and delicious treats from our food truck.
🍂🎃 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS at CHATFIELD FARMS - Pumpkin Festival
October 9th - 11th | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$12-$22 (No onsite ticket sales)
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms. The ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze, and family and children’s activities. Free pumpkin daycare is available while you enjoy the rest of the festival.
🍂 The Grange Castle Rock - Pumpkinfest
October 10th | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FREE - $5 | Concessions available for purchase
Take an afternoon and enjoy the beautiful fall weather during PumpkinFest just behind The Grange in the Meadows. It’s one of the area’s best fall festivals. Take the family and enjoy music, arts and crafts, games, rides for the kids, trick-or-treating, and concessions.
🍂 PEPC -
Fall Festival
October 10th | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$10
We are so excited to be hosting the 5th Annual Fall Festival! Join us for a fun night of carnival-style games and prizes, dinner, inflatables, and more!
🍂🎃 VILLAGE SQUARE - Castle Pines Fall Festival, Trick or Treat Street, Pumpkin Races
October 23rd - 24th | Tickets required for Friday night activities | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor | Race kits $25
It's a day jam-packed with fun activities for the whole family to celebrate the fall season! Enjoy Trick-or-Treat Street, a pumpkin race, farmer's market, petting zoo, and more!
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