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Fall Family Fun around Douglas County

Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Craft Fairs, and more!

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher September 19, 2024

Douglas County has so many Fall and Halloween events you will definitely find something that is right for your family! All events are on our calendar. Look for the fall leaves (🍂) emoji to spot the Fall Events!!! 


🍂 LONE CREEK FARMS - Fall Festival 

September 19th - October 27th (Thursday - Sunday) | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

$22.95 - $26.95

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.


🍂 CHEROKE RANCH & CASTLE - Elk Bugling Sightings & Sounds 

September 19th - October 3rd (Tuesdays and Thursdays) | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

$40

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.


🍂 LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY - Little Witches' Broom Craft Night

September 19th | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$20

Bring your friends and family for a fun, hands-on experience. Whether you're a crafting novice or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for all ages. Plus, enjoy our delicious seasonal brews while you create!


🍂 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS at CHATFIELD FARMS - Corn Maze

September 20th - October 27th (Weekends Only) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

$10 - $18

Mountain lions and moose and bears, oh my! This year’s maze features a Colorado wildlife theme, fun twists and tricky turns. The maze can be viewed from a 15-foot-tall bridge. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the corn mini-maze.


🍂🎃 HUDSON GARDENS - Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns

September 20th - November 2nd (Select Nights) | 6:45 pm - 11:00 pm

$18.99 - $23.99

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. 


🍂🎃 THE PATCH - Pumpkin Patch

September 21st - October 29th (Saturdays and Sundays) | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

$24.95 - $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.


🍂 LARKSPUR COMMUNITY PARK - Annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Fest 

September 21st and 22nd | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor

Come join us for our 2024 Annual Larkspur Autumn Arts & Crafts Fest


🍂 O'BRIEN PARK - Parker Fall Fest 

September 21st - September 28th | 12:00 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 in downtown Parker. This year’s celebration will feature an expanded offering of free family-friendly events and activities.


🍂🎃 GILLY'S PUMPKIN PATCH - Pumpkin Patch

September 27th - October 12th ( Fridays and Saturdays) | 10:00 AM till dark

FREE Admission

Choose from thousands of pumpkins, including all sizes of carving, fantasy, and pie pumpkins.


🍂 EASTRIDGE RECREATION CENTER - Highlands Ranch Fall Craft Show

September 28th - 29th | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor

This two-day show features handcrafted items that have been carefully created by local artists


🍂CALF's LOWELL RANCH - Harvest Day 

September 28 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor and activity

Enjoy a FREE event at CALF's Lowell Ranch with exhibits, vendors, and FUN! 


🍂 PLAY STREET MUSEUM - Fall Pottery Paint & Play

September 28th | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

$22

Feeling festive and creative?? Come paint with us! In addition to play time, kids get to paint a pumpkin dish!


🍂🎃 HUDSON GARDENS - Low Sensory Night - Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns 

September 29th | 6:45 pm - 11:00 pm

$18.99 - $23.99

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. 


🍂 PINE LANE NURSERY - Fall Fest

October 5th | 9:00 am - 5:00 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.


🍂 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - Hallelujah Harvest

October 5th | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

FREE

Join us at Trinity in Franktown for our annual FREE community Fall Festival. From trunk or treating and hay rides, to food and drinks, crafts and games, we welcome everyone to join us for a day of Fall Fun for all ages.


🍂 SCHWEIGER RANCH - Lone Tree’s Craftoberfest

October 5th | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FREE Admission | Unlimited Beer Sampling Package: $36 | Prices vary by vendor

Enjoy a mix of Oompah bands and the rootsy sounds of one of Colorado's favorite genres, Bluegrass. Nosh on some German cuisine or American favorites from the food trucks. Throw a game of bags, compete in the stein hoisting competition, or do a little polka. All ages welcome.


🍂 SCHWEIGER RANCH - Fall Festival

October 6th | 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

October 5th | 8:30 am - 11:00 am

$15 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 11th - 13th | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

$10-$18 (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.


We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is not changed or canceled. Get a FREE kid-friendly calendar for Douglas County, CO, full of festivals, activities, and events delivered right to your inbox when you sign up at highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/subscribe.