Spooky season is here with Halloween coming up soon! Durango offers plenty of community events for the holiday. Here are some of our favorites.
Jack-A-Lope Acres
Located just west of Ignacio, Jack-a-lope Acres is a family farm offering autumnal fun for everyone. Explore their 10 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, yard games, hay rides, potato cannons, jump pad, and much more as part of their Pumpkin Festival which runs from September 14 - October 27, 2024. A food truck, prepackaged snacks, canned goods, beverages, and more goodies are available on site. Special events such as sunset pumpkin tours, movie nights, and glow mazes are scheduled throughout the season. Field trips, birthday party venues, and other large group accommodations are also offered.
Falfa Pumpkin Patch
Falfa Pumpkin Patch is just minutes from downtown Durango just off of Hwy 172 . They offer visits to their large pumpkin patch where the public can choose their favorite and pick it right off the vine! A small farm who’s history dates back to the early 1900s, this is a true family-centric farm that offers free admission. There are fun activities such as a stationary train, barrel train rides, corn pit, and more with pumpkin picking as the highlight. These reasonably priced pumpkins come in different sizes, colors, and odd varieties! The Wells Group has partnered with Falfa for many years to provide our clients with free pumpkins at our downtown Durango office.
Downtown Durango Children’s Halloween
Downtown Children’s Halloween is an event hosted by the Durango Business Improvement District, along with any merchants/restaurants/businesses that want to play a part. Kids 10 and under in costume can receive treats along Main Street in Historic Downtown Durango from 4 - 6 pm on October 31st. This provides a safe, fun, and community-centric Halloween experience. In addition, the Children’s Carnival and Trunk-or-Treat will be at TBK Bank, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club for kids 14 and under.
Other Events
Durango Arts Center
The Opening Reception for the Dark Side of the Mind Art Exhibit began on October 4th at 5 pm at the Durango Arts Center. This show is “spooktacular” and a “terrifying creative” culmination of local art.
The Subterrain
The 2nd Annual Monster’s Ball on October 26th will begin at 8 pm featuring a live DJ, door prizes, costume contest, and more.
Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour
Not Halloween specific, but aligning with the spooky theme, join the Hauntings & History Downtown Ghost Tour hosted by Horsefly History Tours. During this 90 minute tour, you’ll learn about tragic fates, paranormal activity, and historic tales - that might just be true! - and explore a secret haunted downtown location!
A Beetlejuice Halloween Show at Sky Ute Casino
Featuring Cynthia Bae, Jesse the Juggler, Mysto Magic Show, and DJ Vance, this Beetlejuice Halloween Show at Sky Ute Casino Rolling Thunder Grill Stage is sure to entertain you. Starting at 10:30 pm on October 18th, wear your costume and prepare for a mesmerizing evening with high energy dance music.
Downtown Balloon Glow
A local favorite, hot air balloons will light up the sky in downtown Durango on October 18th and 19th. Weather permitting, this will last about an hour and a half starting at 6 pm, just in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The colors of the balloons and warmth of the flames is a one-of-a-kind experience for all!
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Durango Arts Center
This cult classic play is featured at the Durango Arts Center October 25, 26, 27, 31 and November 1, 2, 2024. Sing and dance along to the familiar favorites “Science Fiction/Double Feature” and “The Time Warp”.
Three Springs Fall Festival and the Durango Team Pumpkins
Every year at the Three Springs Fall Festival, the Hutchesons hand out free pumpkins to spread Halloween spirit. This year, the festival is on October 26th from 11-2 and offers live music, pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt, and trick-or-treating throughout the Three Springs neighborhood. This is just one way that The Durango Team shows our client appreciation after a busy summer.
With all of these fun activities in Southwest Colorado for Halloween, we hope you enjoy the holiday and stay safe! Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more things to do this fall in Durango and beyond.
