This weekend’s event lineup leans heavy on Halloween festivities and spooky-adjacent fun, such as Dracula at The Lincoln Center! However, there are plenty of things to do if you want to skip the candy and ghouls, such as the Colorado 24 Hour Run in Fort Collins or the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival in Estes Park!
Activities, Events, Shows, and More in Northern Colorado
We have you covered when it comes to the most exciting, most spooky and most memorable events happening around the NoCo region this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Whether you’re into Halloween or not, there’s plenty to do and see. Don your most creative costume and hit the bars on Friday or keep it casual with some cribbage at the brewery on Sunday!
5th Annual FoCo Boo Crawl
Where? 244 North College Avenue, Fort Collins
When? October 31st
The 5th Annual FoCo Boo Crawl is just around the corner, scheduled for Halloween night! There’s still time to get your Boo Crew together and hit downtown Fort Collins at what’s sure to be the ultimate 21 and up Halloween event in the city. Complete with exclusive drink specials, killer costumes, a live DJ and even an after party at The Exchange, this is sure to be a Halloween you won’t want to forget. After all, what’s better than free games and haunted mini golf? The Boo Crawl is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with check in taking place at The Exchange until 9:00 PM. Participating venues at this year’s FoCo Boo Crawl include Old Town Putt, Trailhead Tavern, Yellow Crunch, Magic Rat, Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and more. Exclusive specials throughout the night range from $3 spooky shots, $7 warm spiced boozy cider, $2.50 jello shots and pumpkin spice concoctions that will have you feeling festive!
Technoween
Where? 1020 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins
When? October 31st
This Friday, Technoween is going down at Breckenridge Brewery in FoCo. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, enjoy a jam-packed Halloween night of dancing, costumes and of course, techno! The event will be hosted by House On Tap — Fort Collins and is sure to be a night to remember with friends you’ll never forget. Costumes are highly encouraged, though not required. Delicious brews will be flowing all night, so whether you’re coming to pregame the rest of your night or just to enjoy the vibe, everybody is welcome! Entry is free.
Brave New Wheel Halloween Party 2025
Where? 1209 North College Avenue, Fort Collins
When? October 31st
The Lyric in Fort Collins is excited to party it up with you this Halloween night at the Brave New Wheel Halloween Party at 8:00 PM. Slated as “the greatest Halloween Party ever thrown,” you won’t want to miss out. The party will kick off with Gold Sprints competitions, with the winner of each sprint receiving free beer! DJs will start their sets at 9:30 PM, along with a costume contest. Tickets on the day of will be priced at $15. Grab your friends, decide on a winning costume and get ready to have some spooktacular fun!
Dracula @ The Lincoln Center
Where? 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins
When? October 31st-November 2nd
Dracula is coming to The Lincoln Center this weekend, presented by the Canyon Concert Ballet! There will be four showtimes, starting on Friday at 7:00 PM if you want to spend your Halloween with a timeless tale that’s equal parts haunting and thrilling. The showtimes continue on Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, before capping off the weekend on Sunday at 4:00 PM. The spellbinding ballet lends itself to an unforgettable night of drama, romance and spine-tingling suspense. Whether you consider yourself a ballet enthusiast or you want to enjoy a night out on the town with friends or family, this is your chance to catch the return of this audience favorite. Dracula is waiting — so grab your tickets now!
Back to the Future — 40th Anniversary
Where? 130 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park
When? October 31st-November 6th
Celebrate four decades of Back to the Future at the Historic Park Theatre in Estes Park this Friday! From Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, audiences of all ages will enjoy this groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful, iconic trilogies ever. Follow along as 80s teen Marty McFly is accidentally sent back to the year 1955, where his presence inadvertently disrupts his parents’ first meeting. Marty must repair this damage with the help of his eccentric inventor friend, Doc Brown, and return to 1985. There will be two showtimes on Friday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, followed by a slate of screenings through Thursday, November 6th. Check the full schedule here. Tickets are free!
Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival
Where? 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park
When? November 1st
The Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival is scheduled for the first day of November, so kick off the holiday season with an immersive craft spirits experience and find a few bottles you want to share with friends and family this holiday season! The festival will take place at the Estes Park Events Center from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with sampling tickets priced at $53.17 each. This includes a souvenir tasting glass. There’s also a general festival ticket option for $29.53 that does not include a glass or spirit sampling. In total, there will be sampling available from 35+ distilleries, along with a diverse lineup of food trucks and speakeasy lounges where you can relax with your favorite local beverages. There will be a complimentary in town shuttle for the festival, which will provide service to patrons across three drop off and pick up locations from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
FoCo Roller Derby’s Black & Blue Ball
Where? 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland
When? November 1st
Get ready for FoCo Roller Derby’s first ever triple-header at The Ranch’s Thomas McGee Building this Saturday at 2:00 PM. That’s right — three heart-pounding games in one unforgettable day of action-packed competition. To kick off the fun, the Brew Crew is going head-to-head against the Naughty Pines, followed by the FoCo Juniors for a high-energy Black & Blue Mix-Up. The Ball will be closed in style, with the adult league donning their best formal wear and taking the track for the legendary Black & Blue Ball. While you’re cheering on all of the action, don’t forget to check out the annual auction. Tickets will be priced at $20 at the door and kids 12 and under are free. There will be an after party immediately following the game, so stick around!
Colorado 24 Hour Run
Where? 4927 County Road 36, Fort Collins
When? November 1st & 2nd
The Colorado 24 Hour Run aims to be a fun and welcoming race experience with a challenge suitable for everyone, no matter where you’re at on your running journey. Test yourself to see how far you can go in 6, 12 or 24 hours or see if you can set your fastest marathon or 50K time! You’ll have an abundance of time and opportunity on a fully supported one mile dirt loop that’s easy on the eyes and feet. Registration fees include fully stocked aid stations, race t-shirts, finisher awards, free race photos and a full-service hot food station with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and non-alcoholic options as part of the standard race fair. Gnar Runners will also be donating $0.05 for every lap completed by every runner, so get moving and work towards the collective goal!
Cribbage Night with Cribbage King
Where? 1020 East Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins
When? November 2nd
Breck Brew FoCo is hosting Cribbage Night with Cribbage King this Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM. This recurring series offers patrons a laid-back evening of cribbage, cold brews and awesome vibes all around. Any hand over 20 earns you a beer shot, so bring your best cribbage game and count those 15s like you’re a pro. You don’t have to be a seasoned cribbage player to have fun, either! Even if you’re “crib-curious,” this is a fun way to hang out on Sunday and avoid the scaries for the upcoming week. There are no tickets for this event nor an admission fee, so invite a friend or two and enjoy. Learn more about Cribbage King here.
Family-Friendly Activities in NoCo This Weekend
There are a multitude of ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend with kids, even if you’re opting to skip the traditional neighborhood trick or treating. Check out Downtown Greeley’s Trick or Treat Street event or spend Friday evening meditating and participating in family-friendly crafts at the Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center in Fort Collins.
Trick or Treat Street
Where? 8th & 9th Street Plazas, Greeley
When? October 31st
This weekend is kicking off with all types of Halloween festivities, including Trick or Treat Street in downtown Greeley. From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, NoCo families can collect treats from participating downtown businesses and enjoy spooky activities such as Spook Alley ghost tours and pumpkin painting! Make sure to snag a candy map at the Rio Grande corner and enjoy a night of family-friendly eerie fun, as well as community cheer and creative costumes that you’ll have to see to believe. Another favorite activity on Trick or Treat Street includes posing with Distortions Unlimited props, which is a great way to showcase your costume and post your family memories to social media!
The Super Hero Within
Where? 149 West Harvard Street, Fort Collins
When? October 31st & November 1st
The Super Hero Within is a special Halloween meditation event and pizza party for NoCo kids and families. This Friday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, fight back against “scary” states of mind and learn how to use meditation and sage advice from Buddha to become a real life super hero with the power to liberate yourself and others from unkind thoughts. The event will kick off with a meditation and short lesson, followed by pumpkin decorating and a pizza party! The fun continues on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with family fun, including meditation, games, activities and more. Costumes are encouraged on both days. Not sure what to come as? Original and store bought costumes are welcome, so take inspiration from your favorite super hero or dress up as your state of mind or just throw on a mask and call it good! Registration is set at $5 per person per day. Grab your tickets here.
Animal Afternoon
Where? 201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins
When? November 2nd
Animal Afternoon is a recurring favorite at FoCo’s Old Town Library. From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, kiddos and their parents can drop in to read to certified therapy animals presented by the Larimer Animal People Partnership. This program has been designed with children in grades K through 5 in mind, with readings taking place for 40-60 minutes. Organizers encourage participants to stop by early to not miss out! Animal Afternoon will take place in the Storytime Room and no tickets or admission fee is required. Attendees can expect therapy dogs and maybe some other story-loving critters to be in attendance!
Enjoy Your Weekend in Northern Colorado
We hope you have a spooky good time in Northern Colorado this weekend. Kick off the weekend this Friday with an array of Halloween-themed events, with festivities perfectly designed for families or adult-only gatherings for ages 21 and up. Visit us again next week and keep the good vibes rolling all November with can’t-miss weekend activities going into the festive holiday season. After all, Thanksgiving is just around the corner now!
