Things to Do with Kids in Colorado Springs This Weekend (October 23–25)
Halloween is one week away, and this weekend in Colorado Springs is your family's last chance to take in the big fall events before the 31st arrives. From the legendary Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs to trick-or-treating at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to free pumpkin picking at Venetucci Farm, there's no shortage of things to do with kids in Colorado Springs this weekend.
Here's your guide to the best options for October 23–25. Check the full list of things to do with kids in Colorado Springs this weekend for additional options, and don't miss the free things to do this weekend if you're keeping costs down. The complete everything happening this weekend roundup has even more.
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Advertise hereEmma Crawford Coffin Races — Free, Saturday Oct. 24
The Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs are one of the most genuinely unique events in Colorado. Every year, teams build decorated "coffins" — and then race them, coffin and all, down Manitou Avenue with a "corpse" riding along. The costumes are elaborate, the crowds are enthusiastic, and it's entirely free for spectators.
This year's event runs Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 5 PM in downtown Manitou Springs. Parking fills up fast, so arrive early or plan to park in Colorado Springs and make the walk or use transit. The event draws around 10,000 people at its peak.
What: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM–5 PM
Where: Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
Cost: Free for spectators
Best for: All ages
Boo at the Zoo — Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 23–25
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo transforms into a Halloween experience each evening during Boo at the Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations throughout the zoo, costume contests, and the animals very much awake and active in the cooler evening air. The event runs October 23–25, 4–8:30 PM.
Tickets are required in advance; check the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo website for current pricing (prices vary by date and member status). Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults alike.
What: Boo at the Zoo
When: Oct. 23–25, 4–8:30 PM
Where: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.
Cost: Paid admission; check cmzoo.org for current tickets
Best for: Kids 2–12; stroller-friendly paths
Pumpkins in the Park — Free, Saturday Oct. 24
America the Beautiful Park hosts Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 6 PM. The free community event features pumpkin activities, fall crafts, and outdoor fun along Fountain Creek. It's a low-key, family-friendly way to enjoy the season without the crowds of some of the bigger events.
What: Pumpkins in the Park
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, noon–6 PM
Where: America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Dr.
Cost: Free
Best for: Toddlers through elementary age
Trunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods — Free, Sunday Oct. 25
Garden of the Gods Park hosts a free Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 25, starting at 1 PM. Families bring decorated cars, and kids trick-or-treat car to car with the iconic red rock formations as a backdrop. It's a beautiful setting for a Halloween tradition, and it's completely free.
What: Trunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 PM
Where: Garden of the Gods Park
Cost: Free
Best for: All ages
Venetucci Farm — Free Pumpkins for Kindergartners
Venetucci Farm's free-pumpkin program for kindergartners has been a Colorado Springs tradition for over 70 years. This weekend — October 24–25 — is the second-to-last opportunity before the season wraps on October 31.
The farm at 5210 S US Highway 85 is open weekends from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Every kindergartner (ages 5–6) receives a free pumpkin to take home. General admission is open to all families.
What: Venetucci Farm free pumpkins
When: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 9:30 AM–4 PM; final day Oct. 31
Where: Venetucci Farm, 5210 S US Highway 85
Cost: Free pumpkins for kindergartners; general admission for all
Best for: Kindergartners and families with young children
More This Weekend
Additional events include Boo at Briargate on Saturday, October 24, from 3–5 PM, and the Jack-o'-Lantern Trail on October 24. Both are community events worth checking for updates on their local event pages.
What's Next
Halloween arrives next Saturday, October 31. Most Colorado Springs neighborhoods host trick-or-treating in the evening hours; CSPD recommends families go out during daylight when possible and recommends adult supervision for children under 12.
For the full calendar of family events this weekend and beyond, visit springsdaily.com/events/this-weekend-with-kids.
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