🎃 Guide to a Spook-Savvy Weekend in Boulder

Hello again, friends! If you’re looking for top-tier ways to celebrate Halloween weekend in the Boulder area—whether you’re a local homeowner, relocation client, or just looking for something festive—I’ve compiled a sharp list of 10 of the best things to do in Boulder for the Halloween weekend. I’ve emphasised events with strong local flavour, photo-worthy moments, and a mix of family-friendly + grown-up fun. Let’s dive in.

munchkin masquerade on pearl street

1. Munchkin Masquerade — Downtown Boulder Trick-or-Treat (for kids) [🛑 by our 8Z Tent to say hi! I would love to see your kid’s costume]

• What it is: A beloved, family-friendly event where children (ages 12 and under recommended) dress up as ghosts, dragons, superheroes, fairies and more, and treat-or-treat along the pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder.

• When & where: Friday, October 31, 2025 | 3:00-6:00pm in Downtown Boulder (Pearl Street Mall + adjacent streets)

• Why it’s a must: KIDS ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS EVENT! It delivers strong visual content for your Instagram, reels, or blog (costumes, downtown backdrop, community vibe).

• Pro tip: Arrive early (3pm) to avoid the biggest crowds. Have a plan for where on Pearl Street to meet (kids get excited!). Also, consider parking or ride-share ahead since downtown fills up. Plan to grab dinner downtown after!
  

2. Halloween Concerts & Music-Themed Events

• Highlighted shows:

  
  

  • Melvin Seals & JGB Halloween Light Show at the Z2 Entertainment / Boulder Theatre October 31 – Nov 1 (costume-friendly, light show)

  • Vincent Antone at the Fox Theatre, Friday Oct 31 at 8pm (Austin-based, dance/music hybrid)

    
    

• For adult audiences (or older teens), these give a hit of local culture + music + Halloween costume fun.

• Pro tip: Buy tickets early (some are “low ticket alert”). Wear a costume.

3. The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Boulder

• What it is: A curated bar-crawl event around downtown Boulder featuring themed cocktails, costumes, multiple participating bars, and an after-party.

• When: Saturday Nov 1, 2025 (timing and details vary; check ticket site)

• https://www.crawlwith.us/boulder/halloween

• It’s perfect for highlighting Boulder’s vibrant nightlife and meeting new people!

  
  

4. Haunted Hike or Ghost Tour around Boulder

• Option suggestion: Boulder Ghost Tour — downtown Boulder

• Pro tip: Recommend good shoes, dress in layers, meet at a central spot, bring a flashlight.

5. Pumpkin Patches, Leaf-Peeping & Fall Farm Activities

• What to do: Fall activity guides for Boulder say - Stop by a farm stand or pumpkin patch… enjoy fall landscapes

• Pro tip: check out my best pumpkin patch list on instagram.

7. Día de los Muertos + Cultural Events

October 24 - November 2, 2025 @BMOCA

• For the third year, BMoCA is presenting a community-driven installation to celebrate

  Día de los Muertos. Ofrendas will be displayed in the lobby at BMoCA from October 24 - November 2, created by Javier Flores and Lizette Guadalupe in partnership with the museum.

8. Outdoor Fall Walks, Leaf-Peeping & Casual Costumed Strolls

• What: Fall is prime time in Boulder for colourful leaves + outdoor walks + relaxed Halloween vibes.

• Mapleton Hill: One of Boulder’s most historic and beautiful neighborhoods, Mapleton Hill bursts with fall color each year. Stroll Mapleton Avenue between Broadway and 4th Streets to admire the stately homes and old-growth trees.

• Mesa Trail: The south end of the Mesa Trail is a great place to walk among the turning leaves. Yellow cottonwoods and red sumac are prevalent in this area. The trailhead is on the north side of Eldorado Springs Drive. 

• Wonderland Lake: A gentle loop trail at Wonderland Lake provides reflecting views of the golden cottonwoods and the Flatirons in the distance.

• Pro tip: Suggest early morning hike/walk with coffee afterwards downtown at Ozo or Suti. Don’t forget to layer and bring water.

9. Family-Friendly Magic Show / Theatre Halloween Edition

Tickets: https://thedairy.org/bouldermagic110225/

• What: Family event: Boulder Magic Show – Halloween Edition at Dairy Arts Center

• When: Sunday Nov 2

• For parents searching for non-scary, engaged but fun event that’s still within the spooky season.

• Pro tip: Mention check age guidelines (6+), book early, location for parking, then off to dinner at Osaka's.

10. Get your costume at THE RITZ!

• Best costume shop in Downtown Boulder

• 959 Walnut St - Boulder, CO 80302

💫 About Kelly McCallister

As your go-to REALTOR® and friend for all things Boulder, I’m here to help you make confident, informed decisions—whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring life along the Front Range. From the best coffee spots to the most strategic real estate moves, I’ve got you covered with local insight, trusted experience, and genuine care.

Let’s connect and make your next Boulder chapter your best one yet.

Kelly McCallister, Realtor // Kelly.McCallister@8z.com // 303-517-5524 // buy. sell. invest.