Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton
Times: 9 am - 5 pm
Tickets must be purchased for a specific date and time online. No tickets
will be available onsite.
For additional details, especially for attendance on Oct. 8 - 10
when the Pumpkin Festival takes place, please visit
www.botanicgardens.org
or call 303-973-3705.
Oct. 1 - 31 on
select dates
Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Time: Varies
by date. Fee: Varies;
See website for ticket information. This event will feature 5000 glowing hand-carved pumpkins
and displays; 510-896-3361
Oct. 1 - 30 on
Tues. - Sun., closed on Mon.
Annual Holiday Gift Market
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please see
www.HarlequinsGardens.com for details about
this event which features artworks and products from local artisans. 303-939-9403
Oct. 2
Bonsai Show
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time 10 am - 5 pm; Included
with paid admission to the Gardens. See website
for details.
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort Collins; Time: 10:00 am - 3:00
pm; This is a ticketed event this year. Tickets are free with two time slots
available. See
www.fortcollinsnursery.com for details and
to get tickets. 970-482-1984.
Oct. 8 - 10
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton;
Times: 9 am - 5 pm; Purchase pumpkins from a 10 acre pumpkin patch,
enjoy music, food trucks, and family activities. Fee: Tickets must be
purchased for a specific date and time online. No tickets will be available
onsite. See website for important details regarding this event.
Oct. 19 - 24
Glow at the Gardens Denver
Botanic Gardens,
Time: Evenings; Fee $17 - 21 members,
$19 - 23 non-members; Tickets must be purchased for a specific date
and time online. 720-865-3501
Oct. 21 - 24
Pumpkins on Parade
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 6:00 - 9:00
p.m.; Fee: $ $10 for adults/children age 12 +, $5 for ages 5 - 11;. Enjoy various
activities and the Community Carved Pumpkin Contest. See details and
purchase tickets for a specific date and entrance time online at
http://fcgov.com/horticulture or
call 970-416-2486.
Oct. 28 - 30
Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated" Western
Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand
Junction; Times: 5 - 8 pm on Oct. 28, 5 - 9 pm on Oct. 29 and 4 - 9 pm on
Oct. 30; View spectacular lighted pumpkin sculptures created by renowned
artists and carvers from Food Network's "Outrageous Pumpkins. Fee: $20
- 25 adults, $10 - 15 ages 5 - 17 and seniors age 65+. Purchase
tickets online at
www.strivecolorado.org. 970-245-9030
Hudson Gardens in Littleton Self-guided Public Art Tours and Nature Tours: The gardens are
open daily sunrise to sunset; Fee: Free; Nixon's Coffeehouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm and on
Saturday and Sunday from 8 am - 5 pm.; 303.797.8565
Ext. 306
NOTES:
Denver
Botanic Gardens Center for Continuing
Education offers numerous classes throughout the year. You
will find something for everyone -- adults, families, and kids. For
information on classes visit
www.botanicgardens.org. Several
classes are now being offered online.
Due
to Covid-19 some sites are
offering
their classes online.
Oct. 2
"Bonsai Basics"
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 5:15 p.m.; Fee: $35 or $55 depending on size
of plant set-up chosen. Fee includes bonsai tree, pot and soil. RSVP
required. See website for details and to
register for this class: www.fossilcreeknursery.com.
Oct. 9
"Create Your Own Spooky Succulent Garden"
Fossil
Creek Nursery
in Fort Collins; Time: 5:15 p.m.; Fee: $25 Includes materials; See website for details and to
register for this class: www.fossilcreeknursery.com.
Oct. 9
"Introduction to the Ancient Art of Bonsai" by
Brian Scott Adams
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time 10:30 am -
12:30 pm; Fee: $18 in person, $10 virtual; See website
for details.
Oct.16
"Juniper Wood Ornaments" by Tom Benedict
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time 1:30 - 3:00
pm; Fee: $35, includes materials to make up to 5 ornaments. See website
for details.
Oct. 30
"Festive Pumpkin Centerpiece"
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time 10:30 am -
12:30 pm; Fee: $30, includes materials; See website
for details.
"Gardening Myths and Mysteries - Learn the
Truth" by Roger Heins
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time 10:30 am -
12:30 pm; Fee: $18 in person, $10 virtual. See website
for details.
Nov. 19 - Jan. 8
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 4:30 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly except Nov. 25 and Dec. 25. Note: Timed tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available onsite. Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase;
Fee: Members: $16 - 19, Non-members: $18 - 21; See
www.botanicgardens.org for details; Be sure
to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see a helpful Q/A section.
720-865-3501
Nov. 26 - Jan. 2 on
select dates
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Event will be open Fri. - Sun. on Nov. 26 through
Dec. 12. It will be open nightly Dec. 17 - Jan. 2 except Dec. 25. Time: 5:00 -
8:30 p.m.; Fee: Varies ($15 - 10); Timed tickets
must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available onsite. Holiday lights, music, decorations;
Refreshments available for purchase; See
www.botanicgardens.org for dates open,
details and ticket prices; 720.865.4346
OCTOBER 2021