October 1 through October 29

Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Open to all ages! No carved pumpkins, only exterior decoration. Pumpkins must represent a book or movie character. Voting by the staff and public will begin October 29. Winners announced at noon on October 31. This competition is being hosted by the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 

Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating for the kids, prizes, games, a scavenger hunt, and a Trunk or Trick Street. Admission is free. Pets are welcome and costumes are encouraged. It’s fall at its finest. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at 300 Gregory Street, Central City. 

Saturday, October 11

Central City Opera’s Haunted History Tour: Enjoy cocktails in the notoriously haunted Teller House and seek glimpses of your future with personal Tarot card readings before embarking on a private walking tour of Central City’s most spectral landmarks. Tickets can be purchased for $150. For more information and ticket purchases follow this link: https://centralcityopera.org/2025-dream-event-haunted-history-tour/. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at 124 Eureka Street, Central City. 

Paranormal Investigation: One investigation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. and the other from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Call the Gilpin History Museum at 303-582-5283 to make reservations. If there is no answer, leave a message, calls will be returned in the order they are received. Located at 228 East 1st High Street, Central City.

October 17, 18, 24, and 25

Central City Creepy Crawl: Sponsored by the Gilpin County Historical Society. Join us for our annual pentalogy of creepy tales from Gilpin County's past. Begins at 6:30 p.m. each night, with a new tour group departing every half hour until 8:30 p.m. Tickets $18.65 in advance or $20 at the door. You can purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-central-city-creepy-crawl-tickets-1665320812379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Friday, October 24

Spooky Stroll: Play carnival games, dare to take a walk through the haunted barn and trick or treat! We will sell $5 wristbands at the event for carnival games and 90% of the money will be split between the Gilpin County School student represented groups. 5 to 9 p.m. at 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Friday, October 31

Mad Masquerade: Featuring Banshee Tree and Phoebe Nix. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes! For ticket details and purchase, follow this link: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/calendar. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. At the Caribou Room located at 55 Indian Peaks, Nederland. 

Haunted Mountain Party: Presented by the Nederland General Store. Live music, a burlesque show and a costume contest. The theme is Eldora Mountain in 1962. Performances by Bear Hat and Something Slight. Tickets include music AND food. $30 advanced, $40 at the door. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ned-gen-halloween-party-with-bear-hat-and-something-slight-tickets-1732447329599?aff=oddtdtcreator. Starts at 8 p.m. located at 112 East Street, Nederland.