Friday, October 23

Spooky Stroll: Free trick-or-treat trail and sensory room. Haunted barn, hayrides, and carnival for $10. Cake walk and pumpkin patch. Partnering with Gilpin County School District. 5 to 9 p.m., Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Saturday, October 24

Haunted Barn and Pumpkin Patch: Purchase your pumpkin and get a little spooked! Learn the “Thriller” dance at 6:30 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m., Gilpin County Rec Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Howl at the Moon: Cash bar, appetizers, dancing, costume contest, and silent auction. Tickets available at the door for $20. Proceeds benefit Friends of Charlie’s Place. 6 to 10 p.m., Idaho Springs Elks Lodge, 1600 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs. 

Halloween Warehouse Party: Join us for a night of tricks, treats, and wicked good times! Spooky cocktails and Halloween treats. Costumes, dancing and all the Halloween shenanigans you can handle! Music from DJ Ashwee. Starts at 7:30 p.m., 41 Main Street, Rollinsville. 

Ghost Tour and Colorado History: Join Homestead Daniel for an engaging, interactive experience as we explore the history of the Homestead and Colorado through stories, conversation, and hands-on discovery. Come curious; leave with a deeper connection to the past. 4 to 7 p.m., Cal-Wood Education Center, 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown. Register at: pci.jotform.com/form/260425259677062. $49

Wednesday, October 28

Halloween Storytime: Join us for a special Halloween storytime. We’ll read some of our favorite Halloween books and have a special trick-or-treat around the library. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes. 10 to 11 a.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Open Mic & Pumpkin Carving Party: Enjoy some local talent, or even join in, while carving pumpkins. Starts at 7 p.m., Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main Street, Jamestown.  

Friday, October 30

NES Trunk or Treat: Decorate your trunk and hand out treats to trick or treaters. For questions, contact erperry7@gmail.com. 4:30 p.m., 1 Sundown Trail, Nederland. 

Family Movie & Halloween Party: Celebrate Halloween with us at the library! Wear your costume and join us for crafts and candy starting at 4 p.m., followed by "Paw Patrol" at 4:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and pillow and enjoy free popcorn during the movie. Free and open to all families. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Halloween Eve Pumpkin Carving Contest: Show off your pumpkin carving skills! You can participate at both locations: Very Nice Nederland, 26 Highway 119 #7, Nederland; or Very Nice Gilpin, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 6 to 9 p.m.

Costume Storytime: Storytime is on the day before Halloween this year and we can't wait to share in the spookiness with you all! Starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72.

Saturday, October 31 

Halloween at TEENS, Inc.: Face paint, games, food, a magic show and a haunted house. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 151 East Street, Nederland. 

Halloween at the Vault: From Old Town, head to the Vault and Mountain Man Outdoor Store for treats for little ghouls, specials for big ghouls, a costume contest, and live music from Chris Myth and Scott Spanbauer at Very Nice. 5 to 7 p.m., The Vault, 26 Highway 119, Nederland. 

Masquerade Ball at The Caribou Room: Live music from Banshee Tree and Cycles. Costume contest. The tradition continues! 7 p.m., 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland. Buy tickets at thecaribouroom.com. 

Gold Hill Inn’s Little Circus of Freaks: Costume contest and Halloween dance party with Canyon Collective. Starts at 8 p.m., 401 Main Street, Gold Hill. Buy tickets at events.humanitix.com/halloween-dance-party-ur4u4b6f. 

Ned After Dark: Pierce the veil and experience the horror: Halloween at Ned General. Southern Gothic theme; come dressed to kill. Live music from Something Slight and Nicky Diamonds. Tarot readings and gumbo. 8 p.m., 112 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Halloween Street at Gregory Plaza: Trick or treat trail, costume contests, games and activities, music and a haunted mine maze. Explore, play, shop, and celebrate. 3 to 8 p.m., Gregory Street Plaza, Black Hawk.