Montrose Business Times
From haunted houses and costume contests to trick-or-treating, live music and a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, communities across the Uncompahgre Valley are preparing for a busy Halloween season.
A variety of events are scheduled Oct. 23-31 in Montrose, Delta, Ridgway, Ouray and Paonia, with activities ranging from family-friendly celebrations to late-night entertainment.
Here is a roundup of Halloween events planned throughout the region.
Montrose
Honey Acre Farms Haunted Corn Maze
Honey Acre Farms will offer three more nights of spooky fun with its Haunted Corn Maze, open Oct. 29-31 from dusk until 11 p.m., weather permitting. Located at 61601 Spring Creek Road in Montrose, the attraction will also feature food trucks, a fire pit and complimentary marshmallows. Pumpkins will be available for $5 each while supplies last. Admission is $10 for children ages 4-12 and $15 for ages 13 and older. For more information, call Jami at 970-901-8604.
DeVries Produce Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch — Through October
DeVries Produce, 60542 Gunnison Road near Olathe, is offering a variety of fall activities, including a corn maze, a large straw bale maze, horse-drawn wagon rides and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
The farm also advertises Friday and Saturday night mazes throughout October, including Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-31.
DeVries is located along U.S. Highway 50 north of Montrose, between mile markers 85 and 86. For information about admission and maze hours, call 970-323-6559.
Skellington Manor Haunted House — Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31
Skellington Manor will host its sixth annual haunted house at a new location, 799 6530 Road, from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31.
This year’s attractions include a pirate shipwreck experience, with admission costing $7, and a haunted house, with tickets priced at $20 for adults and $12 for children. Haunted house admission includes a bag of popcorn. Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash, Venmo and Zelle will be accepted.
Fright Night Adventure — Oct. 29 and 30
Honey Acres Farms, 61601 Spring Creek Road, will host Fright Night Adventure from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30.
The event will feature a haunted corn maze, bonfire, prizes and an investigation with paranormal researchers. For additional information, contact Jami at 970-901-8604.
Precision Society Trunk or Treat — Oct. 30
Precision Junk Removal & Haul and Merica Motorworks will host a trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 1210 N. Townsend Ave.
The event will feature decorated cars and trucks, along with candy for children.
Kids’ Night Out: Pre-Halloween Party — Oct. 30
The Montrose Children’s Museum, 221 Colorado Ave., Unit A, will host a Halloween-themed Kids’ Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
The drop-off event, designed for children ages 4-10, will feature games, treats, a glow dance party and hands-on museum activities.
Admission is $20 for museum members and $25 for nonmembers, with an additional sibling rate of $10. Advance registration is required by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Drop-off begins at 5:45 p.m.
The event will be supervised by a team that includes licensed teachers, CPR-certified staff and members of the museum’s Youth Leadership Program.
Maslow Academy Halloween Fest — Oct. 30
Maslow Academy and Bright Beginnings at Colorado Outdoors will host a community Halloween celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 120 N. Hillcrest Drive.
The event will feature trick-or-treating around the school. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, and hot dogs, caramel apples and cider will be available for purchase.
Hallelujah Night — Oct. 30
Calvary Chapel Montrose will host its annual Hallelujah Night celebration Friday, Oct. 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The church’s event announcement lists an 8:30 p.m. ending time. The celebration is intended as a family-friendly Halloween alternative.
Halloween-Themed Trivia — Oct. 30
Trivia Folks will host a special Halloween-themed trivia night at The Association on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
The event will feature Halloween-related questions, prizes and a costume-friendly atmosphere.
Halloween Music Trivia and Costume Party — Oct. 30
Sidelines will host a Halloween music trivia and costume party beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
DJ Jon, Jonathan Rausch, will lead the music trivia event. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and attendees will vote on costume contest winners.
Vampire Ball — Oct. 30
LaNoue DuBois Winery will host a Vampire Ball from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
The Halloween-themed celebration has an advertised admission price of $10.
Town Hall Tavern Halloween Night — Oct. 31
Town Hall Tavern will host a Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring a DJ, costume contest, door prizes and drink specials.
Spooky Harvest Market — Oct. 31
Valley Food Partnership will host a Spooky Harvest Market at Centennial Plaza from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The market will feature children’s activities, live music and a costume contest scheduled for 11 a.m.
Recovery Halloween Social — Oct. 31
Advocates for Recovery Colorado will host a Recovery Halloween Social from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the M.A.D.A. building, 17 N. Sixth St.
The gathering will feature food, games and music, bringing together participants from Montrose, Delta and surrounding communities. Attendees should enter through the patio-side door.
Organizers also invite participants to help distribute candy after the event.
Pumpkin Carving Contest — Oct. 31
Pomona Brewing Company, 830 N. Townsend Ave., will host a free, adults-only pumpkin carving contest from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The brewery will provide pumpkins and carving supplies, and the winning entry will be announced at 5 p.m. Advance registration is required.
Downtown Montrose Candy Crawl — Oct. 31
Downtown Montrose businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters for the annual Candy Crawl from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Participating businesses will distribute candy to children and families throughout the downtown area. Main Street between Townsend and Park avenues is scheduled to be closed to traffic from 1 to 6 p.m. for the event.
Trick-or-Treating at Valley Manor — Oct. 31
Valley Manor Care Center, 1401 S. Cascade Ave., will welcome children and families for trick-or-treating from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Hosted by Volunteers of America Western Slope of Colorado, the event encourages children to wear costumes and collect treats while visiting with Valley Manor residents.
The Haunted Hotel — Oct. 31
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose, 1391 S. Townsend Ave., will transform its property into a haunted attraction from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The event will feature themed rooms and hallways, scare zones decorated by local businesses and organizations, trick-or-treat stations, photo opportunities and family-friendly activities.
Admission is $8 for ages 13 and older and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase, along with a Halloween-themed cash bar for guests 21 and older.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support Feed the Children and a local charitable organization.
Monster Mash Halloween Party — Oct. 31
The Association will host a Monster Mash Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, with music beginning at 6 p.m.
The event will feature a DJ and Halloween festivities, with no cover charge.
RIFT Halloween Performance — Oct. 31
Montrose metal band RIFT will perform at Niko’s Tavern beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The band will return to the venue for a Halloween celebration featuring live music and costume prizes. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the occasion.
Delta
Downtown Trick-or-Treating — Oct. 30
Downtown Delta businesses will participate in a Halloween trick-or-treating event Friday, Oct. 30, along Main Street between Second and Seventh streets.
The event is advertised from 2 to 6 p.m., offering children and families an opportunity to collect candy from participating businesses.
Creepy Cattle Carrier — Oct. 30
Sisson Feed will host its Creepy Cattle Carrier Halloween attraction from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Admission is free for children younger than 6 and $1 for older attendees.
Ridgway
Halloween Pint Night — Oct. 30
Floating Lotus Brewery will host a Halloween Pint Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, benefiting Second Chance Humane Society.
Easy Jim Halloween Performances — Oct. 30 and 31
Grateful Dead tribute band Easy Jim will perform at the Sherbino Theater at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31.
The Halloween weekend performances will feature live music, with tickets advertised at $30 in advance and $33 at the door.
Ouray
Halloween Events — Oct. 31
Ouray will host several Halloween activities Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning with a pumpkin float at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Pumpkin decorating is scheduled from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Fellin Park, followed by a costume contest at 3:30 p.m.
The city’s Trick-or-Treat Street event will run from 4 to 6 p.m.
Halloween Movies at the Wright — Oct. 30 and 31
The Wright Opera House will offer Halloween weekend movie screenings, including Minions and Monsters at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and Casper at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Admission is advertised at $5 per screening.
Witches at the Wright — Oct. 31
The Wright Opera House will host Witches at the Wright from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The Halloween event is advertised as free to attend.
Paonia
The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Oct. 30 and 31
The Paradise Theatre, 215 Grand Ave. in Paonia, will host two Halloween weekend screenings of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, accompanied by a live shadow cast.
The first screening is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, with a second performance at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Have a Halloween event to share?
The Montrose Business Times will continue highlighting Halloween activities throughout the region.
Businesses, organizations and community groups hosting Halloween events not included in this roundup are encouraged to contact us with details, including the event’s date, time, location, admission information and a brief description.
Justin Tubbs is the Montrose Business Times editor. He can be reached by email at justin@montrosebusinesstimes.com or by phone at 970-765-0915 or mobile at 254-246-2260.
