Colorado community events and fall festivals continue through October

Various community events and seasonal festivals remain active across Colorado. In the Colorado Springs area, the Old Colorado City Farmers Market at Bancroft Park continues every Saturday until October 17. Other local offerings include the Altitude Makers + Farmers Market in Manitou Springs on October 11, and the Southeast Farmers Market on Sundays through October 11.

Cultural activities include an exhibit at the Fine Arts Center exploring Colorado’s legacy, a comedy performance by Paula Poundstone on October 17, and the 2026 Pikes Peak Zine Fest at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Additionally, the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum has debuted an exhibition regarding First Amendment rights.

In the Denver area, several fall attractions are still operational. The Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms in Littleton is scheduled for October 9 through 11. The Denver Zoo is hosting Boo at the Zoo on select dates throughout October, and Ghosts in the Gardens is running several evening sessions through October 31.