Fun Fall Events Around Town — Erie, Longmont, Broomfield & Lafayette

What are some fun fall events near Erie in 2026?

Fall doesn't have to be all raking leaves and getting the house ready for winter. There are plenty of reasons to put the chores aside for an afternoon! Whether you're taking the kids or grandkids, meeting friends, or getting to know a new town, here are a few local outings to put on your calendar.

Erie — Boo! on Briggs Street

Downtown Erie is getting dressed up for Halloween. Boo! on Briggs Street brings trick-or-treating, a family costume contest, music and face painting to Briggs Street. It's a fun excuse to pull out the costumes before Halloween night and spend an afternoon downtown.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3–6 p.m.
• Where: Briggs Street in downtown Erie
• Admission: Free for all ages; check the event page for costume-contest details.
• A little extra good: Erie Uplink will be collecting donations for its Tiger Packs program, which supports local students. They are requesting boxed mac and cheese donations which can be dropped off at their booth.

See Erie's official event listing and Boo! on Briggs Street details.

Longmont — A Floating Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins in a swimming pool?! At the Longmont Recreation Center, kids can jump in, pick a pumpkin and enjoy fall games and activities. This is a different take on the usual pumpkin-patch outing, and an indoor option for a fall evening.

• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Where: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road
• Cost: $15 per pumpkin picker. Adults are free and do not register.
• Before you go: Space is limited. Registration opens September 15 at 10 a.m. and closes October 17 at 3 p.m. Children ages five and under must have an adult age 16 or older in the water.

Check Longmont's official fall 2026 events guide for registration information.

Longmont — Día de Muertos Family Celebration

Longmont's outdoor Día de Muertos celebration honors family and friends who have passed away through music, traditional dance, art and community. There will be local vendors and food, crafts, sugar-skull decorating, face painting, a kids' play zone and the Gigantes Procession.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Where: 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street in Longmont
• Admission: Free; plan separately for any food or vendor purchases.

Read the city's Día de Muertos event details.

Longmont — Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street

If your household takes costumes seriously, this one belongs on the calendar. Longmont's 47th annual Halloween Parade is a costume parade for kids of all ages. Afterward, participating local merchants host Trick or Treat Street.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 — line up at 9:30 a.m.; the parade starts at 10 a.m.
• Where: Start at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, then march on Main Street

See the official parade and Trick or Treat Street information.

Broomfield — Trick-or-Treat at Broomfield Plaza

Broomfield Plaza's Halloween afternoon packs several activities into one outing: face painting, balloon twisting, spooky crafts, carnival games, goblin train rides and live entertainment. There's also a trick-or-treat bag giveaway while supplies last.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12–2 p.m.
• Where: Broomfield Plaza at 120th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard

See Broomfield Plaza's event details.

Lafayette — Día de los Muertos at The Collective

For an art-focused outing, visit the Arcos y Portales Día de los Muertos exhibit at The Collective Community Arts Center. The exhibit features local artists and student work, along with community ofrendas honoring ancestors and loved ones.

• Exhibit dates: September 24–November 8, 2026. Check the center's opening hours before visiting.
• Celebration: Friday, October 30, 2026, 3–7 p.m., with face painting from 3–5 p.m. and music and light appetizers from 5–7 p.m.
• Where: The Collective Community Arts Center, 201 N. Public Road
• Another option: Picture-frame decorating drop-ins are October 24 and 25, while supplies last.

Check Lafayette's official exhibit and celebration listing.

Lafayette — Fall Harvest Festival

The fifth annual Lafayette Fall Harvest Festival is another way to spend Halloween daytime. There will be live music, food, a fall marketplace, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and a costumed pet parade. Costumes are encouraged — for people, too!

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Where: Old Town Lafayette; 119 N. Harrison Avenue

See the Fall Harvest Festival organizer's listing.

Getting to know the neighborhood — beyond the houses

Community events are a good way to experience a town beyond a drive through its neighborhoods. If you're exploring a move, pair an outing with a look around Erie, Longmont, Broomfield or Lafayette. Notice what you enjoy about spending time there.

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