Ambling Around: What's happening in Greeley, Weld and farther afield in October
By Emily Kemme
October is the most boo-tiful month of the year with a crypt full of fun (and creepy) events hosted by the city of Greeley and area businesses to help you be at your spookiest. Whether you’re searching for fright or fun, there’s something here for people of all ages.
Saturday, October 7: Pumpkins at Tigges Farm, 12404 County Road 64 1/2 in Greeley
From 1-3 p.m., load up the family and head to Tigges Farm for tractor rides, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and a petting zoo. Hosted by Brad Inhulsen of Sears Real Estate, everyone gets a free pumpkin (while supplies last) to carve into a Halloween Jack-o-lantern or add fall color to your home. Bring your pumpkin postcard with you to get your pumpkin, or if you haven’t received one, text 970-584-4144.
Get Spirited: Trick or Drink with Weld County Paranormal on a handful of Friday nights in downtown Greeley
Take part in an investigative tour focusing on the Prohibition era in Greeley that began when Horace Greeley, editor of the New-York Tribune, urged Greeley’s founder, Nathan Meeker, to establish a temperance colony in 1870. Greeley told Meeker, “There are many places in the world you can go to and get drunk, but there are few places that you can go to where you are obliged to keep sober.”
Greeley stayed dry until 1969, when the community voted to end the ban on liquor.
As an event participant, you’ll be equipped with sleuthing tools to investigate some of downtown Greeley’s most haunted locations. Between stops, spend time at two watering holes where you’ll either trick or drink, along with special menu options and treats from your tour guides.
Organizer Weld County Paranormal encourages dressing up in costumes from any time during Greeley’s prohibition years, or any costume that celebrates the season. Best costume receives an extra special treat. Dress from the Prohibition century for more points.
Tickets are still available for $35 on Oct. 6, 27 and Nov. 3. Ticket price doesn’t include drinks (but there will be prizes and treats!). Consuming alcoholic beverages to participate is not required, but you must be of legal drinking age to enter a bar. This event is primarily outdoors, so dress warmly. Visit here for tickets.
Sunday, October 15: Join the crew at Aunt Helen’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 800 8th Ave #101 in downtown Greeley from 2-4 p.m. for a pumpkin decorating class
Pumpkins are beautiful, long-lasting natural vases that are ideal for creating a fall theme in your home or business. Aunt Helen’s talented instructors provide step-by-step guidance, tips and tricks to help you design a pumpkin masterpiece.
The $50 ticket includes one glass of wine or cocktail and snacks to unleash your imagination. Suitable for beginners or skilled gourd decorators, the event promises a fun opportunity to spend time with friends and family or meet new people.
Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Centennial Village Museum’s Howl-o-ween Trick or Treat, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22 from 2-6 p.m, 1475 A Street, near the south entrance to Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley.
Trod the streets, prairies and homes from Greeley’s past for trick or treating, historic crafts, festive games and spooky storytelling on Centennial Village Museum’s grounds and inside its historical buildings. Wagon rides are available during the event, weather permitting.
Tickets are available at the door and cost $4 per person; children two and under attend for free. All adults must be accompanied by a child or children.
Trick or Treat Street in Downtown Greeley on Friday, October 27, 4-6 p.m.
Come downtown for a bewitching evening of Halloween merriment for this free event filled with ghoulishly good times. Participants are encouraged to wear their most spooktacular, creative or adorable costumes to show off their Halloween style at community businesses during this family friendly experience that’s guaranteed to be polite and pleasant — that’s right — only spooky fun is welcome.
In case you’re concerned, there will be plenty of opportunities to collect candy from Downtown Greeley’s friendly businesses lining 8th, 9th and 10th Streets. So rev up your sweet tooth, deck out in your Halloween best and get ready for some Greeley-style haunted enchantment.
Farther Afield: YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED To The Million Dollar MURDER at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 6:30-9 p.m. on multiple nights in October 2023
An exclusive dinner party at Mr. Meene’s mansion (aka, The Brown Palace, 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202) that includes guests Mrs. Off-White, Colonel Dippinsaus and Ms. Finch takes a deadly turn after there is a sudden murder. Your help is requested to solve the crime before the time runs out.
Following the leads of the venerable game of Clue with the suspects you know, the weapons you remember and the mansion you love, Adams Mystery Playhouse Mystery Dinner Series offers a night to remember with this spoof on the beloved game, along with incorporating Denver’s own venerable Brown Palace into this murder mystery storyline.
Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Clue character. Your table will work together to compete against the other tables to put sleuthing skills to the test and find the killer. The winning table will receive a grand prize.
The hosts note: “It’s good to remember that it is not always Colonel Dippensaus in the library with the candlestick.”
Ticket price of $155 includes a three-course dinner and show and begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Cocktails are available for purchase at 6:30 p.m. before the show starts.
Overnight guest room packages are also available during checkout for most dates. For more details about the menu and event, visit Eventbrite. Dates Available: October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29x