🎃 Ghost Walks, Witchy Tea & Día de los Muertos in Boulder
👻 Ghosts, Spirits & Spooky Sips: Boulder’s Weekend of Haunts
Hey Boulder! 🌞
Happy Friday! This weekend in Boulder is packed with history, mystery, and a touch of magic. From haunted house tours to Día de los Muertos altars and a whimsical witchy tea party, there’s something ghostly (and tasty) brewing around every corner.
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— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉
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🍗 Craving: Birdcall
📍 1675 29th St Suite 1284 or 2905 Pearl St
Vibe: Fast-casual, flavor-forward, and fried to perfection
Why Boulder Loves It: Juicy chicken, house-made sauces, and techy ordering that actually works
Birdcall dishes out all-natural, next-level chicken sandwiches—crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re team Bacon Onion Jam or keeping it classic, it’s a fried chicken experience worth clucking about. Pro tip: don’t skip the tots.
👻 Spirits, Stories & Seasonal Magic: Your Boulder Weekend Guide
Historic haunts, vibrant altars, and a touch of witchy whimsy—this weekend in Boulder blends the spooky and the soulful in all the best ways. Whether you’re up for ghost tales under moonlight or sipping spellbinding tea at the Boulderado, here’s what not to miss October 24–26:
🕯️ Ghost Walk / Ghost Talk
📍 Multiple Venues, Downtown & Mapleton Hill
📅 October 24–25 | ⏰ Twilight Tour: 5–7:30pm | Moonlight Tour: 6:30–9pm
🎟️ Ticket Required
Historic Boulder’s beloved biennial tour is back! Start at a downtown location (revealed with your ticket), then venture at your own pace through a spooky series of historic homes and buildings in Mapleton Hill. Along the way, hear real history and haunted tales shared by volunteers and local psychics alike. Great for ghost believers and skeptics!
💀 Día de los Muertos Community Installation
📍 Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)
📅 October 24 – November 2 | ⏰ 11am–5pm daily
🎟️ Free
BMoCA’s annual Día de los Muertos installation returns, featuring beautiful community ofrendas created by artists Javier Flores and Lizette Guadalupe. On Sunday, October 26, join the free opening reception from 2–5pm with live music, dance, refreshments, and family-friendly fun honoring ancestors and traditions.
🫖 Witches Brew Tea Party at Hotel Boulderado
📍 Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St.
📅 Sunday, October 26 | ⏰ 12:00 PM
🎟️ $35 kids / $50 adults
Sip your way into the spooky season with the Hotel Boulderado’s first holiday tea of the year! This limited-edition Witch’s Brew Tea Party features cozy seasonal blends, enchanting treats, and plenty of festive vibes. Costumes encouraged for a little extra fun and flair.
👀 Whether you’re walking with ghosts or celebrating with cocoa and calaveras, Boulder’s brewing something special this weekend.
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Friday, October 24
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26
Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar
🎉 That’s a Wrap on Boulder’s Haunted Weekend
However you celebrate—wandering haunted houses, sipping mystical tea, or honoring Día de los Muertos—we hope your weekend is filled with magic, meaning, and maybe a ghost story or two. Forward this to a friend who loves all things spooky, and don’t forget to check back Monday for more Boulder happenings!
Trivia Answer: C) Mapleton Hill 👻
Catch you Monday with fresh picks for your outdoor adventures!
-What’s Happenin’ Boulder 💚
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