FoCo’s Final Frights: Your Last Chance for Halloween Fun 👻

10/31/2025 What's Happenin' Team Fort Collins
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🎃 The Last Hurrah of Halloween in Fort Collins

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Happy Friday, FoCo and Happy Halloween! 👻

It’s the grand finale of spooky season, and Fort Collins is going all out. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with the little monsters, rocking your costume on the dance floor, or chasing one last pumpkin-spiced adventure, there’s still plenty of Halloween magic to be had tonight (and even tomorrow!). Here’s where to celebrate before the cobwebs come down and cocoa season officially begins.

🍻Fort Collins Trivia

Día de los Muertos has roots in which ancient civilization?

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🥩 Craving: Austin’s American Grill

📍 100 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO

💰 $15–35 | Wood-Fired American Fare

Known for their wood-fired rotisserie meats and hearty plates, Austin’s is a local favorite for a reason. From burgers to buttermilk fried chicken, every dish screams comfort—and you’ll want to save room for the cornbread skillet.

🌟 Hot Tip: Head here for weekday lunch—it’s fast, delicious, and comes with that iconic Austin’s hospitality.

🎃 The Last Hurrah of Halloween in FoCo

🎃 The Last Hurrah of Halloween in FoCo

This is it… the grand finale of spooky season! The candy bowls are full, the costumes are ready, and the city is bursting with ways to celebrate. Whether you’re dancing in costume, trick-or-treating with the kiddos, or chasing one more pumpkin-spiced night out, here’s where to make your Halloween count.

🎭 Brave New Wheel Halloween Party 2025

📍 The Lyric | ⏰ Oct. 31, 8 PM | 💸 $12 presale / $15 day of

Fort Collins’ wildest Halloween bash returns! Gold Sprints bike races with beer prizes, a costume contest, and live DJs spinning late into the night. Hosted by Badger the Great — and yes, “fabulous time” is an understatement.

👻 Halloween with Mack Supreme

📍 Horsetooth Tavern |Oct. 31, 5 PM–12 AM

A Halloween classic with local flavor: candy for the kids, jello shots for the adults, and live psychedelic truckergrass from Mack Supreme. Pair it with a prime rib dinner and spooky drink specials — FoCo never looked so festive.

🍂 Fall Festival & Live Music with Christine Alice

📍 The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes | Nov. 1, 1–9 PM

Not ready to let go of Halloween? Head to Red Feather Lakes tomorrow for a community-wide Fall Festival with hayrides, pumpkin picking, trunk-or-treating, and live music from Christine Alice. Pro tip: rent an on-site cabin and make a weekend of it.

What's Happenin' in Fort Collins: Event Listings

Friday, October 31

The Super Hero Within: A Halloween Weekend Event for Families with Kids Ages 4-12 - 149 W Harvard Street, Suite 102 Fort Collins, CO 80521, Fort Collins | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Ticketed
Poe and Special Sauce, a Halloween Double Feature - Bas Bleu Theatre Company, Fort Collins | Time TBD | Ticketed
Houska Halloween Blood Drive, 24th Anniversary! - Venue TBD, Fort Collins | 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, November 1

Fall Festival and Live Music with Christine Alice! - The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes, Fort Collins | 1pm | Ticketed
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Los Tarascos - Los Tarascos, Fort Collins | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed
Community Yoga - The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins | 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM | Recurring weekly on Saturday | Ticketed

Sunday, November 2

Cribbage Night w/ Cribbage King - Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed
Cherryfield Toy Company by CSU Theatre Students - Colorado State University School of the Arts, Fort Collins | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Ticketed
Dracula - The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Ticketed

🎃 The Final Fright Night

This is your last night to haunt Old Town, dance in costume, and collect enough candy to last until Thanksgiving. Have fun, stay safe, and soak in every spooky moment before we trade pumpkins for pine trees.

Trivia Answer: B) Aztec — Día de los Muertos traces back to ancient Aztec rituals honoring the goddess Mictecacihuatl, “Lady of the Dead.”

See you Monday, FoCo friends — and happy last day of October! 🍬👻

—Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛

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