Halloween Events A-Plenty In Arvada

ARVADA, CO – October is here, and Arvada kids and families have fun activities they can attend at Arvada's library branches. There are also spooky and candy-filled events planned for Arvada's Olde Town, the Duncan YMCA, Majestic View Nature Center and the Apex Rec Center.

Here are some of the Halloween-themed events planned this month in Arvada:

Standley Lake Library

8485 Kipling StArvada CO 80005

• Wednesday, Oct. 10 Teen Trivia Night: Scary but True 6-7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct, 12: Teens After Dark: Movie Monster Makeup 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 18: Dia de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls / Calaveras de Azúcar (En Espanol & bilingual) 5-6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 18: Fandemonium Costume Creation Workshop 6-8 p.m.
• 10/25-10/31 After School Halloween Scavenger Hunt 3-8 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 27: Teens After Dark: Halloween Party 6-8 p.m.
  

Arvada Library

7525 W. 57th AvenueArvada CO 80002

• Tuesday, Oct. 23: Dia de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls / Calaveras de Azúcar 12-30-1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 27: Fandemonium Costume Creation Workshop 1-3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 27: Teens After Dark: Apocalypse Night (The Zombies Are Coming...) 6-8 p.m. Registration required.

Apex Recreation Center

13150 W. 72nd Ave Arvada, CO 80005

• Friday Oct. 26: Halloween Carnival Children ages 1 - 10. Enjoy ghoulish games, inflatables, a hayride and much more; costumes encouraged! $7. Adults are free with paying child.

Majestic View Nature Center

7030 Garrison St Arvada, CO 80004

• Friday, Oct. 26: Pumpkin Carving and Stories Ages 10+, $12 (includes cost of pumpkin) Jack O'Lanterns can be scary, but sneak into the history behind them and they're pretty cool! Carve your own pumpkin as we share stories about pumpkins and this holiday tradition. *If weather is nice, pumpkin carving will be outdoors. Please wear clothes that are OK to get gooey while carving.

Olde Town Arvada

7307 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80003

• Friday, Oct. 26: Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada: Bring your little monsters, goblins and ghouls to Olde Town Arvada for free Trick or Treating at participating businesses. Candy will be given out from 5-7 p.m., or while supplies last. Stop by Olde Town Square to participate in our costume contest and win great prizes. This contest will be judged by votes on social media after the event.

Duncan YMCA Annual Halloween Party

6350 Eldridge St Arvada, CO 80004

• Saturday, Oct. 27: Whether you're looking for a kid friendly haunted experience, carnival games for all ages or are one of the brave ones to enter our all new Nightmare on Eldridge Street Haunted House, we have it all for you! 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free for YMCA Members and $5 per family of Non-Members.

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