Trunk or Treat Off Mainstreet looks to be replacing the decades-long tradition of Trick or Treat ON Mainstreet. I’ll be updating the information about that here.
Parker Fall Fest | Sept. 23 – 30, 2023
Fall Fest returns to downtown Parker Sept. 23 through 30, and this year’s celebration is bigger and better than ever!
The Town of Parker invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate the start of autumn at O’Brien Park in downtown Parker. This year’s celebration will feature an expanded offering of free family-friendly events and activities.
Highlighting the weeklong celebration will be Fun and Games Day in O’Brien Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Kids can participate in the Colorado Avalanche’s Game On Street Hockey Program, lawn games led by Sam the Scarecrow, inflatables and carnival games with prizes. Adult-friendly attractions will include a beer garden (tickets available onsite) hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance, as well as an axe-throwing booth. Several food vendors will be on site for visitors to grab a tasty snack.
Capping off Fun and Games Day will be a drone light show that takes to the sky above O’Brien Park beginning at about 7:15 p.m.
Fall Fest will be more than just Fun and Games Day, as a handful of activities are also planned throughout the weeklong celebration. Kick off the festivities at O’Brien Park with giant table games and an appearance by Sam the Scarecrow and Parker’s Mayor and Town Council on Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. A hay bale maze for young children will also be on display all week. Additionally, scavenger-hunt enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in our “Prowl for Pumpkins” contest. From Sept. 23 through 30, pumpkin signs will be hidden throughout Parker for residents to discover. Those who find a pumpkin and take a selfie can enter to win prizes!
Fall Fest Kick-off Activities (Sept. 23 to 30)
- Hay Bale Maze (all week)
- Prowl for Pumpkins Scavenger Hunt (all week)
- Giant Table Games (Sept. 23; noon to 4 p.m.)
- Appearance by Sam the Scarecrow
Fun and Games Day Activities (Sept. 30)
- Inflatable Bounce House
- Colorado Avalanche Game On Street Hockey Program
- Carnival Games with Prizes
- Activities with Sam the Scarecrow
- Golden Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
- Walk-around Characters
- Giant Table Games / Lawn Games
- Food Vendors
- Beer Garden (Hosted by Downtown Business Alliance)
- Axe Throwing Booth for Adults
- Evening Drone Light Show (Starts at 7:15 p.m.)
Fall Fest will be more than just Fun and Games Day, as a handful of activities are also planned throughout the weeklong celebration. Kick off the festivities at O’Brien Park with giant table games and an appearance by Sam the Scarecrow and Parker’s Mayor and Town Council on Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. A hay bale maze for young children will also be on display all week. Additionally, scavenger-hunt enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in our “Prowl for Pumpkins” contest. From Sept. 23 through 30, pumpkin signs will be hidden throughout Parker for residents to discover. Those who find a pumpkin and take a selfie can enter to win prizes!
Parker Fall Fest – Sept. 23 to Oct. 2
Meet Sam the Scarecrow on Mainstreet and take part in a Prowl for Pumpkins scavenger hunt around Parker.
Halloween Home Decorating Contest | Oct. 23 – 31, 2023
Last year, residents showed their Parker hometown spirit and decorated for Halloween! The community was invited to celebrate with the Town of Parker by decorating their front porches, yards, windows, doors, patios or balconies! By unleashing their creativity, bringing a smile (or a scare) to their friends and neighbors, and WINNING PRIZES! The Town produced a virtual map of all the registered porches, so the community could plan a walk or drive around Parker to see and share in the celebration. New this year – we added judging categories and a judging committee! We also added a special “Mayor and Council Favorite” category and of course brought back the “People’s Choice Award” where the community chose their favorite over Facebook.
Additional detailed information will become available as this event grows near.
Zombie Crawl on Mainstreet October 29, 2022 2-6 p.m.
This is the first time for this event in Parker and is being sponsored by the Parker Downtown Business Alliance.
Last year not that many folks dressed up as Zombies so now it’s called the Pub Crawl but you are of course encouraged to go FULL Zombie!
Zombies & Friends are encouraged to dress up and walk up and down Mainstreet using the tunnel that goes underneath Parker Rd. There will be Music on Mainstreet and all the bars on the route will also have drink specials we encourage all Zombies & friends to stop in. The DBA is also having a scavenger hunt as part of the event during the evening. There will be missions to do along the way such as checking into businesses, taking selfies at certain spots, and answering trivia questions all pertained to Mainstreet from one end to the other.
Participants are encouraged to use the tunnel under Parker Road for the safety of Pedestrians and Vehicles.
COSTUME CONTEST
A costume contest for the best individually dressed person & also for the best-dressed group.
The Patch in Elizabeth
Opening on September 17, 2022!
We’ve got pumpkins … and lots more! Celebrate the Fall Harvest season with a visit to our family farm — The Patch in Elizabeth, Colorado. Get lost in a 4-acre corn maze. Take an old-fashioned hayride or jump on the Bucking Bronco Train! We have about 20+ activities to keep you entertained, including a giant slide, apple cannons, and more! Did we mention our Farm Friends? Meet a barnyard full of friendly farm animals. Scroll down and find out more!
Days/Hours
Saturday – Sunday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 3pm
ONLINE Farm Admission $22
Grandparents $20 Military $20 (with ID)
Age 2 and under are free!
Extra Fee Weekend Fun
Apple Cannons: $5 per basket of 10.
Purchase 4 baskets and get one free.
Note: While we welcome your entire family, please leave your pets at home – thank you.
Online ticketing is required for 2022. Admission covers ALL attractions and activities, except Apple Cannons and Euro Bungy Colorado (weekends only). Note that pumpkins are extra! Prices vary depending on size and variety.
Pumpkins are priced per pound with select pumpkins (such as pie pumpkins) sold individually at a flat rate. (Details coming soon!)
Weekday availability is subject to special reservations. Visit the website at www.thepatchinelizabeth.com for more information
Fieldhouse Fright Night
Parker Recreation Celebrates Halloween with some Great Events at the Fieldhouse and the Parker Rec!
This Halloween Parker Recreation offers something for everyone, for the young to the not-so-young!
Calling all ghastly ghouls, spooky spirits and wicked witches for an evening of Halloween family fun at the Fieldhouse Fright Night! All ages are welcome.
Date: Oct. 22, 2022
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive
Ages: All ages
Cost: $12 per Parker resident, $13 per non-resident* Parents/guardians are free; register each child attending
* The first 400 pre-registrants will receive a special reusable trick-or-treat bag at check-in. Pre-registration closes Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Walk-up registration will be available at the event for an additional $5 per child. Children 12 and under must have a parent or guardian in attendance.
Kids will find tricks and treats galore as they make their way around Trick-or-Treat Street, play goblin games, make their way through Mini or Mega Monster Museum and conquer the Rock’n Halloween Climbing Wall! Local sponsors, crafts and games for both big and small will all be a part of this magical Halloween family event. Please note, roller skating is no longer offered at this event.
Costume Contest
Don’t forget to dress up! The top two costumes in each group will be awarded: 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 years and up and the family/group division. The contest will be held on the inline rink at 7 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website and choose Town of Parker as your organization. Email Brenda at bmooney@parkeronline.org with volunteer questions.
Mayor’s Holiday Lighting – Nov. 23
The holiday season begins with the lighting of O’Brien Park and Mainstreet.
Hometown Holiday Experience | Nov. 25 to Jan. 1
Last year, after the fun of the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting, the Town continued to usher in the holidays with a kick-off weekend of activities and accents to Downtown Parker. Pre-recorded holiday music played through speakers and accents to our beautiful Downtown Parker was on display. Patrons were able to visit our small businesses at O’Brien Park’s winter market and visit with Santa’s elf, a toy soldier, a real live holiday tree, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Additional detailed information will become available as this event grows near.
