Fall in Colorado has a way of filling the calendar quickly: crisp mountain weekends, neighborhood festivals, cider pressing, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Oktoberfest celebrations from Denver to the high country.
To make planning easier, we pulled together 12 favorite 2026 fall events across Colorado, grouped by Oktoberfests, fall festivals, and pumpkin patches/corn mazes. Whether you are staying close to Denver or making a scenic weekend drive, these are a few worth adding to your fall list.
Planning tip: Some events require tickets or timed entry, and schedules can shift because of weather or vendor updates. Use the official event links below before heading out.
Oktoberfests
Vail Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20, 2026
Location: Lionshead Village and Vail Village, Vail
Two weekends of Bavarian-style celebrating in the mountains, with food, beer, live music, stein-holding, costume contests and Vail's classic fall scenery.
Denver Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 18-20 and Sept. 25-27, 2026
Location: Larimer and 21st in Denver's Ballpark District
A long-running Denver favorite with live music, stein hoisting, keg bowling, themed contests and a festive downtown atmosphere across two weekends.
Breckenridge Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 25-27, 2026
Location: Main Street, Breckenridge
One of Colorado's most iconic Oktoberfest weekends, with German food, music, stein hoisting, a 5K and a lively Main Street setting surrounded by early fall color.
Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest
Date: Sept. 26, 2026
Location: Highlands Ranch Town Center
A community-friendly Oktoberfest with music, German food, stein-hoisting contests, dachshund races and an easy-to-enjoy town center setting.
Fall Festivals
Morrison Ciderfest
Date: Sept. 26, 2026
Location: Historic Morrison
A free small-town fall festival near Red Rocks with cider pressing, live music, horse and wagon rides, artisan vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.
Lakewood Cider Days
Dates: Oct. 3-4, 2026
Location: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Lakewood
A Lakewood tradition celebrating agricultural heritage with cider, vintage tractors, live performances, harvest treats, family activities and local vendors.
Estes Park Elk Fest
Dates: Oct. 3-4, 2026
Location: Bond Park and Estes Park Events Complex, Estes Park
A free, family-friendly celebration of the elk rut with wildlife education, bugling demonstrations, live entertainment, vendors and a beautiful mountain-town backdrop.
Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Oct. 9-11, 2026
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Littleton
A classic fall outing with access to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, family activities and seasonal fun at Chatfield Farms.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Maize in the City
Season: Opens Sept. 19, 2026
Location: Thornton
A long-running Thornton fall favorite with a 20-acre corn maze, pumpkins, a mini maze for younger kids, a petting zoo and family attractions. The season begins with select weekend dates before expanding later in October.
Fritzler Farm Park
Season: Opens Sept. 19, 2026
Location: LaSalle
A full fall-farm experience with corn maze fun, a pumpkin patch, farm attractions, a pumpkin cannon, petting zoo activities and select evening entertainment.
Anderson Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 2026
Location: Erie
One of Colorado's biggest fall destinations, featuring a 25-acre corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, farm activities, play areas and seasonal entertainment.
Cottonwood Farms
Dates: Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 2026
Location: Lafayette
A relaxed Boulder County pumpkin patch with a corn maze, kids maze, farm animals, pumpkins and weekend wagon rides.
A Community Note From Barry
One of the best parts of living in Colorado is how each season gives us a new reason to get out, explore and make memories close to home. I hope this guide helps you find a new favorite tradition this fall, whether that means cider in Morrison, pumpkins in Lafayette, elk watching in Estes Park or a mountain Oktoberfest weekend.
Wishing you a fun, safe and colorful fall season.
Barry Kunselman
Hatch Realty
buydenverurbanhomes.com
Dates, hours, ticket prices and event details may change. Please check the official event website before making plans.
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