Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 1-27
Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119
The 2024 Pumpkin Decorating Contest begins October 1st. This event is open to all ages, so get creative! No carved pumpkins, only exterior decoration. Pumpkins must represent a book or movie character. More information on the Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
Gilpin County Farmers' Market
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.
Fall Foliage and Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Central City. Festival information.
Fall-o-Ween
Sunday, October 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gilpin Grateful Acres, 32 Elk Meadow Lane, Black Hawk
Gilpin Grateful Acres invites you to join fun activities including a scavenger hunt, caramel apple and cookie decorating, pizza skulls, a haunted trail through the woods, and more! This is an all-ages event.
15th Annual Creepy Crawl
Friday, October 11, Saturday, October 12, Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Central City; meet on first floor of Century Casino & Hotel,102 Main St, Central City. Creepy Crawl information and tickets.
October Movie Night "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Saturday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119
Central City's Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 19 & 26 and Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2024: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Main Street Central City. Spooktacular information.
Halloween Movie Double Feature: "Scared Shrekless" and "Toy Story of Terror"
Friday, October 25, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119
Spooky Stroll
Friday, October 25, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Community Center Trail & Barn, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. Partnering with Gilpin County School District as a fundraiser!
- School Carnival in Barn $5 Wristband
- Bring Cash for Cake Walk and Jail
- Free Trick or Treat and Haunted Trail
- JKQ Food Truck
- Accepting Food Pantry Donations
- Hayride, Pumpkin Chunckin, Prizes, Treats and More!
Purchase wristbands and sign waiver before you go.
Ghost Stories Tour
Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Washington Hall, 117 Eureka Street, Central City.
Tour the historic Teller House and hear about some of the darker events associated with the building's past. Advanced ticket purchases only, $20 each. Tickets are available by contacting the museum at 303-582-5283, by email at gilpinhistory@live.com or at the tour office at 117 Eureka St. in Central City. There is more information at gilpinhistory.org. Tour meets at the Washington Hall Tour Office and then will walk over to the Teller House.
Turkey Trot
Saturday, November 30
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.
Paranormal Night at the Teller House
Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Take part in a paranormal investigation at the historic Teller House in Central City. This event is limited to 30 people with advanced ticket sales only, $55 each. Tickets are available by contacting the museum at 303-582-5283, by email at gilpinhistory@live.com or at the tour office at 117 Eureka St. in Central City. There is more information at gilpinhistory.org. Tour meets at the Washington Hall Tour Office and then will walk over to the Teller House.
Tommyknocker Holidays
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Teller House, 120 Eureka Street, Central City. Tommyknocker Holidays information.
Winter Arts Festival
Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, December 15, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. Booth Information and Application.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mountain Poppy Boutique & Gift, 317 Gregory Street, Black Hawk.
Event Submission
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