Craig Halloween Happenings: Spooky stuff, colorful costumes, fun for everyone
Halloween is Monday, but odds are you’ll be celebrating this weekend and the day of, so here are some things to do in Northwest Colorado for all ages to enjoy.
Fright night delight
The American Legion Post 62 Haunted House returns this year, running each day through Halloween, complete with creepy corridors to unnerve even the bravest participants.
Families with young kids can request the non-scare tour, but be sure to ask or receive the full hairy, scary experience. Warning: no guarantee on the presence of killer clowns.
When:When: 7 to 9:45 p.m. Oct. 20 to 31 7 to 9:45 p.m. Oct. 20 to 31
When: 7 to 9:45 p.m. Oct. 20 to 31
Where:Where: Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 107 Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 107
Where: Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 107
Cost:Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for kids $6 for adults, $3 for kids
Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for kids
For more information:For more information: Call 970-326-7104 Call 970-326-7104
For more information: Call 970-326-7104
Run for your life!
Get some good exercise with the best motivator imaginable: pure terror.
The Grand Futures Prevention CoalitionGrand Futures Prevention Coalition Zombie 5K takes place Saturday at Loudy-Simpson Park. Registration starts at 1 p.m. with the event kicking off at 3 p.m. Runners can expect plenty of scares along the way. Zombie 5K takes place Saturday at Loudy-Simpson Park. Registration starts at 1 p.m. with the event kicking off at 3 p.m. Runners can expect plenty of scares along the way.
Grand Futures Prevention Coalition Zombie 5K takes place Saturday at Loudy-Simpson Park. Registration starts at 1 p.m. with the event kicking off at 3 p.m. Runners can expect plenty of scares along the way.
Prizes will go to the best zombie outfits.
When:When: Registration at 1 p.m., race starts at 3 p.m. Saturday Registration at 1 p.m., race starts at 3 p.m. Saturday
When: Registration at 1 p.m., race starts at 3 p.m. Saturday
Where:Where: Loudy-Simpson Park, 600 S. Ranney St. Loudy-Simpson Park, 600 S. Ranney St.
Where: Loudy-Simpson Park, 600 S. Ranney St.
Cost:Cost: $15 for adults, $7 ages 5 to 18, free to ages 4 and younger $15 for adults, $7 ages 5 to 18, free to ages 4 and younger
Cost: $15 for adults, $7 ages 5 to 18, free to ages 4 and younger
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-5752 or email Call 970-824-5752 or email karli@grandfutures.orgkarli@grandfutures.org
For more information: Call 970-824-5752 or email karli@grandfutures.org
Bowl over the competition
Thunder Rolls Bowling Center’sThunder Rolls Bowling Center’s Halloween party for all ages includes specialty foods at the lanes as well as drink specials for the adults. Prizes are at stake for the best costume, so be sure to strike out from home with some good threads. Halloween party for all ages includes specialty foods at the lanes as well as drink specials for the adults. Prizes are at stake for the best costume, so be sure to strike out from home with some good threads.
Thunder Rolls Bowling Center’s Halloween party for all ages includes specialty foods at the lanes as well as drink specials for the adults. Prizes are at stake for the best costume, so be sure to strike out from home with some good threads.
When:When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Where:Where: Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave. Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave.
Where: Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave.
Cost:Cost: Free admission, check with organizers about bowling prices Free admission, check with organizers about bowling prices
Cost: Free admission, check with organizers about bowling prices
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-2695 Call 970-824-2695
For more information: Call 970-824-2695
Zom prom
Cassidy’s Bar and LoungeCassidy’s Bar and Lounge hosts Zombie Prom Saturday, giving participants a chance to dress up like the undead, hit the photo booth and maybe win a cash prize for best costume. Drink specials and live music from Bruiser Queen are also on tap, as well as an appearance by The Gorge on Halloween Day. hosts Zombie Prom Saturday, giving participants a chance to dress up like the undead, hit the photo booth and maybe win a cash prize for best costume. Drink specials and live music from Bruiser Queen are also on tap, as well as an appearance by The Gorge on Halloween Day.
Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge hosts Zombie Prom Saturday, giving participants a chance to dress up like the undead, hit the photo booth and maybe win a cash prize for best costume. Drink specials and live music from Bruiser Queen are also on tap, as well as an appearance by The Gorge on Halloween Day.
A free shuttle will also be provided because there’s nothing scarier than a drunk driver.
When:When: 8 p.m. Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where:Where: Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge, at Clarion Inn & Suites, 300 S. Colorado Highway 13 Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge, at Clarion Inn & Suites, 300 S. Colorado Highway 13
Where: Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge, at Clarion Inn & Suites, 300 S. Colorado Highway 13
Cost:Cost: No cover charge No cover charge
Cost: No cover charge
For more information:For more information: 970-824-4000 970-824-4000
For more information: 970-824-4000
Mystical, musical merriment
JW Snack’s Bar & GrillJW Snack’s Bar & Grill will feature live music from Northwest Colorado trio River City Band, as well as a costume contest and drink specials. will feature live music from Northwest Colorado trio River City Band, as well as a costume contest and drink specials.
JW Snack’s Bar & Grill will feature live music from Northwest Colorado trio River City Band, as well as a costume contest and drink specials.
Sorry, kids, but this one is also strictly for ages 21 and up.
When:When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday
Where:Where: JW Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way JW Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way
Where: JW Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way
Cost:Cost: No cover charge No cover charge
Cost: No cover charge
For more information:For more information: Call 970-826-0468 Call 970-826-0468
For more information: Call 970-826-0468
Downtown candy town
Downtown Craig is the place to be Halloween Day with a multitude of activities along Yampa Avenue. Enter the Downtown Business AssociationDowntown Business Association pumpkin carving contest — entries due by 2 p.m. Monday at Community Budget Center — and bring your kids later in the day for trick-or-treating at all the downtown businesses. Moffat County High School will also host Trunk or Treat downtown in a safe environment that includes traffic control on the busy street. pumpkin carving contest — entries due by 2 p.m. Monday at Community Budget Center — and bring your kids later in the day for trick-or-treating at all the downtown businesses. Moffat County High School will also host Trunk or Treat downtown in a safe environment that includes traffic control on the busy street.
Downtown Business Association pumpkin carving contest — entries due by 2 p.m. Monday at Community Budget Center — and bring your kids later in the day for trick-or-treating at all the downtown businesses. Moffat County High School will also host Trunk or Treat downtown in a safe environment that includes traffic control on the busy street.
When:When: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday 4 to 6 p.m. Monday
When: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday
Where:Where: 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue
Where: 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-7898 Call 970-824-7898
For more information: Call 970-824-7898
Family fun
For those seeking an alternative to the dark side of Halloween, Craig Christian ChurchCraig Christian Church will host its annual Family Fun Fest on Monday. A fundraiser for the Joyful Noisemakers youth program, the evening includes carnival games, live music and concessions including nachos, chili, pie and more. will host its annual Family Fun Fest on Monday. A fundraiser for the Joyful Noisemakers youth program, the evening includes carnival games, live music and concessions including nachos, chili, pie and more.
Craig Christian Church will host its annual Family Fun Fest on Monday. A fundraiser for the Joyful Noisemakers youth program, the evening includes carnival games, live music and concessions including nachos, chili, pie and more.
When:When: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
Where:Where: Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way
Where: Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way
Cost:Cost: Dinner tickets $3 apiece; game tickets 10 cents apiece Dinner tickets $3 apiece; game tickets 10 cents apiece
Cost: Dinner tickets $3 apiece; game tickets 10 cents apiece
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-6024 Call 970-824-6024
For more information: Call 970-824-6024
Candy from cars
Hayden Congregational United Church of ChristHayden Congregational United Church of Christ is hosting Trunk or Treat, passing out candy from decorated automobiles, all ages welcome. Additional volunteers are also encouraged to join. is hosting Trunk or Treat, passing out candy from decorated automobiles, all ages welcome. Additional volunteers are also encouraged to join.
Hayden Congregational United Church of Christ is hosting Trunk or Treat, passing out candy from decorated automobiles, all ages welcome. Additional volunteers are also encouraged to join.
When:When: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Monday
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday
Where:Where: Hayden Congregational United Church of Christ, 202 E. Jefferson Ave., Hayden Hayden Congregational United Church of Christ, 202 E. Jefferson Ave., Hayden
Where: Hayden Congregational United Church of Christ, 202 E. Jefferson Ave., Hayden
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-276-3510 Call 970-276-3510
For more information: Call 970-276-3510
It’s alive!
Honor the memory of the late Gene Wilder in the best possible way with a free screening of “Young Frankenstein” Halloween day at the Chief TheaterChief Theater in Steamboat Springs. in Steamboat Springs.
Chief Theater in Steamboat Springs.
The blend of comedy and horror as only Mel Brooks and company could tell it includes some abby-normal laughs and scares for all.
And, no, it’s not pronounced “Fronkensteen.”
When:When: 7:30 p.m. Monday 7:30 p.m. Monday
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where:Where: Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Where: Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-871-4791 Call 970-871-4791
For more information: Call 970-871-4791
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