What’s Up Colorado: Halloween fun and a Broncos-Chiefs showdown

Colorado is fully in Halloween weekend mode, with costumes, candy, football, hockey and a spooky symphony moment. Whether you’re taking the kids trick-or-treating or just planning your weekend around the Broncos, here’s a few things going on around Colorado. 

Trick or Treat in Olde Town Arvada 

An Olde Town Arvada tradition returns at 5 p.m. Friday with a free trick-or-treat event for families. 

Bring your little monsters, ghosts, goblins and superheroes to visit participating Olde Town businesses. This year’s event also includes trunk-or-treating with classic and unique vehicles, plus a free haunted house experience. 

Candy, costumes and a little spooky fun? That’s a solid Friday night. 

More information: Olde Town Arvada Events 

Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Street 

The 47th annual Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Street begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the parade starting at Roosevelt Park. 

Kids of all ages are invited to wear costumes and join the foot parade along Main Street. After the parade, families can stop by downtown businesses for Trick or Treat Street. 

Basically, it’s a great chance to give those costumes a test run before Halloween night. 

More information: Downtown Longmont Events 

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” With the Colorado Symphony 

Back by popular demand, the Colorado Symphony is bringing Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to the big screen with Danny Elfman’s score performed live. 

The full movie will be shown as the Colorado Symphony plays the music in real time. Performances are set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Families are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. 

So yes, it is absolutely acceptable to dress as Jack Skellington in public. 

More information: Colorado Symphony 

Avalanche vs. Flames 

The Colorado Avalanche are back on home ice Saturday night, hosting the Calgary Flames at 8 p.m. 

After an inconsistent start to the season, the Avs will look to get back on track in front of the home crowd. Tickets start at $43 through Ticketmaster. 

More information: Colorado Avalanche Tickets 

Broncos vs. Chiefs at Mile High 

The Denver Broncos have a big AFC West matchup this weekend as the Kansas City Chiefs come to Empower Field at Mile High. 

The Broncos, 5-2, host the Chiefs, 5-1, at 2:25 p.m. Sunday. It’s one of the biggest tests of the season so far for Denver, and you can expect Broncos Country to be loud. 

This is also your reminder to locate the lucky jersey now, not five minutes before kickoff. 

More information: Denver Broncos Schedule 

That’s what’s up around Colorado this weekend. Have fun, drive safely and maybe pace yourself on the fun size candy bars!