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Halloween Parade, Witch Paddle, Avs game and more | What’s Up, Colorado

Oct 16, 2026, 11:10 AM | Updated: 11:24 am

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Colorado has plenty going on, from Halloween parades and trick-or-treating to paddleboarding witches and Avalanche hockey. 

Broadway Halloween Parade 
The Broadway Halloween Parade returns Saturday night in Denver. The eighth annual parade will bring spooky floats, bands, marchers, magicians and plenty of Halloween fun to South Broadway. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday and travels along Broadway from 5th Avenue to Virginia Avenue.
More info: Broadway Halloween Parade 

Chatfield Witch Paddle 
Witches and warlocks are taking over the water at Chatfield State Park on Saturday for the annual Witch Paddle. The on-the-water portion is sold out, but spectators are welcome to come watch for free. A state parks pass is still required for entry. The event runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and is expected to include vendors, costumes and plenty of fall magic.
More info: Chatfield State Park 

Westy Fest 
Westminster’s Halloween Harvest Festival is now Westy Fest. The free event runs noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Westminster City Park. Families can enjoy carnival games, trick-or-treating, hot-air balloons, live music, food trucks, bounce houses, a ropes course, a pumpkin patch and more.
More info: Westy Fest 

Safe Street Halloween in Northglenn 
Northglenn’s Safe Street Halloween is back Saturday with a street-long trick-or-treat event hosted by the Northglenn Police Department. The event runs 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday on Kennedy Drive along Centennial Park. Expect candy stops, spooky inflatables, music and trunk-or-treat cars from local businesses.
More info: Safe Street Halloween 

Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 
The Avalanche are home this weekend, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m. Friday at Ball Arena.
More info: Colorado Avalanche Schedule 

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Halloween Parade, Witch Paddle, Avs game and more | What’s Up, Colorado