October 31st is just around the corner. There are many alternatives to trick-or-treating this year throughout Douglas County and the Denver-Metro area that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. Here are just a few:

Boo At The Zoo - Denver Zoo October 29-309:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Denver Zoo invites all monsters, ghouls and goblins to the 21st annual “Boo at the Zoo!” For more information, visit www.denverzoo.org.

Trick-or-Treat Street - Children’s Museum of Denver
October 27-31
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat Street celebrates its 20th year at The Children’s Museum of Denver with “A BOO-tiful Bugs theme.” For more information, visit www.cmdenver.org.

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Corn Maze
September 3 – October 31
Grab your family and get lost in the giant five-acre cornfield maze at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s 6th Annual Corn Maze. For more information, visit www.botanicgardens.org.

Halloween with Horses - Town of Parker
October 22
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A safe trick-or-treat barn, pumpkin patch, stable of terror, costumed horse and kids contests, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, entertainment, food, crafters and much more! For more information, visit www.coloradohorsepark.org.

Trick-or-Treat OFF the Street at the Wildlife Experience – City of Lone Tree
October 31
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Children of all ages will experience a safe and fun Halloween celebration featuring a variety of activities and ghoulish surprises. For more information, visit www.cityoflonetree.com

“A Country Harvest” at Berry Patch Farms
October 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm.
Enjoy organic produce, crafts for kids, a pumpkin patch, antiques, straw maze, and hayrides. For more information, visit www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org

Pumpkin Patch Fun Show at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker
October 30
For more information, visit www.pcarkertrailriders.org.