Halloween Parties 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and the Roaring Fork Valley is making a full weekend of it. Dance at the W Aspen’s Haunted Hotel party or the Golden Horn’s first Halloween back. Sing along at Rocky Horror in Carbondale or Basalt, or take a ghost tour through Aspen’s dark history. There are also costume parties and live music from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, plus plenty of trick-or-treats for the kids.

Uh Oh .... Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means the whole valley gets a full weekend of costumes, ghost stories, and late nights. The Aspen leaves are still falling, the lifts aren't spinning yet, and we locals finally have the town back to ourselves. We sadly no longer have Mi Chola in Aspen to gather, but it looks like Golden Horn is taking on that role.

Here's where to go, from a historic hotel full of ghosts in Glenwood Springs to a haunted rooftop party in Aspen.

Where to celebrate

Halloween Costume Ball at Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs

Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 to 11 p.m. · $45 · 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs

If any building in the valley has earned a Halloween party, it's the Hotel Colorado. The 1893 landmark is famous for its ghost stories, and its costume ball comes with dancing, a costume contest, and ghost tours of the hotel itself. Heads up: the ball is already listed as sold out, so call 833-568-3623 to ask about a waitlist. Details

Haunted Hangouts: The Ghosts of Glenwood Springs, Hotel Colorado

Friday, Oct. 30, to Sunday, Nov. 1 · ages 21+ · Hotel Colorado

Missed the ball? Make a whole weekend of it. This 21+ getaway at the Hotel Colorado packs in ghost hunting, a ghost tour, a murder mystery dinner, and a recovery day at Iron Mountain Hot Springs. No refunds, so commit before you book. Tickets

Haunted Hotel Halloween Party at W Aspen

Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. · W Aspen Rooftop and Hidalgo · 550 S. Spring St., Aspen

W Aspen's annual Haunted Hotel party is Aspen's big Halloween-night ticket. Expect spooky cocktails, live DJs, and a costume contest with prizes, up on the rooftop and inside Hidalgo. Tickets are on Eventbrite, with refunds available up to seven days out. Tickets

Halloween at the Golden Horn, Aspen

Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. · 400 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen

The Golden Horn is back. The new gastropub and sports bar sits in the same spot as the original Golden Horn, which served Aspen from 1949 to the early 1990s. It's a good place to start or end the night, with games, drinks, and a fall menu.

For its first Halloween back, the Golden Horn is throwing a late-night party with DJ sets by Golbus, Set Break & Friends and special guest Kordicimo. Sound and production are by Aspen Music Pro, with drinks from Aspen Vodka, Pacifico, Ghost Tequila, Flecha Azul Tequila, and Modelo. Come in costume and stay until close. goldenhornaspen.com

Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour and Cemetery Tour

DarkSide Ghost Tour: 7 p.m. on select nights through Oct. 31 · Cemetery Tour: Saturdays at 4 p.m., including Oct. 24 and 31

Dean's Aspen Tours tells the town's darker side: ghosts, murder, and mayhem from Aspen's mining days. The 60-minute DarkSide Ghost Tour runs most nights through Halloween, including Oct. 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, and 31. For something quieter, the 60-minute Cemetery Tour walks you through Aspen's historic Ute Cemetery. Book ahead, since online booking closes 12 hours before each tour. Tour calendar · (970) 948-4349

Screens, stages, and shows

Spooky Screens at TACAW, Basalt

Sunday, Oct. 25 · Corpse Bride at 4 p.m. · Aliens at 7 p.m. · $15 each · all ages

A spooky Sunday double feature: Tim Burton's stop-motion Corpse Bride for the whole family in the afternoon, then the sci-fi classic Aliens after dark. TACAW events

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein at TACAW, Basalt

Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.) · $30

See London's National Theatre production of Frankenstein on the big screen. Under-18s need an adult with them. TACAW events

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Crystal Theatre, Carbondale

Friday, Oct. 30, movie only · Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. with shadow cast and afterparty · Crystal Theatre, Carbondale

Carbondale does Rocky Horror right. Friday is a straight screening. On Saturday, the Roaring Divas perform a live shadow cast, and your ticket includes a goodie bag (doors at 6:15 p.m.). Then the theater turns into an afterparty, with Sweet Jessup & the Dirty Buckets at 9:45 p.m. and a DJ after. Afterparty-only entry is $13 at the door from 9 p.m. Slip into your fishnets and bring your callbacks. Tickets · 970-963-0633

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at TACAW, Basalt

Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) · $20 · 18+ with photo ID

Can't wait until Saturday? TACAW is screening Rocky Horror too, with a limit of four tickets per person. TACAW events

Digable Planets at Belly Up Aspen

Friday, Oct. 30, doors 9 p.m. · 450 S. Galena St., Aspen

The Grammy-winning hip-hop trio behind "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" plays Belly Up on Halloween weekend, as part of their 2026 tour celebrating 30 years of Blowout Comb. It's the perfect excuse to wear your costume a night early. Show info

TEAJ & P4BLO H Halloween Party at The Black Nugget, Carbondale

Friday, Oct. 30, 9 p.m. · 411 Main St., Carbondale

The Black Nugget kicks off Halloween weekend with a night of music from TEAJ and P4BLO H. RKY Adult Drinks is a partner on the night. Trick or treat, or maybe both. Costumes encouraged.

Halloween Eve: Art of the Cocktail at The Groove House, Aspen

Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. · The Groove House, 315 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen · 1920s speakeasy attire

Aspen Arts Club is hosting a speakeasy night of elevated takes on classic cocktails, with a look at their history and how to make them at home. Cocktails are by Scotty, former bar director at Bosq, with bites by Eddy's. Dress to impress in your best 1920s fashion. Elevated Living Aspen and Buckhorn Public Arts are partners. Follow @aspenartsclub for tickets.

Halloween Bash at TACAW, Basalt

Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) · 21+ · $30 members, $35 advance, $45 day of

TACAW's Halloween night dance party features Chaparelle and Heavy Diamond Ring, plus a costume contest. It's a standing-room show. TACAW events

For families and daytime ghost hunters

Halloween Boo Bash, Carbondale (ages 0 to 9). Mountain Sprouts' party on Saturday, Oct. 24, with entry at 2, 3, or 4 p.m. Tickets required.
Spooky Screens at TACAW. Corpse Bride at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 (see above).
Creepy Crawly Night, Aspen. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts critters and costumes at Sprazzo, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Register ahead.
Pumpkin carving at the library. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Carbondale Library (2 p.m.) and Glenwood Springs Library (2:30 p.m.).
Beetlejuice Jr. at Roaring Fork High School, Carbondale. Oct. 28 to 30 at 6 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Halloween.
The Halloween Actor's Studio at the Wheeler, Aspen. Kids bring their costume to life in an interactive workshop on Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. On Halloween at 3 p.m., the Wheeler hosts an advance look at the original musical The Lost Stop.
Ascendigo Trunk or Treat, Carbondale. A sensory-friendly, inclusive trunk or treat at Carbondale Town Hall, Friday, Oct. 30, 4 to 6 p.m.
Glenwood Springs Parks & Rec Halloween. Games and prizes at the Community Center on Halloween from noon to 2:30 p.m., then a spooky skate at the ice rink until 4 p.m.
The early DarkSide ghost tour. The 7 p.m. tour has been the family-friendly option in past years.
Ashcroft or Independence ghost towns. Walk around real 1880s mining ghost towns. Check road conditions first, since Independence Pass usually closes for the season in early November.

Basalt Library also has kids' Halloween crafts all week, including a pumpkin fairy house workshop on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Before you go

Book early. The Hotel Colorado ball has already sold out, and ghost tours close online booking 12 hours ahead.
Bear-proof your pumpkins. Bears are still active in late October, so keep jack-o'-lanterns indoors or toss them after Halloween night.
Plan your ride home. Use RFTA buses, a taxi, or a designated driver, especially between Aspen and downvalley.

Hosting a Halloween party, pop-up, or kids' event? List it on the Aspen Real Life calendar for $25. It'll go into that week's roundup blog post and our social posts, too.

What did we miss? Tag @aspenreallife in your costume photos. We'll share our favorites.

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Event details were checked on Oct. 21, 2026. Confirm with each venue before you go.

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I am so grateful for Jillian and Aspen Business Connect, for introducing my work to the team at Aspen Strong where we created a successful Food/Mood kids series. From there, I have been given the opportunity to work with the Aspen Youth Center, Aspen Family Connections and the City of Aspen!”

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