Celebrating Halloween does not have to cost a ghoulish amount of money, as several Denver events are held free of charge on October 31, 2009.
- Aspen Grove Trick or Treat Street
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Aspen Grove, Littleton
From 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., children in costume can trick or treat for free along the outdoor shopping center of Aspen Grove. A children's costume parade with prizes will also be held, and dogs in costume are welcome as well.
- Cerridwen the Halloween Witch
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Denver Public Library, Central Branch
At 2 p.m., children can meet Cerridwen for magical storytelling with plenty of audience participation. The free event will be held at the Children's Pavilion in the Central Branch at 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy.
- KeyBank Family Free Day at MCA Denver
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Museum of Contemporary Art
From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., children and adults can enjoy free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. The museum will have art projects for kids, face painting and trick-or-treating.
- Old South Gaylord Halloween Safe Street
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
South Gaylord St. between Mississippi and Tennessee
From 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., bring your kids in costume to Old South Gaylord Street in the Washington Park Neighborhood for free trick or treating. The street will be closed to traffic for the trick-or-treaters.
- Shriek Manor
901 E. 10th Ave.
Open Oct. 17 - Oct. 31, 2009
Shriek Manor is a free Halloween display with lights, animatronic creatures and special effects. The full animatronic display will be open 6:30 - 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, 2009.
