Started in 2001, Maize in the City features fun fall attractions including a 20-acre corn maze, mini maze and so much more. Farmer-owned, the site also offers a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and other fall decor for purchase. Located in Thornton, it is super easy to get to for those living in the Denver area. Maize in the City offers three distinct areas for you to visit — corn mazes, attractions and pumpkin field. [Read more…] about Maize In The City
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Anderson Farms
At Anderson Farms, kids (and the young-at-heart) can explore the humongous 25-acre corn maze, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, play with farm critters, whoosh down the combine slide, race Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts, climb a tire mountain, explore a rainbow maze and Fort A-Lot-A-Fun and more. [Read more…] about Anderson Farms
Fritzler Farm Park
Fritzler Farm Park in La Salle has tons of things to do, including a 15-acre corn maze — an attraction unto itself. This place will keep you and the family occupied for hours and hours.
Among the 27 attractions are a slide mountain, pillow jump, pumpkin patch, corn pit, pedal go-karts, corn flyer, roller bowler, ball zone, putt-putt golf and pumpkin cannon. [Read more…] about Fritzler Farm Park
PacaBuddies Brings Alpacas to Castle Rock
Anyone interested in alpacas and their fabulous fleece and fiber should check out PacaBuddies Alpaca Days at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2023. Hug an alpaca, sit in on demonstrations and seminars, talk to local breeders and browse a huge selection of yarn, handmade items, fleece goods and artwork. [Read more…] about PacaBuddies Brings Alpacas to Castle Rock
Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days Celebrates Community Heritage
The entire family can take a step back in time during Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days, a celebration of community heritage on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features historical reenactments, blacksmithing, pottery, Indian fry bread, a petting zoo, livestock displays, and more at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Hay rides provide views of the ranch not typically seen by the public. [Read more…] about Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days Celebrates Community Heritage
Arvada Harvest Festival Promises Good Time
The Arvada Harvest Festival spans three days beginning Friday, September 7 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and continues Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.
Activities include a Food Fair and Garden Harvest contest, live music, teddy bear picnic, spelling bee, more than 100 vendor booths, plus a Kid’s Zone with arts & crafts. [Read more…] about Arvada Harvest Festival Promises Good Time