Many people don’t realize that their food comes from a farm or that it just doesn’t appear in their local market. Miller Farms in Platteville is out to change that and show folks of all ages what happens on a real working farm. From Monday, September 2 through mid-November, you can take part in the farm’s Fall Harvest Festival and harvest your own fresh Colorado produce. [Read more…] about Harvest Your Own Veggies at Miller Farms Throughout The Fall
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Corn Maze 2024 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Tickets On Sale Now
One favorite local attraction is the Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. Wind your way through seven acres of corn. This year’s maze features a Colorado wild life theme full of fun twists and tricky turns. View the design from two 15-foot tall illuminated bridges. The maze will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 20 through October 27, 2024. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 26 at 10 a.m.
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Maize In The City
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
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 22 attractions are an inflatable obstacle course, slide mountain, pillow jump, pumpkin patch, corn pit, spider web, pedal go-karts, corn flyer, ball zone 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