We’re a little less than a week away from Halloween, and if you haven’t made plans yet, fear not – here’s a list of some of the haunted houses, shows and straight-up candy riots that will be held in the area in the next week. As an added bonus, we’re throwing in a daily classic horror movie suggestion for your spooky, watch-through-your-fingers viewing pleasure if you’d rather stay home.
5-9 p.m.: Dr. Peure Evil presents Carnevil, ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Hosted by Scream Line Haunts.
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
6-10 p.m.: Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $7.
6 p.m.: Cirque de Los Muertos, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25-$37. The Durango Circus presents “Cirque de Los Muertos.” It’s the Day of the Dead at The Durango Circus. Be transported into the minds of the living and the realm of the dead through aerial feats, acrobatic engagements, unique characters, jugglers, stilt walkers and more. Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For elderly or disabled patrons, email info@daaacircus.com to reserve your seats in advance. Children age 3 and younger may attend for free, and must sit on the lap of a person older than 18. Visit shorturl.at/myQT0.
7 p.m.: Haunted House, Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, 256 Ute Road, Ignacio. $10.
7 p.m.: Ghost Walk Durango’s Cemetery Tour, 7 p.m., meet at 201 E. 12th St. $50. To book reservations and for more information, visit shorturl.at/sCEF8.
7:30 p.m.: Raven Narratives Live Storytelling: “Spooked” theme, Sunflower Theatre at KSJD, 8 East Main St., Cortez. $12-$15 advance/$20 at the door. A night of wild, weird, eerie and truly terrifying true stories told by eight brave souls. Tickets and more information at www.ravennarrativestickets.org.
We suggest: It’s Friday, so you can’t go wrong with “Friday the 13th.”
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Pumpkin Fest, Montezuma Park, Cortez. Hosted by The Piñon Project. 5K Zombie Run (9-10 a.m.), costume contest (registration 10-11 a.m., judging 11-11:30 a.m.), trick-or-treating (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), carnival games (noon-2:30 p.m.), food, vendors. For more information, visit www.pinonproject.org or call 564-1195.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: 13th annual Three Springs Fall Festival, Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Trick-or-treating, live music, festival games, pumpkin patch and more. Traffic/parking: Because of street closures around the plaza, follow traffic and parking signs on the day of the event. There will be free event parking available. Contact: Three Springsinfo@threespringsdurango.com or call 764-6000.
12-5 p.m.: San Juan College Halloween Carnival, Health and Human Performance Center Gym, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington. Games and activities. Halloween costume contest, which is open to all ages and includes a group/family category. Registration for the costume contest will begin at noon, and judging times will be listed at the door by the registration table. Prizes will be offered in five categories, and a group/family category. Don’t miss walking through the haunted house. This year’s theme is An Abandoned Circus. Tickets are $.25 each, and games range from one to eight tickets. The costume contest is $1 or four tickets, and admission to the carnival is free. The carnival is open to the public and is a family-friendly event. For more information, call (505) 566-3403.
12-7 p.m.: The Hive Halloween Carnival, 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Hosted by The Hive – Youth Centered Community Hub. Live music – open musical collaboration; all ages talent show 2 to 4 p.m. (sign up at 1:30 p.m.); live art walls open to all; Halloween carnival games with prizes. Music will begin at 4 p.m. and will include: Uncle Kelsey, Thee Fearless Peasants, Yourbones and Profetic Calaveras. All proceeds will go to funding the opening of Durango’s new Youth Centered Community Program – The Hive.
5-9 p.m.: Dr. Peure Evil presents Carnevil, ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Hosted by Scream Line Haunts.
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
6 p.m.: Cirque de Los Muertos, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25-$37. The Durango Circus presents “Cirque de Los Muertos”! It’s the Day of the Dead at The Durango Circus. Be transported into the minds of the living and the realm of the dead, through aerial feats, acrobatic engagements, unique characters, jugglers, stilt walkers and more. Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For elderly or disabled patrons, email info@daaacircus.com to reserve your seats in advance. Children age 3 and younger may attend for free, and must sit on the lap of a person older than 18. Visit shorturl.at/myQT0.
7 p.m.: Farmington Hill and The Crags, The Garage Billiards & Music Hall, 121 W. Eighth St. On the Saturday before Halloween, get in the festive spirit with The Crags and Farmington Hill. Feel free to come as you are or in costume.
7 p.m.: Ghost Walk Durango’s Cemetery Tour, 7 p.m., meet at 201 E. 12th St. $50. To book reservations and for more information, visit shorturl.at/sCEF8.
7 p.m.: Haunted House, Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, 256 Ute Road, Ignacio. $10.
7:30 p.m.: Raven Narratives Live Storytelling: “Spooked” theme, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $12-$15 advance/$20 at the door. A night of wild, weird, eerie and terrifying true stories told by eight brave souls. Tickets and more information at www.ravennarrativestickets.org.
8 p.m.: ’80s and ’90s Costume Competition and Dance Party, Sunflower Theatre at KSDJ, 8 East Main St., Cortez. $7. Party hardy to your favorite jams. Two prizes will be awarded – an Osprey pack full of candy and other bodacious goodies for the best ’80s costume and another for the best ’90s costume. For more information, visit shorturl.at/bsVW0.
8 p.m.: Halloween Party, B Lounge, 600 E. Broadway, Farmington. 21 and older with ID.
We suggest: Sometimes, the best horror movies are served up with a nudge and a wink. For a movie that doesn’t take itself seriously, check out “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.”
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
We suggest: “The Ring” – but please don’t answer the phone.
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
We suggest: No matter how many times we go camping, we never really get used to the creepy sounds of the night, so in that spirit, watch “The Blair Witch Project.”
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
5-9:30 p.m.: Halloween Extravaganza, Fur Trappers Steakhouse and Bar, 17460 County Road 501, Bayfield. Treats, Witches Brew and door prizes for best costume and best pumpkin carving. Categories for contest are: under 12, juvenile and 21 & up. Spooky, old-time horror movies will be playing and the staff will be dressed up to entertain the kids.
We suggest: It’s a triple feature of our favorites: “The Exorcist,” “The Shining” and “An American Werewolf in London.”
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
6-7:30 p.m.: Trunk or Treat, The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive. This event is free and open to the public. Bounce houses, a BBQ and lots of Trunk or Treating for the whole family.
6-9 p.m.: Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $7.
We suggest: Sam Raimi’s 2009 flick “Drag me to Hell.”
10:30 a.m.: Halloween Family Storytime, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities for Halloween. Wear a costume. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes with candy-free trick-or-treating throughout the library afterward.
2-6 p.m.: Drop-in Halloween Sweet Treat Craft, Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
4 p.m.: Children’s Halloween, downtown Durango. Free. Safe and fun trick-or-treating in downtown Durango at 100 shops and restaurants. For children 10 and younger, in costume, accompanied by an adult.
4-6 p.m.: Boo-Palooza, downtown Farmington. Family-friendly fun at Orchard Park. Activities will include trick-or-treating on Main Street, vendor activities and costume contests for all ages. Register by 4:45 p.m. for the costume contests at the main stage at Orchard Park. Free to enter.
5-6 p.m.: Library Halloween Party, Mancos Public Library, 211 West First St., Mancos.
5-7 p.m.: Rob Webster plays spooky tunes, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.
5-7:30 p.m.: Halloween Bash at the Firehouse, Cortez Fire Protection District, 31 N. Washington St., Cortez.
5-9 p.m.: Haunted Hospital, H3 Medical Center Hospital, 507 Central Ave., Dolores. $10 (cash only).
5-9 p.m.: Dr. Peure Evil presents Carnevil, ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Hosted by Scream Line Haunts.
6-9 p.m.: Community Halloween Carnival, Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. Games, prizes and a costume contest.
6-10 p.m.: Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $7.
6 p.m.: Trick-or-Trivia Halloween Party, The Rusty Shovel Saloon Durango, 760 S. Camino del Rio.
6:30-8:30 p.m.:Halloween Night Trivia, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5 suggested team donations. Sponsored by Carver Brewing. Dress up in your finest Halloween costume, assemble your team or come solo and join one. Prizes awarded to the best dressed team. Full bar will be available.
6:30 p.m.: Tricks and Treats, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave., Dolores. Free. Candy, games and a spooky haunted library. For more information, check out Dolores Public Library on Facebook or call 882-4127.
7 p.m.: Haunted House, Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, 256 Ute Road, Ignacio. $10.
7 p.m.: Ghost Walk Durango’s Cemetery Tour, 7 p.m., meet at 201 E. 12th St. $50. To book reservations and for more information, visit shorturl.at/sCEF8.
7-10 p.m.: Second annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance, Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St., Farmington. $5. For tickets and more information, visit shorturl.at/jkqSW.
8 p.m.: Rocky Horror Show, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. $29. For tickets and more information, visit shorturl.at/djQV3. (Show will also run Nov. 1 and 2.)
8 p.m.: All Hallowed Soundz, featuring Dancing Arrow, Squoze, Krunkle Stilt Skin, Teknique, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15-$20. 18 and older. For tickets and more information, visit shorturl.at/pwITX.
8-11 p.m.: Halloween Dance Party with Diabolical Sound Platoon, Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St., Dolores.
9 p.m.-2 a.m.: El Rancho Tavern Halloween bash, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. DJ Highgrade will kick things off at 9 p.m.; costume contest – winner will get a $100 bar tab.
We suggest: We started with a slasher, and we’ll end with one: John Carpenter’s 1978 film, “Halloween.”
katie@durangoherald.com
