Take transit to Halloween’s haunting events

Still finalizing plans for Halloween? Here are four ways to celebrate the spooky season, steps away from RTD stops and stations.

BOOnion Station

Family friendly haunting at the Trick or Treat Parade

RTD is joining restaurants and vendors of the historic train hall to host children of all ages for the annual family-friendly trick or treating event, Boonion Station. Don your finest Halloween attire as every ghoul and goblin in attendance are invited to march in the costume parade.

When: Thursday, Oct. 30

Where: Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St., Denver

Transit options:

  • Rail lines:A, B, E, G, N and W (Denver Union Station)
  • Bus routes: take one of 22 bus routes serving Civic Center Station, such as the FF, 0L, or 1, and connect to the RTD 16th St. FreeRide to travel to Union Station

Anyone attending who is 19 and younger can ride RTD bus and rail services at no cost with Zero Fare for Youth.

Event information: https://www.denverunionstation.com/events/boonion-station-trick-or-treat-parade/

Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

When: Ongoing through Nov. 2

Where: Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park

Transit options:

  • Light rail lines: D, E, W (Ball Arena•Elitch Gardens Station)

Tickets and event information:https://elitchgardens.com/fright-fest

13th Floor Haunted House

When: Ongoing through Nov. 9

Where: East 52nd Avenue and Cook Street

Transit options:

  • Bus route: 48 (52nd Avenue and Monroe Street)

Tickets and event information: https://13thfloorhauntedhouse.com

PARENTAL ADVISORY: This haunted house has no age requirement to enter;however, the experiences offered at 13th Floor Haunted House are not recommended for children aged 12 years and under. These experiences are designed to be extremely intense, containing graphic depictions of blood and gore, peril, grotesque characters, bodily injury and death.

Catrinasen mi Cuidad Cultural Art Exhibit

This free cultural art exhibit highlights the Día de Muertos.

When: Ongoing through Nov. 2

Where: Outdoors at the Galleria at the Denver Performing Arts Complex

1400 Curtis St., Denver

Transit options:

  • Rail lines: D, E, W into Union Station and connect using the FreeRide on 16th Street
  • Bus route:ART District Connector or Bus Routes 9 and 15/15L stop at 15th and Curtis streets

Event information: https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/third-annual-catrinas-en-mi-ciudad-art-exhibit-experience-the-magic-of-dia-de-muertos

Written by Tara Broghammer