October
Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 30
» “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”: University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 22 and 28 and 2 p.m. Oct. 30. CSU Opera Theatre brings Stephen Sondheim’s macabre musical tale to the stage. Tickets are $20; $10 for CSU students and $1 for youth ages 17 and younger. Information: (970) 491-2787 or www.CSUArtsTickets.com
Oct. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30
» “Little Shop of Horrors”: Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving. Tickets are $15; $13 for students and seniors. Information: (970) 962-2120 or www.CityOfLoveland.org/Rialto
Oct. 21, 28 and 30
» Terror Tours: Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center, 200 Mathews St., Fort Collins. Every 30 minutes 7 to 9 p.m. Hear all the gory details of the seedy side of Fort Collins' history, including bloody accidents and gruesome murders, deadly fires and mysterious deaths, and brothels and bootlegging on this one-hour tour. Recommended for those ages 16 and older. Advance tickets are $4/$5 the day of the tour. Tours are limited to 20 individuals. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Information: (970) 221-6738 orwww.FCGov.com/Museum
Oct. 28
» Mad Scientist Halloween: Chemistry Building, Lake Street and Centre Avenue, CSU campus. 6:30-9 p.m. Trick–or-treating, ghoulish science demonstrations and Mad Scientist Show. Intended for elementary school students and their families. Free but donations accepted. Information: www.csuchemclub.org
Oct. 28-30
» Treatsylvania: The Farm, 600 N. Sherwood. St., Fort Collins. Includes a stroll through the “Not-So-Spooky” barn, knock on the doors at the trick-or-treat street, hayrides and cookies for everyone. Events geared for those ages 10 and younger; but people of any age welcome. Tickets on sale now, must be purchased in advance and are limited. Tickets generally sell out. Tickets are sold in 30 minute timeframes, are not dis-countable and cannot be refunded. Tickets can be purchased at The Farm, Northside Aztlan Center, 112 Willow St. and EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins. Tickets are $5 per child; adults are free. Information: (970) 221-6665 orwww.fcgov.com/recreation/thefarm/hours.php
Oct. 29
» Phantom 4 miler: 9 a.m., Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. Cost is $25-$35.
Information: www.phantom4miler.com
» Halloween 5K: 9 a.m., The Oval, Colorado State University, Howes and Laurel streets, Fort Collins. Cost is $25. Information: csutri.com
» Halloween Enchanted Garden: The Gardens on Spring Creek: 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Claudeen Jean, the Reading Retriever, will read stories and do tricks; Tim Foolery will perform magic; kids can join in on Halloween sing-a-longs, Eyeball Relay, Ghost Waiter, art activities and pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and the Talking Pumpkin. Open to ages 2-8. Cost is $3 per child. Information: www.fcgov.com/gardens or (970) 416-2486
» Pumpkin Fest: Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Halloween parade, costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, face painting, pumpkins, refreshment and prizes. Free. Open to all ages. Information: www.trinitylutheranfc.org or (970) 482-1226
» Bow Wowvania: The Farm, 600 N. Sherwood. St., Fort Collins. Noon to 1 p.m. Bring your costumed canine friends for a parade through the barnyard, trick or treat, have photo opportunities and leave with a treat bag just for them. All dogs must be on a leash. Tickets are $5 per dog and are sold in 30 minute timeframes; humans are free. Tickets can be purchased at The Farm or Wagz Pet Market, 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Information: (970) 221-6665 or www.fcgov.com/recreation/thefarm/hours.php
» Halloween Hullabaloo Street Festival: The Marketplace at Centerra, northeast of U.S. Highway 34 and Interstate 25. Noon to 4 p.m. Includes face painting, balloon artists, treat pit, obstacle course, goodies, live entertainment, a children’s Not-So-Spooky Hay Maze, costume contest for the entire family and free individual and family photos. All events are free except for the hay maze, which costs $1. Information: www.centerra.com or (970) 962-9990
» Halloween party: Jax Outdoor Gear, 1200 N. College Ave. Noon to 1 p.m. for Halloween pet parade and pumpkin carving contest (participants need to bring in carved pumpkins by Oct. 22) and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for trick-or-treating. Information: (970) 221-0544 or visit www.jaxmercantile.com
» Halloween Party: Fort Collins Brewery, 1900 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins. 2-7 p.m. Live music provided by Blue Grama and Edgewater Juke, costume contest for prizes and 100 percent of sales of treats made from local businesses will benefit the Animal House. Information: www.fortcollinsbrewery.com
» Halloween Bash: Beyond the Mirror, 1220 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. 6-9 p.m. Includes drinks, appetizers and silent auction. Information: www.beyondthemirror.org or (970) 402-8543
» Meow-loween Costume Party: C.B. & Potts, 1415 W. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins. 7-11 p.m. Costume party featuring the MacKinnon Royal Dance Institute performing Michal Jackson’s “Thriller’’ dance, costume contest with prizes and live DJ. Cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Benefits Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic. Information:(970) 484-8516 or www.fortcollinscatrescue.org
» Fort Collins Symphony’s “French Frights: featuring cellist Zuill Bailey”: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. 7:30 p.m. Performance of Franck’s “Accursed Huntsman” and Berlioz’ “Symphonie Fantastique.” Guest soloist Zuill Bailey (who played a homicidal cellist in the HBO series “Oz”) will captivate with his haunting artistry. Tickets are $30-$50, $15 for students. Information: (970) 221-6730 or www.LCTix.com
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