Pumpkins in the Park
Presented by The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Pumpkins in the Park – Old Colorado City’s Ultimate Fall Festival
Join us in Historic Old Colorado City for Pumpkins in the Park — a must-do fall festival for families and friends! Enjoy a fun-filled day with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painters and fall crafts. Explore the whimsical Spooky Magic Town, shop seasonal fall fashions, discover special offers, win gifts & prizes, and indulge in delicious harvest cuisine.
Cheer on your favorites at our costume contest and pumpkin carving contest, enjoy live music and a performance by the Peak School of Dance, sip a cold one at the beer garden, and say hello to some special animal visitors from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Pumpkins in the Park got so big that one park just couldn’t hold all the fun, so this year we’re spreading the festivities across two locations! Find us at Bancroft Park, 2408 W Colorado Ave, and at Colorado Alley, 2611 W Colorado Ave, just a short, scarecrow-lined stroll down the street. Both locations are packed with live entertainment, arts and crafts, and local vendors, so grab your costume, bring the whole family, and make a day of exploring them both!
Celebrate the magic of autumn in one of Colorado Springs' most charming neighborhoods!
Cost: FREE
Free Craft Stations
Get creative at our free craft stations, set up throughout the park! With multiple stations to explore, there's something fun for kids (and kids at heart) of every age.
Costume Contest
(Bancroft Park) Show off your spookiest, silliest, or most creative costume at the Pumpkins in the Park Costume Contest! This year we're excited to offer two categories — one for kids and one for adults — so everyone has a chance to compete and win.
More details on judging, prizes, and sign-up coming soon — stay tuned!
Pumpkin Patch
(Bancroft Park) Brought to you by Bellwether
Find your perfect pumpkin at our Pumpkin Patch, generously sponsored by Bellwether! From tiny to towering, there's a pumpkin for everyone to take home.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Brought to you by Wings Credit Union
Location: 2611 W. Colorado Ave. (Our second Pumpkins in the Park location!)
Grab your carving tools and get creative! Enter your best jack-o'-lantern in the Pumpkins in the Park Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win.
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Pumpkins in the Park
Show off your carving skills at this year's Pumpkins in the Park! Whether your style is spooky, silly, or downright spectacular, we want to see your creation.
CASH PRIZES!!!!
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $75
Winners announced at 5 PM!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Please note: All pumpkins must be carved at home. Bring your finished pumpkin with you to the event to be entered in the contest.
Once you've signed up, you'll receive an email the week before the contest with day-of instructions, including drop-off time, location, and judging details.
Fill out the form below to reserve your spot. We can't wait to see what you carve up!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ZOOmobile
Get up close with the wild side of fall! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's ZOOmobile brings an engaging, four-hour presentation right to Pumpkins in the Park, led by experienced Zoo staff.
Meet 6 live animal ambassadors and, depending on the species, get the chance to touch and interact with them up close. It's a hands-on wildlife experience the whole family won't want to miss!
Dance Performance by The Peak School of Dance
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Enjoy a special performance from the talented dancers of The Peak School of Dance, right in the heart of Pumpkins in the Park. Grab a spot and cheer them on!
Thank You Sponsors!!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
2431 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs
(719) 635-4131 | website | facebook
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