As autumn settles in the Tri-Lakes area, kids and adults alike will find no shortage of seasonal fun. From pumpkin patches and hayrides to pirate ships and Halloween parties, there’s something for everyone this October.

Pumpkin patches

Fall Mountain Farm, located near Mount Herman at 16300 Mt. Herman Lane in Monument, offers more than just pumpkins. Visitors can explore a petting zoo in an “enchanted village” where each animal has its own cottage. They also have a hay bale maze, hayrides and kids’ games. The farm is open Thursday through Friday through Halloween weekend. In the off season they also serve as a farm animal rescue. fallmountainfarm.com.

Colorado Pumpkin Patch, on East 105 near Highway 83, is open every day through Halloween except Mondays. Families can pick pumpkins and enjoy a variety of kid-friendly activities. coloradokidsranch.com.

The Miners Pumpkin Patch, hosted at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, runs Saturdays through October. Guests can enjoy traditional patch activities while exploring local history. minerspumpkinpatch.com.

Community events

The Creepy Crawl 5K will take place Oct. 25 in Palmer Lake, offering a festive way to celebrate the season. Registration and details: runsignup.com/Race/CO/PalmerLake/CreepyCrawl5K.

The Town of Monument is also getting into the spirit, selling novelty “Zombie Hunting Permits” to raise money for the Heart of Monument Play Park. See this and other important local updates at: townofmonument.org/CivicAlerts.aspx

Families looking for safe trick-or-treating opportunities will find several options:

• Trinity Lutheran will host a trunk-or-treat Oct. 26 from 3-5 p.m.
• Downtown Monument will hold its Safe Trick-or-Treat Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m.
• Businesses including 100% Chiropractic, Hidden Gems, Back East, and Hotsy Totsy Salon on Cipriani Loop will host a trunk-or-treat Oct. 29 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Halloween night attractions

Captain Tim’s Pirate Ship on Becky Drive near Fox Run Park will once again be open to trick-or-treaters on Halloween night, offering a one-of-a-kind spooky experience.

Adult events

For those 21 and older, several local bars will host Halloween parties Oct. 31:

• Back East Bar and Grill will feature “Scaryoke.”
• Pikes Peak Brewing will hold a haunted prom party.
• Colorado Pinball Pub will host a Halloween celebration