Pumpkin Fest returns to Silverthorne on Sunday October 9th. In addition to free pumpkins, there are family activities such as a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, bounce houses, face painters, crafts, a fall photo booth and more.
Shane Morris/City of Silverthorne
Silverthorne October first friday is geared towards getting people hyped for the winter season. In partnership with Breck Film’s Winter Film Series, the free event is a night of retro skiing with a screening of the Greg Stump classic “The Blizzard of AAHHH’s.”
The event will also feature live music by the Beau Thomas Band, free ski and snowboard waxing, crafts by the Frosted Flamingo and a winter-themed silent auction. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best ’80s ski gear for a costume contest and a chance to win prizes such as a season pass to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and a pass to Silverthorne Leisure Centre.
First Friday will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on October 7 at the Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Parkway. Proceeds benefit the Outdoor Education Program at Silverthorne Elementary School.
However, being the beginning of October, the municipality has also recovered its annuity Pumpkin festival. On Sunday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can relax in a pumpkin patch with more than 2,500 free pumpkins at Rainbow Park, 590 Rainbow Drive.
Along with the pumpkins, there are family activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, bounce houses, face painters, crafts, a fall photo booth and more, including a performance by Circus Salida. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at The Colorado Marketplace and Bakery, Salvador’s Pizza, Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea and The Good Stuff Ice Cream.
visit silverthorne.org for more information.
