Six passport stamps, a prize and the whole afternoon still free for Halloween. The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a pretty good plan for the morning.
Halloween History Detectives is happening Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum downtown. Admission is free, and the museum asks families to register online.
Pick up a passport and follow the clues
Families start at the front desk with a History Detectives passport, then explore the museum and collect six stamps. Bring the completed passport back to the desk for a prize.
The official event listing also includes animals, artifacts and hands-on activities from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, plus creepy-crawly crafts. Costumes are encouraged.
The zoo activities take place at the museum, so head downtown for this one.
Register for the free Halloween event
Use the museum’s Halloween History Detectives registration page to reserve your family’s spots and check current availability.
Where to go and how to get inside
The museum is at 215 S. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs, inside the historic 1903 El Paso County Courthouse. The clock tower in the photo above belongs to that building; it is an archival museum photo.
For parking, the museum lists the garage at 130 S. Nevada Avenue and downtown meters.
Its visitor information notes a ramp entrance on the south side, with a doorbell for staff assistance, and elevator access to every floor.
