Adults who still want to go trick-or-treating, downtown Colorado Springs has a plan for you. And you do not have to borrow someone’s kid to participate.
The Downtown Candy Crawl returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., according to Downtown Partnership’s September 30 announcement. Tickets are $5 per person, and the event is open to all ages.
Kids are welcome. Kids are not required. That second part feels worth repeating.
What happens at the Downtown Candy Crawl?
The organizer says more than two dozen downtown businesses will participate with candy, treats and a few Halloween surprises. It is a daytime downtown trick-or-treating event, so the plan is to visit participating businesses during the afternoon rather than wait for Halloween night.
Put on a costume, bring something to carry your candy, and leave enough time to walk between stops. The September announcement does not include a complete participating-business list or a check-in location; check the organizer’s current event information before you head out.
There’s a costume prize, too
Downtown Partnership’s announcement says showing up in costume gives you a chance to win a $50 Downtown gift card.
The current announcement does not spell out the contest’s full entry instructions. Follow the organizer’s 2026 instructions when they are posted rather than using last year’s rules.
Make sure you’re looking at the 2026 date
For this year, the organizer’s September 30 email confirms October 24, 2026. Its current events calendar also places the crawl on October 24 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The standalone event page has displayed older dates and copy, so pay attention to the year when you open it. The 2026 announcement lists the price as $5 per person; remaining ticket availability has not been confirmed.
Use Downtown Partnership’s event page for the organizer’s ticket link and updated details. If the listing still shows a past year, confirm the current registration information with Downtown Partnership before paying.
We’ve also been talking about whether trick-or-treating is changing. This is one very concrete example of a different way to do it: a daytime event, downtown businesses and a costume that is allowed to belong to an adult.
October 24. Afternoon candy. No child required. The Halloween calendar can make room for that.
