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Fort Collins families planning Pumpkins on Parade can make a budget before choosing a night. The Gardens on Spring Creek event runs Oct. 22–25, with timed entry from 5 to 8 p.m. and the grounds closing at 9 p.m.
The city's Oct. 8 announcement lists adult tickets at $15 and tickets for ages 5–17 at $10. Children 4 and younger enter free, and Gardens members receive a 20% discount. A household with two adults and two children in the paid child age range would therefore spend $50 at the listed nonmember admission prices, before any purchases or checkout charges.
The new detail this year is that local artists designed and built every major display. The program includes large Halloween installations, lit pathways, live music, seasonal refreshments and games offering candy-free prizes.
Advance purchase is recommended because particular dates or entry slots may sell out. Check the official ticket page for availability before promising a specific night, and confirm the price shown at checkout rather than treating this article as a live ticket inventory.
Choose an entry time that suits your children's pace and bedtime. A later slot offers less time before closing, even though the grounds remain open until 9. Decide about snacks or drinks beforehand so the admission total and the total evening budget stay separate.
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Recent source update: October 8, 2026. Checked October 13, 2026.
- City of Fort Collins: Pumpkins on Parade (October 8, 2026)
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