10 places to get spooked this Halloween

It's spooky season, and Denver haunts deliver frights and delights.

What to expect: Here are 10 Halloween events across town to embrace the season.

• The 13th Floor Haunted House promises a serious scare, with three main attractions, themed bars and terrifying add-ons. The nightmare is open through Nov. 9. Tickets start at $19.99
• Fright by Night transforms Elitch Gardens into a fear-themed park with creatures stalking about and rides running after dark. Open weekends through Nov. 2, starting at 6pm. Tickets start at $40 and park admission is $49.99.
• If you like spooky corn mazes, Scream Acres in LaSalle, Terror in the Corn in Erie and Haunted Field of Screams in Thornton will raise the hair on the back of your neck. Ticket prices vary
• Head to Meow Wolf, where trick-or-treaters of all ages can interact with friendly costumed aliens in the multiverse from noon to 6pm Oct. 26. Tickets start at $45
• Coloween is a 21+ Halloween Party with a costume contest, DJs, open bar and more. It starts at 9pm on Oct. 31 at Bounce Empire in Lafayette.

• Jazz club Nocturne is promising a "fun and freaky treat of a show" on Halloween from pianist Adam Bodine. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner with the show or snag a bar reservation.

The Brown Palace is hosting a Gilded Masquerade Ball on Oct. 31 with live music, cocktails and dancing starting at 7pm. This is a black tie event (or refined cocktail attire) with masks encouraged. Tickets start at $45.