🎃 Spooky Season on a Budget 👻💸

How to Have a Frightfully Fun Halloween Without Scaring Your Wallet

Boo! 👋 October is here, and along with falling leaves 🍂 and pumpkin spice lattes ☕ comes the season of costumes, candy, and carving… which can also mean big spending if we’re not careful. But don’t worry, Momma Bee has your back! 🐝 You don’t need a scary bank statement to enjoy all the Halloween magic. From free events to DIY tricks and treats, here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Spooky Season on a Budget right here in Colorado. 🕸️🍬

👻 Free & Cheap Halloween Events (Colorado-Style!)

(check The Buzzy B event calendar for the full list with times & links!)

Library Spooky Storytimes 📚✨
Free storytimes, crafts, and even costume parades at local PPLD branches.
Downtown Trick-or-Treats 🍬🏙️
Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and Castle Rock all host FREE community trick-or-treat strolls.
Fall Festivals 🍎🎉
Many churches and rec centers host Harvest Fests with games, bounce houses, and trunk-or-treating — all at no cost.
Nature Center Events 🌲🦉
Places like Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers often host spooky night hikes or pumpkin nights for just a few bucks a family.

🧛 DIY Costumes That Don’t Suck Your Budget Dry

Forget the $50 costumes from big box stores — grab a glue gun and some creativity!

Mummy Magic 🧻 — white sheets or toilet paper roll (bonus: kids love wrapping each other).
Lumberjack 🪓 — flannel shirt, beanie, and eyeliner for a beard.
Ghost with a Twist 👻 — sheet + sunglasses = instant cool ghoul.
Emoji Faces 😀 — yellow poster board + markers + string = everyone’s favorite digital friend IRL.
Last-Minute Superhero 🦸‍♀️ — solid color tee + duct tape logo + towel cape = ready to save the night!

🍭 Treats Without the Tricks (Budget-Friendly Snacks)

Skip the overpriced Halloween store candy with these DIY goodies:

Monster Popcorn 🍿👹 — popcorn + melted white chocolate + googly candy eyes.
Witch Hat Cookies 🎩 — fudge stripe cookies + Hershey’s kiss + orange icing “glue.”
Pumpkin Oranges 🍊🎃 — draw jack-o’-lantern faces on clementines with Sharpie.

✂️ Freebie Printables to Save the Day

(These could be downloadable straight from The Buzzy B!)

🕷️ Halloween Bingo — pumpkin, bat, ghost, black cat squares.
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Templates — beginner + advanced.
🧛 Spooky Lunchbox Jokes — kid-friendly puns to tuck into their sandwich bag.
🕸️ Costume Contest Voting Cards — fun for parties or classrooms.

🐝 Final Buzz

Halloween doesn’t have to be terrifying for your wallet. With free events, clever DIYs, and a sprinkle of creativity, you can make this October full of memories instead of credit card charges. 🕷️✨

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