October 8-10, 2026

at Elkhorn Catering and Conference Center

Get ready to test your nerves at Fort Carson's infamous haunted house, this year with even more thrills and chills! The haunted house opens for three nights, culminating with a family-friendly fall festival on the final day for creatures of a more cozy nature. Food truck items and beverages are available for purchase.

🎃 Haunted House Only: October 8-9, open 5-10 p.m.
🎃 Festival & Haunted House: October 10, open 3-10 p.m.

Kid-friendly festival activities include:
      • Trunk or Treat
      • Pumpkin Patch
      • Kid-friendly Spooky Movies
      • Bounce houses
      • Hayride "taxi" from parking areas
      • And other harvest-themed fun!

ACCESS

This event is open to DOD ID card holders only. This includes active duty, dependents, retirees, DOD civilians. Gate access procedures apply, please plan accordingly.

General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement

  • Parking

    Thursday-Friday (haunted house tours): parking available at the Elkhorn.

    Saturday (full festival): parking available ONLY at Iron Horse Park - NO PARKING at the Elkhorn. Hayride taxi & bus transport available (buses are handicap accessible). A well-lit and indicated path is provided for walking patrons.

    Parking is FREE, and space is available on a first come, first served basis. All personnel must park in designated parking areas. Parking in prohibited areas will result in a citation and the vehicle being towed. No parking in residential housing or neighborhoods on Fort Carson.

  • Traffic

    Please observe posted speed limits. The areas around event venues often get congested, please slow down and watch out for pedestrians.

  • Weather

    This is a rain or shine event & will go on regardless of weather. In the event of lightning, a warning is issued and guests are asked to clear the area and/or return to their cars until an "all clear" announcement is issued. Those attending any Fort Carson MWR event assume the risk of injury as a result of inclement weather.

General Terms and Conditions

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are issued for any purchases or merchandise.

No federal endorsement is implied for any paid advertising.

Fort Carson MWR reserves the right to film, record or photograph event activities for post event purposes. Guests are advised that this may result in the incidental inclusion of guests within any recording or photographs.

Guests assume all risks associated with participation in this event including but not limited to traffic and/or weather variations.

The sponsors of DFMWR events and associated activities, the Fort Carson Community, its’ representatives and successors are not liable for claims or liabilities of any kind arising from participation in this event even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the guest in attendance.

100% random personal property inspection in effect.

RESTRICTIONS

  • Pets / Animals

    No pets or companion animals allowed for any events unless specified otherwise. Only ADA service animals are allowed onsite. Companion Animals are not protected under the ADA. Under Colorado state law HB16-1426 (effective January 2017), it is a crime to knowingly misrepresent an animal as a service animal.

  • Physical Security / Other

          • Despite the Colorado amendment to legalize marijuana, possession of marijuana on a federal installation is a violation of federal law. 
          • No firearms and/or weapons allowed.
          • Privately owned drones/UAV's are not allowed.
          • No personal fireworks or sparklers allowed on Fort Carson. These items are prohibited per FC Regulation 210-2-8.
          • No glass containers allowed.
          • Alcohol in private containers is not allowed. Alcohol may be purchased from vendors located in designated areas.
          • No coolers allowed except for breast milk totes/storage that are 10" and under/smaller.
          • No personal canopies, tents or campers allowed.
          • Absolutely no personal grills or burners allowed.
          • No bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or other alternative modes of human-powered transport allowed.

SPONSORS

A BIG THANKS to our wonderful sponsors for this event!

      • Geico
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