{"id":37750,"date":"2022-10-20T19:23:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T01:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/celebrate-halloween-in-cortez\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:39:52","slug":"celebrate-halloween-in-cortez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/celebrate-halloween-in-cortez\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Halloween in Cortez"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cortez Library Director Isabella Sharpensteen and her staff organized many Halloween events this year. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Cortez has a variety of fun and creative Halloween events this year.<\/p>\n

Cortez Public Library<\/div>\n

Oct. 22: Halloween tie dye workshop, noon to 2 p.m., materials provided. Call (970) 565-8117 to register. Free.<\/p>\n

Oct. 29: Halloween Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Begins with story time for kids with a Halloween theme. At 11 a.m., the movie \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d will be shown. From noon to 2 p.m., there will be an organized Halloween-themed craft workshop.<\/p>\n

The library is also decorated in a haunted house theme.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt looks amazing. We decided to go all out this year,\u201d said library director Isabella Sharpensteen. \u201cI love Halloween, and we wanted to make it extra-special for the kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A craft workshop at the Cortez Public Library Oct. 29 will teach kids and adults how to make this Halloween item. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>
Pi\u00f1on Project<\/div>\n

Oct. 29: Pumpkin Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Montezuma Park in Cortez. Zombie Run at 9-10 a.m.; Cake Walk 9-11 a.m.; Costume Contest 10-11:45 a.m. (Registration 10-11 a.m., judging at 11 a.m.); Trick or Treat Loop 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Carnival 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., $5 unlimited games.<\/p>\n

Masquerade Ball<\/div>\n

Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex, 104 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. The event is sponsored by Four Corners Dance.<\/p>\n

A DJ will play all styles of dance music. Costumes are optional. Snacks and drinks will be provided, at $10 for members, $15 for non members. For more information text 970-759-0980, or email fourcornersdance@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halloween night, Oct. 31<\/div>\n

Cortez Chamber of Commerce: 4-6 p.m., Business Trick or Treat Safe Stops. Businesses on Main Street will be decorated and handing out candy.<\/p>\n

Cortez Fire Protection District Halloween Firehouse from 5-8 p.m. Candy, games and fun at the main station, 31 N. Washington St.<\/p>\n

Dolores Library: Oct. 31 Take Me to your Reader event, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be tales of UFOs, treats and thrills.<\/p>\n

Mancos Library: Oct. 31, 5-6 p.m., pre-Trick or Treat gathering. There will be chili (meat and vegan options) puzzles, coloring, and special treats. Also check out the mysteries in the Frankenstein Laboratory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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