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Published October 27, 2026 10:23am

A patron climbs the stairs of the Ivywild School on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. The school was built in 1916 and closed in 2009. Bristol Brewing Co. transformed the school into its modern version and opened in 2013, along with a bakery, espresso/cocktail bar and other businesses. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)

The best place to spend Halloween in Colorado Springs? I’m looking at Ivywild School, home to Bristol Brewing Co. and a recently revamped food lineup down the historic halls that will be haunted Saturday.

Families can bring the costumed kids over for trick-or-treating and crafts before cozying up in the schoolyard for “Hocus Pocus” on the big screen at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, adult creatures are invited for all-day drink specials and a 9 p.m.…