31 Unique Things to do in Denver this Weekend

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Denver has some spooktacularly unique events lined up this weekend. Start it off by attending a Street Art Ink Runway Show and end it by brunching at a Slow Food Brunch. Wherever the weekend takes you, make sure to take a peek at this roundup of events in Denver.

Thursday, October 25

Street Art Ink Runway Show

McNichols event center. Photo by Brittany Werges

When: October 25, 6:30 – 11 p.m. 

Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver 

Cost: $10 – $45 get tickets here

The Lowdown: McNichols Building hosts a Street Art Ink Runway Show. The show features local models showcasing full and partial body tattoos inspired by photographer Richard Todd. You can speak with local tattoo artists, meet artists Casey Kawaguchi and Sandi Calistro and more.

Hello Denver?

Photo by Veronica Lee courtesy of Mutiny Information Cafe on Facebook

When: October 25, 8 – 9:30 p.m. 

Where: Mutiny Information Cafe, 2 S Broadway, Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Mutiny Information Cafe hosts the 10th episode of Hello Denver? The event features a live podcast with Bree Coco Davies and special guests Denver organizer Ean Thomas Tafoya and Justine Sandoval. The podcast’s theme is “Let’s Fill Out Our 2018 Ballots Together!”

Stranahan’s Fall Cocktail Dinner

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When: October 25, 6 – 9 p.m. 

Where: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, 200 S Kalamath St., Denver 

Cost: $95 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey hosts Stranahan’s Fall Cocktail Dinner. The event features a night of dining starting with a tour of the distillery. You can experience a three-course meal prepared by chef Sean in the cocktail lounge with each dish paired with a Stranahan’s whiskey cocktail created by Lucas, Stranahan’s mixologist.

After Dark Corn Maze

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When: October 25 – 28, 7 – 11 p.m. 

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Rd., Littleton

Cost: $14 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens hosts an After Dark Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. You can take a nighttime stroll throughout a maze made up of seven acres of corn, designed by emergency first responders. You can also take a look at the maze from above on top of two 15-feet bridges. No printed maps are available onsite, you can see maps here.

Pumpkin Nights Denver

Photo by Heather Fairchild

When: October 25 – November 4, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. 

Where: Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton

Cost: $14 – $20 tickets available here

The Lowdown: Experience a magical night of pumpkin wonders during Pumpkin Nights. The event features an interactive experience with eight themed lands to travel through that hold more than 3,000 pumpkins — all hand-carved by a team of artists.

READ: A Huge Halloween Festival is Coming to Denver with 3000 Hand-Carved Pumpkins

Dead Zone Scream Park

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When: October 25 – 28, 7 – 10 p.m. 

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton

Cost: $28 – $38 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens presents a Dead Zone Scream Park. The event features a haunted section of the After Dark Maze. You can get spooked by scary scenes and characters popping out throughout the maze.

Women’s Adventure Film Tour

When: October 25, 7 – 9:30 p.m. 

Where: Landmark’s Mayan Theatre, 110 Broadway, Denver 

Cost: $12 – $15 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Landmark’s Mayan Theatre partners with She Went Wild to present the Women’s Adventure Film Tour. The event features screenings of nine short films all dedicated to women achieving amazing feats such as mountaineering, traveling and more. The event benefits Changin Tides Foundation.

Double Feature

Photo by Brittni Bell Warshaw

When: October 25, 7 – 11 p.m. 

Where: The Ramble Hotel, 2450 Larimer St., Denver 

Cost: $7.50 get tickets here

The Lowdown: The Ramble Hotel presents a Double Feature. The event features a screening of not one, but two Halloween films to celebrate the season. You can watch Hocus Pocus at 7 p.m. and Ghostbusters at 9 p.m. while sipping on Halloween inspired cocktails from Death & Co.

Friday, October 26

Spooky Speakeasy

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When: October 26, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 

Where: Terminal Bar, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Terminal Bar hosts a Spooky Speakeasy. The event features a night dedicated to Halloween haunting fun. You can dance to beats from DJ Phanatic, sip on the best cocktails and compete in a costume contest to win a free night at The Crawford Hotel.

Midnight Madness

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When: October 26 – 27

Where: Landmark’s Esquire Theatre, 590 Downing St., Denver 

Cost: $9.50 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Landmark’s Esquire Theatre presents Midnight Madness. The event features a late night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. You can sing along to the kookie musical with Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient — a group of performers — acting as a shadow cast in the audience.

First Descents ’80s Party

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When: October 26, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 

Where: Mile High Station, 2027 W Colfax Ave., Denver 

Cost: $50 tickets available here

The Lowdown: Mile High Station hosts a First Descents ’80s Party. The event features a celebration of skiing, with an ’80s twist. You can dance all night in ski gear to music from That Eighties Band, sip on brews from Oskar Blues Brewery, have slices from Denver Pizza Company and have a chance to win prizes.

Halloween Dueling Pianos and Costume Party

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When: October 26, 6 p.m. 

Where: ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver

Cost: Free register here

The Lowdown: ViewHouse Ballpark hosts Halloween Dueling Pianos and Costume Party. The event features a costume contest, dueling pianos filling the air with music and more. You can dance all night long, sip on cold spooky brews and win prizes for the best costume.

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Detour
Photo courtesy of Thomas Evans.

When: October 26, 6 – 10 p.m. 

Where: Untitled at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver 

Cost: Free with $10 general admission

The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum presents Untitled. The event features a takeover from Thomas “Detour” Evans, a former Denver Art Museum creative-in-residence. You can experience an interactive art installation of Evans’ murals that double as musical instruments.

READ: Thomas ‘Detour’ Evans Takes Over Denver Art Museum on Friday For One Night Only

Ruckus Halloween Bash

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When: October 26, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Where: Bellwether, 5126 E Colfax Ave., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Bellwether hosts a Ruckus Halloween Bash. The event features a raging bash to celebrate the spooky season. You can dance all night to music from Josh Head from Emery, Jacob Manos and Deen Shiffrin. The night promises booze, boos, costumes and more.

Ghosts in the Gardens

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When: October 26 – 28

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver 

Cost: $31 register here

The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens hosts Ghosts in the Gardens. The event features a tour around the gardens at night with stories recounting the haunted history of the gardens, supernatural experiences that the staff has encountered and more. You can even take a look inside the Waring House Mansion.

Annual Halloween Tribute Blowout

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When: October 26, 8 p.m. 

Where: Hi-Dive Denver, 7 S Broadway, Denver 

Cost: $10 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Hi-Dive Denver hosts its Annual Halloween Tribute Blowout. The event features a night of music to celebrate Halloween. You can jam out to beats from New York Dolls, Green Day, NOBUNNY and more.

Saturday, October 27

The Witches Ball

Photo Courtesy of Highlands Masonic Temple and Event Center on Facebook

When: October 27, 6 – 11:59 p.m. 

Where: Highlands Masonic Temple and Event Center, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver 

Cost: $25 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Get witchy at The Witches Ball. The event features live music from bands, dancing, a costume contest and more. You can participate in a midnight Samhain ritual, dine on a seasonal dinner menu, imbibe on beverages and have psychic readings.

10th Annual Paranormal Palace

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When: October 27, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 

Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver 

Cost: $55 – $129 get tickets here

The Lowdown:  McNichols Building hosts the 10th Annual Paranormal Palace. The event features a Halloween Ball with food and drink tastings, more than 50 performers, DJs and more. Dress up in your best costume for a chance to win upwards of $5000. The party sells out every year so make sure to purchase tickets now.

MCA Dinner Society

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When: October 27, 7 – 10 p.m. 

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver 

Cost: $125 get tickets here

The Lowdown: The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA) hosts the MCA Dinner Society. The event features a dinner pop-up on the rooftop of the museum. You can dine on a three-course meal prepared by chef Kleinman complimented with drink pairings from The Family Jones Spirit House. The dinner celebrates Tara Donovan’s Fieldwork exhibition.

READ: The MCA Has Been Taken Over By Larger-Than-Life Sculptures Made From Ordinary Things

Halloween Forever

Photo Courtesy of The Virginia House on Facebook

When: October 27, 8 – 11:59 p.m. 

Where: Virginia House

Cost: $5 suggested donation at entry

The Lowdown: The Virginia House teams up with Lady Cactus Media to present Halloween Forever. The event features a line up of surprise bands each covering the other bands’ songs. You can sip on drinks while dancing all night. Make sure to wear a costume to really celebrate the occasion.

Halloween Rumpus

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When: October 27, 12 – 11 p.m. 

Where: Call To Arms Brewing Company, 4526 Tennyson St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Call To Arms Brewing Company hosts a Halloween Rumpus. The event features a day of autumnal fun with screen printings from Humble Monster Screen Printed Goods, pizza from MAS KAOS, cookies from Valhalla Cakes and more. You can jam out to sounds from DJ Nightlove while you wait for a special Halloween themed beer. You can also have the chance to win free beer for the rest of the year.

Pumpkin Beer Fest

Photo Courtesy of Hops & Pie‎ on Facebook

When: October 27, 12 – 11 p.m. 

Where: Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Hops & Pie hosts the Pumpkin Beer Fest. The fest will have pours of more than 10 different pumpkin brews from different breweries. You can sip on glasses of beers such as Copper Kettle Brewing Company Bourbon Barrel Imperial Pumpkin, Oakshire Brewing Big Black Jack Chocolate Pumpkin Porter and Dry Dock Brewing Company Double Pumpkin.

4th Annual Ratio Halloween

Photo courtesy of Ratio Beerworks on Facebook

When: October 27, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 

Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks hosts the 4th Annual Ratio Halloween. The event features a night of beer releases, guest appearances and more. You can dress up in your best costume to jam out to music from Broken Record while sipping on a re-release of Darklands dark lager and other seasonal brews.

DANCE OR DIE

Photo Courtesy of Fort Greene Bar on Facebook

When: October 27, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Where: Fort Greene Bar, 321 E 45th Ave., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Fort Greene Bar celebrate the spooky season with DANCE OR DIE. The event features a night long dance party with beats blaring from CRL CRRLL. You can dress up in a Halloween costume and have the chance to win a Fort Greene gift card for the best costume.

Fish N Beer Oyster Pop-Up

Photo Courtesy of Ratio Beerworks‎ on Facebook

When: October 27, 2 – 8 p.m. 

Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks partners with Fish N Beer to host a Fish N Beer Oyster Pop-Up. The event features a day to delight in the salty delicacy to help support Fish N Beer. You can dine on $2 grilled and raw oysters, $10 per half pound shrimp and more on Ratio’s patio.

The Great Pumpkin Haul

Photo courtesy of The Great Pumpkin Haul on Facebook

When: October 27, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Rd., Littleton

Cost: $45 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens host The Great Pumpkin Haul. The event features a race through forests, over hay bales and more on a course in the gardens. The hardest part of the race? You have to hold your own pumpkin while you run, making sure not to drop it while breaking a sweat.

Sunday, October 28

Adult Trick-or-Treating

Photo Courtesy of DRiNk RiNo on Facebook

When: October 28, 1 – 6 p.m. 

Where: DriNk RiNo, 2901 Blake St. #165, Denver 

Cost: $25 get tickets here

The Lowdown: DriNk RiNo makes sure that all of the adults have a chance to grab some treats too during Adult Trick-or-Treating. The event features a bar crawl with 13 participating locations to stop by. The ticket price includes a bag to trick-or-treat with, a wristband and drink tickets for some adult treats.

Self Care Sunday

Photo courtesy of True on Facebook

When: October 28, 12 – 3 p.m. 

Where: True, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: True hosts Self Care Sunday. The event features skincare demonstrations from Cat Tatman of Intelligent Elixirs, a personal styling session guided by Shana Colbin Dunn of True and more. You can even have a chair massage and have an intuitive reading from Shoshanna French of Simple Spirit.

The Art of Brunch

Art of Brunch. Photo courtesy of Mai Wyn Fine Art.

When: October 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Where: Art District on Santa Fe, Santa Fe Dr., Denver 

Cost: Free and open to the public

The Lowdown: The Art of Brunch graces the end of September. The event features a chance to explore more than 20 businesses in the Art District on Santa Fe. You can stop by each location and munch on complimentary brunch bites while perusing the art. See the participating locations here.

READ: Art of Brunch Gives You Free Food While You Explore Denver Galleries 

Highlands Harvest Festival

Photo Courtesy of Highlands Square on Facebook

When: October 28, 2 – 5 p.m. 

Where: Highlands Square, W 32nd Ave., Denver 

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Highlands Square presents the Highlands Harvest Festival. The festival features a day of live music from Old Fuss and Feathers, shopping, a beer garden and more. You can participate in a costume contest and win prizes during the autumnal celebration.

Slow Food Brunch

Photo Courtesy of Slow Food Denver‎ on Facebook

When: October 28, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Where: Fruition Restaurant, 1313 E 6th Ave., Denver 

Cost: $55 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Fruition Restaurant teams up with Slow Food Nation to present a Slow Food Brunch. You can dine on a brunch menu created in collaboration with Seattle Fish Company, Corner Post Meats and other local producers.

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Mark Your Calendars

Denver’s Oldest Dia De Los Muertos

When: November 1, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Where: West 38th Ave and Navajo St., Denver 

Cost: Free and open to the public

Pray for Snow: Denver 

When: November 2, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. 

Where: REI Denver, 1416 Platte St., Denver 

Cost: $10 – $15 tickets available here

The Great Onesie Bar Crawl

When: November 3, 3 – 9 p.m. 

Where: The Ginn Mill, 2041 Larimer St., Denver 

Cost: $25 Register here

Wax Trax!

When: November 9 – 10 

Where: Denver Film Festival, 2510 E Colfax Ave., Denver 

Cost: $16 tickets available here

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