Denver has some breezy events lined up this week. Start it off by picking out the perfect pumpkin at Little Man and end it by witnessing your fitness at The bRUNch Run. Wherever the week leads you, make sure to take a glance at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Wednesday, October 6
Little Man Pumpkin Patch
Photo courtesy of Little Man Ice Cream on Facebook
When: October 6 – 31
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Pick out the perfect pumpkin at Little Man Ice Cream’s Pumpkin Patch. You can find all sorts of pumpkin varieties at the patch from Pope Farms Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch, grab a scoop of ice cream and embrace the spooky season.
Harvest Week
Photo Courtesy of Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse on Facebook
When: October 6 – 7
Where: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Pl., Denver
Cost: $125, tickets available here
The Lowdown: Harvest Week is back in Denver. You can celebrate the harvest season with a series of dinners to raise funds for EatDenver and The GrowHaus’ missions of supporting the community through food.
Chicanas: Nurturers and Warriors
Photo courtesy of History Colorado on Facebook
When: October 6, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Explore the film Chicanas: Nurturers and Warriors at History Colorado. #IAmDenver partners with History Colorado, Denver Public Library and The Denver Post to create a documentary film following activism, the history of Chicanas and more.
Curator Talk
Photo Courtesy of Denver Art Museum on Facebook
When: October 6, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver and Online
Cost: $5 – $20, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum continues its Curator Talk series with a lecture from Darrin Alfred, the Curator of Architecture and Design. You can hear about Gio-Ponti’s design of the Martin Building and Ponti’s architectural genius.
Thursday, October 7
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns
Photo courtesy of Thirteenth Entertainment Group
When: October 7 – 31
Where: Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
Cost: $10 – $21.99, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group presents Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns. You can stroll Hudson Gardens all throughout the month of October to view 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and more.
Sushi Making Class
Photo Courtesy of Cook Street School of Culinary Arts on Facebook
When: October 7, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave., Denver
Cost: $119, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Brush up on your culinary skills with a Sushi Making Class. You can learn how to create a menu of miso soup, sushi rice, techniques of cutting fish and more during the class.
Book Happy Hour at Union Station
Photo by Kori Hazel.
When: October 7, 6 p.m.
Where: Tattered Cover Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Tattered Cover hosts a Book Happy Hour at its Union Station location. You can imbibe in a drink from a bar within Union Station and snag two books with a third half price.
Friday, October 8
MCA Denver 25th Anniversary Party
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Downtown Denver. Photo courtesy of MCA.
When: October 8, 5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: Free RSVP here
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA) presents its MCA Denver 25th Anniversary Party. You can help the museum celebrate 25 years of amazing art while jamming during a 1996 themed rooftop bash.
Stories From a Daydream
Photo Courtesy of Understudy
When: October 8 – 31
Where: Understudy, 890 C 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Peruse works from artist Lio Bumbakini during the opening of Stories From A Daydream. The exhibition explores a dystopian view of indigenous reality with paintings and large-scale installations.
Artist on the Rise
Photo courtesy of Stories From A Daydream on Facebook
When: October 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dairy Block continues its Artist on the Rise series with a concert from Rusty 44. You can watch a free concert from the bluegrass and Americana-style group from Fort Collins.
Fall Invitational Art Show and Sale
Photo Courtesy of Cherry Creek Art Gallery on Facebook
When: October 8, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Cherry Creek Art Gallery, 2750 Blake St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Cherry Creek Art Gallery hosts its annual Fall Invitational Art Show and Sale. You can see works from local artists, shop art to add to your collections and more during the evening.
Saturday, October 9
Factotum’s Farewell OktoberFest
Photo courtesy of Factotum Brewhouse on Facebook
When: October 9, 12 p.m.
Where: Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Factotum Brewhouse hosts a Farewell Oktoberfest as a final sendoff. Make sure to put on your best lederhosen and dirndls for a bangin’ evening and to raise a glass to Factotum one more time.
Larimer After Dark
Larimer Square. Photo by Justin Barbor.
When: October 9, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Larimer Square hosts Larimer After Dark. You can experience a live concert series full of local musicians starting with a performance from DJ Bella Scratch.
Three Dueces Performance
Photo Courtesy of MCA Denver on Facebook
When: October 9, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: $25, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Rock out to a Three Dueces performance along with a performance from Derrick Hodge and friends during Museum of Contemporary Art Denver’s Staged. You can jam on the rooftop during two separate performances and take in a fall evening.
The Toymaker’s Doll
Photo Courtesy of Ballet Ariel on Facebook
When: October 9 – 10
Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. W., Denver
Cost: $20 – $26, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Experience the majesty of Ballet Ariel ballerinas at The Toymaker’s Doll. The showcase will feature the 23rd season of the ballet reimagined by Director Ilena Norton through the dancers within the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Performing Arts Complex.
5 Year Anniversary Party
Photo Courtesy of The Denver Central Market on Facebook
When: October 9, 11 a.m.
Where: The Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Denver Central Market raises a glass to five years of business with a 5 Year Anniversary Party. You can walk through the market, partake in birthday-themed drinks and snacks from vendors, win prizes, take-home party favors and more.
Halloween Horror Marketplace
Photo Courtesy of TRVE Brewing on Facebook
When: October 9, 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: TRVE Brewing, 227 Broadway #101, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Celebrate all things spooky with a Halloween Horror Marketplace. You can shop from vendors such as Cult Legacy & Goat Witch Goods, Vinegar Syndrome and more while imbibing in a brew from TRVE.
Sunday, October 10
bRUNch Run
Photo Courtesy of bRUNch Running on Facebook
When: October 10, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 8801 Martin Luther King Blvd., Denver
Cost: Various prices here
The Lowdown: Lace up your sneakers for The bRUNch Run. You can take part in a 5k or 10k race around Central Park and raise funds for Metro Caring. Post race you can snag swag, sip on bubbly and take home a scented finishers medal.
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Mark Your Calendar
Telluride Horror Show
When: October 15 – 17
Where: Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak St., Telluride
Cost: $95 – $195, passes available here
October Movie Night
When: October 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Marjorie Park, 6335 S. Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village
Cost: Free – $90, tickets available here
Al Amal (Hope) Mission to Mars
When: October 21, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $15, tickets available here
Stanley Marketplace Fall Festival
When: October 24, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Denver
Cost: Free admission