Denver has some seasonal events lined up this weekend. Kick it off by getting spooky at the pumpkin patch and end it with a fall classic at the Fourth Annual Fall Flannel Fest. Whatever the week has primed for you, make sure to take a gander at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Wednesday, October 13
Little Man Pumpkin Patch
Photo Courtesy of Little Man Ice Cream on Facebook
When: October 13 – 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.
Stoke The Fire
When: October 13 – 14
Where: Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver
Cost: $10 – $20, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get in on the ski season early with a premiere of Stoke The Fire. You can view the film, have a chance at snagging prize giveaways from brands such as YETI, North Face, Atomic and more throughout the evenings.
18th Annual Indigenous Film & Arts Festival
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When: October 13, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature and Science partners with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission for the 18th Annual Indigenous Film & Arts Festival. You can view a screening of Beans on the first day of the festival and later take part in a Q&A.
Behind the Art of Denver’s RiNo Art District
Art by DETOUR303. Courtesy of Denver Tour Hub on Facebook.
When: October 13, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: The Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $45, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Explore the murals and art of the Five Points and RiNo Art District during a Behind the Art of Denver’s RiNo Art District tour. You can learn about local artists, find some new local eats and more throughout the day.
Thursday, October 14
Beer and Cheese Pairing
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When: October 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Copper Kettle Brewing Company,1338 S. Valentia St. #100, Denver
Cost: $25, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Copper Kettle Brewing Company hosts a Beer and Cheese Pairing. You can get savory with four kinds of cheese from Truffle Cheese Shop and brighten up with four tastes of beer.
Horror Movie Trivia
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When: October 14, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Kuma’s Corner Denver, 3500 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Put together a team of six to flex your knowledge on all things horror film during a Horror Movie Trivia night. You can have a chance at winning food, gift cards, drinks and more throughout the evening. Call 720.500.5077 to make a reservation.
Cervezas for Causes
Photo Courtesy of Cervecería Colorado on Facebook
When: October 14, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cervecería Colorado, 1635 Platte St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Cervecería Colorado presents Cervezas for Causes. The event features a happy hour with a partnership with a local non-profit. This Thursday, Cervecería Colorado teams up with Homies Unidos Denver. You can sip on some lovingly brewed beer and raise funds for the organization.
Vampyr
Photo Courtesy of John Moletress on Facebook
When: October 14, 9:15 – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Mercury Cafe Denver, 2199 California St., Denver
Cost: $10 at entry
The Lowdown: Get a little spooky with a screening and live score of Vampyr. The silent film created by filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer offers a mesmerizing look at horror and the supernatural.
Friday, October 15
Telluride Horror Show
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When: October 15 – 17
Where: Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak St., Telluride
Cost: $95 – $195, passes available here
The Lowdown: Dive into all things terrifying at the 2021 Telluride Horror Show. The three-day festival celebrates horror films with film viewings, chilling tales and more — perfect for all those horror fanatics out there.
READ: Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Telluride Horror Show
Well Bred Release
Photo Courtesy of Copper Kettle Brewing Company on Facebook
When: October 15, 12 – 10 p.m.
Where: Copper Kettle Brewing Company, 1338 S. Valentia St. Ste 100, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Copper Kettle Brewing Company brings back Well Bred. The 2021 release of the brew will be on draft and in cans to-go for the weekend. The beer, aged in bourbon barrels, has notes of caramel, oak and vanilla.
October Movie Night
Photo by Roxanna Carrasco
When: October 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Marjorie Park, 6335 S. Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village
Cost: Free – $90, tickets available here
The Lowdown: Take a day to kick back and relax (but not too much) for an October Movie Night. You can view Death Becomes Her during the Halloween-themed movie series while taking in carnival fare for a sweeter evening.
Octopus Initiative Lottery
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Downtown Denver. Photo courtesy of MCA.
When: October 15, 11 a.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free RSVP here
The Lowdown: Have a chance at winning some wondrous contemporary art and expanding your art collections with the Octopus Initiative Lottery. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts the lottery with free entries for a way to grab works from local artists.
Don’t Tell Denver
Photo Courtesy of Don’t Tell Comedy
When: October 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Secret Location
Cost: $25, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Don’t Tell Comedy presents Don’t Tell Denver — a comedy show hosted at a secret location within the Baker neighborhood — this time with a secret comedian. You will find out the location via email on the day of the show after your tickets have been purchased.
Lost City Live
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When: October 15, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Lost City River North Patio, 3459 Ringsby Ct., Denver
Cost: $12 – $200, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Shimmy to some sweet beats from Clementine Was Right, Ellsworth, Will Orchard, and Micki Balder throughout the evening during Lost City Live. The live musical event series will continue with performances on the patio for a chill fall night.
Johanna Mueller
Art by Johanna Mueller. Photo Courtesy of Balefire Goods.
When: October 15, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Balefire Goods, 7513 Grandview Ave., Arvada
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Explore the works of Johanna Mueller and meet the artist herself during a live demo. You can experience Mueller’s process of creating her pieces, ask questions and more for an artsy night.
Colorado Writers’ Salon – Halloween Extravaganza
Photo by Kori Hazel.
When: October 15, 5 p.m.
Where: Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Get your writing skills up to scruff at a Colorado Writer’s Salon – Halloween Extravaganza. You can hear from writers Marie Thomas, John Tiedemann, and Tess Clark about Halloween-inspired stories and poetry for the perfect seasonal event.
Saturday, October 16
Denver Design Week
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When: October 16 – 24
Where: Various Locations
Cost: Various prices check here
The Lowdown: Denver Design Week returns to Denver for a week filled with innovation, learning and design. You can attend panels from more than 40 different presenters, such as Dave Tweed of Stantec, Ashley Stevens of Evoke and Breton Lujan of Raw Creative. You can also take part in a Maker’s Marketplace on Sunday.
15th Anniversary Colfax Marathon Weekend
Photo Courtesy of Denver’s Colfax Marathon on Facebook
When: October 16 – 17
Where: Various locations, check here
Cost: Varying prices, register here
The Lowdown: Lace up your shoes and run in the 15th Anniversary Colfax Marathon — Denver’s only marathon. You can choose to run in the marathon, half marathon, 10 miles or 5k. You can also choose a charity to raise funds for when you register. The race will lead you around Denver, explore an expo and more during the two-day event.
Squash Day
Photo Courtesy of Longmont Farmers Market
When: October 16, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Longmont Farmers Market, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Squash it up on Squash Day at the Longmont Farmers Market. You can from seasonal gourds, squashes of all sorts, pumpkins and other items. You can also learn about squash growing and snag a screen-printed tote after a scavenger hunt.
Yoga on the Terrace
Photo Courtesy of The ART, a Hotel (Denver) on Facebook
When: October 16, 9 – 10 a.m.
Where: The ART, a Hotel (Denver), 1201 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The ART, a Hotel teams up with Black Swan Yoga for Yoga on the Terrace. You can flow into a yoga session with instructor Adyn Pipoly while taking in a view of the Mile High City.
Otter Weekend
Photo Courtesy of Downtown Aquarium – Denver on Facebook
When: October 16 – 17
Where: Downtown Aquarium – Denver, 700 Water St., Denver
Cost: $23.50 – $28.50 at entry or $150 here for a private meet and greet
The Lowdown: If you love adorable water mammals, Otter Weekend is for you. The two-day event features otter-themed adventures such as games, meet and greets and activities to learn more about the adorable aquatic creatures. You really otter be there.
CarolAnn Wachter Art Opening
Photo Courtesy of SassaBird Fine Art on Facebook
When: October 16, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: SassaBird Fine Art, 840 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: SassaBird Fine Art presents a CarolAnn Wachter Art Opening. You can peruse abstract and figurative painted collages created by Watcher, hear from Watcher herself and more throughout the evening.
Circus So Spook!
Photo Courtesy of Denver Art Society on Facebook
When: October 16, 5 – 11 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Art Society presents Circus So Spook! Don your best costume for an evening filled with local art, carnival games, a cash bar and more to raise funds for Denver Art Society.
The MainStreet Fashion Show
Photo Courtesy of The MainStreet Fashion Show on Facebook
When: October 16, 6 p.m.
Where: Studio@Mainstreet, 19604 Mainstreet, Parker
Cost: $20 – $40, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Raise funds for Hana’s Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides free wigs and services to those who cannot afford them, at The MainStreet Fashion Show. You can watch models strut down the runway, grab giveaways and more throughout the fashion-forward evening.
Sunday, October 17
Cheesman Park Walking Tour
Photo by Caitlin Plante
When: October 17, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Cheesman Park, 12th Ave. E. and High St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Learn more about the history of Cheesman Park during a Cheesman Park Walking Tour. Denver historian Phil Goodstein will guide you through the park, its landmarks and more for a history-filled afternoon.
4th Annual Fall Flannel Fest
Photo Courtesy of Dairy Block on Facebook
When: October 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Grab your coziest flannel for the Fourth Annual Fall Flannel Fest. The Dairy Block and Milk Market host a festival filled with balloon art, a live pumpkin carver, live music and more. You can also indulge in seasonal treats and drink specials to keep that fall vibe alive.
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Mark Your Calendar
NFTS: Putting The Fun in Non-Fungible Tokens
When: October 20, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free – $15, 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
Night of The Dancing Dead
When: October 27, doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: The Clockwork Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver
Cost: $30 – $40, tickets available here