Denver has some thrilling events lined up this weekend. Start it off with a hand-carved pumpkin show and end it with a spook-tacular Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Wherever the weekend might pull you, make sure to take a look at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Wednesday, October 27
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns
When: October 27 – 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 in honor of Halloween.
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Little Man Pumpkin Patch
When: October 27 – 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.
HalloWINE + Snax Pairing
When: October 27 – 31
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $25 – $35 per pairing
The Lowdown: The Infinite Monkey Theorem hosts a HalloWINE + Snax Pairing. You can delight in a bucket full of snack bites and a flight of wine for $25 or a bucket and two flights for $35 – perfect to celebrate Halloween early.
Laugh Your Craft Off
When: October 27, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: $20, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver presents Laugh Your Craft Off: Monsters & Demons: Halloween Needle Felting. You can create your own little monster or demon with the help of artist Miranda Harp while listening to a set from comedian BK Sharad during the crafty evening.
60 Minutes in Space
When: October 27, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Take a stroll through the universe during 60 Minutes in Space. The virtual exploration will feature the newest developments surrounding space. You can hear from space and museum scientists about discoveries, updates on missions and more.
Brighter Than Love Pop-Up Art Gallery
When: October 27, 12 – 7 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dairy Block teams up with Denver-based A. Michel Velazquez of Velart Denver Co. for a Brighter Than Love Pop Up Gallery. The exhibition shares positivity through mixed media pieces full of bright and bold colors.
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, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bella Dive World Dance entrances you with a 10th annual Night of the Dancing Dead. You dress up in a costume, take part in a contest to win prizes and even dance if you feel like shaking it.
BOOnion Station
When: October 28, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Denver Union Station hosts BOOnion Station. Take a trick-or-treat exploration of Denver Union Station with live entertainment, live music, face painting and more. Make sure to strut your stuff in your best Halloween costume for good measure.
4th Annual Howl-o-ween
When: October 27, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: All Denver Beer Co. locations
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co. is back with its 4th Annual Howl-o-ween doggie costume contest. You can dress your pup up to take part in the contest to win prizes, sip on beer and delight in Halloween-themed treats.
Shake It Up! Cocktail Class
When: October 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Deviation Distilling, 900 W. 1st Ave. #150, Denver
Cost: $39, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Deviation Distilling hosts a Shake It Up! Cocktail Class. The course will teach you how to create three different Halloween-themed cocktails with Deviation’s gin and whiskey, fruits, spices and more for a lavish evening.
Thursday, October 28
Hocus Pocus Movie Night
When: October 28, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Marjorie Park, 6335 S. Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village
Cost: $10 – $90, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Grab a seat within Marjorie Park for a Hocus Pocus Movie Night. You can nibble on bites from Wyly Coyote Concessions, sip on hot drinks to cozy up and more for a seasonal evening.
Horror Movie Trivia
When: October 28, 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 for 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.
Deborah Roberts Artist Talk
When: October 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: $15, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver presents a Deborah Roberts Artist Talk. You can hear a lecture from mixed media artist Deborah Roberts with interviewer Nora Abrams throughout the art-filled evening.
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Friday, October 29
World’s Longest Cider Pour
When: October 29, 5 p.m.
Where: Acreage, 1380 Horizon Ave. Unit A, Lafayette
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Stem Ciders is attempting to set a world record for the World’s Longest Cider Pour. You can watch the pour set off from an extended firetruck ladder that stretches 100-feet high with a glass in hand. If you end up with the most cider in a glass, you can win cider for a year. Sign up here.
Floyd D. Tunson
When: October 29, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Michael Warren Contemporary, 760 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Michael Warren Contemporary welcomes Floyd D. Tunson for an opening reception. You can peruse paintings created by artist Floyd D. Tunson with a variety of different styles during the exhibition.
Untitled: Creative Fusions
When: October 29, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: $10 – $18, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum returns with its Untitled series. You can experience Untitled: Creative Fusions. You can participate with the theme “The Spirit Survives” with art from artist Alejandra Abad, live music from Felix Ayodele and more.
Haunted History Tour
When: October 29, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cheesman Park Pavilion, 1900 E. 11th Ave., Denver
Cost: $20 per person
The Lowdown: Get a spooky vibe on with a Haunted History Tour. You can take an evening tour through Cheesman Park and hear about its not-so-sweet history, hauntings and more with the guidance of Sam Carstens. To create a reservation, email Magpie.Paranormal@gmail.com or call 970.316.5828.
Fan Expo Denver Special Addition
When: October 29 – 31
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $45 – $349, get passes here
The Lowdown: Fan Expo Denver has made its way to the Mile High City for a special edition event. You can experience three days of panels, celebrity appearances, cosplay and more throughout the wild weekend.
Halloween Movies at Ironton
When: October 29, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Pl., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Chill out with Halloween Movies at Ironton. You can kick back for a double feature of The Conjuring. You can delight in themed snacks and cocktails in a heated tent while you view the films.
Saturday, October 30
Denver Halloween 2021 Paranormal Palace
When: October 30, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $75 – $240, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get your Halloween ruckus on during the Denver Halloween 2021 Paranormal Palace. Wear your best Halloween costume for a themed-ball, take a chance to win $2,000 during a costume contest, listen to live music and more throughout the thrilling evening.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
When: October 30, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Art District on Santa Fe is back with a Día de los Muertos Celebration. You grab a free alter kit to build your own ofrenda. The kits will be available while supplies last on October 30 in the lot just north of Su Teatro at 721 Santa Fe Drive. You can also submit photos of those who have passed to add to a memorial projection that will be displayed on the Daniels & Fisher Tower on November 1 and 5.
Supernatural Festival 2021
When: October 30, 7 p.m.
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $59 – $139, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get your thrills on with the Supernatural Festival. You can dance all night long with Global Dance during the spooktacular event filled with live music, costumes and more.
Nicole Moudaber & Yousef Warehouse Experience
When: October 30, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Reelworks Denver, 1399 35th St., Denver
Cost: $35 – $45, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Treat yourself with a Nicole Moudaber & Yousef Warehouse Experience. You can jam out to DJs Nicole Moudaber and Yousef Warehouse while dressing up in a killer Halloween costume to celebrate the holiday.
Sunday, October 31
13th Annual Pumpkin Carving & Costume Competition
When: October 31, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Little Man Ice Cream hosts its 13th Annual Pumpkin Carving & Costume Contest. You can carve up a pumpkin, play themed games, imbibe on brews in a beer tent from Recess Beer Garden and more throughout the boo-tastic day.
Zombie Crawl and Flash Mob
When: October 31, 2 p.m.
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Neighborhood Music teams up with Stanley Marketplace for a Zombie Crawl and Flash Mob. You can dress up in Zombie garb, lumber through the marketplace and get wild with a themed flash mob. Register here to take part in the performance.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch
When: October 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dairy Block teams up with Denver Milk Market for a Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. You can enjoy a flavor-filled Halloween brunch while playing bingo with the help of local drag performers. You can also have a chance at winning prizes throughout the afternoon. Spots are first-come-first-serve, so make sure to arrive early to snag a seat.
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Mark Your Calendar
NFTS Episode 3
When: November 3, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free – $15, tickets available here
Active Minds: Peru
When: November 9, 12 p.m.
Where: Tattered Cover Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
Cost: Free admission here
Stem Ciders Dinner & Cider Pairing
When: November 11, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut St. Unit #150, Denver
Cost: $85, tickets available here
Digital Earth: Changing Colorado
When: November 17, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $10, tickets available here