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SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

10/5 to 11/3—Victorian Death Experiences. Step into a death experience of the past with this immersive tour. The Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

10/6 Sunday—Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms. 9am–4pm. Purchase tickets online at botanicgardens.org 

10/8 Sunday—Candy Crawl. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat, crafts, entertainment, and more. 11am–1pm. The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/13 thru 10/28—Victorian Horrors. Ages 12 and up. 6–9pm, timed entries. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

10/14 Saturday—Fall Into Fun Festival. 10am–3pm. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

10/14 & 10/15—Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Music, food, activities and more. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

10/15 Sunday—Halloween Costume Creation Jam. Bring your own costume to work on or use the provided materials. Teens 13–17. 2:30–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/17 to 10/22—Glow at the Gardens. A luminous, nighttime celebration. 6–9pm. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org 

10/27 to 10/29—Harvest Hoot. Wear your favorite costume, eat fang-tastic bites, games, boo-tiful crafts and more. Reservations required. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. mychildsmuseum.org

10/28 Saturday—Goats & Ghouls. 9am–12pm, SCFD Free Day. Come in costume to visit with our farm animal friends. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

10/28 Saturday— District 5 Harvest Festival Trunk or Treat. Haunted house and more. Free event. 1–4pm at Lincoln Tech, 11194 E. 45th Ave.

10/28 Saturday—Trick Out Your Jack-o-lantern. Bring your own pumpkin or small plastic pumpkins available. This is a non-carving event. 10–11:30am, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/28 Saturday—Haunted Escape Room. Teams of 6 have 30min to play. All ages. 10am–4:30pm. Call or visit to reserve your start time. 720-865-0325 x4. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/28 Saturday—Halloween Haunt. Enchanting crafts and activities. 4:30–8:30pm. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

10/29 Sunday—Dia de los Muertos. Beer garden, food trucks, face painting, and more. 1–5pm. Northfield Plaza. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/29 Sunday—Halloween Spooktacular!. A family-favorite concert features music from films, television, and more. 2:30pm, tickets start at $10. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Saturdays—City Park Farmers Market. 100+ local producers, live music, and more. 2551 E Colfax Ave, cityparkfarmersmarket.com

10/4 Saturday—The Art of Powwow. Starts at 3:15pm, performance at 5pm. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

10/6 & 10/13—Earth’s Reel Resistance, a Climate Change Film Series. 10/6: Nuoc 2030 (NR); 10/13: Don’t Look Up (R). The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. 6pm. Free, accepting non-perishable food donations. mca80238.com

10/7 Saturday—Sand Creek Volunteer Workday. 10am–12pm. All ages welcome. Info and registration at sandcreekgreenway.org

10/7 & 11/4—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Sat: 2.5-hour walk at 7:30am or 2-hour walk at 8am. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

10/8 Sunday—Final Farmer’s Market & Pumpkin Patch. Colorado-grown produce, baked goods, meats, and more. South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 8:30am–12:30pm. Mca80238.com

10/8 Sunday—FORTISSIMO: Fall Festival. A scholarship fundraising event for DYAO. Stanley Marketplace, West Patio. dyao.org

10/12 Thursday—Active Minds Presents The Year 1963. Learn about this key year. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

10/14 Sunday—Eclipse Extravaganza. Observe the Annular Solar Eclipse with maximum coverage at 10:36am. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

10/20 Friday—AARP Smart DriverTek Workshop. Learn the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. 1–2:30pm. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

10/21 Saturday—Forest Bathing. Open your senses and engage with nature. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 9–11am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. blufflake.org

10/21 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

10/29 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walk. Gentle mind/body practice followed by a contemplative walk. 7:30–9am. Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. Space is limited, register at blufflake.org

11/3 Friday—Shadow Puppets with Danielle SeeWalker. Watch a traditional Lakota tale told with shadow puppets plus an interactive workshop. All ages. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/4 Saturday—Friends of Chamber Music: Lírios Quartet. Free family concert. 11:30am–12:30pm. No tickets or reservations required. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/9 Thursday—Holiday Wine Tasting. 70+ wines for you to try before you buy. 5:30–8:30pm, The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

METRO EVENTS

10/6 & 11/3—First Friday Art Walks. Art District on Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

10/12 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/18 Wednesday—John Taylor & Black Identity in the Ute Borderlands. Explore the story of a freed black man who enlisted as a Buffalo Soldier. 1–2pm & 7–8pm. 1200 North Broadway. Tickets at historycolorado.org

10/26 Thursday—Womanifesto Presentation. Get your questions answered about this year’s ballot. 4:30–6:30pm. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, 1901 E. Asbury Ave. wfco.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Different age groupings and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. New programs every week. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. Register at auroragov.org

10/5 to 12/23—Little Red. A charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/8 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Foxy and Shmoxy help young children access and experience artworks in unique ways.. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/12 Thursday—Create Playdate. An early-childhood program for families with children ages 3–5 (siblings welcome). 10am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/12 & 10/23—Cinderella. The Panto Company USA brings this tale to life. Aurora Fox Arts Center,  9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

10/13 Friday—Hispanic Heritage Month Papel Picado Craft. Learn about Latin-America with a themed craft. Ages 4 and up. 2–3pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/14 Saturday—Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra. A musical journey into outer space. 9:45am and 10:45am. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. Tickets at insidetheorchestra.org

10/14 Saturday—CSU Spur 2nd Saturdays. Free. Lots of family- friendly programming. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

10/14 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Fall Fun. Make art-inspired by beautiful fall colors that you can take home. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/15 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/22 Sunday—Teen Jam. Learn to better express yourself through music while forming relationships with peers. Youth-led. Free. 11am–1pm. Tuft Theatre, 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

10/22, 10/25 & 10/28—Art Crawl: Fall Colors. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/25 Wednesday—Sensory Friendly Hours. Experience our museum in a lower sensory environment. 4:30–6pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. Admission is free for qualifying families, register at wingsmuseum.org

10/25 Wednesday—Youth Gaming Night. Play XBox and Wii Games with friends! Snacks will be provided. Ages 5–17. 5:30–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

American Museum of Western Art. Open M, W & F from 10am–4:30pm. Admission is $5. 1727 Tremont Pl. anschutzcollection.org

Aurora History Museum. Admission is free. Closed Mondays/holidays. 15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

The Byers–Evans House Museum. Operated by History Colorado as the Center for Colorado Women’s History. History Colorado members are free. 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

The Children’s Museum. Bloom early learning space (newborn–age 3) opens Oct. 16. Reservations recommended at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free Day Oct. 5. 10am to 5pm. Free Night at the Museum Nov. 4, 5–10pm. Children ages 17 and under are always free. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Day Oct. 10. Free Night at the Museum Nov. 4, 5–10pm. Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org 

Denver Firefighters Museum. Hours: Tues–Sat, 10am–4pm. 1326 Tremont Pl. denverfirefightersmuseum.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. SCFD Free Day Oct. 15, Free Night at the Museum Nov. 4, 5–10pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Denver Zoo. SCFD Free Days Oct. 7 & Nov. 7. Free Night Nov. 4, 5–10pm. Lottery for free events at denverzoo.org. 2900 E 23rd Ave.

The Forney Museum of Transportation. 4303 Brighton Blvd. forneymuseum.org

Four Mile Historic Park. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

History Colorado. Free night at the museum: Nov. 4, 5–10pm. Free membership for 4th graders. 1200 Broadway. historycolorado.org

Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art. Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm; Sun 12–5pm. Ages 13+ welcome. 1201 Bannock St. kirklandmuseum.org

Molly Brown House Museum. Tue–Sun, 10am–5pm. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

Museo de las Americas. Free each 1st Friday and always free for ages 13 and under. Tue–Fri, noon-6pm. Sat, noon–5pm. Closed Mon & Sun. 861 Santa Fe Dr. museo.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Always free for kids 18 and under and healthcare workers. 1¢ admission 1st Sat. of the month. 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org

National Ballpark Museum. 1940 Blake St. Check for days/hours at ballparkmuseum.com

The Urban Farm. Open to the public from 9am–1pm, Wed–Sat. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

Wings Over the Rockies Museum. New exhibit, Mission Aerospace, now open. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

10/6 to 10/15—Colorado Ballet Presents Swan Lake. An iconic romantic ballet that is beloved worldwide. 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

10/7 to 10/15—Ballet Ariel 25th Season Fall Production. Aurora’s Wedding, the third act of Sleeping Beauty. Three locations. Tickets at balletariel.org

Through 10/8—Blues in the Night. A scorching, Tony-nominated musical. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

10/10 Tuesday—Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event. Cheyenne and Arapaho musicians will share a performance. Free event. Gates Concert Hall, 2344 E Iliff Ave. liberalarts.du.edu/node/36885

10/5 to 10/21—The Revolutionists. A hilarious dark comedy. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax, Ave, Aurora. 11minutestheatre.com

10/13 & 10/15—Message in a Bottle. Funny and touching stories told in the form of fictional letters. Two venues to choose from, details at storiesonstage.org

10/14 Saturday—An Evening with Christian Wallowing Bull. Indigenous singer-songwriter shares his powerful perspective. 8pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

Through 10/14—The Minutes. The smallest towns keep the biggest secrets. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

10/15 Sunday —Samara Joy. Winner of the 2023 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist. 7:30pm. 2344 E. Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

10/15 Sunday —Sleuths and Spies An evening of intrigue. $10. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

Through 10/15—The Pâstisserie. A dark (chocolate) comedy about the perils of nostalgia. By Theatre Artibus at The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. theartibus.com

10/18 to 10/29—TINA–The Tina Turner Musical. An uplifting comeback story like no other. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/19 to 10/29—Wicked Bayou. Wonderbound’s newest, original contemporary ballet with live music by The Widow’s Bane. 3824 Dahlia St. wonderbound.com

10/20 to 11/26—Cadillac Crew. Will the world be ready to embrace women in all their capacity? For mature audiences. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

10/20 & 10/21—Amadeus Live. Watch the movie while the symphony plays. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 10/22—Miss Rhythm–The Legend of Ruth Brown. Before Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, there was Ruth Brown. Garner Galleria Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 10/22—Cabaret. 1930s Berlin comes to life in this musical. For mature audiences. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

Through 10/28—Dracula. Bram Stoker’s classic novel on the stage. For mature audiences. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

11/4 Saturday—Extremely Artificial Intelligence. Do we have a fighting chance? A Buntport collaboration. Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

College Access Mentor with Minds Matter Colorado. Two hours a week during the school year. Info at mindsmatterco.org/volunteers

Denver Public Schools. Numerous volunteer opportunities with students and schools. Info at equity.dpsk12.org/get-involved/volunteer-services

Denver Rescue Mission. To find volunteer opportunities, go to: denverrescuemission.org/volunteer/#opportunities

Food For Thought Denver. Providing food for students and their families. Sign up to volunteer or donate at foodforthoughtdenver.org

Project Worthmore. Help bag and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and household necessities to refugees. projectworthmore.org

Reach Out and Read Colorado. Help sort and pack gently-used children’s books for underserved families. Email info@reachoutandreadco.org for details.

Reading Volunteers Needed Read with students in grades K–8. One hour a week. No experience necessary. Email contact: Pil, 2011@partnersinliteracy.org.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) For volunteer opportunities, email Cathy Law at claw@voacolorado.org 

Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer. Info at ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help”. 

Sand Creek Greenway Volunteer Opportunities. Oct. 7 workday, 9am–12pm. Info or to register to volunteer at  sandcreekgreenway.org/volunteer

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Not-for-profit singles group to meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. Info at svgd.org

Spark the Change Colorado. Direct service programs that leverage the talents and expertise of skilled volunteers in fields like mental health and empowering aging. sparkthechangecolorado.org

Village Exchange Center A non-profit formed to serve immigrants and refugees in Aurora & Denver. villageexchangecenter.org

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch For volunteer opportunities go to voacolorado.org/volunteer-opportunities/

GREEN and SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

10/2 to 10/7—Electronics Recycling. Special event pricing for these dates only. M–F: 8am–4:30pm, Sat: 10am–4pm. Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St, Ste 10, Aurora. More information at auroragov.org/recycle

10/7 Saturday—Pre-Holidays Art Supply Swap. Bring new and lightly used art supplies to the swap.10:30am–12:30pm. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

10/7 Saturday—Central Park Produce Harvest Collection. Donate home grown veggies/fruits and/or drop-off shelf-stable/non-perishable items for families in need. 11am. Conservatory Green Park, 8304 E 49th Pl. centralparkunitedneighbors.com

10/7 Saturday—Ecotoberfest. 60+ eco-exhibitors, EV and e-bike showcase, free electronic recycling, costume exchange and more. 2–6pm. Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr. lafayetteco.gov/ecotoberfest

10/14 Saturday—Collect Native Plant Seeds. Learn and collect native plant seeds. Family-friendly event. 9am–1pm. At the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Register at wlrv.volunteerhub.com/vv2

10/20 & 10/21—Just Between Friends. Buy used and save 50-90% off retail for all things baby and kid. National Western Complex, ​4655 Humboldt St. Free tickets at denver.jbfsale.com

10/21 Saturday—Scream and Green Halloween. Mental Health & Sustainability Bazaar. 11am–3pm. 525 Santa Fe Dr. Details and tickets at womeninsustainability.org

10/21 Saturday—Food Waste + Compost 101. Learn how to reduce food waste and compost at home. Suggested donation $30. 1–3pm. Denver Urban Gardens, 1031 33rd St. Register at dug.org

10/27 to 10/29—Reducetarian Summit 2023. Explore how to reduce societal consumption of animal products. The Westin Denver Downtown. Tickets at reducetarian.org

10/30 Monday—Knowing Your Home Basics Class. Don’t buy tools, borrow them at the Denver Tool Library. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

11/4 Saturday—Used Book Pop-Up Sale. Children’s books and adult titles will be available at bargain prices. 10am–2pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/12 Sunday—U-Fix-It Clinic Hands-on Repair. Bring any appliance, device, toy, clothing, or broken thing you want to learn how to fix. 1–4pm. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/10399739