Please double check event dates and times using contact info provided.

12/3 Tuesday—Giving Tuesday. Donate to those institutions you care about the most. givingtuesday.org

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

11/2 Saturday—Creative Holiday Market. A curated collection of fine art, ceramics, jewelry, glassware, unique gifts, and more. 1–5pm. 3213 Galena St. carolfennellart@gmail.com

11/3 Sunday—Dia de Los Muertos. Community altar, beer garden, Mexican food trucks, face painting. 1–4pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

11/8 to 12/23—The Polar Express™ Train Ride. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express

11/9 Saturday—Denver Veterans Day Events. 5K/10K Run Walk and 10K, 8:30–10:30am. Parade, 10:30am–12:30pm. Festival, 9:30am–2pm. City Park. 10:30am-1pm. denverveteransday.com

11/14 Thursday—Stanley Holiday Fashion Show. 6–7:30pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/14 Thursday—Never Forgotten: A Salute to Veterans. Lowry Speaker Series: special Veterans Day event, free. 7–8:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

11/16 Saturday—Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K Run/Walk. City Park. Benefiting the Food Bank of the Rockies. Register or volunteer at pumpkinpie5K.com

11/20 to 1/12/25—Blossoms of Light. A dazzling and ever-changing display of light and color. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

11/22 Friday—Winter Welcome. Join us as we flip the switch on our holiday lights, live entertainment, vendors, and more. 5–8pm, 29th Ave. Town Center. mca80238.com

11/22 & 11/23—L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour. Holiday home tour in the Crestmoor neighborhood. Info and tickets at centralcityopera.org

11/22 to 12/29—A Christmas Carol. Denver’s beloved holiday tradition returns. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

11/23 to 1/5/25—Zoo Lights. 60 acres of lights, entertainment, and treats. Adult night 11/22. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

11/28 Thursday—51st Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot. Washington Park. Register to run or volunteer at unitedwaydenver.org/turkey-trot

11/29 Friday—Grand Illumination at Denver Union Station. Celebrate the holiday season. 4–8pm. 1701 Wynkoop. denverunionstation.com

11/29 & 11/30—How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert. Discover the Magic of the Mean One. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

11/29 to 12/1—Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The beloved TV classic on the stage. Family-friendly. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

11/29 to 12/23—Holiday Strolling Entertainment. Holiday carolers stroll The Shops at Northfield on the weekends. shopsatnorthfield.com

11/29 to 1/26/25—McGregor Skate. Daily from 11/19 to 1/5/25, then Fri-Sun, till 1/26/25. Rent or bring your own skates. 901 Wazee St. mcgregorsquare.com

11/30 to 12/21—Holiday Tea. Docent-led museum tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History followed by an hour-long tea seating. 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

11/30 to 12/22—Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Aurora Fox Christmas Show. Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/30 to 12/29—Colorado Ballet Presents The Nutcracker. Sensory-friendly adaptations on Dec. 1. 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

12/5 Thursday—Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour. Celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing. 7:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/7 Saturday—YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace. Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. Young Americans Center 3550 E 1st Ave. yacenter.org

12/7 Saturday—Parade of Lights. A family event that celebrates holiday magic. 6pm at Denver’s City and County Building. winterindenver.com/parade

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Body and Brain Workout. For all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

11/1 & 11/15 —Goatflix & Chill. 11/1 – Beetlejuice: 7pm. 11/15 – Borderlands: 7pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. Register at shopsatnorthfield.com

11/1 & 12/6—First Fridays. Art, shopping, music. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/2 Saturday—Volunteer Workday at Sand Creek. Work to improve the Greenway. 10am–12pm. Stout Street Foundation, 7251 East 49th Ave. sandcreekgreenway.org

11/2 & 11/16 —Goat Yoga. 10am & 12pm. 48th Ave., next to Macy’s courtyard. 8246 Northfield Blvd. Register at shopsatnorthfield.com

11/2 & 12/7—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. One walk at 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Must register but no limit on participants. blufflake.org/birdwatching

11/3 Sunday—5K Dragon Dash. Family-friendly 5K dragon-themed run/walk is open to the community. All fitness levels are welcome. 8801 MLK Jr. Blvd. runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/IsabellaBird

11/3 Sunday —Goatstatic Dance. A mix of music, dancing, and goats. 6pm. 48th Ave., next to Macy’s courtyard. 8246 Northfield Blvd. Register at shopsatnorthfield.com

11/4 & 12/2—The Art of Surviving. Supporting cancer survivorship. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/5 Tuesday—Creative Map Making. Create your own fantasy map. 4:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/7 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: History of the Tango. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

11/7 Thursday—Lowry Uncorked. An evening of wine tasting, delicious food, and great company. 5:30–8:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

11/8 Friday—Sand Creek Open House. Drinks, snacks, and a tour of our new home. 5–7pm. 3990 Ulster St. sandcreekgreenway.org

11/9 Saturday—Nature Photography Class. 10am–12pm. Dahlia Trailhead, S Sandcreek Dr. Commerce City.  sandcreekgreenway.org

11/9 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

11/9 Saturday—Robust Allyship: An Anti-Racist Discussion. Hear from two speakers. 2–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/10 Sunday—Can Food Drive. Taking can food donations in exchange for Beer Fest swag. 10am–6pm, The Cube, 8371 E. Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

11/12 Tuesday—Cell & Tell: Discovering the Truth About Cell & Gene Therapy. A night of trivia with Dr. Terry Fry, the cells guy. 7–9pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

11/14 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Wine. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

11/15 & 11/16—Wine Tasting Extravaganza. Get ready to sip, swirl, and shop. For details and tickets, go to. mca80238.com

11/16 Saturday—Talking to Children About Death. An educational program provided by a counselor. For adults. 10:30am–12:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/18 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/23 Saturday—Voice of the Wood Chamber Players. Beethoven, Vivaldi, and a new quintet. All ages. 3–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/24 Sunday—Jazz at Stanley. Darryl Gott’s Jazz Jam from 1–3pm, Groovilization from 3–5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/27 Wednesday—Qi Gong. All levels and abilities are welcome. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

12/4 Wednesday—An Evening with Cynthia Swanson, Author of Anyone But Her. Registration closes on 12/3. 6–7pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/5 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Football. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

METRO EVENTS

11/1 to 11/10—Denver Arts Week. Celebrate the arts and culture scene with 100s of events around the Denver all week. denver.org/denver-arts-week

11/1 & 12/6—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

11/3 & 11/17—Meditation to Start Your Week. With Urban Sanctuary. 11:30am–12:30pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. Pay what you can. historycolorado.org

11/13 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Assn. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

11/14 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/15 Friday—Honoring Clara Brown: Film Screening and Discussion. Blaxplanation series. 6–8:30pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway. historycolorado.org

11/16 Saturday—Women’s History Symposium. Discussions, presentations, lunch, and a keynote by Chloé Duplessis. 8:30am–3pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway. historycolorado.org

11/20 Wednesday—Rosenberry Lecture. That’s why they saved the bricks: a history of Villa Italia mall. 1pm & 7pm. 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

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

Wednesdays & Sundays—Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. Wed.-11am, Sun.-2pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

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

11/3 Sunday—Sensory Friendly Hours. Experience the museum turned down. 10–11:30am. 7711 East Academy Blvd. Register at wingsmuseum.org

11/6 & 11/14—Family Photo Booth. Take a family photo and decorate a frame to display it. 11/6: 10:45–11:45am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 11/14: 11am–12pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

11/6 & 12/4—Kids Game Club. Learn to be good losers. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

​​11/9 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

11/9 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Texture Exploration. Designed for children 15 mo–8 years old. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

11/9 Saturday—Color. Shape. Sound. Free family event featuring the Playground Ensemble. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/9 & 11/10—Children and Family Make and Take. Harvest wreaths. Ages 5 and up. 10–11am, 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

11/10 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Performance for children to access and experience art. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/10 Sunday—DINOvember Celebration. A prehistoric adventure focused on all things dinosaur. 2–4pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/12 Tuesday—Tween Chess Club. Play chess and learn new strategy skills. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/14 Thursday—Romping Stomping Dinosaurs with WOW! Children’s Museum. Little learners practice counting and comparing. Ages 3–5. 10:30–11am. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/20 Wednesday—Youth Gaming Night. Play XBox and Wii Games with friends. Ages 10–17. 6–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/21 Thursday—Create Playdate. For families with children ages 0-5 (siblings welcome too). 10–11am. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/21 Thursday—Kids Book Club. Explore a book, series, or theme every month. Ages K–5th. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/24, 11/27 & 11/30—Art Crawl: Little Landscapes. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

11/26 Tuesday—Tween LEGO Club. Encourages kids to learn while having fun. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

Through 12/22—Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! From the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning books. Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre. denvercenter.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

11/2 Saturday—Night at the Museums. Denver’s best museums are open late and admission is free from 5–10pm. denver.org/denver-arts-week/free-night-at-the-museums

For more local museum and entertainment listings at Ongoing Events. For a list of SCFD Free days, go to: www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

11/1 to 11/10—47th Denver Film Festival. A curated program of films, events, panels, and more. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

11/2 Saturday—Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. With Marion Powers. 7:30pm. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

Through 11/3—I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. A love story to young Latinas. Kilstrom Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 11/3—The Girl on the Train. Based on the novel by Paula Hawkins. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

Through 11/5—Eleanor. Deborah Persoff brings to life the many facets of Eleanor Roosevelt. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

11/7 Thursday—Shared Legacies. A film about the African American-Jewish civil rights alliance. JCC Mizel Arts Center, 350 S Dahlia St. jccdenver.org

11/7 to 11/9—Alice By Heart. A mesmerizing musical reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

11/7 to 11/10—Aurora Dance Arts Presents: Alice In Wonderland. A unique twist on the classic story. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/9 & 11/10—Come the Sun, Come the Night. A soulful aerial dance show. Ages 13+. Cleo Parker Robinson, 119 Park Ave. West. denaerialdancecollective.com

11/9 to 12/8—Confederates. Truthful. Transcendent. Taut. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

11/10 Sunday—Stories on Stage Presents: Mixed Company. 2pm. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

11/14 to 11/17—Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. Based on L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novel. Roaming Gnome Theatre, 10255 E 25th Ave, Ste 5, Aurora. roaminggnometheatre.com

11/15 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. This month’s theme: Yes chef! 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

11/15 & 11/16—She’s Here All Evening. Cabaret Series starring Abby Apple Boes. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/15 to 11/24—The Old Man and The Old Moon. An imaginative sea-faring epic. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

11/16 Saturday—A Christmas Matinee Benefit Preview Concert. Performed by the Colorado Choir. St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. thecoloradochoir.org

11/16 & 11/17—Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Musical fusion with banjo. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 11/17—Murderers. This killer comedy features three distinct monologues of revenge. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

Through 11/17—Avaaz. A celebration of resilience, rebirth, and joy. Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

11/17 Sunday—Dover Quartet. Includes a new work by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. 4pm. Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. friendsofchambermusic.com

11/22–24 & 12/28–29—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A ballet based on the C.S.Lewis book. Nov.-Lakewood Cultural Center. Dec.-Northglenn Recreation Center. balletariel.org

11/22 to 12/29—Once Upon A Mattress. A laugh-out-loud musical. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

11/23 & 11/24—Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. A thrilling and modern celebration of motion. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

11/23 to 12/22—Little Women. Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

Through 11/24—Hamilton. A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

12/1 Sunday—Drums of the World. Experience a range of percussion instruments. 2:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/1 Sunday—The Romeo Caberet. A musical and magical theater experience. 7pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

12/2 Monday—Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert. A live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

​​VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To find volunteer listings and charitable opportunities, go to Ongoing Events

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

11/2 & 12/7—Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Get questions answered about EVs or show off your own car. 7–10am. Flatirons Church, 355 W South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

11/8 Friday—Growing Mushrooms at Home. Make and take indoor grow bag workshop. 5:30–7:30pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org

11/8 Friday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

11/9 Saturday—Benefits of Planting Native. Native landscapes typically offer great water savings compared to traditional landscapes. 9:30–11am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

11/9 Saturday—Go Native! Landscapes Made for Colorado. Learn how to xeriscape step-by-step. 12–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

11/12 to 11/15—Microwave Oven Repair Workshop. Don’t replace it, get help learning how to fix it. 2–4pm daily. North Boulder Library, 4500 13th St. Boulder. boulderufixitclinic.org

11/16 Saturday—Converting Lawn to Xeriscape. Beautify your landscape and save water at the same time. 9:30–11:30am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

11/16 Saturday—Zero Waste Kitchen Practices. Learn how to turn your kitchen into an environmentally-friendly space. 10am–12pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org