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

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

10/3 to 10/31—Victorian Death Experiences. Step into a death experience of the past. The Center for CO Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

10/4 to 10/20—Ghosts in the Gardens. A luminous, nighttime celebration. 5:30–10:30pm. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org 

10/4 to 10/31—Boo at the Zoo. Sensory-friendly night on 10/31. 5–9pm. 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

10/5 Saturday—Hispanic Heritage Month. Make Mexican Pan dulce ornaments. Adults/teens. 3–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/5 Saturday—Oktoberfest: Lambs and Lederhosen. Beer, music, food, and games. 5–8:30pm. The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd. Tickets at theurbanfarm.org

10/6 Sunday—Candy Crawl. Music, kids’ activities, and a costume contest. 11am–1pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/10 thru 10/26—Victorian Horrors. Ages 12 and up. 6–9pm, timed entries. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

10/11 to 10/13—Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms. 9am–4pm. Purchase tickets online at botanicgardens.org 

10/12 & 10/13—Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Music, food, activities and more. 9am–5pm. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

10/19 Saturday—Fall Into Fun Festival. 10am–3pm. Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. visitaurora.com

10/22 to 10/27—Glow at the Gardens. A luminous, nighttime celebration. 6–9pm. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org

10/24 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Salem Witches. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

10/24 Thursday—Monster Masquerade. An adult evening at the Denver Zoo. 5–9pm. 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

10/25 & 10/26—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Watch the movie with the live score. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

10/25 to 10/27—Harvest Hoot. Wear your favorite costume,. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. mychildsmuseum.org

10/27 Sunday—Halloween Spooktacular. A family-favorite concert. 2:30pm, tickets start at $10. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

10/26 Saturday—Goats & Ghouls. 9am–12pm, SCFD Free Day. Come in costume to visit with farm animal friends. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

10/26 Saturday—History of Halloween. Ever wondered why we trick or treat or carve pumpkins on Halloween? 3–4:30pm. 1200 North Broadway. Register at historycolorado.org

10/29 Tuesday—Frights & Fables. An evening of spine-chilling thrills and eerie tales. Ages 18+. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/29 Tuesday—Is Mrs. Brown Still Here?. Learn about various ghost-hunting methods. Ages 18+. 6pm & 9pm. Molly Brown Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

10/30 Wednesday—Blood on the Clocktower Game Night. A game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception. Ages 17+. 5:30–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

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

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Body and Brain Workout. For all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Does not meet on 10/11. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

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

10/4 & 11/1—Nature Wonder Walks. Slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. RSVP at blufflake.org

10/4 & 11/1—First Fridays. Art, shopping, music. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/5 & 11/2—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. One walk at 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Must register but no limit on participants. blufflake.org/birdwatching

10/5 Saturday—Guided Site Tour of Bluff Lake. One mile walk with lots of stops for conversation and insight. 9am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. blufflake.org/birdwatching

10/5 Saturday—Fresh Cuts: New World Films. The Boy and the Heron. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. 6:30pm. Tickets $10, includes popcorn and one drink of choice (including alcohol). mca80238.com

10/6 Saturday—Purple Poppy Project. Paint and plant ceramic poppies for unity. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary. 11am–4pm. West lawn. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/6 & 10/13—Central Park Farmers Market. Last two markets of the season—10/13: includes pumpkin patch. The South Green, 29th Ave & Roslyn St. 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

10/7 Monday—The Art of Surviving. Supporting cancer survivorship. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/9 Wednesday—Be an Informed Voter. Colorado State Senator Chris Hansen explains key Nov. ballot issues. 4–5:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

10/9 Wednesday—Medicare 101. An unbiased review of the A, B, C, and D’s of Medicare. 10:30–11:30am. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/10 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Benjamin Franklin. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

10/10, 10/11, & 10/12—Goat Events. 10/10 – Baby goat sound bath: 6pm. 10/11 – Goatflix and chill: 8–10pm. 10/12 – Halloween goat yoga: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/12 Saturday—Artisans Market. Colorado artisans and food vendors. 11am–6pm. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/12 Saturday—Fresh Cuts: New World Films. To Kill a Tiger. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. 6:30pm. Tickets $10, includes popcorn and one drink of choice (including alcohol). mca80238.com

10/13 Sunday—Fortissimo Fall Festival. A scholarship fundraising event for DYAO. 12–3pm. Stanley Marketplace, West patio, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. dyao.org

10/16 Wednesday—Ballot Information Night. Hosted by Front Porch, the MCA, and the League of Women Voters. The Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. 7pm. Register at frontporchne.com

10/19 Saturday—Volunteer Workday at Sand Creek. Work to improve the Greenway. 10am–12pm. More info and sign-up at sandcreekgreenway.org

10/19 Saturday—Colorado ballot choices with Bell Policy Center. Learn more about the statewide ballot measures. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/21 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/27 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walks. A mind-body practice. 7:30–9am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

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

METRO EVENTS

10/4 & 11/1—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

10/6, 10/20, & 11/3—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

10/6 Sunday—A Night with National Geographic Explorers. Stories from the field. 5:30–8am. 1007 York St. Tickets: $7, $5 member at botanicgardens.org

10/8 Tuesday—Indigenous Women Authors. Celebrate powerful voices. 6–7:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/9 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Assn. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

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

10/12 Saturday—Susan G. Komen Colorado More Than Pink Walk. Celebrate with others committed to a world without breast cancer. 1–2:45pm. Denver Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. komen.org

10/16 Wednesday—Rosenberry Lecture:Author’s Discussion. Democracy’s Mountain: Longs Peak and the Unfulfilled Promises of America’s National Parks. 1pm & 7pm. 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

10/19 Saturday—Filipino American History Month Celebration. Cultural displays, presentations, and Filipino cuisine. 10am–4pm. 1200 North Broadway. $5, register at historycolorado.org

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

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

10/2 & 10/16—Kids Game Club. Learn to be good losers. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/12 Saturday—Nature Pop-up. Fun, kid- friendly nature activity. 8:30–10:30am. Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E MLK Jr Blvd. sandcreekgreenway.org

10/12 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Free crafts & activities. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 8:30am–12pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. blufflake.org

​​10/12 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

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

10/13 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Performance for children to access and experience art. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/13 Sunday—Free S.T.E.M. Family Fun Day with the Curiosity Cruiser. Reserve your spot at: eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829. 12–2pm or 2–4pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St.

10/17 Thursday—Tiny Tots: Diverse Colorado. Interactive concerts for kids 0–7yrs. 9:30am & 10:45am. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

10/17 Thursday—Create Playdate. A program for families with children ages 3–5 (siblings welcome). 10am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

10/18 to 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

10/19 & 10/20—Children and Family Make and Take. Traditions of Dia de los Muertos: Papier-Mache Calaveras. Ages 5 and up. 10–11am, 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

10/20, 10/23 & 10/26—Art Crawl: Fall Colors. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/22 Tuesday—Tween LEGO Club. Encouraging creativity, problem solving, and teamwork. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/23 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

10/26 Saturday—Low Sensory Morning. Attendance limited, sounds in the exhibits turned down. 8–10am. 1200 North Broadway. $5, register at historycolorado.org

10/26 Saturday—Playday on the Greenway. Explore nature and connect with friends. 10am–12pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

10/27 Sunday—Sensory-Friendly Morning. For kids with neurodiversity or sensory-processing disorders. 9am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.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 www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events. For a list of SCFD Free days, go to: www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

10/4 to 10/13—Colorado Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty. Featuring live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

10/4 to 11/17—Avaaz. A celebration of resilience, rebirth, and joy. Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/5 Saturday—Ballet Ariel Presents Cinderella. Performance followed by a meet and greet. Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre, 119 Park Ave. W. balletariel.org

Through 10/5—Rocky Horror Picture Show. Pay what you can, several show times. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

Through 10/5—Kimberly Akimbo. Winner of 5 Tony Awards including best musical. The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/5 to 10/27—Around the World in 80 Days. From the novel by Jules Verne. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

10/5 to 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 10/6—Hamlet. A psychological revenge thriller, political epic, and family saga. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/10 Thursday—The Colorado Symphony Cello Ensemble. Both classical and contemporary. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

10/13 Sunday —Doctor Crypt’s House of Terror. Mystery, horror, and comedy. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

10/13 Sunday—Stories on Stage presents: Woke Up! What’s so wrong with inclusion, compassion, and understanding? Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

Through 10/13—POTUS. Behind every great dummy are seven women trying to keep him alive. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

10/13 Sunday—Lakecia Benjamin. Three-time Grammy nominations. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

Through 10/13—Waitress, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

10/14 to 11/5—Eleanor. Deborah Persoff brings to life the many facets of Eleanor Roosevelt. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

10/15 Tuesday—Jazz Salon Series: The Music of Latin America. An intimate hour of jazz. 11am–12pm. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave. coloradojazz.org

10/16 to 11/24—Hamilton. A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

10/17 to 10/27—Devil’s Crush. Wonderbound’s newest, original dance production. 3824 Dahlia St. wonderbound.com

10/18 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. This month’s theme: strange encounters. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

10/20 Sunday—Mariza. Portuguese ambassador of fado, a folk singing tradition of Lisbon. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

Through 10/20—Murder on the Orient Express. Agatha Christie’s classic. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

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

11/1 & 11/2—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour. Based on the game. Enix. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

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

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

​​VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To find volunteer listings and charitable opportunities, go to www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

10/2 Wednesday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

10/3 Thursday—CSU Master Gardener Presentation: Put Your Garden to Bed. Garden and winterizing tips. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/5 Saturday—Ecotoberfest. 60+ eco-exhibitors, EV/e-bike showcase, free electronic recycling, costume swap, and more. 2–6pm. Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr. lafayetteco.gov/ecotoberfest

10/5 & 11/2—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

10/6 Sunday—Halloween Costume Swap. Free, for all ages. 10am–6pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/8 Tuesday—Intro to Vinegar Pickles and Canning. Preserve the abundance of tomatoes, peppers, and other veggies from your garden. 6–8pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org

10/12 Saturday—Learn to Compost. Learn the basics of composting. 9–11am. 1325 Colorado Blvd. Bilingual classes available. Register at dug.org

10/14 to 10/25—Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event. M–F, 8am–4:30pm, Sat. 10am–2pm, closed Sun. Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St, Aurora. Pricing at: auroragov.org

10/26 Saturday—Feria del Tamal EV Ride and Drive. Tamales, live music, family activities, lucha libre shows, EVs, and more. 2–8pm. Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. driveelectriccolorado.org