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SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

10/1 Saturday—Nick’s 13th Annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off. 9-10:45am registraion, weigh-off 11am–2pm. Nick’s Garden Center & Farm Market, 2001 S Chambers Rd, Aurora. nicksgardencenter.com

10/1 Saturday—Fall Into Fun Festival. 10am–3pm. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

10/6 Thursday—Oktoberfest at the Denver Zoo. Just one of the Wild Fall events during October at the Denver Zoo. 2900 E 23rd Ave. Reserve tickets at denverzoo.org

10/7 to 10/9—Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms. 9am–4pm. Purchase tickets online at botanicgardens.org 

10/8 Saturday—Decorate a mask @ the ideaLAB Decorate a felt mask for Halloween. 10–11:30am, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. First come, first serve – space is limited. denverlibrary.org

10/8 & 10/9—Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Music, food, activities and more. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

10/9 Sunday—Candy Crawl. Free, family-friendly, Halloween event. Enjoy trick or treating, hay rides, crafts, thriller dancers, giveaways, contests, & more. 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/14 thru 10/29—Victorian Horrors 2022. Ages 12 and up. 6–9pm, timed entries, $22. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

10/18 thru 10/23—Glow at the Gardens. A luminous, nighttime celebration of America’s favorite gourd. 6–9pm. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org 

10/22 Saturday—Howl-oween. 3rd Annual Pet Howl-oween costume contest, 11am–3pm. Free pumpkin, photos, food trucks, great prizes. Register at facebook.com/pawsnplaybeelerpark. The Shops at Beeler Park, 5665 N Beeler St.

10/22 & 10/23—Colorado Railroad Museum’s Harvest Haunt. Rides/activities. 9am-5pm. coloradorailroadmuseum.org

10/27 Thursday—5th Annual Drive Thru Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat. Benefiting Special Olympics. Dicks Sporting Goods Park, Lot B. 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. specialolympicsco.org

10/28 to 10/30—Boo on the Bluff: Spooky Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt. Reservations required. Sign up at blufflake.org Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd.

10/28 to 10/30—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

10/29 Saturday—Trick Out Your Jack-o-lantern. Bring your own pumpkin and trick it out! 10–11:30am, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. First come, first serve – space is limited. denverlibrary.org

10/29 Saturday—Halloween @ The Shops of Beeler Park. Trick-or-treating, photos, local vendor pop-ups, kid’s crafts. 5665 Beeler St. aspenln.com

10/29 Saturday— District 5 Halloween Party. Lincoln Tech. For more details, email officer Ferencz at Danae.Ferencz@denvergov.org

10/29 Saturday—Coloween 2022. A frightfully fantastic and fun evening. VIP admission at 8pm, regular admission at 9pm. Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Dr. Tickets at coloween.com

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

11/1 & 11/2—Día de los Muertos. Celebrate our community’s rich diversity and unique cultural traditions.. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

11/5 Saturday—Día de los Muertos. Celebrate with altars, entertainment, related events, and programs. 9am–3pm. 1007 York St. Tickets at botanicgardens.org

11/5 Saturday—The Urban Farm’s Fall Harvest Dinner. Tickets go on sale 10/1. Dishes will feature seasonal and local food. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Saturdays—East Colfax Free Bookstore. 4–6pm. Located at Counterpath, 7935 E. 14th Ave. Take books or donate kids books.

Saturdays thru 10/29—City Park Farmers Market. Featuring 60+ Colorado-based vendors offering locally made produce and products. 8am–1pm at 2551 E. Colfax Ave. cityparkfarmersmarket.com

10/1 Saturday—Sand Creek Volunteer Workday. 9–11am. Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Rd. Aurora. All ages welcome. Registration required at sandcreekgreenway.org

10/1 Saturday—Grand Opening  at The Exchange at Boulevard One. Fun, community-driven grand opening celebration for all. 63 N Quebec St. boulevardonelowry.com/retail

10/1 Saturday—Being Humans Again: Skills to Improve our Communication for Conflict Resolution Month. 1–2:30pm. Adults. A conversation on how to have productive and healthy conversations with people. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/1 & 11/5—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Saturdays: 2.5-hour walk at 7:30am or 2-hour walk at 8am. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

10/2 & 10/9—Central Park Farmer’s Market. Colorado-grown produce, baked goods, meats, and more. The Green (29th Ave & Roslyn) 8:30am–12:30pm. 10/9: pumpkin patch and final market of the season. mca80238.com

Thursdays from 10/6–11/3—Laser Cutter Basics for Adults: Make a Wooden Lantern Create a DIY wooden lantern. 10:30am–12pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Register at denverlibrary.org/idealab-laser

10/6–11/10—Memoir Writing Workshop with Think 360 Arts for Learning. 1–2pm. 6-week series, registration required and closes on 10/7. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/8 Saturday—Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 2–3pm. Enjoy a bit of the Bard with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

10/9 Sunday—OUT! At the Museum. Free. 9am–5pm. A fun and welcoming atmosphere with LGBTQ partners. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

10/11 & 10/18—In-person Memory Café. 1:30–3pm. 10/11 – Theme is Lotería Mexicana!. 10/18 – Ageless Grace brain workout. For people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

10/12 Wednesday—Lotería Mexicana/Mexican bingo. 4:15–5:15pm. All ages. ¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería mexicana y gane premios! Join us to play Mexican Bingo and win Prizes! Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave. denverlibrary.org

10/13 Thursday—Active Minds presents: The Lewis & Clark Expedition. We will discuss the achievements, challenges and legacies of this expedition. 1–2pm, free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

10/14 Friday—Digital Privacy for Reproductive Health. 4:30–5:30pm. Ideal for ages 18 and up. Learn about how to manage your digital footprint while seeking reproductive care. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/15 Saturday—Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku.) 9–11am. For adults/teens. Class limited to 10 people. RSVP at blufflake.org/events/guided-relaxation-walks

10/15 & 10/16—Park Hill Open Studio Tour. 10am–5pm. Local artists, refreshments, special events. Tour maps at Art Garage, 6100 E. 23rd Ave.

10/21 Friday—Opening Night for Dali Alive. A fully immersive experience. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/22 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. Get an up close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

10/27 Thursday—Mom’s Night Out Productions – Exclusive Movie Night. Enjoy YOU time with fellow moms. Harkins Theater in Northfield, triciacampbell17@gmail.com

10/29 Saturday— Drug Take Back. Bring your old prescription drugs to be safely disposed of. 10am–2pm. District 5 Police station, 4685 N Peoria St.

10/29 Saturday—Goat Yoga in the Plaza. 4–5pm at The Shops at Northfield, Main St. between 46th and 47th Ave. The movie Beetlejuice will be shown at 6pm. shopsatnorthfield.com

10/30 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walks. 7:30–9am. Qigong practice followed by a walk around Bluff Lake. Come to either or both. Free but limited to 10 people. Please RSVP at blufflake.org/events/guided-relaxation-walks

11/5 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Featuring Generation Wild’s “100 Things To Do Before You’re 12” activities. 8:30am–12pm. Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. blufflake.org

METRO EVENTS

10/7 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Art District on Santa Fe. 5:30–9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

10/9 Sunday—Walk to Defeat ALS. Check in 9am, walk starts at 10am. Sloan’s Lake Park, parking area off of W. 24th Ave and Stuart. http://web.alsa.org/denverwalk

10/9 Sunday—Music in The Galleries. Enjoy live music as you wander the Clyfford Still Museum galleries with performances at 11am and 1pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/11 Tuesday—Active Minds presents: Australia. The Land Down Under, as it is affectionately known, is a country, an island, and a continent. 12:30–1:30pm, Free. Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax. activeminds.com

10/13 Thursday—Art & About Tours. Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:30pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy.  To register email access@denverartmuseum.org

10/14 Friday—The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s Annual Luncheon. In person or virtual. Keynote speaker Allyson Felix. Colorado Convention Center. wfco.org/connect/annual-luncheon

10/15 Tuesday—Active Minds presents: Colorado Ballot 2022. An objective review of the current initiatives and referenda on the CO statewide, Fall ballot. 5–6pm, Free. Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax. activeminds.com

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Mornings. 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

Saturdays —Chess Club for 18 and Under. 3–4:30pm. No meeting 10/15. Ideal for ages 5–18. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/5, 10/19 & 11/2—Magic the Gathering Club. 4–5:30pm. Ideal for ages 12–18. A teen-run magic club. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/9 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

10/14 Friday—Kids Craft: Rock Painting. 2–3pm. Ages 5 and up. We provide the rocks and paint for you to create your favorite designs. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/15 Saturday—Family Program: Me and My Family. 10:30am–12:30pm. Join us for family artmaking. Walk-ins welcome. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/16 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/20 Thursday—Kids Book Club. 4:30–5:30pm. Ideal ages 7–11. Discussing the poetry of Shel Silverstein. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

10/23 Thursday—Sensory-Friendly Morning. For kids with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders. 9am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy.  Free admission with ticket reservation. denverartmuseum.org

10/26 & 10/29—Art Crawl: Fall Colors. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 months. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

10/28 thru 12/18—Little Red, A New Musical. A charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Ideal for Pre-K–3rd grade. At the DCPA. denvercenter.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

American Museum of Western Art. Advanced tickets required, admission is $5. 1727 Tremont Pl. anschutzcollection.org

Aurora History Museum. Advanced reservation is required, admission is free. 15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

The Byers–Evans House Museum. Timed tickets required, History Colorado members are free. 1310 Bannock St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

The Children’s Museum. By reservation only at mychildsmuseum.org 

Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free Days Oct. 19 & Nov. 5 from 10am to 10pm. Children ages 17 and under are always free. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum. SCFD Free Days Oct. 11 & 10am–10pm on Nov. 5 . Youth 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens. Night at the Museums Free night, Nov. 5 at 5pm. Tickets and member reservations required all other times. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org 

Denver Firefighters Museum. SCFD Free Days Oct. 15 & 29. Hours: Tues–Sat, 10am–4pm. 1326 Tremont Pl. denverfirefightersmuseum.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science. SCFD Free Day Oct. 9. Open till 9pm on Fridays. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Timed tickets required. dmns.org

Denver Zoo. SCFD Free Days Oct. 8 & Nov. 1. Reserve tickets at denverzoo.org. 2900 E 23rd Ave.

The Forney Museum of Transportation. Mon, Th–Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun, noon–5pm. 4303 Brighton Blvd. forneymuseum.org

Four Mile Historic Park. SCFD Free Day Oct. 16. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. 715 S. Forest St. fourmilepark.org

History Colorado. 1200 Broadway. More info at 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–4:30pm. 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org

Museo de las Americas. Tue–Fri, noon-6pm. Sat, noon–5pm. Closed Mon & Sun. 861 Santa Fe Dr. museo.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Penny 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. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

10/1 thru 10/30—Blithe Spirit. The smash comedy by Noel Coward. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

10/2 Sunday—One Night Stand Theater presents “Ghosts of the Radio” An evening of mystery and the supernatural. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

10/4 thru 10/9—Come From Away. On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

10/7 Friday—Denver Philharmonic: Blinded by the Light. A Tchaikovsky triumph. Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. denverphilharmonic.org

10/7 thru 10/16—Colorado Ballet Presents Dracula. A haunting, all-consuming cult favorite. 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

10/7 thru 10/30—Futurity. Expressions of violence seem to be ever-present these days. But what if there were another way? Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

10/8 & 10/9—Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Looney Tunes projected on the big screen, classical music-infused original scores played live. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

Through 10/9—The Drowsy Chaperone. A musical within a comedy. 2:30pm & 7:30pm shows. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

10/12 thru 10/15—DU Theatre Presents Last Train to Nibroc. Written by Arlene Hutton. Directed by Jessica Robblee. Tickets $10. Byron Theatre, 2344 E Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

10/14 & 10/15—Pilobolus. A rebellious dance company, Pilobolus has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and power of connected bodies for over 50 years. 2344 E Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

Through 10/15—Heroes of the Fourth Turning. A haunting play offering grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself. Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

Through 10/15—Coyote. Badger. Rattlesnake. A delightful comedy. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

Through 10/16—The Chinese Lady. The year is 1834 and 14-year-old Afong Moy is the first Chinese woman mainland America has ever seen. Singleton Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

Through 10/16—The Piano Teacher. Written by Julia Cho. Directed by Dwayne Carrington. 2:30pm & 7:30pm shows. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

10/21 to 10/22—Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert. In concert live to the film. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

10/23 Sunday—Samantha Crain. Presented by Indie 102.3. 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

10/25 to 11/6—Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations. New, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey. Ages 12+ Buell Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

Through 11/6—Much Ado About Nothing. A snappy, surprisingly timely meditation on gossip, gender roles, and the follies of romance. Kilstrom Theatre at the DCPA. denvercenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Food For Thought Denver. Striving to eliminate childhood hunger by 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. On the Clayton Early Learning Campus. Email info@reachoutandreadco.org for details.

Reading Volunteers needed to share reading with students in grades K–8 through. One hour a week. No experience necessary. 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. Go to ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help” for info. 

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Volunteer, not-for-profit singles group to meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. svgd.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/