WHEN: Oct. 9–11, 2025
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
It’s America's favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon that brings together 500 breweries and 2,000-plus beers over three days.
WHEN: Oct. 10 & 11, 2025
WHERE: High Prairie Park, Aurora
Step into a world of wonder as immersive light displays and interactive installations recreate the awe-inspiring beauty of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. At the center of the festival is a breathtaking, larger-than-life lighting experience designed to evoke the movement, color and mystery of the northern skies. Explore the Global Gift Bazaar, where local artisans showcase handcrafted goods. Savor bold flavors at the Flavors of Aurora Food Court, featuring a curated lineup of food trucks and culinary vendors representing Aurora’s rich cultural diversity. And enjoy live music, cultural performances, family activities and hands-on art experiences throughout the weekend.
WHEN: Oct. 10–12, 2025
WHERE: Chatfield Farms, Littleton
Celebrate fall at the Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family. Enjoy a day of fall activities, including access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, Corn Maze and family and children’s activities. Pumpkin prices vary by size; the average price is $8.
WHEN: Thru Oct. 15, 2025
WHERE: JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center
The 18th season of the Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center includes the annual Neustadt JAAMM Bookstore and several events by or about Jewish arts, authors, movies and/or music, bringing talent to Denver that may not otherwise come to the city.
WHEN: Thru Oct. 31, 2025
WHERE: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
This beloved trick-or-treating experience is back and better than ever! This timed, ticketed event is designed to minimize crowds and maximize fun. Enjoy mysterious cryptid creatures, candy stations, seasonal snacks and maximized Halloween fun for little ones and everyone. With something magical around every corner, it’s the best place in town to trick-or-treat!
WHEN: Thru Nov. 2, 2025
WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Events Center, Littleton
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. Scope out a nautical seascape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons and much more, all softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner!
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: National Western Center
Step into a vibrant world of color, tradition and remembrance at Market at The Center's Día de los Muertos Celebration at the National Western Center.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: W. 23rd Ave & Federal Blvd
Celebrate culture, community and remembrance at Fiesta @ Federal. This is a vibrant and family-friendly festival honoring Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) — a beautiful tradition that celebrates life, ancestry and shared connection.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lakewood
This family-friendly free event features music, crafts, food, dance and interactive workshops. Festival highlights will feature performances by renowned Native musicians/dancers, including national recording artist Shelley Morningsong & Fabian Fontenelle, Seven Falls Indian Dancers and Azteca Grupo Huitzilopochtli, among others. Authentic fry bread vendors and Native crafters will also be on hand to provide an experience that reflects the diverse culture of Colorado’s many indigenous communities.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Littleton Museum, Littleton
The annual Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, October 11 on the living history farms of the Littleton Museum. Buy your Halloween pumpkins and enjoy wagon rides, educational demonstrations and other fun family-friendly activities. Enjoy musical performances, photo opportunities and historical demonstrations, and well as carnival games, wagon rides and refreshments require purchase. Admission is free of charge!
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Belleview Station
Spend your Saturday shopping, sipping and showing off your pup! Browse items from 60+ Colorado makers, enjoy food and fashion trucks, and groove to a live DJ all afternoon. Dog Costume Contest at 12:30 p.m. sponsored by Sploot Veterinary Care. Bottomless mimosas from 12 to 2 p.m. Optional yoga pregame at 11 a.m with a free mat.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight, Englewood
Head to Wings Exploration of Flight for a spooktastic day of trick-or-treating! Wear your costume and meet pilots as you collect candy from cockpits. Explore the tarmac and see airplanes up close in a safe, family-friendly environment. Plus, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Cloud 9 Park
Get ready to savor the flavors of our neighborhood at the Taste of 9+CO! Inspired by the spirit of Taste of Colorado, this local twist invites you to sample tastings from all the amazing restaurants around 9+CO. Stroll through the Cloud 9 Park, try a little bit of everything and discover new favorites right in your own backyard. It’s a celebration of food, community and local flavor you won’t want to miss!
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: 4700 S Cole St., Morrison
Get ready for a good old-fashioned Fall Festival—a celebration of community, connection and the season’s harvest! Enjoy Live music featuring local talents like Jon Romero & The Taco Cats, straight from the Chicano Hall of Fame; hearty local eats, including Kenny’s BBQ truck; a beer garden by Old 121 Brewhouse (including non-alcoholic root beer!); kids’ activities galore, such as pumpkin picking, craft stations, face painting, train rides, a horse-drawn carriage, bounce houses and more; and a vendor market showcasing art, produce, small businesses and nonprofits. Admission is free—no RSVP required! Just bring your loved ones, a lawn chair or blanket and your appetite for a perfect autumn afternoon.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Aurora
Sample and buy the finest chocolates in Colorado! Everything chocolate will be here: chocolate candy, cakes, cookies, truffles, fudge, brownies, drinks, toffees, coffees and so much more! Enjoy tastings, samples, entertainment, contests, gift booths, kids' activities, a free Halloween craft booth and more!
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: 16th Street
Now coming to 16th Street! Denver’s favorite pop-up market series featuring everything from vintage clothing and handmade jewelry to local art and so much more.
WHEN: Oct. 12, 2025
WHERE: The Shops at Northfield
Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Dia de Los Muertos as the Northfield Plaza comes alive with the magic of this cherished Mexican tradition. Enjoy a dazzling live Catrina Contest, where contestants show their mesmerizing Catrina looks! Sip, savor and socialize in our Beer Garden, complete with lively music and authentic Mexican food trucks serving up mouthwatering delights that will transport your taste buds to Mexico. Express your artistic side with vibrant face painting that transforms you into a living work of art, right before your eyes! And Don't forget to pay your respects at our community altar display, which will be on view from October 10–12. Honor your loved ones and embrace the rich traditions of Dia de Los Muertos.
WHEN: Oct. 16, 2025
WHERE: BAC Appliance Center, Englewood
Food Fight for Scleroderma is an annual elite culinary competition featuring some of Denver's most talented chefs and bartenders. As a food critic for the night, indulge in delectable bites and cast your vote with our esteemed panel of guest judges to determine the winners of the Savory, Sweet and Sip categories.
WHEN: Oct. 17, 2025
WHERE: Various Venues, Boulder
The only festival of its kind in Boulder, the Boulder Roots Music Fest will feature more than 100 bands on 14 stages, highlighting Colorado’s rising artists, plus national headliners Yonder Mountain String Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Andy Frasco and the U.N. and more. The festival will take place at the Boulder Theater, eTown, The Velvet Elk, 8Z Real Estate, Garage Sale Vintage, License No. 1, Odd Fellows Lodge, Paradise Found Records and Music, Savannah Bee Company and Stone Cottage Studios. The festival will also feature outdoor stages at 16th and Pearl Street and on the Pearl Street Mall.
WHEN: Oct. 17–19, 2025
WHERE: RiNo ArtPark
The KissFist Mural Fest is a brand-new, non-profit mural festival featuring artists from the Deaf community. This event is a free, accessible and family-friendly event centered on joy and community. Ten mural artists will be painting 4x8-foot murals inspired by the theme "In Our Nature." Plus, browse an artisan market hosted by Deaf Artisan Market Day on Saturday and Sunday.
WHEN: Oct. 20–26, 2025
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens dares you to join us after dark for the spine-tingling stories of our haunted history. Stroll through the dark paths at your own pace as the storytellers share real staff encounters, security guard accounts and the intriguing history of the place that was formerly known as "The Boneyard." If you're feeling bold, step inside the Waring House for an exclusive visit of the Beaux-Arts style mansion and the secrets it might hold. This tour is self-guided, and you may visit the storytellers in any order you like. The tour should take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. Storytellers will begin new stories every quarter-hour.
WHEN: Oct. 26, 2025
WHERE: ReelWorks and Tracks Denver
From Five Points to Highland to Boulder, we’ve scoured the Denver area for the craftiest, most delicious Bloody Marys! Enjoy selections of the best Bloody Marys in the Denver area, made by the finest bars, restaurants and craft bottled mixes. Meet and connect with fellow Bloody Mary lovers, vote for The People's Choice Award and more.
WHEN: Oct. 31–Nov. 9, 2025
WHERE: Sie FilmCenter
Welcome to the largest film festival in the region, featuring the best of media programming from around the world, local films and more.
