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By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

Happy weekend, Denverites!

Halloween and fall festivals are in full force with a fall fest and pet parade in Tennyson, the Broadway Halloween parade and a “Hocus Pocus” showing at Halcyon. 

Other happenings include Hardy performing at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and ThemFaire, a transgender & nonbinary vendor market.

Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

Friday, Oct. 18

Just for fun

Classic Game Club. Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required.

Meet Author Cynthia Swanson. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required.

Cocktails and Conversations with Filmmaker & Speaker Denise Soler. Clayton Hotel, 233 Clayton St. 4-6 p.m. $10-$15. Advanced registration is required.

SchadenBee: Adult Spelling Bee. Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee, 4100 Jason St. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

Carlos Mencia. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $31-$50.

Arts, culture, and media

¡Viva La Causa! Long Live the Cause!: The Art of Change Opening. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (visitors 18 and under, members), $15 (adults).

Living Rooms. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

Flatstock 99 Artist Talk and Q&A. Venture X- Denver, 2590 Welton St., Suite 200. 6-7 p.m. Free.

Zine Fest 2024: A Celebration of Independent Voices. Access Gallery, 909 Santa Fe Dr. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Spooky Cinema Series: Hocus Pocus. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. $25.

Eat and drink

Date Night: Feed Your Autumn Appetite. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $220 (per couple). Advanced registration is required.

Music and nightlife

*Gryffin. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Quarters of Change. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $25.75.

Sports and fitness

Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Just for fun

*International Archaeology Day. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free.

*Witches & Warlocks on the Lake. Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Starting at 9:30 a.m. $35 (with your own watercraft), $45 (if renting a board and life jacket).

*Fall Fest and Pet Parade. César Chávez Park and Tennyson neighborhood, 4147 Utica St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Halloween Art Market. 2240 S. Broadway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

*Westy Fest 2024. Westminster City Park Soccer Fields, 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Noon-8 p.m. Free.

Halloween Extravaganza + Mystikal Makers’ Market. Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 2-8 p.m. Free.

*Broadway Halloween Parade. Along Broadway in Denver. Starting at 6 p.m. Free.

Kids and family

Bug-A-Boo. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children under 2), $10.95 (children 2-12), $13.95 (seniors 65 and older), $15.95 (adults). All ages.

The Learning Lab: Calaveras de azúcar/Sugar Skulls. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 2-12, when accompanied by an adult.

*Pumpkin Palooza. Quebec Square, 7305 E. 36th Ave. Noon-2 p.m. Free. All ages.

Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month: Recuérdame: Faux Tin Frame Art. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 1-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and up.

*Trunk or Treat on Mainstreet. O’Brien Park, 19560 Victorian Dr., Parker. 3-5:15 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

Spooky Streets. SouthGlenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. All ages. 

Comedy and theater

Carlos Mencia. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $31-$50.

Art, culture, and media

Living Rooms. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$28.52.

Eat and drink

*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

*Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

*University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

Beetlejuice Tea. Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary. Advanced registration is recommended.

Fresh Pasta Workshop: Raviolis, Agnolotti & Tortellini. Stir Cooking School, 1801 Wynkoop St., Unit 175. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $129 (per person). Advanced registration is required.

Culinary Date Night: Italy. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132 (per person). Advanced registration is required.

Music and nightlife

Chamber Music Concert. Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

*Troyboi. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.

Iron Maiden. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Carrie Newcomer with Pianist Gary Walters. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $40.13 (members), $45.28 (non-members). 

JKYL & HYDE. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m. $30.75.

Bao Buns & Boogies. Boa Brewhouse Tea Room, 1317 14th St. 10:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

*Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids. Watch on Apple TV. 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20 

Just for fun

ThemFaire. Rainbow Dome, 1660 Federal Blvd. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation-based entry fee.

*Pumpkin Patch & Painting Party. Denver Beer Co. locations Noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. $25 (includes 1 pumpkin and 1 draft beer).

Kids and family

Bug-A-Boo. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children under 2), $10.95 (children 2-12), $13.95 (seniors 65 and older), $15.95 (adults). All ages.

*Trunk or Treat. Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, 7060 Ponderosa Dr., Parker. 1-3 p.m. Free. All ages.

Comedy and theater

Today’s Topics with John Novosad. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.

Fantasy Fangirls. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $30-$55.

Eat and drink

*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Fall Desserts: The GREAT Pumpkin. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $109 (per person). Advanced registration is required.

Swap & Sip: A Halloween Costume Exchange. Spirit Hound Denver, 3622 Tejon St. Noon-2 p.m. Free.

5280 Dines. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd. 6-9 p.m. $75.

Music and nightlife

*Hardy. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:45 p.m. Prices vary.

A Better Trip with Shane Mauss (Late Show). Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $35.75.

All Weekend

Just for fun

*Pumpkin Harvest Festival 2024. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $22-$45.

*Fright Fest. Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, 2000 Elitch Circle. 6:10-9:40 p.m. (Friday), 6:40-9:40 p.m. (Saturday) and 6:10-8:40 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $149.99.

13th Floor Haunted House. 13th Floor Denver, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. 7-9:45 p.m. Starting at $32.49. Advanced registration is required for timed entry. 

*Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns. The Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 7-10:45 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays), 7-9:45 p.m. (Sunday). $21.99 (kids ages 3-12), $26.99 (ages 13 and up).

Kids and family

*Corn Maze. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration is required. All ages.

Discovering Teen Rex. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). All ages.

Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$35. All ages.

Art, culture, and media

Special Deliveries. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children and members), $5 (children), $15 (adults).

Movements Toward Freedom. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7:30-10 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free-$14.

Worth the Drive

Sunday

An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. 7-9:30 p.m. Starting at $41.56.

All weekend

*Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch. Lone Creek Farms, 3879 N. State Highway 83, Franktown. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $24.95-$26.95.

By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

Dia Del Niño events will take place at several Denver Public Library locations this weekend. Other happenings include 420 festivals and events, Earth Day clean-ups, Ice Cube and Wiz Khalifa at Red Rocks, and a Taylor Swift album release party at Stanley Marketplace.

For sports fans, the Colorado Rockies are back in town and the Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!

Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

Friday, April 19

Just for fun

*Earther Betterers: Sun Valley Clean Up. Meow Wolf at Sun Valley Kitchen, 1260 Decatur St. 10 a.m. Free.

Kids and family

Little University Art Studio: Yarn Art with Line and Scribble. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

Comedy and theater

3rd Annual Savage 420 Comedy Show. Woods Boss Brewing, 2208 California St. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $15.

Bored Teachers Tour. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

Akaash Singh. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$45.

Arts, culture, and media

Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover. 

Opening Reception of “Remembering…” Next Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. Free. 

Third Friday Collector’s Night. Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr. 5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

Music and nightlife

*Alley Soundscapes: Racyne Parker. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

*Ice Cube. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Kai Wachi. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7 p.m. $35 (general admission), $99.95 (VIP).

Ray Bonneville and Seth Walker. Shallow Hill Music – Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $30 (in advance), $35 (day of).

Saka. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m. $25.

Sports and fitness

*Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 6:40 p.m. Prices vary.

Saturday, April 20

Just for fun

Earth Day at Farm & Market: Urban Farm Fair. 2401 Larimer St. 9:30 a.m. Free.

Paint and Sip. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

April Makers Market. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

*Mile High 420 Festival. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. Starting at 1 p.m. Free (general admission), $175 (VIP).

Earth Day Plant Bar Pop-Up. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 1-5 p.m. Prices vary.

Kids and family

The Learning Lab: Magic Show. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 6 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

Little U: Dia De Los Ninos Party Day and Face Painting. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

Library Garden- Building Planters. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. All ages.

Dia Del Niño Fiesta. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 18 and under.

Comedy and theater

*Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. Noon. Free. (Read more about the performance and what to expect here.)

Don’t Tell Denver. Five Points, the exact location sent to ticket holders on the day of the show. 7:30 p.m. $25.

Akaash Singh. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$45.

Art, culture, and media

Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover. 

Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $25.

Eat and drink

Drag Bingo Lunch. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place. 1-2 p.m. $10.

Books, Brews & Haikus. Denver Public Library at Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 1-4 p.m. No cover.

Arvada Beer Fest. Freedom Street Social, 15177 Candelas Parkway, Arvada. 1-5 p.m. $55 (general admission), $80 (VIP).

Music and nightlife

Taylor Swift Album Release Party. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Chamber Music Concert. Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

*Alley Soundscapes: Racyne Parker. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

*Wiz Khalifa & Flatbush Zombies. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ABC. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

*Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 6:10 p.m. Prices vary.

*Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Sunday, April 21

Just for fun

Earth Day at Farm & Market: Urban Farm Fair. 2401 Larimer St. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

*Earth Day Celebration. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St., and Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary by location.

*RiNo Flea Market. The Bird Lot, 2571 Larimer St. Noon-7 p.m. No cover.

Comedy and theater

Today’s Topics with John Novosad. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $15.

Eat and drink

Spring Cookie Decorating. Little Man Ice Cream Factory, 4411 W. Colfax Ave. Noon-2 p.m. $8. Advanced registration is required.

Music and nightlife

Denver miniFEST. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 2:15-11:45 p.m. $22.99 (live stream), $26.24 (in-person concert).

*Key Glock. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Miku Expo 2024 North America. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

*Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.

All Weekend

Kids and family

Orcas: Our Shared Future. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary, this requires a timed ticket and museum admission. All ages. Advanced registration is recommended. 

Art, culture, and media

Process Makes Perfect: Printmakers Explore the Natural World. Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street Location, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (members and children 2 and under), $11.50 (children ages 3-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), $15.75 (adults).

Have a Seat. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and guests ages 18 and under), $15 (seniors 65+ and Colorado students), $18 (Colorado residents), $19 (non-resident adults and college students), $22 (non-resident adults).

Mile High Magic. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children 18 and under), $15 (adults).

Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (adults). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

The Lost Paradise. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon- 7 p.m. (Friday) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (members and children 18 and under), $9 (college students, teachers, seniors, and active military members), and $12 (adults).

Space Explorers – The Infinite. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 2-7 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

Eat and drink

6th Birthday Celebration Weekend. Red Rocks Beer Garden, 116 Stone St., Morrison. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.

Worth the Drive

Saturday

Dank Grass Fest – Bluegrass and IPA Festival. Oskar Blues Brewery (Longmont Taproom), 1800 Pike Road, Longmont. Noon-9 p.m. Free.

All weekend

Castle Rock Home Show. Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Noon-6 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

Long Live Tattoo Festival. Ameristar Black Hawk, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday). $25-$30 (GA day pass), $50-$60 (weekend pass), $125 (VIP)