By Cassidy Ritter
Fall has officially arrived and cooler weather will be here soon. Seasonal activities are already taking place across the city, including corn mazes, haunted houses, Oktoberfest, and pumpkin painting classes.
Other weekend events include the opening of the RiNo ArtPark and the Denver Broncos' first regular-season home game. It's also your last chance to visit Van Gogh Alive and catch the Colorado Rockies at home this season.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
Fall Plant & Bulb Sale. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required.
2021 SCFD Free Days. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. and 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Colfax Mobile Vaccination Clinic. Kids Dental - Colfax, 7901 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.
RiNo ArtPark Grand Opening. RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St., and No. 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 3-9 p.m. Free. Must be fully vaccinated or have negative COVID-19 test to attend.
Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 8-10 p.m. $28.
Comedy and theater
Matt Bellassai. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25-45. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Bryan Callen. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $30-55. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Americas COVID-19 Memorial. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Noon-6 p.m. $5 (students, seniors and military), $8 (general admission).
Spectrum of Being. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 5-8 p.m. Free.
Latin Fashion Week Colorado Opening Night. Denver County Courthouse, 1437 Bannock St. 5:30-10 p.m. $30-75.
In-Studio and Online: Autumn Walk. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Curiouser and Curiouser Opening. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Eats and drinks
Denver Oktoberfest. 2100 Larimer St. 5-11 p.m. Starting at $20 for day pass and $45 for weekend pass.
Ciao, Sicily. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6-9 p.m. $95. Proof of vaccination required.
Couples Class: Italian Road Trip - Under the Rialto Bridge. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Happy Hour at The Farm. Olde Town Homestead, 7255 W. 61st Ave. 7-8:30 p.m. $20. Advanced registration recommended.
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series: Jimmy Hank Williams. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Summer Series Finale. ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S. Clinton St. 6-9 p.m. No cover.
Rowdytown IX: Gigantic Nghtmer.. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Daisy's Day Speakeasy. Factory Five Five, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Aurora. 7-9 p.m. $40 (in advance), $45 (at the door).
Songwriter Residency. The Molecule Effect, 300 S. Logan St. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Yacht Rock Revue. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $35-75. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Kiltro. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $18 (in advance), $20 (day of show).
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 6:10 p.m. Starting at $16.
Saturday
Just for fun
2021 SCFD Free Days. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. and 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Fall Plant & Bulb Sale. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required.
RiNo ArtPark Grand Opening. RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St., and Epic Brewery, 3001 Walnut St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Free (10 a.m.-2 p.m. events and after party at Epic Brewery), $150 (6-9 p.m. picnic event). Must be fully vaccinated or have negative COVID-19 test to attend.
Fall Vintage Fair & Market. Tennyson Street Warehouse, 5330 Tennyson St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Fall Horseshoe Market. Berkeley Chapel, 4345 W. 46th Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 8-10 p.m. $28.
Comedy and theater
Matt Bellassai. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Bryan Callen. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $30-55. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Triple Threat Comedy Night with Frank Caliendo, Sal Vulcano & David Spade. Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. 8 p.m. Starting at $59.
Late Night Comedy Night. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9-11 p.m. Free.
Art, culture and media
Spectrum of Being. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Americas COVID-19 Memorial. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Noon-5 p.m. $5 (students, seniors and military), $8 (general admission).
Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Wise Owl 10×30 Canvas. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
In-Studio and Online: Moon Chasing (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Eats and drinks
City Park Farmers Market. Denver East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Union Station Farmers Market. 1701 Wynkoop Plaza. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
University Hills Summer Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Colorado Fresh Markets - Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Denver Oktoberfest. 2100 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Starting at $20 for day pass and $45 for weekend pass.
Station Street Oktoberfest. 9360 Station St., Lone Tree. Noon-5 p.m. $16.
The Boozy Cauldron Pop-Up Tavern. Temple Speakeasy, 1136 Broadway. 4-9:40 p.m. $40. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Date Night: Feed Your Autumn Appetite. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6-9 p.m. $190 (for two people). Proof of vaccination required.
Culinary Date Night: Southwest. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6 p.m. $119.
Couples Class: A Taste of Tokyo. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Rowdytown IX: Big Gigantic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Lost City Live: John Statz with Zoe Berman. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Van Morrison with Taj Mahal. Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test required.
Daisy's Day Speakeasy. Factory Five Five, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Aurora. 7-9 p.m. $40 (in advance), $45 (at the door).
Kevin Gates. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $51.50-91.95. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Twenty One Pilots. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. Starting at $60. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Millennium Age & PMG Silent Party: 90's Babies vs. Today's Trap. Mirus Gallery & Art Bar, 1144 N. Broadway. 10 p.m.-Sunday at 2 a.m. $15.
Sports and fitness
SnowShape - Winter Fitness Series. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 a.m. $17.
Baby Goat Yoga. RMGY at Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 8-9 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. $35.
Oktoberfest 5K. Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten, 2540 19th St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30.
Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on ESPN+, Altitude. Or listen at Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM. 6 p.m. Starting at $30.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 6:10 p.m. Starting at $17.
Sunday
Just for fun
RiNo ArtPark Grand Opening. RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Must be fully vaccinated or have negative COVID-19 test to attend.
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
David Spade in Concert. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. 8 p.m. Starting at $39.50.
Art, culture and media
In-Studio and Online: Funky Pumpkin. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Latin Fashion Week Colorado Closing Night. Denver County Courthouse, 1437 Bannock St. 5:30-10 p.m. $30-75.
In-Studio and Online: Pumpkin Pals (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Eats and drinks
South Pearl Street Farmers Market. South Pearl Street between Iowa Avenue and Arkansas Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
People + Produce. Belleview Station, 6785 E. Chenango Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Bubbles & Brunch. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $119.
Denver Oktoberfest. 2100 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Starting at $20 for day pass and $45 for weekend pass.
Cocktails From Around the World. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. Noon-2 p.m. $85. Proof of vaccination required.
Date Night: Argentina. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $198 (for two people). Proof of vaccination required.
Music and nightlife
NFL Sunday Funday & Live Music: Kellindo and Friends. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Keith Washington. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $45.
Lake Street Drive. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 1:10 p.m. Starting at $8.
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on CBS, or listen at KOA 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 2:05 p.m. Starting at $73.
All weekend
Just for fun
Corn Maze. Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 (child member), $13 (adult member), $15 (adult non-member). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Distortions Monster World. 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-5:30 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 5 and younger), $18 (children ages 6-11), $25 (adults). Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
13th Floor Haunted House. 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Hours vary. General admission starting at $19.99.
Monster to Midnight. 500 16th Street Mall. 6-11:30 p.m. (Friday-Saturday). Free (children 5 and younger), $27 (children ages 6-11), $35 (adults). Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Comedy and theater
*Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.
Art, culture and media
Seeing the Invisible. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Birdly Virtual Reality Experience: Jurassic Flight. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday) and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Monday). $8-9 in addition to admission to the museum. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.
Convergence Station. Meow Wolf Denver, 1338 1st St. 10 a.m.-midnight. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday). $40-45.
The Denver Art Tour. Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free (children five and younger), $40 (ages 6-11), $45 (12 and up).
Jason Moran: Bathing the Room with Blues. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-5 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $20 (members), $25 (non-members).
Deborah Roberts: I'm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-5 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $20 (members), $25 (non-members).
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Simphiwe Ndzube. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Van Gogh Alive. The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday), Closed on Monday. Free (children ages 4 and under), $25 (children ages 5-18 or college students), $35 (adults).
Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Monday-Saturday) and noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.
The Lifespan of a Fact. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). $36-45.
*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
Oktoberfest. Rhein Haus Denver, 1415 Market St. 3-11 p.m. No cover.
*Cooking School at Home. Stir Cooking School, online. Anytime. $25.
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
Sports and fitness
Beyond: Guided Meditation & Laser Light Experience. The International Church of Cannabis, 400 S. Logan St. Noon-8 p.m. (starts every 20 minutes past the hour). $10-25.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that MCA Denver requires proof of vaccination for events, but not for general admission.
