By Cassidy Ritter

Fall activities are still abundant in the Mile High City this weekend. There’s a Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park all weekend and a pumpkin patch and fall festival at Nick’s Garden Center on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Oktoberfest events are still taking place.

Cheesman Park is also hosting an arts festival and there’s a Whiskey Throwdown and Doughnut Showdown at York Street Yards.

Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually. 

Friday 

Just for fun

Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.

Shops on SoDo Artisan Market. 2391 S. Downing St. 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Dream Ghoul Market. 771 Santa Fe Dr. 5-9 p.m. Free.

The Amazing Art Expo – Anime Event. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 5-9 p.m. Free.

Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 7:20-10 p.m. $28.

Parker Fall Fest. Downtown Parker, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Anytime. Free.

Comedy and theater

Brendan Schaub. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 and 9:45 p.m. $30-50. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

John Caparulo. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Bill Burr. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

Art, culture and media

Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Spectrum of Being. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 5-8 p.m. Free.

Emerge: Butterfly Pavilion’s 26th Anniversary Celebration. Online and at The Establishment at Bradburn Village, 11885 Bradburn Blvd., Westminster. 6-9 p.m. (in-person), 7:30-8:40 p.m. (online). Starting at $150.

Curiouser and Curiouser Opening. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Backcountry Outdoor Movies: Coco. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 6:30 p.m. $25 per vehicle.

In-Studio and Online: Starry Jack. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio, includes one free drink).

Eats and drinks

Blanchard Family Wines Cookie Competition. Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St. 7:30-9 p.m. $30 (includes eight cookies and four wines).

Couples Class: Mediterranean Small Plates and Wine. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).

Music and nightlife

TruFusion Birthday Bash. TruFusion 9 + CO, 985 Albion St. 3:30-7:30 p.m. $10.

Larimer After Dark: Alex Blocker. Larimer Square, 1450 Larimer Square. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Banned Book Mocktail Speakeasy. Second Star to the Right, 1545 S. Pearl St. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Pioneer Mother. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Rancid & Dropkick Murphys with The Bronx. Mission Ballroom Outdoors, 4242 Wynkoop St. 6 p.m. $49.99 (in advance), $60 (day of). Proof of vaccination required.

Karaoke Night. Lincoln Station, 9360 Station St., Lone Tree. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

RL Grime, Jawns, Knock2 and Pauline Herr. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 6 p.m. $35.75-150 (in advance), $45-150 (day of). Proof of vaccination required.

Pitbull. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. Starting at $24.95.

Sports and fitness

*Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 7:40 p.m.

Saturday

Just for fun

Nick’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival. Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Road, Aurora. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover, tokens needed for some activities.

Denver Backcountry Only Ski Swap. Cripple Creek Backcountry, 2807 S. Broadway, Englewood. Starting at 9 a.m. No cover.

Englewood Market. Grow + Gather, 900 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

Denver Bazaar Autumn Edition. Belleview Station, 6785 E. Chenango Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.

Oddities & Curiosities Expo. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12.

The Amazing Art Expo – Anime Event. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.

The Writer’s Studio Craft Talk with Edwidge Danticat. Evans School Auditorium, 1115 Acoma St. 2:30-4 p.m. $60 (members), $75 (non-members). Advanced registration required.

Redamancy the Label Pop-Up Shop. Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.

TUF Presents 1st Annual Fall Ball. Field House Denver, 1660 Federal Blvd. 6 p.m. $40.

Inside the Writer’s Studio with Edwidge Danticat. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. W., or online 6-8 p.m. $5 (online, Lighthouse members), $10 (online for non-members and in-person for Lighthouse members), $20 (in-person, non-members). Advanced registration required.

Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 8-10 p.m. $28.

Comedy and theater

John Caparulo. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Brendan Schaub. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 and 9:45 p.m. $30-50. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Art, culture and media

The Cheesman Park Art Fest. Cheesman Park, 1599 E. 8th Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Penny Saturday. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $0.01. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

In-Studio and Online: Tiny Turtle. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children under 12, in-studio), $35 (adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).

The Black Fantasy Summit. Rocky Mountain PBS, 2101 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Spectrum of Being. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

In-Studio and Online: Starry Halloween. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children under 12, in-studio), $35 (adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).

In-Studio and Online: Starry Nightmare. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).

Backcountry Outdoor Movies: Hocus Pocus. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 6:30 p.m. $25 per vehicle.

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.

Upslope Backcountry Tap Room. Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenne Road, Winter Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children and non-drinkers), $20 (includes four drink tickets). Advanced registration recommended.

14er Oktoberfest. 14er Brewing Company, 3120 Blake St. 11 a.m.-midnight. No cover.

Oktoberfest. Six Capital Brewing and BBQ, 16701 E. Illiff Ave., Aurora. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.

2021 Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown. York Street Yards, 3881 Steele St. 3-6 p.m. $59.99.

Sloan’s Lake Beer Fest 2021. Sloan’s Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 3-7 p.m. $8 (designated driver), $45 (at the door).

Night Out: Autumn Cooking with Beer. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6-9 p.m. $95. Proof of vaccination required.

Music and nightlife

Larimer After Dark: DJ Buddy Bravo. Larimer Square, 1450 Larimer Square. 5-7 p.m. Free.

311. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

Jason Aldean. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $25.50.

The California Honeydrops with Valerie June. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $32.50 (in advance), $35 (day of). Proof of vaccination required.

The Black Fantasy Ball. The Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 980 14th St. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $25 (individual), $150-250 (table).

Sports and fitness

SnowShape – Winter Fitness Series. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 a.m. $17.

*Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 6:10 p.m.

Sunday

Just for fun

Nick’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival. Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Road, Aurora. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover, tokens needed for some activities.

Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.

The Amazing Art Expo – Anime Event. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $28.

G.O.A.T. Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $26.50.

Comedy and theater

Sheng Wang. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Art, culture and media

The Cheesman Park Art Fest. Cheesman Park, 1599 E. 8th Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Sugar Moons. Halfpenny Brewing Company, 5150 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. 1 p.m. $40 (includes a beer).

In-Studio and Online: Paradise. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children under 12, in-studio), $35 (adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).

In-Studio and Online: Blue Moon. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio).

Goatflix & Chill: Hocus Pocus. RMGY Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 7-10 p.m. $15. Advanced registration recommended.

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.

Black Fantasy Brunch. Triangle Denver, 2036 N. Broadway. 1-3 p.m. No cover.

Date Night: Napa County Bounty. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $190 (per couple). Proof of vaccination required.

Music and nightlife

NFL Sunday Funday with DJ. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 2:25 p.m. No cover.

Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.

WatchHouse (Formerly Mandolin Orange). Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

*Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 1:10 p.m.

Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on CBS, or listen at KOA 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 2:25 p.m. Starting at $103.

*Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Mariners. Watch on ESPN+ or Altitude. Listen at Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM. 8 p.m. 

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.

Doors Open Denver. Denver Architecture Foundation, throughout Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, and online. Anytime (online), Times vary (Saturday and Sunday). $25 (in-person, members), $30 (in-person, non-member). Advanced registration required.

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.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 5-8 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). $8-16 (general admission in advance), $10-18 (at the door), $35-50 (VIP in advance), $40-55 (VIP at the door).

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.

13th Floor Haunted House. 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Hours vary. General admission starting at $19.99.

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). Advanced registration required.

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). Advanced registration required.

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.

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.

*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.

Eats and drinks

*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.