By Cassidy Ritter
Happy Fall!
Spooky season is here and so are fall themed events, including a fall desserts class and Oktoberfest Fall Market this weekend. This weekend is also your last chance to hit up the farmer's market in the Highlands.
Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!
(If you're looking for more spooky season activities, check out this list Maggie put together!)
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.
MCA Denver's 25th Anniversary Birthday Party. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 5 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
An Afro-Latina's Guide to a White World: A Conversation with Mariefromthe303. Tattered Cover McGregor Square, 1991 Wazee St. 6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
TACT Annual Fundraiser: 100% Driven. Evolve at MileHi, 2827 W. 9th Ave. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $60.
Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 7:20-9:20 p.m. $28.
Comedy and theater
Steve Trevino. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Vintage Theatre Productions, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Maz Jobrani. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $25-35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
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.
Curiouser and Curiouser Opening. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. 6-9 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Enchanted Autumn. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $47 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Eats and drinks
Friday Night Out: Cooking with Wine. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6-9 p.m. $99. Proof of vaccination required.
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DJ Simone Says. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 4 p.m. No cover.
Illenium. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Rusty 44. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 6 p.m. Free.
Dave Matthews Band. Fiddler's Green Ampitheatre, 6350 greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Brothers Osborne. Mission Ballroom Outdoors, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Starting at $49.50. Proof of vaccination required.
Sports and fitness
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Starting at $8.
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 Central Market's 5th Birthday Party. 2669 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.
Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 7:20-9:20 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. $28.
Comedy and theater
Steve Trevino. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:14 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Maz Jobrani. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Vintage Theatre Productions, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
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: Hagrid's Hut (new). 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: I Put a Spell On You (painting and a movie). Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics, 800 E. 73 Ave. 8-10 p.m. $20. Advanced registration recommended.
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.
Perfect Pasta and Gnocchi. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $85.
Fall Desserts: The Great Pumpkin. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $90. Proof of vaccination required.
Brews & Tattoos - Briar Common Brewery + Eatery 5th Anniversary. 2298 Clay St. 4-9 p.m. $15-50.
Couples Class: A Trip to South America. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (per couple).
Music and nightlife
Three Deuces Performance Activation. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 2-2:30 p.m. $20 (members), $25 (non-members). Advanced registration recommended. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Larimer After Dark: DJ Bella Scratch. Larimer Square, 1450 Larimer Square. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Illenium. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Dave Matthews Band. Fiddler's Green Ampitheatre, 6350 greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Opiuo. Mission Ballroom Outdoors, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:45 p.m. Starting at $19.50. Proof of vaccination required.
Sports and fitness
SnowShape - Winter Fitness Series. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 a.m. $17.
Sweat & Support: The Breast Cancer Foundation with FIIT Co. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 9 a.m. Donation based.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Listen at 92.5 FM. 5 p.m. Prices vary.
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.
Ghosts of Capitol Hill Tour. Southeast corner of 13th and Gilpin, 1288 Gilpin St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $28.
Comedy and theater
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Vintage Theatre Productions, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 2:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Doug Benson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $22. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Art, culture and media
HalloWINE Bottle Painting. Behind the Scenes Tap House, 10488 W. Centennial Road, Littleton. 2 p.m. $41 (includes one free drink).
In-Studio and Online: Halloween Owl. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children 12 and under, in-studio), $35 (adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).
Goatflix & Chill: Ghostbusters. 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.
Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Date Night: Pike's Place Market. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $198 (per couple). Proof of vaccination required.
Music and nightlife
NFL Sunday Funday with DJ. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m. No cover.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Opiuo and Clozee. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Kane Brown. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Starting at $39.50.
Sports and fitness
Run the Rocks 2021. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 a.m. Prices vary.
*Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch on FOX, or listen at KOA 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 11 a.m.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United. Watch on ESPN+ or Altitude. Listen at Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM. 2 p.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
Pumpkin Festival. Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7 (child member), $10 (adult member, student, senior), $12 (adult, non-member). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Corn Maze. Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-6 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.
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. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test 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. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test 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.
