We have so many fall feels over our roundup of What’s In Good Taste in October! Our curated list has more events in it than an over-stuffed pillowcase of trick-or-treat goodies. To make narrowing down the fun easier, we’ve labelled events “Halloween and Harvest Happenings,” “Dia de los Muertos Celebrations,” and, because Colorado is a Swiftie-haven, “Life of a Showgirl” events too. Many others that don’t fit in that category round out the list – which, as always, we’ll continue updating throughout the month as we discover new events that we find to be “In Good Taste”.
FEATURED EVENT: Weekend of Action takes place Nov. 6-9 and raises funds for Project Our Town, a Denver-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide meaningful, impactful volunteer and donor opportunities that make a difference for those in need in the Metro Denver Community. Weekend of Action is their largest event of the year. The four-day initiative mobilizes more than 1,000 volunteers to complete more than 100 carefully-curated service projects benefiting local nonprofits and underserved populations. Alongside the event is a silent auction running all four days that raises funds for supplies such as bean soup kits and care packages for military members, veterans and families in need. In Good Taste Denver is honored to be an in-kind sponsor of this event. Click the links for details on how to get involved or scan the QR code below for the silent auction.
Ongoing Events In Good Taste in October
Afterglow at Call Me Pearl is a seasonal menu lasting until October 31. Items include Lavender Creek with Knob Creek bourbon, honey vanilla lavender syrup, lime juice and ginger ale. There’s an Oyster Po’ Boy Slider and Halibut Cheek Yakitori as well.
Agave: Symbol and Spirit tells the story of the plant’s many practical and spiritual uses, past and present, revealing deep roots in Mexican culture via fiber, building materials, fermented drinks and in other ways at Denver Botanic Gardens. The exhibit runs through March 22, 2026.
NEWS Alley Brews is the rebranded name of Berkeley Alley Brewing. Three months ago, the two women behind Body by Beer Podcast took it over. They have morning hours and a coffee program from 11am-9pm daily. They have bowls from barbecue restaurant H3rsh3rs in Longmont and have breakfast burritos from Westminster’s G’s Tacos. There are special events available throughout the month so check out the website for details.
Aurora Borealis Cocktail & Mocktail are offered at the Common Good inside the Benson Hotel + Faculty Club. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis Festival, the Celestial Enchantress includes strawberry syrup, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, Empress Gin and edible glitter. The Northern Blossom is the mocktail with strawberry syrup, soda water and butterfly pea tea.
Aurora Borealis Room Package and Cocktails is a deal The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club is offering, featuring a personal in-room light show that transforms the room into a canvas of dancing aurora colors. Enjoy the Signature Hot Toddy Welcome Kit for Two plus discounted valet parking, Lyft credits to and from the event and a $50/day food and beverage credit for brunch or dinner at the Benson’s on-site restaurant, The Common Good.
Autumn in the Atrium Tea Series at The Brown Palace Hotel is four weeks of immersive, themed tease under the hotel’s stained-glass atrium. Themes are Alice in Wonderland Tea through Oct. 5; The Wizard of Oz Tea Oct. 6-12, Gothic Garden Tea, Oct. 13-19 and Witches Tea (Oct. 20-Nov. 4). Reservations are available.
NEWS Bamboo Sushi, the nation’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant, is celebrating National Seafood Month by featuring Kanpachi Carpaccio on the menu starting Oct. 7. This is part of a partnership between Bamboo Sushi, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Blue Ocean Mariculture, purveyors of farm-raised Kanpachi from Hawaii’s Kona coast. Enjoy the dish throughout October.
NEWS Ballet Ariel tickets are available now for their December holiday production of Little Women and The Nutcracker Suite. The Louisa May Alcott favorite takes place at Christmastime portraying life among four sisters and their mother. And The Nutcracker Suite focuses on the popular dances in The Land of Sweets.
Biennial of the Americas in Denver runs Oct. 15-26 in downtown Denver celebrating creatives and thought leaders from across the Western Hemisphere. The immersive experience includes opportunities in music, art, fashion and conversations. Visit the website to see all of the offerings.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Boys & Ghouls Club at B&GC runs all month long. Enjoy an interactive cocktail experience filled with hidden messages, forgotten faces and tarot card readings every Thursday night. B&GC is tucked beneath the surface of the Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, in the ruins of the old post office we used all of our lives growing up in Denver.
NEWS Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse (B I 10) opens in Cherry Creek on Nov. 3, serving hand-cut steaks, sushi and seafood. The restaurant originally opened in 2014 in Oklahoma.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Casa Bonita transforms into “Casa BOOnita” through Nov. 2. The restaurant transforms into a hybrid experience of both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes including dressing as their favorite Casa Bonita characters. Expect larger-than-life installations, decorations, photo opps and special menu items.
Chili Booze & Brews tickets are on sale now for the Nov. 15 event. Enjoy craft breweries, small-batch distilleries, local hot sauce, chili from Colorado chefs and live music from Hazel Miller. It’s all to benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation, funding the future of childhood cancer treatment. Editor’s note: This is especially important now that the current administration is cutting back on cancer research for children.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms spans seven acres with a theme this year of birds-of-prey, featuring eagles, falcons and vultures. There’s a mini-maze for kids ages 10 and under, barrel train rides, escape rooms, food vendors and more.
Dining for a Cause announces a new partnership between Mizuna Restaurant and Colorado Public Radio (CPR). October 16 through December, Frank and Jacqueline Bonanno and the team at Mizuna will donate a portion of every Thursday’s proceeds to CPR. Each Thursday will also feature a specially-curated playlist from Indie 102.3, CPR’s music station.
Disney’s The Lion King returns to Denver Oct. 23-Nov. 16. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, the show includes very creative costumes, choreography and the music you love from Elton John and Tim Rice.
Diva Royale brings a show of comedy and chaos to Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. The sharp-witted comedy is by acclaimed actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. The story proves that sometimes the road to Celine Dion is paved with trouble and laughs. The show runs Oct. 3-Nov. 9, 2025.
Drag Bingo Nights at Terminal Bar are the 2nd and 4th Monday each month with Denver queens Miss Jessica and Talia Tucker plus performances and prizes.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Federales presents Margs & Monsters, Oct. 23-31 with a Pumpkin Carving Party, Skull Painting Night, Zombieland Halloween Party and Hocus Pocus cocktail. Click the link for details.
NEWS Four Mile House Museum invites visitors to help name two yearling goats who are new to the Museum. For a $5 donation, through October 26, votes can be made in person or online.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Ghosts in the Gardens – Open Air Scare lets guests stroll through dimly-lit paths of Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street, stopping at storytellers who share real staff encounters, security guard accounts and the intriguing history of the palace formerly known as “The Boneyard.” Take the opportunity to go inside the Waring House for an exclusive visit of the secrets of the Beaux-Arts style mansion. The event happens Oct. 10-12, 17-19 and 30 from 5:30-10:30pm.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Glow at the Gardens celebrates 10 years of strolling an illuminated path discovering enchanted landscapes animated by live performers with hand-carved pumpkin displays. Each is a real, locally-grown pumpkin turned into larger-than-life sculptures. The event is Oct. 21-26, 6-9pm and is ticketed in advance.
NEWS Gravity Haus Denver Hotel, an adventure-lifestyle hotel group and membership club has taken over operations and management of Life House Lower Highlands Hotel and its restaurant, Wildflower. The property includes 17 guestrooms and is near the recently-opened Gravity Haus Denver ClubHaus. The hotel is anchored by award-winning restaurant and bar, Wildflower, helmed by chef Aiden Tibbetts.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Halloween Cupcake Kits from Olive & Finch and Little Finch are available by online order or in-store pickup, Oct. 21-31. The kits include everything you need to make your own creations: fresh-baked chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, various colors of icing in piping bags for easy application and themed sprinkles. Each Halloween cupcake kit is $45.
NEWS Harvest La Bomba at Toro takes the iconic dessert and puts a Fall spin on it. The chocolate shell is filled with whipped cream, pistachio, strawberry cheesecake and lemon sorbet. It also features roasted marshmallows, graham crackers, pumpkin seeds, candied kabocha and seasonal fruits.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Haunted Hacienda Halloween Pop-Up at all My Neighbor Felix locations runs Oct. 1-Nov. 4. There are specialty cocktails including Blood Ritual and Devil’s Drink plus Pumpkin Paint & Sip on Oct. 18 in Colorado Springs, Tarot Reading Fridays and Saturdays in LoHi and Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 30 in Centennial.
NEWS La Vie En Rose will open spring of 2026 in the former Noble Riot location next door. Owned by Nicole and Scott Mattson, the duo behind Nocturne, the Parisian-inspired Champagne and cocktail bar with private dining.
NEWS Little Finch opens a location at CSU Spur education center at the National Western Center.
NEWS Little Man Ice Cream has joined forces with Birdcall, the Colorado-based craft chicken sandwich brand, to host a series of Big Little Bird Tour pop-ups at six of the two companies’ locations. Look for a collaborative “Bird Brain” flavor of ice cream with chocolate ice cream, brightly-colored gummy worms, cookies ‘n’ cream pieces and crumble. Birdcall, for its part will serve up fan-favorite chicken sandwiches and famous tots at two Little Man outposts. The tour runs Oct. 3-Nov. 1 at various locations.
Live Music & Food Truck Fridays at BARBOX at Aspen Grove is a weekly event with acoustic tunes from local bands (weather permitting) with a variety of food trucks available.
“Love Is Blind” is the theme behind a box bonbons from Temper Chocolates in honor of the premier of the show. There are four inventive flavors: Meet Me in the Pod (dark chocolate and chili ganache, wrapped in a dark chocolate shell), Diamond in the Rough (raspberry jam and pistachio ganache, inside a milk chocolate shell), Ski Bum (hot toddy fondant, coated in dark chocolate), Wook in the Woods (caramelized white chocolate and honey ganache with crunchy pearls, sealed in a milk chocolate shell).
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns event at Hudson Gardens returns select nights through Nov. 25. See a glowing trail of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins including a nautical sea-scape, dinosaurs, dragons and more, softly aglow.
NEWS Molino Chido opens later in October at Stanley Marketplace. Owned by award-winners Tommy Lee (Uncle and Hop Alley) and Michael Diaz de Leon (Bruto), the restaurant will be a Mexico City-style taqueria with particular attention given to housemade tortillas.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Museum of Illusions Denver offers a discounted family pack through October 31 plus $20 toward select retail items. Visit on Halloween for special treats and photo ops in the mind-bending exhibits.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Next Level Veggie Grill is serving up Dirty Jack-O-Lantern Shakes through Oct. 31. Using house-made organic coconut or soy soft-serve ice cream, they incorporate organic pumpkin puree, gluten-free chocolate cookies and top it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, cookie crumbles and sour gummy worms.
Nice Work if You Can Get It plays at the Lonetree Arts Center Oct. 9-26. Featuring swinging music by the Gershwin brothers, the fun storyline is inspired by material from Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Nightmare in Paradise is the Halloween takeover at Adrift Tiki Bar, through Nov. 1. There’ll be ghoulish decor, a Creepy Cocktail menu including Eye of the Beholder, Trick-or-Chi Chi plus boozy punchbowls to share, as well as non-alcoholic options. Spooky events throughout the month include Haunted Happy Hours, Goblins & Grammar Adult Spelling Bee, Tiki Carving & Cocktails and more.
Oh My Gourd at The Original is their celebration of fall with special menu items available through Oct. 31. Try the Pork Green Chili Fries, Drunken Pumpkin Brew or The Strawberry Limoncello Spritz among other options.
Old Fashioned Week is celebrated at Thirsty Lion who is partnering with whiskey brand Elijah Craig and Southern Smoke Foundation. The non-profit’s mission is to provide mental health and financial support to millions of service workers. From Oct. 10-19, $1 from every Elijah Craig Old Fashioned cocktail will go to the foundation. Here’s the recipe for the cocktail, courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bartender and author.
NEWS Pigtrain Coffee Co. and Milkbox Ice Creamery have re-opened in Denver Union Station. Stop in and see what’s new.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Poka Luna is Poka Lola’s October transformation that includes several events: Tarot Tuesdays on Oct. 7; Ouija Wednesdays on Oct. 8 and a Butterfly Coffin Mini World Workshop on Oct. 12.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Prophecies at Pearl’s brings tarot card readings to Call Me Pearl every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Sip handcrafted cocktails and see what the cards are saying.
Rose & Thorn hosts Sunsets at Rose every Sunday. The rooftop gathering celebrates golden hour in style from noon-close with an all-day happy hour featuring small bites and craft cocktails while taking in sweeping views.
NEWS RYZE Skyline Lounge is now open in Colorado Springs atop the Hilton Garden Inn. Featuring panoramic views of Pikes Peak, The Garden of the Gods and the surrounding Front Range, and a menu of shareable dishes and creative cocktails.
Been There/Loved That + Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Sacred Moon is a month-long campaign of restaurants Toro and Tamayo. Oct. 1-Nov. 3, experience a menu that draws on the moon as a universal timekeeper, guiding harvest, tides, journeys and the cycles of life and afterlife. Special cocktail offerings include Moonlit Waters mocktail, The Mythic Essence, Moon’s Embrace, Lunar Goddess and others. Food specials include Pozole De Longosta and Calabaza en Tacha. See Oct. 7-8 for a special dinner event.
Been There, Loved That Salt Water Social is officially open in Cherry Creek North. The elegant restaurant has something for pescatarians and carnivores alike with fresh seafood and beef dishes. They are also open for weekend brunch and have a good, long happy hour, Sunday-Friday, from 2:30-6:30pm with $3, $6 and $9 food and drink offerings.
BEEN THERE, LOVED THAT Ship Tavern, in the historic Brown Palace Hotel, has new management, a new menu and new look. The iconic ship decor is still there but with some refreshes. Some of the fan-favorite menu items remain but there are a lot of new food and drink options that play to the history of the place with retro classics. Stay tuned for our upcoming article about it.
Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. It runs Oct. 7-19 at the Buell Theatre. Bonus: the cast includes Ryan Fitzgerald who was born and bred in Colorado and is a Denver School of the Arts alum.
NEWS Smoothie King, owned by retired NFL player Josh Martin and his sister Gabby, are opening a new location in Greenwood Village and, simultaneously, have introduced the brand’s first-ever “Power Eats” menu, including peanut butter toast, chocolate hazelnut toast with locally-sourced granola and protein-packed boxes. The Grand Opening is Oct. 27-31 with different deals every day. During that time, donate a coat to Coats for Colorado and receive a free 20-oz smoothie on Friday, Oct. 31. And kids in costume also get a free kids’ smoothie that day.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Spooky Cinema in the Sky is at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, is an open-air rooftop theatre doing poolside screenings of iconic films. October’s films are Beetlejuice, Smile, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Conjuring and The Ring. Tickets include the film, popcorn and access to the pool.
NEWS Starbird Chicken has a Denver basketball game day promotion. Fans can receive a free 6-piece nuggets with any purchase each time the Nuggets win. The offer is available in-store only for the first 10 games of the season.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is Oct. 2-5 provides opportunities to interact with renowned chefs through events including a Pasta Making Class, Timber and Tables Dinner, Culinary Collective Dinner, Whiskey in the Wild Hike & Sip and more.
Stranahan’s presents a new whiskey release debuting during the Great American Beer Festival. Sample Diamond Peak Batch #4: Local Brewer’s Cask. Stranahan’s partnered with four local breweries, sharing ex-Stranahan’s casks that were first seasoned with their craft beer, then “boomeranged” back to the distillery. Each cask was refilled with a marriage of 4–6-year-old American single malt and aged an additional 18 months. The result is a whiskey layered with notes of ripe fruit and chocolate malt.
Stranded Pilgrim Tap Takeover at Denver Milk Market runs Oct. 9-12, in celebration of the Great American Beer Festival. Hogshead Brewing and Wibby Brewing partnered to offer exclusive pours, swag and more. Meet representatives from both breweries on Oct. 10. Plus, there’ll be special beers on top for the weekend.
NEWS Sunday Vinyl has been honored in Wine Spectator’s latest issue, Our Editors’ Favorite Wine Bars. The Japanese listening-lounge-inspired spot has 875 wines organized by taste and texture plus nightly “Dream Flights” and music pairings.
NEWS Taste of Stoke & Rye Fall Menu offers up a 3-course deal for $99 per couple with a choice of Colorado Fondue or Black Mussels “Marinaire” to share for the first course, options including Scallop Risotto and Grilled Hanger Steak for an entree and dessert of a Smoked Mason Chocolate jar or Flourless Carrot Cake for dessert.
Temper Chocolates has created a “Life of a Showgirl” box of truffles with Life of a Showgirl (dirty chai latte ganache in a white chocolate shell), Cancelled (Diet Coke and lime fondant in a dark chocolate shell), Honey (dulce and honey ganache in a milk chocolate shell), Actually Romantic (raspberry and champagne ganache in a dark chocolate shell).
The ART Hotel Denver offers up Bottomless October on Saturday and Sunday, all month long. Get bottomless mimosas or sparkling rose for $20/person with purchase of a brunch entree with an option to upgrade to J Vineyards Sparkling for $42.
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is Oct. 9-11, showcasing thousands of craft beers and ciders in a friendly competition. New this year is a Mile High Stage with performances from Aiko and Southern Avenue, stein hoisting, costume contests, lip sync battles and more. There’s also a two-night PAIRED activation that partners acclaimed chefs from around the country for a beer-and-food pairing experience.
NEWS The Oxford Hotel celebrates its 134th anniversary with an 1891 offer of an exclusive nightly rate of $189.10 with complimentary room upgrades and valet parking for $18.91.Get two classic cocktails at Urban Farmer of The Cruise Room for $18.91, choosing from a Martini, Negroni, French 75 or an Old Fashioned. The deal is available to book through Dec. 31 for stays through March 31, 2026.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings The Talking Dead is a three-hour ghost tour combining history and the supernatural. Guides lead you through Golden’s Wild West, introducing restless spirits with stories of mystery, misfortune and intrigue. The journey includes three pub stops. The event happens Fridays and Saturdays in Downtown Golden.
Urban Egg has a new Weekday Power Lunch menu. For a limited time, enjoy Tatum’s Original Avocado Toast, ABCLT and market Salad with Fresh Melon for $10 and up, weekdays, 11am-2pm.
Urban Markets at Denver Union Station occur Oct. 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26. An eclectic mix of local arts and crafts will be sold directly by the artists, including jewelry, furniture, antiques and treasures plus live music and entertainment.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings ViewHouse Halloween Cocktails are available at all of their locations Oct. 10-Nov. 2. Details about the cocktails will be live on the site beginning Oct. 10.
Water Grill introduces Wagyu Gold Steaks in partnership with Idaho’s Snake River Farms. They are serving it as a premium cut, 9-ounce Wagyu Gold Filet Mignon. It’s also Spiny Lobster season there, served grilled over charcoal.
Wednesday Music Bingo at Belleview Beer Garden is an every-Wednesday event with prizes including gift cards and event tickets.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Witch Please Pop-Up Bar and themed cocktails are available at Wonderyard Garden + Table Oct. 1-Nov. 2. Examples include The Thirst Trap with bourbon, peach schnapps, lemon juice, cab sauv, simple syrup and ginger or Basic Witch with Spring44 vodka, espresso, chai syrup and Mr. Black.
Xochimilco: Works by Eduardo Robledo Romero will be on display at the Denver Botanic Gardens Oct. 11 – March 22, 2026. The artist’s works highlight the complex ties that bind Mexican culture to the natural world through both Indigenous and European beliefs. He draws on cultural traditions from his hometown in Mexico and personal experiences to explore the spiritual power of plants, animals and the endless natural cycles of birth and death.
Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Yo Soy: Altares y Ofrendas, a project of Denver Botanic Gardens, is held at Soccer City Aurora. The community altar installation is a collaborative display that celebrates the traditions of Day of the Dead so the public can honor the memory of loved ones through reflection, remembrance and celebration. It is available throughout Oct.
Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Yo Soy: Mariposas Sin Fronteras runs through Oct. 15 at Denver Botanic Gardens. It is a papier-mâché butterfly display that celebrates the monarch butterfly as both a pollinator and a powerful symbol of hope, resilience and transformation in immigration narratives.
Dated Events In Good Taste in October
October 1
Little Finch opens its second location at CSU Spur education center. The counter-service cafe offers craft coffee, cocktails, cold-pressed juices and pastries plus grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, breakfast favorites.
Love is Blind event at Kisbee on the Roof includes a live Q&A with Kacie, a Denver castmember. There’ll be themed cocktails, a rooftop screening of the shows season premier and a golden glass parting gift.
October 2
DISCOUNT PROMO CODE ALERT! Park City Wine Festival is Oct. 2-4 in Park City, Utah. Brought to you by Team Player Productions (Breckenridge Wine Classic and other events), with wine and food pairing events, and all-inclusive events Best of Fest and Grand Tasting. Use promo code “ingoodtaste” for $10 off any Grand Tasting ticket!
Rhone Wine Dinner at ELWAY’S Downtown celebrates the flavors of the Rhone Valley starting with a welcome reception and meet & greet with Rhone Valley wine partners, followed by a six-course journey of food and wine. Items include Zucchini Blossom Tempura, Ratatouille and Ribeye Steak Au Poivre.
October 3
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS Cruise Room invites guests to a listening party from 7-9pm with burlesque dancers and cocktails inspired by Taylor’s albums under the sultry red glow of the art deco bar.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Downtown Boulder Fall Fest on the Pearl Street Mall happens Oct. 3-5. The free-to-attend event features a beer, wine and margarita garden, live music and family activities.
DISCOUNT PROMO CODE ALERT! Park City Wine Festival continues. See Oct. 2.
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS Poka Lola Social Club serves up the T.S. I Love You for $15, with Tito’s handmade vodka, passion fruit, vanilla bean and lime.
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS Rare Bird celebrates from 3-11pm with a dance party with a DJ who will spin every Swiftie-era tune including the new “The Life of a Showgirl.” There will be a prize for best Taylor-inspired look will be a $100 dinner at Local Jones and the most spot-on impersonation regs a vinyl copy of the album and a record player. RSVPs are encouraged.
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS Rose & Thorn’s True Romance cocktail, $16, includes Bacardí white rum, mango, lime and Thai chili syrup come together in a mix that’s sweet like “Honey,” tangy enough to “Ruin the Friendship,” and just enough fire to feel “Actually Romantic.”
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS The Cherry Cricket serves up Champagne Problems Cocktails ($13) for Taylor Swift’s 12th album drop of her Showgirls album. The drink has blood orange, ginger, prosecco and lemon.
October 4 – National Taco Day
16th Street Opening Celebration by the Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and RTD commemorates the big revitalization project. Highlights will include a REI Scavenger Hunt, a “Local Heroes” Music Lineup featuring DJ CYN, the Flobots, Los Mocochetes, DOGTAGS and Graham Good and The Painters.
Bananas Fest 2025 is a self-described bizarre celebration of all things silly and strange. Enjoy a day of laughter, whimsy and weirdness with Bananas Podcast hosts Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes. There’ll be a dance contest, dog fashion show, Drag King Bingo, food trucks, vendors, and live DJ and performances.
Colorado Queer Comedy Festival highlights LGBTQ+ comics from Colorado and beyond, giving them access to the stage.
Daywalker Fest is a free LoDo festival at McGregor Square features DJ performances by Mastamonk, Harmonee, Deimian Romero, Shares, Depstra b2b P4nda, SlayDay and Antle. Enjoy food and drink specials served outside on the Plaza and inside the Milepost Zero food hall. The all-ages community event is being organized by Colorado based non-profit Listen Local. Advanced registration is requested here.
Denver Bake Fest celebrates its third year, on behalf of Rebel Bread. The friendly competition also includes baking demos, chalk art, magic, music, plus tours of the all-new cafe and teaching kitchen. Admission is free but tasting tickets are available to buy for those who want to sample entrees and cast a vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Downtown Boulder Fall Fest continues. See Oct. 3.
Great American Beer Festival Happenings Gratitude! A Customer Appreciation Party at Our Mutual Friend Brewing celebrates 12 years with special beer releases, beer and merch bundles, DJ tunes, photo booth, Pit Fiend BBQ and raffles.
LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL CELEBRATIONS Life of a Food Hall Party celebrates the album release from 4 -9pm. Don your dancing shoes for an evening featuring Denver’s DJ J’Adore. Moo Bar will be pouring several Taylor Swift-inspired cocktails, including the Lavender Haze, made with Bombay Bramble house blended gin, lemon and blueberry simple syrup. Mocktail options include the Wood, made with citrus, mint simple syrup and ginger beer.
DISCOUNT PROMO CODE ALERT! Park City Wine Festival continues. See Oct. 2.
October 5
Bloody Good Time: Bloody Mary & Bellinis, presented by Gravity Haus is the remedy for any overindulging that may have happened during the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival. Partake of a loaded Bloody Mary Bar, bubby Bellinis, and live DJ.
Global Roots Ensemble: A World Music Experience is a concert of modal jazz, Indian ragas, Delta blues and melodic folk. After the show, there will be a Q&A/Meet & Greet with the musicians.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Downtown Boulder Fall Fest continues. See Oct. 3.
Hot Chocolate Run 5K, 10K and 15K kicks off in Denver before heading to 16 other cities across the country. Title sponsor, Skechers, is introducing their AERO series of technical running footwear at the races and will do custom giveaways. Registrants receive a full zip jacket, commemorative finisher medal and access to the Post-Run Festival with music, vendors and chocolate fondue mugs filled with dippable treats and hot chocolate.
People + Produce Farmers Market at Belleview Beer Garden in the Denver Tech Center, brings together more than 50 local farmers, vendors and artisans. Shop locally-sourced foods and products. There’s live music too.
The Shops at Northfield Candy Crawl features live music, face painting, crafts and balloon twisters. Enjoy special appearances by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Curiosity Cruiser, Morningside Hearses and Ghostbusters, along with a trunk-or-treat, hayrides and more. All witches, wizards, ghosts, and superheroes are welcome – don your best costume to participate in the Costume Contest.
October 7
Kachina Cantino is offering tacos on house-made corn tortillas either cauliflower, carnitas and chicken for $3 each.
La Mesa Lunar: A Dinner of Eight Moons is on Oct. 7 and 8 at Toro and Tamayo restaurants. The intimate, ticketed experience offers narrative courses paired with cocktails inspired by each lunar phase. October 7th’s dinner is at Toro.
October 8
Great American Beer Festival Happenings 4th Annual “State of Craft Beer” Showcase at Askar Blues Grill & Brew is a curated draft list that includes more than 30 brewers’ favorites from across the state. Daily happy hour will feature a Chef’s Playground offering of Gator Bites.
La Mesa Lunar: A Dinner of Eight Moons continues but at Tamayo. See Oct. 7.
The Great American Pre-Party, in preparation for GABF, is a collaboration with Anderson Bros. and Wilding Brands.
October 9
Chef’n It’s second episode airs, with Bravo’s Top Chef, and Colorado’s own, Chef Carrie Baird. This is part of a new series from Behind the Apron Media in which Chef demonstrates how to make Tuna Melt Fancy Toast.
Fringe Exposed goes behind the curtains with six performers from the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival. Hear the origin stories of their shows and what drove the creative process.
October 10
Aurora Borealis Festival runs Oct. 10 and 11 at High Prairie Park in Aurora. It includes a recreation of northern lights, an interactive lighting installation, Global Gift Bazaar, Flavors of Aurora Food Court and more.
Open Mic Night at the Denver Art Society invites amateur or professional performers to perform comedy, music, poetry, rapping, spoken word, etc. Sign up in advance for a time slot.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze and family and kids’ activities. The event runs Oct. 10-12.
October 11
Aurora Borealis Festival continues. See Oct. 10.
BEER BLOCK is the 2nd annual craft beer and live music festival in Larimer Square with live music by local bands, paired with craft brews and food by Larimer Square restaurants.
Belleview Station Fall BAZAAR includes food and fashion trucks, a live DJ, dog costume contest, shopping from more than 60 local makers, bottomless mimosas and an optional yoga pregame.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings FoCo Fall Fest is a street fair running Oct. 11-12 in Fort Collins. Area streets will be closed for pedestrian traffic for a farmers’ market-style celebration with local makers, live music on two stages, food, beer and family-friendly activities.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Haunted History Tour at Central City’s notoriously haunted Teller House includes signature cocktails, personal Tarot card readings and a private walking tour of Central City’s most spooktacular landmarks.
L.A.’s Troupe Vertigo is teaming up with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for a show that combines cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater, all set to live music from the full orchestra.
Let It Be Market is a special edition of the Urban Market at Wynkoop Plaza in front of Union Station. Celebrating Paul McCartney’s concert at Coors Field, is a lively vendor market with live music, shopping from local arts and goods.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Mystery at the Museum in Frisco is a clue-styled mystery party at the Schoolhouse Museum where guests can solve a mystery through a series of interactions with historical characters, clues and puzzles. This year’s mystery is for ages eight and older.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms continues. See Oct. 10.
Taste of 9+CO is a free event highlighting the diverse dining scene of the 9+CO neighborhood, with curated tastings from local restaurants.
The Great Mexican Beer Fiesta is a block party to celebrate collaboration in craft beer with a few Mexican-inspired breweries. There’ll be food, music and entertainment including Hugo’s Lucha Libre, Sugar Skull-making and craft beers.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Trick or Treat Halloween Event at Mile High Flea Market includes costumes, trick or treat fenders, face painting, balloon art, a fall photo area and Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling matches.
October 12
5280 Dines celebrates the winners of their 2025 Best Restaurants with tastes and sips.
Dia de los Muertos Live Catrina Contest and Community Altar Display at The Shops at Northfield, lets people honor loved ones in partnership with Ivan’s Crib. Enjoy a Catrina Contest, a Beer Garden, Mexican Food Trucks, and face painting.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings FoCo Fall Fest continues. See Oct. 11. Special on Sunday is a Gilmore Girls Costume Contest.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms continues. See Oct. 10.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Spooky Sweets Stroll happens at The Orchard Town Center with a Macabre Market of artisans, festive dance lessons, face painting, carnival-style games and food truck food.
October 15
Echoes of the Drum and Feast of the Land Cultural Dinner at The Fort is a ticketed dinner celebrates the rich heritage and enduring traditions of Native Americans. Dishes will include pueblo-fired squash blossoms served with chokecherry honey, pueblo pumpkin soup, rack of venison, Cherokee huckleberry honey cake and more. After dinner, there’ll be a Native drummer and traditional dances.
Pitch-A-Friend happens at The Golden Mill with participants showcasing their single friend or loved one to a crowd of other singles in a 3–5-minute slide presentation. Costumes are welcome for the event.
October 16
Denver Central Market hosts a free family fall event with a screening of Matilda, face painting, pizza from Vero, sweets from Temper and free popcorn.
Fête de Fat takes place in the intimate setting of a home in Castle Rock with Central City Opera’s President and CEO Scott Finlay as host and chef. Between courses, enjoy musical entertainment.
October 17
DroneArt Show comes to Denver with a world-renowned drone show featuring hundreds of synchronized drones, aerial choreography transforms the night sky into a canvas of stars and flowers. There will also be live music performances.
Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Extravaganza tickets go on sale for the Dec. 7 event that is a latke-making competition, makers mart and family-friendly event.
Oct. 18
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Adult Trick-Or-Treating at Talnua Distillery with treats, a pumpkin painting station, fire pits & s’mores, costumes and special cocktails including a Candy Corn Old Fashioned, Boo-Burst Starburst Gin Collins, Dirt Pie Oreo Chocolate Martini and others.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents Rhythm & Brass: A Latin Jazz Festival with vocalist Marion Powers and Drew Zaremba, Artistic Director. The orchestra’s big band makes Latin jazz come alive showcasing the vibrant fusion of Afro-Caribbean beats, jazz harmony and the power of the big band.
We’re Going, Are You? Colorado Uncorked is the annual tasting event of the winners of the Colorado Governor’s Cup Collection wines. Each has been selected by a panel of national and local judges during this summer’s Governor’s Cup Competition. Sip the wines that best represent Colorado’s wine industry paired with original small bite items by some of Colorado’s best chefs.
DroneArt Show continues. See Oct. 17.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Denver Witch Paddle at Chatfield Reservoir is more than 300 people dressed in witchy garb on standup paddleboards. Participate or spectate.
Flatstock returns to the Dairy Block Oct. 18 and 19. The touring poster exhibition features the world’s most influential gig poster artists sharing handmade, limited-edition posters.
More Than Pink Walk at City Park is the chance to wear your best pink outfit, bring pups, share stories, laughter and tears to fight breast cancer.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Denver Witch Paddle at Chatfield Reservoir is more than 300 people dressed in witchy garb on standup paddleboards. Participate or spectate.
Laurel Fest debuts Oct. 18-19 in Fort Collins. The new walkable music festival takes over the Laurel & College corridor where visitors can meander different rooms to hear completely different styles of live music.
More Than Pink Walk at City Park is the chance to wear your best pink outfit, bring pups, share stories, laughter and tears to fight breast cancer.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park is Oct. 18 and 19 offers the chance to pick the perfect pumpkin, fall-inspired crafts and activities like a build-your-own scarecrow. There will also be live entertainment, bands and cultural organizations, live demonstrations like blacksmithing and fiber-pulling, panning for gold and tractor rides.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Scream Queens Drag Brunch takes over Wonderyard Garden + Table with Mia Staxxx. Expect glam looks, lip-syncs, cheeky banter and brunch favorites accompanied by themed cocktails. Entry is free but reservations are highly suggested.
October 19
Denver BAZAAR’s Vinyl & Vendors at Larimer Square brings a lineup of more than 30 vendors, DJs spinning vinyl, patio bars, dog- and family-friendly fun and more.
F1 Race & F1 Movie Viewing Party with Ferrari of Denver at McGregor Square occurs in the McGregor Square plaza. The movie is shown on the 66-foot LED screen following viewing of the F1 race rom Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas at 1pm MST. Several Ferrari’s will be on display.
Laurel Fest continues. See Oct. 18.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Pumpkin Harvest Festival continues. See Oct. 18.
October 20
Industry Night at Call Me Pearl is for those working in restaurants and hotels. From 9-11pm, enjoy late night happy hour. Must show proof of employment.
Wild Oscillation by Holdtight and Somebody People is an evening of a multi-course plant-based tasting menu combined with an immersive, multi-disciplinary performance. There’ll be paired beverages, live music, storytelling, dance, live painting and a take-home gift.
October 21
Jovanina’s Castello di Querceto Winemaker’s Dinner is a five-course affair that includes an amuse bouche, tomato panna cotta primi course, pasta, lamb osso buco and chocolate tart. All courses are accompanied by Castello di Quercete’s organic wines from Italy.
Lady Nomada officially opens their new location in the Central Park neighborhood. They’ll be open daily from 11am-10pm and will have a $14 lunch combo special and weekday happy hour from 2-5pm featuring food and drink starting at $6. The Baja-inspired restaurant will serve coastal Mexican plates, craft margaritas and a beachy vibe.
October 23
Living the Dream Brewing is offering $50 edge & wax and $80 full performance packages for snowboards and skis on Oct. 23 and 24 from 4-8pm. Both include two beers.
Spork & Compass Hosts Dine-Around Fundraiser to Support SAME Cafe, the nonprofit restaurant serving Denver with dignity and accessibility since 2006. The dinner will include food from chefs including Erasmo Casiano Kenneth Wan, Dana Rodriguez and others.
Test Kitchen is a consent-based space for honest conversation and inventive performance-making by OddKnock. Performances Oct. 23-26 will take place in a 3,700 square ft. storefront in the RiNo Arts District, written, directed and devised with a local cast and design team for immersive productions. Tickets go on sale Oct. 9.
October 24
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Dark Side of the Rainbow is an artistic experiment in sound and vision at the Museum of Outdoor Arts at Marjorie Park. There’ll be a screening of the film “The Wizard of Oz” while simultaneously playing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” This pairing, often referred to as “Dark Side of the Rainbow,” has fascinated audiences for decades, offering a chance to see familiar works in a fresh and unexpected way.
Junction Food & Drink hosts a three-day grand reopening celebration Oct. 24-26. The food hall with ten chef-led kitchens, a 40-foot bar will have live music, DJs and various activities depending on the date.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Larimer Square Trick-Or-Treat Street lets kids collect candy from local shops plus pumpkin decorating and costume photo ops. Get a free Larimer Square tote bag to collect candy in.
Living the Dream Brewing snowboard and ski packages continue. See Oct. 23.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Murder Mystery Dinner at The Fort encourages guests to arrive dressed in evening wear to enjoy a four-course prix-fixe meal.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Night of the Living Drag at Ambler features performances by Denver drag queens Rhea Listik, Esmie Amour, La Diabla, Gila Moonstar, L’Strang and Tank, along with themed food and drinks, a locals discount, pop-ups, a costume contest and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, and reservations are recommended
SAME Café celebrates 19 years with a refresh reopening. Enjoy a full day of events, including a rare breakfast service starting at 7am, chef-prepared lunch and ribbon cutting with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and happy hour with light bites, cocktails and mocktails.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Séance is an event held at the Poetry Brothel Denver. “Poetry Whores,” performing under pseudonyms offer private, one-on-one readings of their original work (for money), in a sequestered chamber (no touching). There will also be burlesque, music, magic, circus, mysticism and performance art.
Test Kitchen continues. See Oct. 23.
October 25
Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Dia de los Muertos at Civic Center Park features community altars, art installations, live performances, an artisan marketplace, and traditional food.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Hop Zombie Imperial Red IPA release at Lone Tree Brewing Company celebrates 13 years. Expect a line out the door but the first 10 people in line get 2025 Zombie glasses for free.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Monster Brunch at Ellyngton’s at The Brown Palace, is a family-friendly event with a buffet featuring seasonal dishes, treats and festive touches. Costumes are encouraged. The event happens Oct. 25 and 26.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Spirits & Spirits at Four Mile Historic Park lets guests explore the park after dark with craft cocktails, haunted history and shadowy celebration that embraces the darkness and toasts to the macabre. Entertainment includes drag performances by Jessica L’Whor, LuLu Krystals and LaLa Queen, as well as costume contests, live music and a fashion show from Alicia Rau of Bête Noire.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings South Broadway Halloween Parade includes more than 70 floats handing out free candy plus music and marching along. The parade starts at 500 N. Broadway (by Adrift Tiki Bar).
Test Kitchen continues. See Oct. 23.
October 26
Halloween and Harvest Happenings 4th Annual Urban Pumpkin Patch includes pumpkin painting, face painting, a photo station, a pumpkin patch, coffee and more.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Denver Union Station Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade is an outdoor event held on the Terminal Bar patio with drink specials, photo opportunities, prizes and best-dressed pets.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Monster Brunch at Ellyngton’s continues. See Oct. 25.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Science Lounge: Dead Man’s Party – 80s Halloween Bash at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a 21+ event that includes a variety of events such as a mini-lecture of “The Good, The Bad, and the Anatomically Incorrect: Science Fiction vs. Science Fact,” see what goes into preparing a specimen for research; dance to a live vinyl DJ and enjoy cocktails, mocktails and sweet surprises.
Test Kitchen continues. See Oct. 23.
The Bloody Mary Festival at Reelworks, offers free samples of competing bloody mary’s, food and beverage tasting, a vote for “people’s choice” and an opportunity to try Red Camper’s latest products. There’ll also be a Halloween costume contest.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings The Golden Mill’s 4th Annual Howl-O-Weenmeans furry friends get to parade in costume with live music, dogs up for adoption, doggie treats and prizes for best pet and human costumes.
October 28
Profs and Pints is expanding to Denver at Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar. The innovative social enterprise is devoted to democratizing access to higher learning and providing scholars with new audiences. The Halloween-inspired spooky discussion will be about northern and eastern European folklore related to revenants, vampires, and other undead figures. The speaker, Vicki Jean Grove, is a teaching professor emerita in Germanic and Slavic languages at the University of Colorado-Boulder and scholar of belief in the supernatural in such cultures.
October 29
Ajinomoto, Japan’s #1 frozen gyoza brand, celebrates their arrival in the U.S. with two pop-ups. On the 29th, samples will be served from a mobile food truck at Berkley’s Safeway (3800 W. 44th Ave. in Denver) from 2-6pm. See Oct. 30 for the other activation. The dumplings are known for the lacy “skirt” that forms.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Halloween Bird Dog Happy Hour at Rare Bird is a dog-friendly happy hour where guests can enjoy cocktails while four-legged friends chow down on house-made peanut butter treats, puppy poke bowls and shepherd’s pie. Dogs and humans are encouraged to wear costumes.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Murder Mystery Dinner: Midnight at the Masquerade happens at ViewHouse Centennial & Colorado Springs. The $70 ticket includes the game, props, instruction and performance plus a four-course meal.
October 30
Ajinomoto’s second pop-up is at Castle Rock’s King Soopers (5544 Promenade Pkwy.). See Oct. 29 for details.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade is a family-friendly celebration featuring trick-or-treating, mini-train rides, balloon artists, face painting and prizes for best costumes.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Ghouls Night Out at ViewHouse Ballpark includes free pumpkin painting, ladies’ night drink special from 9-10pm and spooky cocktails all night.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Paranormal Dragtivity at Meow Wolf Denver is a 21+ show featuring Michelle B Misdemeanor, DJ Blaque Gurl, Indica Vontrease, Jessica L’Whor and others.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Will It Cocktail LIVE! is a Halloween-themed night centered around candy-inspired creations, in which Done Deal’s bar liaison and bartender figure out how to combine food and drink into one sippable concoction.
Oct. 31
Halloween and Harvest Happenings 2025 Halloween Spooktacular at Nocturne features the music of pianist and bandleader Adam Bodine and his band to celebrate Halloween. There’ll be treks and treats, funky surprises and psychedelic soundscapes. A three-course dinner can be added too.
Denver Film Fest runs through Nov. 9. See diverse and thought-provoking films from around the world in the 48th year of the festival. Meet filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests and see the films.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Disco Mystique blurs the lines between freaky and funky with live drag and dance performances, DJs and a costume contest. The event will be held in the Dairy Block Alley, Poka Lola Social Club and The Maven’s Windsor Room, dance the night away on a LED dance floor while DJs spin haunting tunes with disco balls glittering overhead.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Funk it Up! costume party at Bootstrap Brewing features Funk It Up, a funk, R&B, Motown, dance and classic rock band.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Gilded Masquerade Ball at the Brown Palace is hosted in the Grand Atrium, with a welcome cocktail, live music, dancing and elegance. Black-tie or refined cocktail attire is requested plus masquerade masks. The event is for ages 21 and older.
NEWS Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets go on sale. The six-time TONY(R) award-winning best play will run May 30-June 21, 2026 at the Buell Theater. There will be a limited number of lottery seats available closer to that time.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Monster Mash DJ Brunch at The Original serves up Franken-Fries, The Monster Cristo and a Blood Berry Spritz Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, accompanied by a live DJ. Guess the number of candy corns in a jar for a chance to win an OG gift card. Those arriving in costume get a spin on the OG Prize Wheel.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings The Cosmic Howl House Party has Denver’s Meow Wolf joining its other locations in a 21+ synchronized house party howl to the cosmos that will echo across the entirety of the multiverse. Locally, there’ll be a full Convergence Station takeover with tarot readings, magicians, themed costume contests and live performances.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Monster Mash in The Garden at The Ramble Hotel encourages guests to wear costumes and enjoy spooky cocktails, DJ tunes and more from 3-10-m.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings The Vampire Ball at Dairy Arts center includes dancing in the grand ballroom with DJ sets by Stella Witcher and Cyber Princess, bartering for eternal life in the crypt with Vampire Queen, live performances from Thee Fiasco and Saline Conjure, screenings from the Friday Night Weird film series, immersive art, a cocktail and more.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Frisco’s Trick-or-Treat on Main Street invites ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and all characters to enjoy its Trick-or-Treat on Main Street event. In addition to gathering treats from storefronts along Main Street and in Frisco Historic Park, guests can participate in train rides at the park and a dog parade hosted by the Summit County Animal Shelter.
Halloween and Harvest Happenings Voodoo House Halloween Party at all ViewHouse locations will give away $3,000 in costume contest prizes. The party features live DJs, courtyard games and Halloween drink specials at all locations.
-Curated by Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, In Good Taste Denver
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