Did anyone else notice that, on the first day of Fall, Colorado “Falled” hard? The seasons changed, literally overnight. To help you get all the Fall Feels, we’ve curated a list of food, arts and culture happenings that we find to be In Good Taste for October. And, because they deserve their own space, we’ve also created our separate annual Halloween & Harvest Happenings roundup for you too. Check out both of them for a fantastic month of golden colors, cozy sweaters, fun frights and all kinds of deliciousness.
Featured Event: moxYcello Distillery & Tasting Room, makers of the strongest infused spirits on the market, celebrates its 3rd Anniversary Oct. 8-10. Enjoy Happy Hour all day, new merch, the chance to win an anniversary giveaway plus special activities on Oct. 10 including extended outdoor seating and food available from Chef Albert S. Gonzales Jr., aka “The Magician in the Kitchen” including a German Loaded Doggg, New Mexico Green Chile Tacos, Hummus Duo & Veggies and assorted chips. RSVP for the celebrations here. moxYcello’s flavors are Ginger, Ginger Orange, Kona Espresso, Orange and Limone which can be enjoyed straight or in cocktails. Visit their website for details and even recipes. BONUS: Stay tuned for our In Good Taste Podcast conversation with moxYcello’s owners.
Ongoing Events In Good Taste for October
Apple Blossom is now serving a Pumpkin Spice Latte Panna Cotta with housemade pumpkin spice syrup and Huckleberry Roasters espresso, topped with salted coffee caramel and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
áyA Con Colorado’s Indigenous Comic and Art Festival is Oct. 8-11. There’ll be a Futurism Fashion Showcase, Black Light Powwow, a marketplace of artists, nonprofits, creatives and Native-owned businesses, cosplay and more.
Ballet Ariel tickets are on sale now for their 2026/2027 season which includes Little Women, Nov. 8 and The Nutcracker, Dec. 11-13 and Jan. 2-3.
Been there, loved that Bright Nights at Four Mile is back with giant, colorful lanterns that are illuminated by night. This year’s theme has visitors walking through a field of oversized wildflowers, diving into the ocean or visit animals in Africa. Tickets are less expensive when purchased in advance. The event runs Wednesdays-Sundays, 7-11pm through Nov. 8.
Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse, aka B10, has a Girl Dinner available every day from 8pm-close in the bar and lounge area only. The menu features a rotating selection of salty, savory, snackable bites plus a Grey Goose or Hendricks Dirty Martini for $45.
Casa Boonita at Casa Bonita is a celebration of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos through Nov. 1. Dress up in costume (guidelines apply).
Champagne Thursday at Cooper Lounge is a weekly event with half-price bottles of champagne all evening.
CO150 Film Festival, Oct. 1-11, is a collection of the best cinema made in Colorado, about Colorado, or by Coloradans. It happens at more than 35 venues across the state.
Colletta Vail Valley Fall Tre Portate Prix Fixe Dinner is offered all month. The three course dinner for $50 includes Polpette, Mussels Fra Diavolo, Colletta Insalata, Pizza, Chicken Parm, Tiramisu and other options.
Corsica has unveiled its new menu that takes advantage of the end of summer and start of fall including Corsica Mixed Grill, Lemon Bucatini, Hamachi Crudo and a Croque Monsieur that’s available during happy hour.
Denver Central Market celebrates 10 years from Oct. 1-10 with the grand opening of Bar 77, a brewery tap takeover, cocktail features, DJ sets and an all-day party on the 10th.
DIVA is the highly-anticipated exhibit at the Denver Art Museum running Oct. 4-Jan. 31, 2027. DAM is the exclusive United States venue for this exhibition from the V&A (Victoria & Albert) Museum in South Kensington, London. It explores and redefines the role of the “diva” and how this concept has crossed genres. See more than 250 objects including 60 costumes, an immersive audio experience and other special activities. Tickets are required.
Don Quixote by Colorado Ballet happens Oct. 2-11. The romantic comedy is brought to life with technique, athleticism and virtuoso dancing performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
“Drink Pink & Give Back” is a program of Gastamo Group for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All October, at all 14 of the Group’s restaurants, (Park Burger, Homegrown Tap & Dough, Perdida, Lady Nomada, Park & Co.) are pouring three Sarti Rosa cocktails and $1 from each drink will be donated to Sense of Security, a Colorado nonprofit that covers living costs for breast cancer patients in treatment.
FDR’s Very Happy Hour is inspired by America’s 32nd president Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s real-life habit of hosting cocktail hour nearly every day at the Whiet House to connect and unwind during challenging times. The show is an immersive happy hour experience mixing humor and history. The evening includes drinks, game-show trivia, a different “changemaker” from the local community every performance and an occasional surprise guest. The show runs Oct. 14-Nov. 1.
NEWS Fire on the Mountain has opened a location in Central Park, in the spot vacated just the day before by TAG Burger Bar. The restaurant received the Westword Readers’ Choice award for Best Chicken Wings.
Game Day Specials at Harry’s are available before, during and after the game, every Sunday, Monday and Thursday. The menu includes one pound of chicken wings ($10), Lagerados ($4) and Spring44 cocktails ($7).
Girl Dinner at Gattara includes Italian cocktails, starters and petite pastas plus dessert bundled together for $34/person served every Tuesday from 5-9pm, Oct. 6-Nov. 24.
Oktoberfest Fun Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park hosts Octoberfest at the top of the mountain with a ceremonial keg tapping, stein-holding contest, hammerschlagen, live music, beer garden and German-inspired food and drink. For kids, there’s a Pumpkin Patch and face painting. The event happens 12-5pm Oct. 3 & 10.
Happy Hour at Terminal Bar runs daily 4-6pm and all day Sunday with a $10 cheeseburger, $15 for a half dozen oysters, $6 draft beers, $7 martinis, house wines and well spirits.
Happy Hour Spritzes at Jovanina’s Broken Italian is now serving $10 classic spritzes on its happy hour menu, available at the bar from 5-6pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and all day Wednesday and Thursday.
NEWS Kimchi Bloody Mary Mix is a new, limited-batch from The Real Dill, made from fresh cabbage, scallions, ginger, and garlic, with gochugaru heat and toasted sesame, and it has no dill, no pickle, and no fermentation.
Little Man Ice Cream Making Classes are back at the Little Man Factory on West Colfax. Booking is now open for the classes that run every Friday and Saturday night, Oct. 23-Feb. 27, 2027. Participants create (and leave with) their own, custom flavor.
Local Theater Company: Drag Queen Magic runs Oct. 1-17. In this premiere comedy, Drag Queen Letta Celebrate just wants to live her life lip-syncing Lady Gaga at birthdays, weddings, and the occasional bar mitzvah, but when a strange woman asks for help after losing everything, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over.
Maryland Crab Feast at Revival Denver Public House includes live music from 3-6pm. The event happens every other Sunday through Oct. 18. Reservations are strongly recommended.
NEWS Muddy Buck Coffee House has new fall specials. Located in an historic 1896 building in downtown Evergreen, they roast on-site. For fall, specials include a Pumpkin Chai, Pumpkin Cookie Butter Latte, Pumpkin Mexican Mocha and Cranberry Apple Refresher.
NEWS Oaxaca Food & Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits Festival tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for the February 24-28, 2027 event. Experience immersive cultural and culinary experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico and surrounding areas. Use code REAL for 5% off VIP level tickets.
Panzano has launched its fall menu from executive chef Giovanni Lanzante. It’s his first seasonal menu overhaul at the restaurant. It includes Arancini with pumpkin, ricotta, roasted red pepper coulis; Insulate Autunnale with baby spinach, radicchio, frisée, gorgonzola, poached pear, pickled onion, candied pecan and honey balsamic vinaigrette; Risotto alle Verdure with Arborio rice, basil pesto, Swiss chard, seasonal squash, sweet potato, agrumato, hazelnuts and goat cheese.
NEWS Pip Food + Drink is slated to open this fall, the newest endeavor by the 100% employee-owned Edible Beats. They are the folks behind Root Down, Linger,, el Five, Vital Root and BeatBox Farms. Located in the former Sushi Ronin space is described as approachable, spirited and full of personality. The restaurant will be open for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Seven Grand Bourbon Barrels & Bluegrass occurs every Wednesday evening from 8:30-11:30pm. Enjoy live music from Slay & Stinson.
SHEEP is extending its pop-up on the sixth floor of the Clayton Hotel & Members Club through December. The tasting menu starts at $125/person and reservations are available on Open Table.
SIP kicks off the 16th season of Boulder-based performance group The Catamounts in an immersive theatrical drink-tasting experience from Oct. 2-25. Over the course of 70 minutes, guests will enjoy a series of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink tastings while becoming part of the theatrical experience, where strangers are brought together through the simple act of raising a glass.
NEWS Summit Steak Bar has opened in Littleton. The modern steakhouse has an in-house cutting and dry-aging program and serves 2GR Premium Wagyu, USDA Prime, Certified Angus Beef and Denver steak. They are known for their Gunpowder Finish, a proprietary seasoning finished in a cast-iron skillet for an Old West-style char; House-made sauces including huckleberry steak sauce; and Shareable Sides such as the “porcupine” baked potato.
Stay Like a DIVA is an exclusive package at The ART Hotel Denver in celebration of DIVA at the Denver Art Museum. The package includes two tickets to the exhibit; two in-room mini bottles of Prosecco and macarons upon arrival/ two Starry Night cocktail vouchers to use at FIRE Restaurant & Lounge; a ART-branded compact mirror to take home; and late checkout.
Día de los Muertos Fun Tamayo’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration returns October 6 through November 3, with this year’s theme, El Sol. Seasonal highlights include the Amanecer Pumpkin Brûlée, which pairs piloncillo pumpkin crème brûlée with coconut salted caramel ice cream and pepita brittle, alongside additional food and beverage offerings that pay tribute to one of Mexico’s most meaningful cultural traditions.
NEWS Tamayo offers DCPA ticket holders a complimentary margarita with purchase of an entree, before or after a performance. Show your same-day DCPA ticket, valid for one margarita per person.
The Salty honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a week-long fundraising campaign for The Breasties. Oct. 9-18, all Salty locations will offer a limited-edition Strawberry & White Chocolate Gem Donut with $2 from each sale benefitting The Breasties’ mission. The donut features a 24-hour brioche donut dipped in strawberry glaze, topped with whipped white chocolate ganache and edible gems.
NEWS VESPR, a 40-acre wellness destination, will open late in 2026 in Denver’s foothills. It’s rooted in Medicine Wheel teachings, a living framework shared by many Indigenous peoples across North America that reminds us that healing holds when the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical bodies move as one, instead of one at a time.
Watch Parties at McGregor Square for Denver Broncos and select College Football and Arsenal matches are all shown on the giant 66-foot LED screen. Food and drink will be available around the Square. Select Denver Bronco games include a live DJ and pre-game entertainment.
NEWS WeldWerks Invitational Festival has announced their return to Greeley, Feb. 20, 2027. There’ll be more than 40 breweries from across the country pouring some of their rarest beers. Mark your calendars.
Wieners Stay Free in October at The Crawford Hotel. All pet fees will be waived for Dachshunds. Each dog will be welcomed with a cozy dog bed, food and water bowls and a treat. Meanwhile, their humans can enjoy a $50 Denver Union Station dining voucher, perfect for hot dogs, drinks, or another favorite from participating Union Station outlets throughout October – including during the Wieners on Wynkoop festivities on Oct. 3 (see below).
Dated Events In Good Taste for October
October 1
COATI hosts “A Night in Argentina / Finca Los Maza” on the rooftop. The family winery in Valle de Uco in the Mendoza foothills comes to Colorado Springs for the first time for an evening tasting.
DISCOUNT CODE ALERT Park City Wine Festival: Fall Edition runs Oct. 1-3 in Park City, Utah. Attend individual events including paired meals and Grand Tastings. USE OUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE “ingoodtaste” at checkout to receive $10 off any of the events. Click the link to read our know-before-you-go guide.
DISCOUNT CODE ALERT Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is Oct. 1-4 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Join chefs, winemakers, distillers and others for tastings and paired meal events. Use “InGoodTaste2026” at checkout for 10% tickets.
October 2
37th Annual Firefighters Chili Cookoff supports Denver Firefighters Local 858. Sample plenty of competing chili and enjoy cold drinks during this Denver tradition. It’s held at McGregor Square.
Art RiNo runs Oct. 2-4 across the RiNo Art District. Enjoy three days of art, food, public art, creative experiences and community programming.
Cinema Toast House Festival runs Oct. 2-4 in Writer Square. Part art installation, part film school and part block party, there’ll be hands-on cinema, interactive experiences, filmmaker panels, workshops and outdoor screenings.
First Friday Vegan Lunch Buffet at Jill’s Restaurant features a vegan buffet with seasonal salads, grains, vegetables, wood oven pizzas, desserts and more. Reservations are $34/person.
Frank at the Bank is an every-other-week live performance by a world-class Frank Sinatra impersonator in the stunning lobby of the Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center, formerly the Colorado National Bank building. Wine, dine and dance to the music. The show is free but reservations are strongly suggested. This also happens Oct. 23.
Park City Wine Festival: Fall Edition continues. See Oct. 1.
RiNo Eats is a 21+ ticketed culinary tasting experience that brings together 11 RiNo-area restaurants for an evening of food, art, music and live entertainment. This is Day 1 of the ArtRino event above.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival continues. See Oct. 1.
October 3
Art RiNo continues. See Oct. 2.
Cider Days at the Heritage Culture & the Arts runs Oct. 3-4, celebrating Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with live performances, activities and harvest treats. The event includes tractor pulls and vintage power displays, historic demonstrations, exhibitors, apple pressing, sider and apple goodies.
Cinema Toast House Festival continues. See Oct. 2.
Denver Bake Fest is Rebel Bread’s fourth annual event. The community baking contest and festival brings together more than 80 local bakers with varying levels of experience for a friendly competition. There will also be baking demonstrations and games, bakery tours, a mimosa bar and local coffee and a free pancake breakfast.
Denver Film Festival at the Sie FilmCenter runs Oct. 22-Nov. 1. See the year’s best films, meet filmmakers, celebrities and industry guests.
Denver International Festival features more than 30 international food trucks and restaurants, two stages of live music, DJs and cultural performances, a March Around the World opening cultural procession, a marketplace and much more.
Denver Porchfest brings live music, hanging with the neighbors on the porches of the Baker neighborhood. From 12-7pm, hear 192 local artists perform on 85 porches.
Lil Bergamot & Friends: Denver Cake Event means everyone brings a cake and leaves with a box of cake from other bakers. If you don’t want to do the baking, feel free to support a local business by bringing one of theirs. The goal is to meet like-minded sweet lovers and meet local bakers and baking enthusiasts.
Mean Girl’s Ace of Queen’s Drag Brunch at Ace Eat Serve includes iconic performances from Minor Misdemeanor, Mirage Delamor and fetch-worthy looks to go with delicious food and drinks. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Park City Wine Festival: Fall Edition continues. See Oct. 1.
Sloan’s Lake Fall BAZAAR 2026, the shop and sip market at Sloan’s Lake, includes bottomless mimosas, live music, street food and local makers. Add on a yoga class or yoga class+mimosas.
Southwest Fresh Fest returns to Billy Goat Hop Farm with a family- and dog-friendly celebration of local agriculture, serving up fresh hop beers from across Colorado plus live music and dancing, food trucks, yard games and a farm tour.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival continues. See Oct. 1.
The Fall Arts Invitational at Cheesman Park is Oct. 3 and 4 with more than 120 artists displaying their work in a wide variety of mediums. There will also be food trucks and a Gourmet Alley with vendors selling food goods.
Vintage & Vinyl Expo is in partnership between Denver Friendors and McGregor Square featuring a curated lineup of vintage clothing, vinyl records, handmade goods and local treasures.
Wieners on Wynkoop is the inaugural event from Denver Union Station, the German Cultural Foundation and the Mile High Dachshunds Rescue. The free celebration of Bavarian culture includes DJ tunes, a Dachshund costume contest, races plus German food and beverage specials.
October 4
Art RiNo continues. See Oct. 2.
Cider Days continues. See Oct. 3.
Cinema Toast House Festival continues. See Oct. 2.
Community Outdoor Gear Swap at The Maven, held in partnership with Friends of Berthoud Pass, invites people bring gently used gear to trade, browse hidden gems, sip a Colorado brew, enjoy lively music and more.
DIVA Opening Day at the Denver Art Museum rolls out the red carpet for the debut of the exhibit. Enjoy a day hosted by the queen, Miss Jessica, with special decor, photo opps in a giant magazine box and music from the legends featured in the exhibition. Learn more about DIVA in the Ongoing section above.
Sketchers Hot Chocolate Run is a 5K, 10K or 15K run that ends with hot chocolate, a special mug and post-race party.
Soul Sunday R&B Brunch runs weekly on Sundays at Spangalang Brewery. Enjoy live music, brunch-themed cocktails and food. Sing along to your favorite R&B hits.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival continues. See Oct. 1.
Superior Mural Festival is an inaugural event featuring the installation of 13 new murals that will transform Downtown Superior. Watch artists bring blank walls to life.
The Fall Arts Invitational at Cheesman Park continues. See Oct. 3.
Wine Harvest Party at Balistreri Vineyards tickets include all-inclusive food and beverages. Sip on 20 new wines, enjoy live music and choose among food options like a pig roast, wood fired pizza, antipasti spreads, vegan and vegetarian options.
October 5
B&GC Cocktail Class: Vodka + Gin has the pros sharing their creativity, expertise and insider knowledge during a hands-on experience. Explore the distinctive qualities of both spirits and learn how to make some of their most iconic cocktails.
Sắp Sửa, FUDGE Mental Health, and Deep Space Drive-In are teaming up to host Food for Thought, an intimate four-course dining experience limited to just 30 guests at Deep Space Drive-In. It will be an evening of food, storytelling and connection with all proceeds benefiting FUDGE Mental Health.
October 6
JING Denver’s Fifth Annual Chef Dinner with Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Griese is a four-course experience. With a globally-inspired approach to dining with dishes such as sushi, dim sum, braised beef short rib, miso-glazed Chilean seabass and desserts.
October 7
QTs & Cuties at Fiction Beer Company is a comedy open mic safe space for those who identify as Queer, Trans, and/or women. The evening will cultivate community, connection and camaraderie.
October 8
Jackson Plays Dylan is a concert by tenor saxophonist and composer, Denver’s own Javon Jackson and his quartet. They’ll perform music from Jackson’s recent album at Dazzle at the Denver Arts Complex, with two sets.
Krispy King Lager Competition at Barrels & Bottles Brewery is a GABF pre-party with brewers from more than 15 states competing for the title of crispiest, cleanest lager at this famed event.
moxYcello celebrates its 3rd Anniversary Oct. 8-10 with different activities and deals each day from all-day happy hour to giveaways to new merch and food from Chef Albert S. Gonzales, Jr. RSVP through the link. See our Featured Event spot up top for more details.
Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival with Denver-raised mentalist and magician Max Davidson. Blending mentalism, storytelling, extraordinary memory demonstrations, humor and audience participation, Davidson creates an interactive experience that changes with every performance.
October 9
Coronado Beer Dinner @ Cimera at The Source Hotel. Experience a seven-course meal, each paired with and often made with seven distinctive beers from Coronado Beer Co. The event takes place in a private garden-themed dining room. Seating is limited.
East vs West at Cerebral Brewing tries to settle the debate between clear versus hazy IPA brews. Go to the Congress Park and/or West Highlands locations to sample and decide.
FoCo Fall Fest returns for the second year in Old Town Fort Collins, Oct. 9-11 for a brand-new Friday Night Kickoff Concert, more than 100 local vendors, an outdoor bar, pumpkin painting and more.
Lone Tree Brewing GABF Pre-Party serves a beer list of GABF entries by 10 of their brewery friends from the South Denver Metro area.
moxYcello’s 3rd Anniversary celebrations continue. See Oct. 8 or Featured Event listing above.
Wine Pairing Dinner Series at The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum is a quarterly pairings dinner in four-courses. There’ll be a welcome toast by the chef before a sit-down dinner.
October 10
6 Million Dollar Band & 80’s Party at the Museum of Outdoor Arts invites people to dust off their leg warmers, tease their hair and get ready to dance to Colorado’s favorite 80s dance band.
Blue Book Festival at Little Blue Pigeon Books is an inaugural literary gathering featuring nationally bestselling authors, more than 30 Colorado authors, free readings and book signings.
Choctoberfest is a new twist on Oktoberfest. Enjoy chocolates, cheeses and sweets from dozens of regional and national vendors, in the form of cakes, truffles, cookies, drinks, toffies and much more. The cheese selections include imported cheese, local artisanal cheese plus face painting, a craft station, Chocolate Pudding Eating Contest, chocolate bingo and cheese rolling.
Fall Brews at Moo Bar partners with Wibby Brewing for a GABF tap takeover featuring exclusive pours, a chance to chat with Wibby reps and more. This event happens Oct. 10-11.
Firefly Handmade Fall Market Boulder is Oct. 10-11. Shop artists, makers and designers and enjoy live music, food and drink.
FoCo Fall Fest continues. See Oct. 9.
Great American Beer Festival runs Oct. 10-11 this year and the party’s outside at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion. Discover new favorite beers, ciders and more from top breweries. Enjoy food from acclaimed chefs from across the country for a beer-and-food pairing experience during PAIRED(R) and join in the competition.
Great American Bubble and French Fry Festival at Champagne Tiger is the second annual event that combines champagne, fries, caviar and drag. Each $69 ticket includes bottomless grower champagne, 13 types of fries and dips, Caviar key bumps and a swing at a caviar pinata. The Pony Official and Anita Goodman L’Whor will perform.
Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet: FLESH is Oct. 10-11. It invites the audience on an intriguing journey, it redirects the mind while revealing the expressive possibilities of the human body.
moxYcello’s 3rd Anniversary celebrations continue. See Oct. 8 or Featured Event listing above.
Noche Latina at Stanley Marketplace is a free-admission indoor night market celebrating Latino culture and local talent during Hispanic Heritage Month. There’ll be more than 20 local, Latino-owned businesses, live music, a free salsa class and food and drink throughout the Marketplace.
Premier League Fan Fest happens Oct. 10-11 and The Rally Hotel is offering a Match Point Stay to book at a special rate, Fan Fest registration while space allows, drinks, dining and rooftop hangs at McGregor Square.
TheBigWonderful Wine Fest is a free street festival with a ticketed wine tasting of more than 50 wines. There’s entertainment running all day and a “valet” to hold any bottles you buy.
October 11
Fall Brews at Moo Bar continues. See Oct. 10.
Firefly Handmade Fall Market Boulder continues. See Oct. 10.
FoCo Fall Fest continues. See Oct. 9.
Great American Beer Festival continues. See Oct. 10.
Premier League Fan Fest continues at The Rally. See Oct. 10.
Sunday Supper Club at Mizuna: Chef Alan’s Southern Pig Roast has Chef Alan Melder of Luca taking over Mizuna’s kitchen for an outdoor event with southern flair. The menu features spit-roasted whole pig, chicken and andouille jambalaya, baked mac n’ cheese, corn bread, pork green beans, beignets, coffee and more. For $80 per person, each ticket includes the Southern-style feast, unlimited beer, wine and seltzers, plus yard games for some friendly competition.
The Aurora Highlands hosts a 5K with Kitty Beanz Coffee, benefiting Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Denver. The route begins at Winged Melody Park and takes runners through the community, showcasing several public art installations along the way. After the race, attendees can enjoy yoga, pet vendors, free treats, carousel rides, food trucks and a live DJ until noon.
October 13
Blind Tasting Tuesday at Trellis Wine Bar puts two pairs of wines to the test to see how they differ. See how climate, landscape, rainfall, soil and the winemaker’s choices can give the same grape two very different wines.
October 15
HashTAG opens a location in Wheat Ridge, the first one on that side of the city and one of three concepts opening at The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing, a new five-acre dining and entertainment district. There will be a counter-to-table format.
Justin Great Custom Hats celebrates its grand opening in the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store. Located in RiNo, it’s owned by Justin Great, a custom hat designer blending vintage Americana and Western heritage. For the party, there will be live country music, food by Chef Dana Rodriguez of Carne and Work & Class, cocktails featuring Stranahans, Jose Cuervo Tequila and Dobel Tequila. The event runs from 5-9pm.
Urban Farmer Denver hosts an Oregon Wine Dinner with Belle Pente Vineyard & Winery. The dinner will feature a curated dinner of Heirloom Carrot Salad, Chanterelle Pappardelle, Seared Black Cod, Dry-Aged New York Strip and Caramel Apple Clafoutis. Each course is paired with wines from the Belle Pente vineyard whose owner and winemaker will be there sharing stories with each pour. Make a night of it with 20% off an overnight stay at The Oxford Hotel with complimentary valet parking and late checkout.
October 16
Fireside Fridays at The Benson Hotel invites neighbors, friends and hotel guests to gather in The Garden from 4-7pm for a mug from the hot cider bar (can be spiked or made into a toddy). Seasonal snacks will be offered and there’ll be live music.
Howl at The Moon at Poka Lola is a dog-friendly party held in partnership with Tito’s Vodka featuring a dog costume contest, dog tag engraving and more.
Mystic Pizza is performed at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Oct. 16-18. Based on the 1988 rom-com that launched Julia Roberts’ career, the new musical is about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint.
October 17
Been There, Loved That Colorado Uncorked is a tasting celebrating the gold-medal-winning wines chosen in the 2026 Governor’s Cup Competition. Wines are paired with small bites created by local chefs.
Denver BAZAAR at Larimer Square is the final outdoor market of 2026. It features more than 30 vendors and makers.
Fiction Craft Club hosts a book decorating party in partnership with The Shop at MATTER at Denver Milk Market. The theme is fantasy to celebrate the Oct. 27 the release of Book 6 in the A Court of Thorns
and Roses series, with all literary genres welcome. Tickets are $20 each, with plastic book covers and a variety of creative materials to decorate your cover provided like stickers and gems. Guests can also enjoy $6 glasses of house wine. Register in advance here.
Mystic Pizza continues. See Oct. 16.
Urban Markets at Denver Union Station run Oct. 17-18, curated by Colorado Events. Shop an eclectic mix of local arts and crafts sold directly from the makers. There’ll also be live music and entertainment.
October 18
8th Annual Prakriti Festival is an annual event celebrating the connection between nature and Indian classical dance. The 2026 lineup features curated performances in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Odissi.
Chance Encounters, by Stories on Stage, presents a play about unexpected moments that slip into an ordinary day but bring something unplanned into your life. The play is performed Oct. 18 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center and on Oct. 24 at Nomad Playhouse.
Mystic Pizza continues. See Oct. 16.
Oliver’s Italian celebrates National Pasta Day with buy one, get one free pasta all day. Order one and get the second of equal or lesser value on the house including Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe.
Urban Markets continue. See Oct. 17.
October 20
17th Annual Pumpkin Carve at Stoney’s Bar & Grill has $12 tickets that get you a pumpkin, carving tools and a seat. They’ll be serving pumpkin beers on tap and there’ll be spooky movies and music plus a stein-hoisting competition with Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest.
DIVA After Dark with DJ DANAC offers live entertainment, a pop-up bar and photo op. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. DIVA After Dark is included with the purchase of a ticket to DIVA and advanced purchase is highly recommended.
Taco Tuesday Takeover with Chef Manny Barella at Ace Eat Serve brings the Riot BBQ owner and Top Chef Alum to Ace for a pop-up. There’ll be tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, cocktails and agua frescas. Walk-ins only.
October 22
Cooked Stave & Harry’s: A Five Course Beer Dinner offers a five-course dinner at Harry’s, within the Magnolia Hotel Denver, with representatives from Crooked stave, including the brewmaster and owner. The seafood-forward menu includes highlights of prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, pan-seared scallop and duck breast and sticky toffee pudding. Tickets are $70 per person.
SAME Cafe Turns 20 with a party celebrating resilience, community and countless meals and memories. Grab a free ticket for a reservation-only sit-down dinner at Dry Clean Only with drinks and fun.
October 23
Frank at the Bank returns. See Oct. 2.
Global Champagne Day is celebrated at Champagne Tiger with a flight of three half glasses of grower champagne and three caviar chicken nuggets for $49.
Mezcal Tasting at Lookout Bar Avon explores four distinctive mezcals, beginning with a welcome cocktails moving on with paired bites inspired by the flavors of Mexico.
Museum of Outdoor Arts is throwing a huge, immersive movie screening to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. The event is held in the idyllic Alice in Wonderland-themed sculpture garden. There’ll be colorful art installations, whimsical roaming characters, croquet with the Queen, face painting and simultaneous film screening of the 1951 Disney classic and the more recent Tim Burton adaptation.
October 24
Bakery Birthday PAWty celebrates Sap Sua’s bakery turning one in October. There’ll be free pup cups with a bakery purchase of $10 or more, Sap Sua dog bandanas for sale, live music on the patio, a dog-themed photo booth and more.
Boulder Ballet presents Dancers’ Choice Oct. 24 and 25. Said to be a “living laboratory” versus traditional performance, the event is created, produced and led entirely by the artists.
Boulder Burgundy Festival celebrates its 15th year, Oct. 24-25 bringing Burgundy producers, leading sommeliers and wine enthusiasts together for an intimate weekend of discovery at Flagstaff House and Academy at Mapleton Hill. Guests can enjoy a Paulée-inspired lunch, an educational producer seminar and a Grand Tasting – all while supporting the festival’s nonprofit mission of advancing wine education and community causes.
Chance Encounters, by Stories on Stage, presents a play about unexpected moments that slip into an ordinary day but bring something unplanned into your life. The play is performed Oct. 18 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center and on Oct. 24 at Nomad Playhouse.
Día de los Muertos Fun Día de los Muertos at Civic Center is back for its fourth year. The celebration honors centuries-old traditions through community altars, a colorful procession and a large collaborative ofrenda that invites visitors to remember and celebrate loved ones while reflecting on the universal experience of remembrance and connection.
Kasama Fest at Ace Eat Serve runs Oct. 24-25 for Filipino American History month. Enjoy live music, a Filipino marketplace, kamayan dinner, cultural performances and a Loka Bongga Drag Brunch on the 24th.
Magic Ramen author Andrea Wang will be doing a live reading and discussion, sharing her journey from environmental scientist to author. She explores the story of Momofuku Ando, inventor of instant ramen.
October 25
Amaro and Cheese Pairing at Semiprecious, with So Damn Gouda is a guided pairing through five cheese and amaro combos. They’ll take time to explain the intricacies of both, talking about what makes a pairing work. This is a crash course in “Amaro 101” and “Cheese 101.” Tickets are $40. There are two time slots, 3-4:30pm and 5-6:30pm.
Boulder Ballet presents Dancers’ Choice continues. See Oct. 24.
Boulder Burgundy Festival continues. See Oct. 24.
F1 Race Viewing Party is an afternoon of watching the race on the 66-foot screen at McGregor Square. Ferrari of Denver will bring some cars and a DJ will be spinning tunes.
Jazz de Paris featuring the amazing Enion Pelta-Tiller on vocal and violin at Dazzle Denver. Pelta-Tiller joins the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s small band for a concert rooted in the music of guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
One Table: A Chefs’ Collective Dinner at Mercantile brings together 10 of Colorado’s most celebrated chefs for a five-course dinner with proceeds benefiting OneKitchen Colorado. The organization works with Nourish Colorado to champion fresh, local food for Colorado communities and schools. Participating chefs include Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja; Tim Kukilinski, Bistro Vendome; Kenny Minton, Coperta: Ty Leon, Restaurant Olivia and others.
World Pasta Day at Colletta Vail Valley offers up BOGO pasta dishes. Just order one pasta entree and get the second pasta of equal or lesser value free.
October 27
Final Bird Dog Happy Hour at Rare Bird runs from 4-7pm. Four-legged attendees get dog-friendly specials including housemade peanut butter dog treats, puppy poke bowls (brown rice, salmon and veggies) and Australian shepherd’s pie. Humans get cocktails and wood-fired bites. The event benefits True Companions.
October 29
10th Anniversary Denver Food Fight is a competition among Denver-area chefs, restaurants, food concepts and culinary talent. Guests sample bites as chefs battle in front of a panel of celebrity culinary judges. The event supports the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Scleroderma Foundation, a rare and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease.
Día de los Muertos Fun Día De Los Muertos at Kachina Cantina runs through Nov. 2 with Mole Negro Lamb Torta to celebrate loved ones who have passed. The restaurant will create an ofrenda where all are invited to place a photo of a loved one as a shared place of remembrance.
Ordinary Fellow Wine Dinner at Ajax Downtown is a multi-course event from Winemaker Ben Parsons and Chef Jared Backer. Enjoy American brasserie cuisine paired with wines from The Ordinary Fellow, crafted in Palisade.
October 30
Día de los Muertos Fun Día de los Muertos at The Cooper Lounge is an evening inspired by the traditions, artistry and spirit of the holiday. Enjoy a tarot card reader, DJ tunes, an ofrenda, festiva photo ops and more. The event is for ages 21+.
Of Marsh & Mountain brings artist and art historian Geovanni Barrios to The Rally Hotel for a free, immersive evening of poetry, film, music and collective artmaking exploring our relationship to nature, place and freedoms associated with the outdoors.
October 31
$1 Monster Cookies at Leven Supply and Leven Deli are packed with M&M’s and chocolate chips, available while supplies last.
Día de los Muertos Fun Día de los Muertos at The Urban Farm includes giant skull painting, sugar skull decorating, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, Mariachi Las Dahlias, a Goats & Ghouls Parade, Lucha Libre wrestling, dancing horses, food, drink and trick-or-treating.
-Curated by Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, InGoodTasteDenver.com
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