Denver Fall & Winter Festivals

Skyline Beer Garden

WHEN: Thru Sept. 29, 2024
WHERE: Multiple venues in Littleton
The Skyline Beer Garden is the perfect spot to enjoy Downtown Denver. Nestled in the heart of downtown Denver along 16th Street, this outdoor venue offers food, drinks, games, and live entertainment all summer long.

Civic Center EATS

WHEN: Thru Oct. 16, 2024; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Every Thursday From May through October, Civic Center EATS transforms Civic Center Park into a lunchtime extravaganza with Denver's best food and fashion trucks and live music. It's your chance to savor a variety of cuisines while supporting our city's small local business scene and the Civic Center Conservancy's mission to restore and enhance Civic Center Park, Denver's only National Historic Landmark.

Rock The Block

WHEN: Sept. 12 & 26, 2024
WHERE: Museum of Outdoor Arts, Greenwood Village
Join the Museum of Outdoor Arts to enjoy lunch in the park while watching live music from a variety of small music ensembles, Learn about MOA events and memberships and network with community partners. Bring your own lunch or purchase items from the grill bar. Access to the park is free with registration! 

Denver Jazz Festival

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
​The Denver Jazz Festival is a one-of-a-kind vintage music festival focusing primarily on vintage jazz and blues of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. The venue features a spacious dance floor and full cash bar, and there are workshops and lectures available from internationally renowned instructors during the daytime hours through sister events Lindy on the Rocks and Hot Night Fusion Weekend. This year’s bands include Eyal Vilner & His Hot 5, The Eyal Vilner Swing Band, Jeremy Mohney & His Band and Ian Hutchison’s Colorado Band featuring Sweet B.

Lindy on the Rocks!

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House​
Lindy on the Rocks! is a full weekend swing dance festival featuring live music, classes, competitions and all the social dancing your heart desires! While the focus is on Lindy Hop, you will find all vintage swing dances represented including tap, charleston, shag and balboa. This event runs in conjunction with the Denver Jazz Festival, featuring the Eyal Vilner Hot 5, The Eyal Vilner Swing Band, Ian Hutchison's Colorado Band, Jeremy Mohney & His Band and more!

Hot Night Fusion Weekend

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: The Curtis - a DoubleTree by Hilton
​Celebrate the 10th anniversary of a magical dance weekend in Downtown Denver at the curious Curtis Hotel. We have classes and social dancing in all things fusion dancing: tango, blues, zouk, micro-fusion and more! Learn some basics or perfect your craft in our workshops, and/or dance and play the night away to nationally renowned DJs and musical acts. Expect nightly themes and contests, cool merch, cuddle corners, creative spaces and more.

Boulder Fall Fest

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
​This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities and includes the Firefly Handmade Market all along the historic Pearl Street Mall.

Firefly Handmade Fall Market at Boulder Fall Fest

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
​Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Firefly Handmade Fall Market is a must-visit for both locals and visitors. This free three-day autumn celebration will feature more than 100 creatively curated artisans, offering a creatively curated delectable collective of unique goods from exquisite artists, makers and designers.

4th Annual AWAKE Festival

WHEN: Sept. 13–15, 2024
WHERE: Buchanan Field, Evergreen
The 4th Annual AWAKE Festival is a weekend-long yoga and wellness festival to reset, rejuvenate and restore. Centered in the cozy mountain town of Evergreen, the AWAKE Festival offers more than 50 yoga and holistic health workshops, nature hikes, live music, kirtan, conscious dance, camping, great food and so much more.

Sunnyside Music Festival

WHEN: Sept. 14, 2024
WHERE: Chaffee Park
Denver’s Sunnyside Music Festival is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that builds community through a free, family-friendly music festival. Join us for five local bands, food and drink vendors, kids activities, an artisan shopping market and more!

Lakewood Food & Wine

WHEN: Sept. 14, 2024
WHERE: The Belmar Shopping District Pavillions, Lakewood
Join us for the second annual Lakewood Food and Wine Festival! Enjoy food and wine tastings, live music and oodles of family-friendly fun. 

Annual Lebanese and Middle Eastern Festival

WHEN: Sept. 14, 2024
WHERE: St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, Lakewood
Come experience authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, cultural dance, live music and much more at the Annual Lebanese and Middle Eastern Festival!

49th Annual Woodcarving Show

WHEN: Sept. 14 & 15, 2024
WHERE: Apex Community Recreation Center, Arvada
Enjoy woodcarving exhibitions, woodcarving competitions and woodcarving art sales by members of the Colorado Carvers Club and other artists, plus purchase woodcarving supplies to craft your own creations.

Hangin' N Slangin' Markets

WHEN: Sept. 14, 15 & 29, 2024
WHERE: EDENS
Hangin' N Slangin' vintage thrift markets will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the second Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), third Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and last Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) of every month from March to November right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there's always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Colorado Artisan Markets

WHEN: Sept. 14 & Oct. 12, 2024; 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
WHERE: The Shops at Northfield
Celebrate Colorado’s spirit of community, creativity and craftsmanship with a series of Artisan Markets held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from May to October. Each market will feature 50–70 local vendors offering a wide variety of treasures, including handmade jewelry, Colorado photography, soaps, clothing, abstract art, artisanal food products and more. Free and open to all, attendees can dine at food trucks and enjoy live local music while also shopping and dining at the Northfield retailers and restaurants. Dogs are welcome!

Denver Polo Club Sunday Funday: Closing Weekend

WHEN: Sept. 15, 2024
WHERE: Denver Polo Club, Sedalia
Let loose at the final Sunday Funday of the season! Spectators can park and party right next to the action, watching from the sidelines while tailgating or mixing and mingling at the Wide Open Saloon outdoor cocktail bar. Horses thunder by at 35 miles an hour while players fight for the ball and "check" each other, like hockey but with 1,000 pounds of horsepower behind each move. There will also be a Bentley Denver divot stomp and a chance to take photos with the players.

Full Moon Party at 54thirty

WHEN: Sept. 17, 2024
WHERE: Le Méridien Denver Downtown
Celebrate the Full Moon at Denver’s highest open-air rooftop bar! Join us at 5,430 feet where the vibes are just better. Dance the night away to live music and indulge in our carefully crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites.

Pumpkin Spice Liqueur (PSL) Release

WHEN: Sept. 18–20, 2024
WHERE: Ironton Distillery
Get ready to embrace your inner "basic b*tch" at Ironton Distillery's Pumpkin Spice Liqueur (PSL) Release! Celebrate everything pumpkin and fabulous with specials like PSL cocktails, bottle sales and pumpkin-flavored bites to satisfy your sweet tooth and events you won't want to miss, including ‘In my PSL Era’ Yoga, Chick Flick Trivia and a #Basic Movie Marathon.

High Plains Comedy Festival

WHEN: Sept. 19–21, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Denver
Founded in 2013 by Denver comedian/writer Adam Cayton-Holland, the High Plains Comedy Festival features a mix of local and national comics performing in venues throughout the city, with a special emphasis on the historic Baker neighborhood surrounding South Broadway. High Plains has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talent-packed and fun-filled festivals in the country.

Breckenridge Film Festival

WHEN: Sept. 19–22, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Breckenridge
More Film. Less Air. Showcasing 80+ films with attending filmmakers from around the world, this festival presents world premieres, forums and parties, solidifying Breckenridge's reputation as a film festival destination.

Denver Oktoberfest

WHEN: Sept. 20–29, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Denver
The Denver Oktoberfest has been a staple two-weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969. From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something here for Oktoberfest pros and first-timers alike! So grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and join the fun!

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms

WHEN: Sept. 20–Oct. 27, 2024
WHERE: Chatfield Farms, Littleton
Mountain lions and moose and bears, oh my! This year’s maze features a Colorado wildlife theme, fun twists and tricky turns. The 7-acre maze can be viewed from a 15-foot-tall bridge. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the corn mini-maze.

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

WHEN: Sept. 20–Nov. 2, 2024
WHERE: Hudson Gardens
Presented and produced by The Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns will delight adults and children alike under a magnificent glow of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin displays. A magical carnival, a nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs and dragons illuminate the grounds of Hudson Gardens in a soft, inviting glow where you’ll find magic around every corner.

Hop Festival

WHEN: Sept. 21, 2024
WHERE: Chatfield Farms, Littleton
Start fall right at Hop Festival, Chatfield Farms’ first beer festival! Sip samples from some of Colorado’s favorite breweries. Learn about Chatfield's hops and other crops directly from our farmers, enjoy acoustic performances by local artists and grab a bite to eat at food tents.

Far East Center Mid-Autumn Festival

WHEN: Sept. 21, 2024
WHERE: Far East Center
Do you love food, music and entertainment? Save the date to celebrate Far East Center's Mid-Autumn Festival! This free, family-friendly event in the Little Saigon Denver District will feature an Asian-inspired night market and street food from all over the world. Watch your kids play with light-up lanterns and enjoy music and entertainment from local performers. Other activities include a pho-eating contest, a moon cake-eating contest, cultural performances, a K-pop dance battle, traditional drum performances, a karaoke contest and more.

Miners Day

WHEN: Sept. 21, 2024
WHERE: Centennial Park, Frederick
Miners Day is Frederick's premier community event that originated as a celebration to honor and remember the city's mining heritage. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests and live entertainment. Per tradition, Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.

[Margins.] Conference and Book Festival

WHEN: Sept. 21 & 22, 2024
WHERE: Denver's Art District on Santa Fe
This year's [Margins.] Conference & Book Festival features more than 100 locally and nationally recognized speakers and performers, spanning writers, poets, multi-media artists, agents, editors and publishing creatives.

Denver Street Fairs - It's Fall Y'all!

WHEN: Sept. 21 & 22, 2024
WHERE: 1005 Galapago St.
This handmade-only art festival in the heart of the Denver Art District will feature more than 90 artisans, crafters and food vendors. Discover unique clothing, gifts and food for the whole family!

Festival Del Sol

WHEN: Sept. 22, 2024
WHERE: Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder
Colorado Chautauqua is proud to present the fourth annual free and bilingual Festival Del Sol! Enjoy live music, food and beverages, guided hikes, Latin dance lessons, family activities and games. Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrancy of Latino culture in the stunning surroundings of Chautauqua! 

Graveyard Markets: The Lemur and Friends Bazaar

WHEN: Sept. 22, 2024
WHERE: 2220 E Colfax Ave.
The Lemur and Friends Bazaar is a monthly artist market hosted right on our back patio. We host all kinds of artists from across Colorado, from bakers to jewelers. Pick up that perfect unique gift or something special for yourself!

Doors Open Denver

WHEN: Sept. 26–29, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Denver
Denver Architecture Foundation’s signature event is exactly as it sounds: an opportunity to open the doors to the places and spaces that make the Mile High City such a special city in which to live, work, study and play. From historic structures to contemporary builds, Doors Open Denver is an homage to Denver’s ever-changing built environment. The autumnal event draws architecture, art, history and culture enthusiasts to explore and experience featured sites.

Boiler Room Festival

WHEN: Sept. 28, 2024
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Boiler Room is an independent music platform and cultural curator connecting club culture to the wider world on screen and in real life though parties, film and video. Founded in 2010, Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, opening a keyhole into London’s underground. Since 2010, they’ve built a unique archive spanning more than 8,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists across 200 cities.

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo

WHEN: Sept. 28 & 29 2024
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
This fascinating event attracts a diverse crowd of people who share a love for the strange and unusual. It's a unique opportunity to explore and shop a wide variety of rare, bizarre and often macabre items from more than 150 local and national vendors, from taxidermy to preserved animal specimens, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, metaphysical accessories, antiques, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones and funeral collectibles. You can also expect photo ops, tarot readings, sideshow performers and concessions! Kids 12 and under get in free!

Denver American Indian Festival

WHEN: Sept. 28 & 29, 2024
WHERE: Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lakewood
Since 2014, the free and family-friendly Denver American Indian Festival has brought a celebration of American Indian culture, arts and history to all Denver Metro communities. It has welcomed over 20,000 residents and over 81 tribal representatives.

Estes Park Elk Fest

WHEN: Sept. 28 & 29, 2024
WHERE: Bond Park, Estes Park
To celebrate the annual elk rut and learn about the wapiti (the Native American name for elk), Estes Park hosts the annual Estes Park Elk Fest® in Bond Park.

Storyteller’s Festival

WHEN: Sept. 30–Oct. 6, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Boulder
Creative Nations, an all-Indigenous-led artists collective founded at The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, is thrilled to announce the inaugural First Storyteller’s Festival. This groundbreaking event is dedicated to nurturing works for the stage by Native artists and storytellers. The festival will feature a dynamic lineup of events designed to support and showcase the diverse talents of Native playwrights, musicians, poets, dancers and other storytellers. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of events including staged readings, panel discussions, workshop productions and educational workshops aimed at training both current and future generations of Native theater artists.

DENVER WALLS

WHEN: Oct. 3–5, 2024
WHERE: River North Art District - RiNo
RiNo Art District is excited to share the return of DENVER WALLS, a woman- and immigrant-owned mural festival that is part of the globally renowned WORLD WIDE WALLS! Past festivals have helped draw tens of thousands of visitors to RiNo to watch as 18 artists from around the world create new murals on the walls of Denver's River North Art District.

áyA Con, Denver's Indigenous Comic and Art Festival

WHEN: Oct. 4–6, 2024
WHERE: McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver Arts & Venues
áyA Con is a comic and arts festival celebrating nerd culture and cultural heritage. The event focuses on sharing perspectives, celebrating differences and connecting through a shared love for art and nerd culture! We cultivate relationships and community building through opportunity and place-holding. Our festival highlights comics and storytelling, illustration, traditional arts, fashion, performance and more!

Denver Whiskey Riot 2024

WHEN: Oct. 5, 2024
WHERE: The Brighton
Cheers! Attendees of the Denver Whiskey Riot festival will be able to try more than 200 whiskies and bourbons from local, regional, national and international brands while also enjoying creative whiskey cocktails, opportunities to meet master distillers and more.

Made By Us Markets

WHEN: Oct. 5, 2024
WHERE: EDENS
Made By Us curated vendor and artist events will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the first Saturday of every month from April through October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there's always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Prairie Harvest Fest

WHEN: Oct. 5, 2024
WHERE: High Prairie Park, Aurora
There's no better way to celebrate the beginning of the pumpkin spice fall season than at Prairie Harvest Fest! Head to High Prairie Park and experience a terrific line-up of fun fall activities and goodies, including horse-drawn hayrides, a pumpkin patch, face painters, pumpkin decorating, balloon artists, a magician, a bounce house, the Aurora Bookmobile and an open-air market featuring 28 vendors. Plus enjoy free sweet treats and food for purchase from a plethora of delicious food trucks.

Cider Days

WHEN: Oct. 5 & 6, 2024
WHERE: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Lakewood
Celebrate Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities and tasty harvest treats at the annual Cider Days festival! See tractor pulls and vintage power displays, enjoy children's activities, watch historic demonstrations and browse a unique variety of exhibitors. The Cider Days festival wouldn’t be complete without everything apple, including apple pressing, cider and a variety of apple goodies.

The Cheesman Fall Arts Invitational

WHEN: Oct. 5 & 6, 2024
WHERE: Cheesman Park
Exceptional artists from around the country will congregate in the heart of Denver for one special weekend. This art festival will feature artists that work in multiple mediums, from paintings to sculpture, jewlery, woodworking and more.

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

WHEN: Oct. 5 & 6, 2024
WHERE: Olde Town Arvada
Enjoy a weekend of shopping featuring more than 100 hand-selected artisans in the heart of Olde Town Arvada. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, innovative home décor and housewares, art, food and much more. Plus, enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly activities all weekend long.

The Great American Beer Festival

WHEN: Oct. 10–12, 2024
WHERE: Colorado Convention Center
The Great American Beer Festival represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in the format of a public tasting event plus a privately judged competition. Dubbed by Thrillist as “The One Beer Festival You Must Go to Before You Die,” GABF has topped beer lovers’ bucket lists since 1982 and unites beer lovers and brewers from all corners of the country to celebrate the nation’s ever-growing craft beer culture.

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms

WHEN: Oct. 11–13, 2024
WHERE: Chatfield Farms, Littleton
Celebrate fall at the annual Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family. Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, Corn Maze and family and children’s activities. Bring a wagon to transport pumpkins! Free pumpkin daycare is available for your little gourds and boys while you explore the festival.

Colorado Artisan Markets 

WHEN: Oct. 12, 2024; 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
WHERE: The Shops at Northfield
Celebrate Colorado’s spirit of community, creativity and craftsmanship with a series of Artisan Markets held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from May to October. Each market will feature 50–70 local vendors offering a wide variety of treasures, including handmade jewelry, Colorado photography, soaps, clothing, abstract art, artisanal food products and more. Free and open to all, attendees can dine at food trucks and enjoy live local music while also shopping and dining at the Northfield retailers and restaurants. Dogs are welcome!

Day of the Dead Family Celebration

WHEN: Oct. 12, 2024
WHERE: Multiple venues in Longmont
The Día de Muertos Family Celebration street festival will include music and dance performances, arts and crafts activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free trolley between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

WHEN: Oct. 12 & 13, 2024
WHERE: Four Mile Historic Park
Pick out the perfect pumpkin, build your own scarecrow to take home to protect your garden, complement your natural beauty with face painting, engage in a Western-themed scavenger hunt, explore your inner artisan with fall-themed crafts and activities, catch live music and performances on the Autumn Harvest Community Stage, search for unique local treasure in the marketplace, and dine on seasonal favorites like apple cider donuts during an unforgettable day at Four Mile Historic Park!

Hangin' N Slangin' Markets

WHEN: Oct. 12, 20 & 27, 2024
WHERE: EDENS
Hangin' N Slangin' vintage thrift markets will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the second Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), third Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and last Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) of every month from March to November right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there's always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Larimer Square BAZAAR

WHEN: Oct. 13, 2024
WHERE: Larimer Square
This monthly market, hosted by Denver BAZAAR, pops up in Larimer Square every second Sunday from June through October. Each market will feature 40+ craft vendors and makers with a wide variety of local goods, from jewelry and clothing to home goods and art, food and drink to vintage and thrift finds. All Denver BAZAAR events are free to attend, dog-friendly and open to all ages!

Graveyard Markets: The Lemur and Friends Bazaar

WHEN: Oct. 13, 2024
WHERE: 2220 E Colfax Ave.
The Lemur and Friends Bazaar is a monthly artist market hosted right on our back patio. We host all kinds of artists from across Colorado, from bakers to jewelers. Pick up that perfect unique gift or something special for yourself!

Full Moon Party at 54thirty

WHEN: Oct. 17, 2024
WHERE: Le Méridien Denver Downtown
Celebrate the Full Moon at Denver’s highest open-air rooftop bar! Join us at 5,430 feet where the vibes are just better. Dance the night away to live music and indulge in our carefully crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites.

Twisted Techno Dance Party

WHEN: Oct. 19, 2024
WHERE: 2150 Curtis St.
Welcome to the heart-pounding depths of Denver's underworld, where the pulse of the night is set to the relentless beat of techno and other genres of music. Join this electrifying journey in downtown Denver, where darkness and mystery converge in an unforgettable costume DJ event. You'll find yourself immersed in an otherworldly realm of flickering neon lights, swirling fog and pulsating basslines that reverberate through your very core. The atmosphere crackles with anticipation, as masked figures and fantastical creatures gather in a celebration of the strange and the surreal. Dress in your most daring and imaginative costume and lose yourself in the sound and light, where every twist and turn reveals a new surprise and every beat propels you deeper into the night.

Mystikal Market & Halloween Extravaganza

WHEN: Oct. 19, 2024
WHERE: Aspen Grove, Littleton
Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses and everything in between are invited to the family-friendly Halloween Extravaganza and Mystikal Makers Market! Trick or treat among the vendor booths and stroll the magical, mystical and a menagerie of makers with cool, curious, extraordinary, phenomenal and uncommon goods crafted by local vendors. Head to the BARBOX Garden (next to Alamo) for music from a live DJ, Boo-Bingo, roaming sideshow acts, food, yard games, crafts and a bouncy house, plus more!

Treat Street

WHEN: Oct. 19 & 20, 2024
WHERE: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Aurora
Come out to the Arapahoe County "Scaregrounds" for a weekend of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun. Wear your favorite costume and head down Treat Street, and enjoy games and activities, hayrides, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, petting farm, costume contests, a hay maze, 40+ trick-or-treating stations, adult beverages, food trucks and more.

Harvest Haunt Express

WHEN: Oct. 19 & 20, 2024
WHERE: Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event is coming back to “haunt the rails” in 2024! Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, "not-so-spooky" Haunted Railcars, a hay bale maze, and more. An authentic, coal-burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for the Harvest Haunt Express.

Día de los Muertos: Remembering our Ancestors through Art 

WHEN: Oct. 26, 2024
WHERE: Civic Center Park
This traditionally Mexican holiday will be celebrated in Civic Center, bringing Denverites together to celebrate and honor our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. This year's even will feature art installations, an art sculpture garden, cultural performances by Azteca dancers and mariachi musicians, a community procession to honor our ancestors, community art workshops, and food from Mexican and Central American small business food truck vendors. 

Coloween

WHEN: Oct. 26, 2024
WHERE: 900 Walnut St.
For 15 years, this Halloween dance party has reigned supreme, and 2024’s “Welcome to the Jungle” theme is set to take it to the next level. This year, Coloween is pulling out all the stops with a $10,000 costume contest, offering up the ultimate prize for the best-dressed ghouls and ghosts. Not to mention, the top runner-ups will score a luxury hotel stay in Las Vegas for two. With 50,000 square feet of wild, mysterious jungle adventures, 40 bars to keep the drinks flowing, and two massive dance floors spinning everything from EDM and House to Hip Hop and Top 40, this is Denver’s must-attend adult Halloween event. Add 4,000-plus costumed partygoers to the mix, and you’ve got the makings of an unforgettable night.

Spirits & Spirits

WHEN: Oct. 26, 2024
WHERE: Four Mile Historic Park
For a truly eerie experience, participate in a seance of the historic Four Mile House. Feel the chill of the past as you engage in spine-tingling rituals that echo the spiritual practices of the 19th century. Head downstairs to discover a Victorian Mourning Ceremony and learn about the practices of the past. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your own tin-type photo taken, capturing a vintage spirit that resonates with the haunting atmosphere of the era. This year, the Metaphysical Marketplace is back, offering guests the chance to purchase unique crystals and curios. The event will also feature a variety of entertainment on the Sundry Stage, including drag bingo, music and mystical performances. Attendees can also explore aura photography, flash tattoos and tarot readings!

Danceportation: Emo Nite Halloween Takeover

WHEN: Oct. 26, 2024
WHERE: Meow Wolf Denver
Danceportation is an immersive dance party pulsing through the worlds of Convergence Station. Explore the full exhibition while stunning live performances on several stages with psychedelic projections and sentient universes welcome you. This edition of Danceportation is a Halloween Takeover brought to you by Emo Nite. The full lineup is to be announced, so secure your tickets now while early-bird pricing lasts!

Motown Haunted Prom (A Halloween Dance Party)

WHEN: Oct. 26, 2024
WHERE: Roots Music Project, Boulder
We're setting the time machine back to the 1960s for the Motown Haunted Prom Halloween Dance Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume or crash the party for a night out on the town as the live 8-piece band takes you on a tour of the classic Motown and Soul music from Detroit to Memphis. Sing, dance and celebrate the undeniable, feel-good vibes of classic songs by artists such as the Supremes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Carla Thomas and many more.

Munchkin Masquerade

WHEN: Oct. 31, 2024
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
Each year, Downtown Boulder is invaded by tiny ghosts and goblins, dinosaurs and dragons, fairies and princes, superheroes and animals of every size trick-or-treating along historic Pearl Street Mall! Recommended for children ages 12 and under.

Second Saturdays At The Shops At Northfield

WHEN: Thru October 2024; Second Saturday of the month
WHERE: The Shops At Northfield
Welcome to Second Saturdays at The Shops At Northfield! A handmade-only event consisting of 70+ artisans, crafters and food experts from around Colorado. This art festival occurs every Second Saturday of the month, May through October. Bring the whole family to find incredible gifts, clothing and food for everyone to to enjoy! Parking is always free, and Artisan Markets' events are pup- and kid-friendly.

Second Sundays at Centennial Promenade with Artisan Markets

WHEN: Thru October 2024; Second Sunday of the month
WHERE: Centennial Promenade, Centennial
Welcome to Second Sundays at Centennial Promenade! A handmade-only event consisting of 70+ artisans, crafters and food experts from around Colorado. This art festival occurs every Second Sunday of the month, May through October. Bring the whole family to find incredible gifts, clothing and food for everyone to to enjoy! Parking is always free, and Artisan Markets' events are pup- and kid-friendly.

Dia De Los Muertos Art Crawl

WHEN: Nov. 1, 2024
WHERE: 40 West Arts District
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with 40 West Arts! Experience the rich cultural traditions through stunning exhibitions, intricate altars and the dynamic performances of Aztec dancers. Enjoy the artistry of traditional Indigenous and Latino/a/x creators, savor delicious bites from authentic food trucks, and get hands-on at the craft stations. Don’t miss the chance to have your face painted and immerse yourself in this vibrant celebration. This free event is open to all ages, promising a memorable experience for the whole family.

Denver Arts Week

WHEN: Nov. 1–10, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Denver
Explore vibrant art districts, check out museum exhibitions and outdoor sculptures, indulge in the performing arts, be inspired at film and literary events, and even buy some art of your own! Denver Arts Week will kick off on Nov. 3, with expanded First Friday Art Walks across the city’s creative neighborhoods, followed by the free Night at the Museums on Saturday, Nov. 4, when many of Denver’s top cultural institutions will be open for free.

Denver Film Festival

WHEN: Nov. 1–10, 2024
WHERE: Various venues in Denver
The 47th Denver Film Festival returns this November with a carefully curated program of the best films from this year. Our best way to experience the entire festival are passes, and now is your chance to grab one!

Noche De Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead

WHEN: Nov. 2, 2024
WHERE: Longmont Museum, Longmont
Enjoy an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.

Denver Veterans Day Parade & Festival

WHEN: Nov. 9, 2024
WHERE: City Park
The Denver Veterans Day Parade is composed of local Veterans organizations and supporters. Thousands of spectators line City Park to show respect and honor for our local Veterans. Please join the community in the appreciation of our Veterans and support this important cause. The Parade is broken down into serials that represent a different conflict in military history: Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc. Each serial representation will feature military memorabilia from that era, including old uniforms, vehicles and weapons. The Veteran organizations have agreed to march together to showcase their organization’s historical roots in these eras. Spectators will also enjoy corporate floats, car clubs, marching units, bands and more.

Hangin' N Slangin' Markets

WHEN: Nov. 9, 2024
WHERE: EDENS
Hangin' N Slangin' vintage thrift markets will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the second Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), third Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and last Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) of every month from March to November right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there's always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Snowsation

WHEN: Nov. 18 & 19, 2024
WHERE: Copper Mountain Resort
Celebrate the start of the 2024/25 winter season and dance for snow at Copper's Annual Snowsation! The event will feature free live music from Paco Versailles on Saturday and DJ Trizz on Sunday, games, giveaways and more! It's free to attend and it all goes down at Eagle's Landing in Center Village.

Castle Rock Starlighting

WHEN: Nov. 23, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Castle Rock
Step into a Norman Rockwell scene at Starlighting, an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include caroling, dancing, visiting with Santa Claus, kids activities, nonprofit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate and the iconic chili supper at the Firehouse.

Switch on the Holidays

WHEN: Nov. 24, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Boulder
Kick off the holiday season during Switch on the Holidays, as Boulder flips the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse! Bring the kiddos for visits with Santa after the program until 7:30 p.m.

Candlelight Nights

WHEN: Nov. 30–Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: City of Golden
Golden’s beloved Candlelight Nights returns with quaint holiday shops and festive decorations along historic Washington Avenue and thousands of twinkling lights lining the banks of Clear Creek. The annual Candlelight Walk occurs on Dec. 6, featuring revelers strolling Washington Avenue holding candles and singing carols. Golden’s Holiday Parade returns on Dec. 14, with marching bands, floats, horses, Victorian carolers, elves, fire trucks and, of course, Santa. Come back for a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with family favorite holiday characters along Washington Avenue on December 21, during the Jingle On the Avenue. 

Graveyard Markets: The Lemur and Friends Bazaar

WHEN: Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: 2220 E Colfax Ave.
The Lemur and Friends Bazaar is a monthly artist market hosted right on our back patio. We host all kinds of artists from across Colorado, from bakers to jewelers. Pick up that perfect unique gift or something special for yourself!

CU Boulder Holiday Festival 2024

WHEN: Dec. 6–8, 2024
WHERE: Macky Auditorium, Boulder
Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages. Boulder’s beloved longstanding celebration brings together student choirs, bands, orchestras and world-class faculty performers for a winter concert of both holiday favorites and new delights.

LITMAS: A Rooftop Holiday Popup

WHEN: Dec. 6–29, 2024; Wed.–Sun. at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Linger
Linger presents LITMAS: A Rooftop Holiday Popup, where the naughty list is celebrated and the Denver views are unmatched! Get festive with Linger's boozy holiday cocktail menu, cozy igloos⁠, lights galore, super sleigh'd decor and Christmas (s)elfie/mugshot heaven. Come jingle your bells and get your holiday spirits lifted...and lit!

9NEWS Parade of Lights

WHEN: Dec. 7, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Denver
This free holiday spectacular features more than 40 units, including extravagantly illuminated floats, giant helium-filled character balloons, magnificent marching bands, traditional equestrian units and vibrant cultural displays. And, of course, special appearances by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa!

Lights of December Parade

WHEN: Dec. 7, 2024
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
You're invited to enjoy floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits at the annual Lights of December Parade in Boulder! The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself: Santa Claus! 

Five Points Holiday Stroll

WHEN: Dec. 10, 2024
WHERE: 2401 Welton St.
Celebrate the joys of the holiday season while strolling along the Welton Street corridor. Enjoy the festive sights and winter weather-approved activities as you create meaningful holiday memories at this free event that supports small businesses located in the historical corridor.​ Get photos with Santa or the Grinch, listen to singing carolers and holiday storytellers, stop into 12 shops and stores with free sweet treats and warm drinks, and enjoy an unforgettable, fun-filled holiday celebration that's bound to become your family's new favorite tradition! 

Freezie Fest

WHEN: Dec. 14, 2024
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
Partake in a celebration of winter and all things snowmen! This snowman extravaganza includes free train rides (weather permitting), visits with Santa, and reindeer games (crafts and other activities) for all.