Family
Boo at the Zoo: Sensory-Friendly Night
Sat Oct 31, 4:30–9 PM MT
Denver Zoo
$25.95 adult / $18.95 youth, 2 & under free
Halloween night with reduced crowds and characters who stay put instead of roaming; easier on little ones.
Family
Boo at the Zoo
Fri Oct 30, 4:30–9 PM MT
Denver Zoo
$27.95 adult / $20.95 youth, 2 & under free
Trick-or-treat stations among the animals; go at 4:30 to beat bedtime.
Family
Mall-O-Ween
Sat Oct 31, 12–4 PM MT
Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E Alameda Ave
Free
Indoor, stroller-easy mall-wide trick-or-treating with costume contests; weatherproof and over before dinner.
Family
Halloween Creature-fest
Sat Oct 31, daytime
Carson Nature Center, Littleton
Free (register)
Non-scary critter fun before evening trick-or-treating.
Family
Southglenn's Stuffie Sleepover
Fri Oct 30, 4–4:45 PM MT (pick-up Sat Oct 31, 9–9:30 AM)
Southglenn Library, 6972 S Vine St, Centennial
Free
Drop off a stuffed animal for a craft and bedtime story, then come back for breakfast and photos of its night at the library. Ages 0–8, costumes welcome.
Family
Día de Muertos at the Children's Museum
Sun Nov 1, 9 AM–4 PM MT (mariachi parade 3 PM)
Children's Museum of Denver
Included with admission ($19.75 ages 2–59; under 1 free)
Kite making, storytime, face painting, horchata tastings and a mariachi parade, all built for little kids.
Family
CRAWL-O-WEEN indoor trick-or-treat
Sat Oct 31, 9 AM–5 PM MT
Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster
$25 adult / $19 child
Weatherproof trick-or-treating among the butterflies.
Family
Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns
Select nights through Nov 1, evenings
Hudson Gardens, Littleton
From $19.99 incl. fees, online only
7,000+ carved pumpkins 15 minutes from home; pick an early entry.
Family
Toddler Storytime (ages 2–3)
Tue Oct 27, 9:30–10 AM MT
Koelbel Library, 5955 S Holly St, Centennial
Free (register)
Close, free, 30 minutes.
Family
Family Storytime (All Ages) at Southglenn
Sat Oct 31, 10:30–11 AM MT
Southglenn Library, 6972 S Vine St, Centennial
Free (reserve a spot)
A short Halloween-morning storytime close to home, before naps.
Family
No Tricks, Just Treats bakery pop-up
Sat Oct 31, 11 AM–1 PM MT
Curate, 8242 S University Blvd, Centennial
Halloween treats pop-up a few minutes from home.
For Adam
October FOMC Happy Hour (CFA Society Colorado)
Wed Oct 28, 4:30–6:30 PM MT
Stoney's Sloan's Lake, 1565 N Raleigh St, Denver
$20 non-members (free for members)
Fed-day happy hour with the Denver investment crowd; good networking for a CFP.
For Adam
Broncos vs. Chiefs
Sun Nov 1, 2:25 PM MT
Empower Field at Mile High
First AFC West home game of the season.
For Adam
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers
Mon Nov 2, 7 PM MT
Ball Arena
Monday-night home game with a 7 PM tip.
For Adam
Denver Film Festival (DFF49)
Oct 22–Nov 1
Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins & more
Final week, Oct 22–Nov 1, with premieres, guests and parties; great for the TV/film fan.
For Adam
Send It Saturdays (half-off full-auto rentals)
Sat Oct 31, 3–7 PM MT (every Saturday)
Centennial Gun Club, 11800 E Peakview Ave
50% off full-auto rentals
Half-off full-auto rentals every Saturday afternoon.
Date night
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome
Fri Oct 30, 7 PM MT
Paramount Theatre, Denver
$46–$66
SNL/Portlandia vet; Halloween-eve night out.
Date night
SPOOKtacular Showcase at Comedy Works South
Wed Oct 28, 7:30 PM or Sat Oct 31, 8 PM MT
The Landmark, Greenwood Village
$18 Wed / $27 Sat, 21+
Halloween comedy showcase 10 minutes from home; Saturday works after trick-or-treat bedtime.
Date night
Nick Murphy at Comedy Works South
Thu Oct 29, 7:30 PM / Fri Oct 30, 8 PM MT
The Landmark, Greenwood Village
$30–$35, 21+
Club show 10 minutes from home; easy sitter math.
Family
$12 Tuesday Night at the Children's Museum
Tue Nov 3, 4–7 PM MT
Children's Museum of Denver
$12; under 1 free
Cheap evening museum play; ideal for an early-dinner outing.
Family
Snow Days at the Children's Museum
Opens Wed Nov 18 (through Jan 31), 9 AM–4 PM MT
Children's Museum of Denver
Included with admission
Sledding on real snow plus a rink and fire; a gentle first-snow experience for little ones.
Family
Zoo Lights
Select nights Nov 23–Jan 3, from 4:30 PM MT
Denver Zoo
$29.95 adult / $22.95 youth (value nights $25.95 / $18.95), 2 & under free
Tickets on sale Nov 5; members get priority access Nov 2.
Family
Trail of Lights, Chatfield Farms
Nov 21–Jan 3, 5–8:30 PM MT (select closures)
Littleton
Timed tickets
Closest big light show to home; public tickets on sale Mon Nov 9, 10 AM (member presales Nov 4–6).
Family
Blossoms of Light
Nov 20–Jan 10, 4:30–9 PM MT (closed Nov 26 & Dec 25)
Denver Botanic Gardens, York St
Timed tickets, no door sales
Public tickets on sale Mon Nov 9, 10 AM (member presales Nov 4–6).
Family
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Nov 6–Dec 23; shows 5, 6:30 & 8 PM MT
Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden
$80 ages 2–15 / $100 adults; lap riders under 2 free; 10% off before Thanksgiving
Steam-train ride to the North Pole with cocoa and a silver bell; sells out every year, so book early.
Family
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Oct 23–Dec 20 (weekend shows 1:30 & 3:30 PM MT)
Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre, Denver Center
$24–$30 + fees
Mo Willems' Pigeon live with puppets and sing-alongs; made for preschoolers.
Family
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Nov 13–15 (Sat 11 AM & 3 PM; Sun 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM MT, + evenings)
Ball Arena
Ages 2+ need a ticket
Frozen, Encanto and Moana; morning shows fit nap schedules.
Family
SouthGlenn Grand Holiday Parade, Santa's arrival & tree lighting
Fri Nov 20; reindeer & cocoa 5 PM, parade 6 PM MT
Commons Ave, Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial
Free, including photos with Santa
The easiest Santa visit of the season.
Family
Bluey's Big Play
Sat–Sun Nov 21–22
Buell Theatre
$24–$148 + fees; everyone needs a ticket
50 minutes, ages 2+. Book now.
For Adam
Denver AI Lodge: First Round, First Builds
Tue Nov 3, 6:30–8:30 PM MT
Downhill Brewing, 9672 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village
Free (RSVP)
Brand-new, beginner-friendly AI builders meetup minutes from home; bring a project or just questions.
For Adam
AI Demos & Beers
Thu Nov 5, 6–8 PM MT
Thrive Workplace Cherry Creek, 201 Milwaukee St
Real practitioner demos, no hype.
For Adam
Pivot LIVE with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway
Sun Nov 8, 7:30 PM MT
Buell Theatre, Denver
$51.75–$61.75
Markets, tech and business banter from Prof G; could double as a date night.
For Adam
Winter Four Seasons Gardening Workshop (Urban Homesteaders)
Sun Nov 15, 11 AM–1 PM MT (potluck to 3 PM)
Living Systems Institute, 9835 W 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge
$10–$20 suggested donation
Hands-on winter regenerative gardening from the Greater Denver Urban Homesteading group; a low-key homesteading dip.
For Adam
Nuggets vs. Celtics
Wed Nov 18, 7 PM MT
Ball Arena
The biggest East-coast draw on the November home slate.
For Adam
The Local Drive 2-Person Scramble
Sat Nov 21, 11 AM–5 PM MT
The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora
Two-person scramble on TrackMan simulators; golf in November.
For Adam
Let's Vibe South Denver (November)
Tue Nov 24, 6 PM MT
The Guild, 3435 S Inca St, Englewood
South-metro AI builders show-and-tell.
Date night
Bar Chelou Mini-Residency at Tavernetta
Fri–Sat Nov 13–14, 5–9 PM MT
Tavernetta, 1889 16th St, Denver
$75 per person (drinks, tax & fees extra)
Two nights only from the chef behind LA's acclaimed Bar Chelou, now cooking in Denver; call 720-605-1889 to book.
Date night
GRYFFIN with Oliver Heldens at Red Rocks
Fri Nov 13, 6 PM MT
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
Melodic EDM plus a house headliner; a late-season Red Rocks night (dress warm).
Date night
Greg Warren at Comedy Works South
Thu Nov 12, 7:30 PM; Fri Nov 13, 7 & 9:15 PM; Sat Nov 14, 6:30 & 8:45 PM MT
The Landmark, Greenwood Village
$30–$42, 21+
Clean, sharp Midwestern club comic close to home.
Date night
Chili, Booze & Brews
Sat Nov 14, 6–9 PM MT (VIP 5 PM)
The Arch, 3001 Walnut St, Denver
Local chefs, breweries and distillers compete, unlimited samples, live music; supports kids with cancer.
Date night
Blue Island Chef & Shucker: Smoke, Salt & Shuck
Sun Nov 15, 4 PM MT
Blue Island Oyster Bar, Cherry Creek
$95
Learn to shuck, then a multi-course smoky seafood tasting with wine and cocktail pairings.
Date night
Beaujolais & Beyond: A Night in Cannes
Thu Nov 19, 6:30–10:30 PM MT
ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35th St
Colorado chef tastings, French wine and dancing; dressy and fun.
Date night
Mo Amer at Comedy Works Downtown
Nov 19–21 (several shows, 7–9:30 PM MT starts)
Comedy Works, Larimer Square
$35–$60
Netflix 'Mo' star in the club setting; dinner on Larimer first.
Date night
Denver Christkindlmarket
Nov 20–Dec 23 (weekends 11 AM–9 PM MT)
Tivoli Quad, Auraria
Free entry
Mulled wine and bratwurst; stroller-friendly by day too.
Date night
A Christmas Carol (DCPA)
Nov 25–Dec 27
Wolf Theatre, Denver Center
$41–$195
Denver's beloved holiday staging.
Family
Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Museum
Thu Dec 31, ball drops hourly 10 AM–3 PM MT
Children's Museum of Denver
Included with admission
New Year's Eve countdowns that end before bedtime.
Family
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania
Feb 12–14, 2027 (Sat & Sun shows 12 PM MT; Pit Party 9:30 AM)
Ball Arena
Ages 2+ need a ticket
Trucks plus FMX bikes; the Pit Party lets little ones see the trucks up close. Bring ear protection.
Family
Colorado Garden & Home Show
Feb 13–21, 2027 (Sat 10 AM–6 PM; 50% off Mon–Wed)
Colorado Convention Center
500+ booths of garden and home ideas plus feature gardens; easy stroller cruising on a cold weekend.
Family
9NEWS Parade of Lights
Sat Dec 5
Downtown Denver
Free
Classic early-evening holiday parade; bundle up the stroller.
Family
National Western Stock Show
Jan 9–24, 2027
National Western Center, Denver
Animals, rodeo and Western fun for little ones.
For Adam
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Thu Nov 26, races from 9 AM MT
Washington Park
$55.24 incl. fees (rises $5 on Nov 1)
Denver's big Thanksgiving 4-miler.
For Adam
TD5K Turkey Day 5K, Highlands Ranch
Thu Nov 26, 9 AM MT
Canvas Credit Union Stadium, Highlands Ranch
Kids 5 & under free
Strollers welcome, pancake breakfast + beer garden; a closer, family-together alternative.
For Adam
Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum
Mon Dec 7, 12:30–5:30 PM MT
Grand Hyatt Denver
Leeds School's 2027 Colorado forecast; the useful kind of economics talk.
For Adam
Nuggets vs. Lakers
Sat Dec 19, 7 PM MT
Ball Arena
The marquee pre-Christmas home game.
For Adam
Nuggets vs. Knicks
Sat Jan 2, 2027, 3 PM MT
Ball Arena
Afternoon tip; an easier first game to bring the kids to.
For Adam
Denver Restaurant Week 2027
Mar 5–14, 2027
Restaurants citywide
Multi-course menus at $25, $35, $45 or $55
Ten days of prix-fixe menus; good for trying new places cheaply.
For Adam
Colorado Golf Expo
Feb 26–28, 2027
National Western Center
$15
Club demos, 16-bay range, long-drive and putting contests.
Date night
Fetty Wap: Nostalgia Tour
Sun Dec 6, 2026, 7:00 PM MT
Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St, Denver
Resale from about $76
Nostalgic hip-hop, right in Adam's music lane.
Date night
SIDEPIECE x Ship Wrek at Red Rocks
Sat Mar 27, 2027, 6 PM MT
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
Tech-house double headliner (with Girl Math); tickets already on sale.
Date night
Drew Lynch at Comedy Works South
Thu–Sat Jan 14–16, 2027 (7:15/7:30 & 9:45 PM MT)
The Landmark, Greenwood Village
$35–$50, 21+
Big-online-following comic at the club closest to home.
Date night
Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
Thu Feb 18, 2027, 7:30 PM MT
Paramount Theatre, Denver
$46–$66
Dark, polished stand-up; the Feb 19 show already sold out.
Date night
Zoo Lights Adult Night (21+)
Mon Dec 7 or Fri Jan 1, 5:30–10 PM MT
Denver Zoo
$34.95 incl. one drink
Silent disco + carousel karaoke. On sale Nov 5, 9 AM.
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