Denver Events October 2025: Festivals, Beer & Spooky Season Fun
Denver knows how to celebrate fall. The aspens glow against bright blue skies, the craft beer flows a little easier, and the community gatherings multiply as everyone tries to soak up the last of warm weather before winter arrives. From pumpkin patches to beer festivals, masquerade balls to rodeos, Denver's event calendar proves that fall is when this city truly shines.
At Pao, we live for these moments - here's what's happening around Denver this October.
Festivals & Cultural Gatherings
October 18, 2025 • 10AM - 6PM
Tennyson St From W. 41st Ave to W. 43rd Ave
Tennyson Street transforms with food trucks, outdoor yoga, a pet parade, live music, and local shopping. It's the kind of community event that reminds you why you love your neighborhood.
October 18, 2025 • 1PM - 4PM
Parfet Park, Golden CO
Craft beer tastings, a competitive chili cook-off, live bands, and silent auctions supporting local causes - all with mountain views. Grab your flannel and head west for a day that feels quintessentially Colorado.
October 3-5, 2025 • 11AM - 7PM
235 W. Main Street, Cedaredge
Three days of small-town charm with a 5K run, car show, chili cook-off, and live concerts. The real star? Homemade apple pie sales that'll have you coming back for seconds. It's worth the drive to experience Colorado's agricultural heart in full harvest mode.
October 11, 2025 • 11AM - 3PM
Downtown Longmont 4th Avenue & Kimbark Street
Honor loved ones who've passed with vibrant altars, music, dance, arts and crafts, and the spectacular Gigantes Procession winding through the streets. This free celebration captures the life-affirming spirit of Día de Muertos while connecting you with Longmont's community.
October 4, 2025 • 2PM - 10PM
Far East Center, 333/375 South Federal Boulevard
This free family event brings Asian culture to life with authentic street food, traditional lion dances, and cultural performances. Stick around for the K-Pop contest, karaoke battles, and wildly entertaining pho and mooncake eating contests. Did we mention it's completely free?
Food, Drink & nightlife
October 3, 2025 • 6:30PM
1247 Pleasant Street, Boulder
Taylor Swift fans, unite. Celebrate the latest album with cocktails, mocktails, and fellow Swifties ready to dissect every lyric. Moxy's bringing the party vibes while you bring your best theories about what each track really means.
October 5, 2025 • 6PM
Paddywax Candle Bar, Denver
Pour your own custom candle while sipping complimentary champagne and singing along to Taylor's new album. By the end of the night, you'll have a handmade candle and probably some new friends who know every word to "Anti-Hero."
October 3-4, 2025 • Various times
National Western Complex, 4655 N Humboldt St
Two days of authentic rodeo action, from bull riding to the adorable chaos of the Colorado Mutton Bustin' Championships (kids riding sheep - trust us, it's entertaining). After the arena clears, stick around for DJ-fueled after parties and a Chancey Williams concert.
October 9-11, 2025 • Various times
Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street
The Super Bowl of beer festivals. Over 3,500 beers from across the country, four tasting sessions, and endless discovery for hopheads, sour fanatics, and stout enthusiasts alike. Pro tip: pace yourself and bring a designated driver.
October 19, 2025 • 12-2PM & 3-5PM
Denver Beer Co. Taprooms
Celebrate fall with craft beer, pumpkins, and paint. All Denver Beer Co. locations are hosting this cozy gathering where you can sip seasonal brews while decorating pumpkins with friends. The perfect low-key Saturday activity.
Wellness, Outdoors & Active
Sunrise Tailgate: World Mental Health Day at Red Rocks
October 10, 2025 • 6:30AM - 9:30AM
Upper North Lot,18300 W Alameda Pkwy Golden
Start World Mental Health Day at one of the world's most beautiful venues. This morning gathering features local matcha, wellness vendors, guided yoga, breathwork, journal prompts (BYO journal), and time for solo reflection. Whether you hike with new friends or find a quiet spot to watch the sunrise, Red Rocks provides the stunning backdrop.
October 17, 2025 • 10AM - 1PM
HomeDog: Denver's Dog Daycare & Coworking Community.1710 South Broadway Denver
Bring your pup to work! This co-working day welcomes you and your dog for productivity, networking, and tail wags. With WiFi, call booths, coffee, and the chance to connect with other dog-loving professionals, it's basically the perfect workday.
Spooky Season & Performances
October 1, 2025 • 6:30PM
River North Brewery, Blake Street Taproom, Denver
Kick off spooky season by building your own tiny graveyard in a glass container. Your ticket includes all materials to create a mini haunted terrarium, plus one free drink. It's crafty, it's creepy, and it gives you something cool to display all month long.
October 10–12, 2025 • 9AM - 4PM
Daytime Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
This 10-acre pumpkin patch delivers everything you want from a fall festival - corn maze, wagon rides, photo booths, kids' activities, and live music. Pro tip: come early before it gets crowded, and wear boots since it's a real farm.
October 11 • 8AM - 11PM
The Warehouse (Upper Level of The Pearl)
Step into a magical world where ballroom dancing meets performance art and interactive roleplay. This queer- and trans-owned venue transforms into an enchanted realm for one spectacular night. Don your mask, embrace the fantasy, and prepare for an evening that blurs the line between spectator and performer.
October 12 • 11AM - 6PM
Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive Denver
This family-friendly queer geek gathering brings together cosplay, crossplay, cocktails, and pure nerdy joy. Whether you come in full costume or your favorite fandom t-shirt, you'll find karaoke battles, a cosplay contest, and a K-pop singalong. It's the kind of inclusive event where everyone's inner geek gets to shine.
October in Denver proves the best experiences happen when communities come together. From sunrise yoga at Red Rocks to late-night masquerade balls, these events showcase the creativity and genuine warmth that make this city special.
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