The traditional “First Friday” arts walks in seven Denver area neighborhoods kicks it up a notch during Denver Arts Week. On Friday, November 7, 2025, more than 100 art galleries are participating in “First Friday Art Walks” by offering live music, artist demonstrations and culinary treats. You may even find some cool art on sale! Here are the districts to stroll: [Read more…] about Super-Charged Arts First Friday For Denver Arts Week
Things To Do
Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances
A round of applause to Opera Colorado. The company announced it is offering Pay What You Wish tickets for all future performances. The suggested price is $25, but you are welcome to choose a price that works with your financial circumstances. The minimum for Pay What You Wish tickets is $1 + (a City & County of Denver seat tax of 10%). Regular tickets start at $58 up to $280. [Read more…] about Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances
Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’
All winners have been drawn and notified. Elephants are among the most beloved creatures in the animal kingdom. Now you can discover the science behind nature’s most lovable giants, from how they “hear” through their feet to ways they contribute to daily life around the planet. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit The Secret World of Elephants from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more…] about Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025
Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are abundant in September and October. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the corn icon for more details. All attractions are open through October 31, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025
Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat’
Buntport Theater is staging Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat, an outlandish comedy about obsession, thrift store finds, and the chicken from Boston Market. The show runs October 31 to November 16, 2025 and admission is name any price (including $0). In the play, your library will soon be full of dog-eared, book-marked, marginalia-filled tomes, making you look like the intellectual that you aren’t.
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Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25
Aurora’s Fall Into Fun festival is back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE event celebrates all things fall with live musical performances, a pumpkin patch, fun family-friendly activities and plenty of eats from local food trucks. [Read more…] about Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25
Enjoy Discount Tickets (As Low As $5.99!) & 50% Off Popcorn Every Tuesday at Regal Cinemas
Hey, frugal film fans, let’s go to the movies! Going to the movies can definitely be an expensive adventure, especially for families. Bargain hunters are always on the lookout for blockbuster savings before taking a seat in the dark. That’s why Tuesday should be your day for going to the movies at Regal Cinemas. Even better, you can much on bargain buttery popcorn, too!
‘Treat Street’ at Arapahoe County Scaregrounds: Two Days Of Spooktacular Fun Oct. 18 & 19
You’re in for a treat…literally if you visit Treat Street on Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center. This promises to be a safe day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun. Wear your favorite costume and head down Treat Street. There will be games and activities, a petting farm, live entertainment, costume contest, adult beverages, food trucks and more. [Read more…] about ‘Treat Street’ at Arapahoe County Scaregrounds: Two Days Of Spooktacular Fun Oct. 18 & 19
Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event
Kids can be so crafty! Give children of any age art supplies and let their creativity flow. And Michaels‘ Sunday Kids Club offers a creative outlet for little crafty hands. The arts and crafts store hosts kids-oriented art projects on select Sundays throughout the year. Best of all for parents, the class doesn’t cost a dime and no clean up necessary afterward. [Read more…] about Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event
New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events
Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty”, head to Michaels for a fun weekend afternoon with the family. The popular store’s MakeBreak craft events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages — an opportunity to make a fun seasonal craft to take home. Mark your calendar now, so you don’t miss out. [Read more…] about New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events
Englewood Holiday Express Transforms Belleview Farm Into The North Pole. Get Tickets Now Before They Sell Out!
The Belleview Farm is transformed into the North Pole with festive lights, colorful decorations and an army of elves to create the essential Winter Wonderland experience during Englewood Holiday Express. The event runs Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6 and December 12 & 13, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is always a sell-out so you may want to buy your tickets now. [Read more…] about Englewood Holiday Express Transforms Belleview Farm Into The North Pole. Get Tickets Now Before They Sell Out!
17 Mile House Farm Open House on Oct. 11. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’
The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The October Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on Oct. 11. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’
Updated! New Ticket System For Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back pocket. Established in 1863, the U.S. Mint of Denver produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D.” FREE tours show every step in the process of turning dull, blank metal slugs into shiny pocket change. [Read more…] about Updated! New Ticket System For Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Free FallFest on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall October 3-5
Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall kicks into festival mode once again for the annual FallFest from Friday to Sunday, October 3 to 5, 2025. Admission and live entertainment are FREE. The musical lineup includes Roka Hueka, Silas Herman & The Tone Unit, Cashmere Sweater, Mighty Mystic, 2mx2 and others. [Read more…] about Free FallFest on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall October 3-5
Tons Of Fall Fun at Thornton Harvest Fest on October 4
The City of Thornton joins the flurry of fall festivals. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, families can enjoy live entertainment, games, a craft bazaar and lots of fun activities at the Thornton Harvest Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. Festivities take place at Community Park located at the intersection of York St. and Thornton Pkwy. [Read more…] about Tons Of Fall Fun at Thornton Harvest Fest on October 4