The most valuable card in your wallet isn’t your credit card but your library card. Along with providing a wealth of information and resources, your local library system also hosts a variety of FREE events every month. Some events require registration, but nearly all are at no-cost to you to attend. Check your closest system’s events calendar, find the event that speaks to you, and take advantage of this invaluable community resource. [Read more…] about Free Gardening, Cooking & Home Improvement Events at Denver/Boulder Area Libraries in October 2026
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Need a Halloween Costume? Goodwill of Colorado Can Help You Find an Affordable One During Halloween Happy Hour at Archer Location
No costume? No problem. Goodwill of Colorado can help you find the perfect Halloween outfit at a FREE Halloween Happy Hour at Archer Goodwill this Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Costume Concierges will be on hand to help you scare up a to-die-for look! [Read more…] about Need a Halloween Costume? Goodwill of Colorado Can Help You Find an Affordable One During Halloween Happy Hour at Archer Location
Huge Outdoor Craft Show in Littleton at Ketring Park on October 3
Prepare your walking shoes. It’s time for the annual Littleton Craft Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. Some 250 craft booths and 8,000 shoppers are expected on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ketring Park. All items sold must be hand-crafted by the artist. Food will be available for purchase. The event is held rain or shine. No dogs, no strollers, no smoking. [Read more…] about Huge Outdoor Craft Show in Littleton at Ketring Park on October 3
Rebel Bread Presents Denver Bake Fest – Competition & Tasting October 3
Get you carbs on at the Denver Bake Fest. This FREE festival and friendly baking competition celebrates Colorado bakers and the diversity and creativity of the food community. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the courtyard outside of Rebel Bread’s Production Lab will be filled with 80+ bakers (amateurs and pros), bakery lovers and all kinds of baked goods just waiting to be tasted. [Read more…] about Rebel Bread Presents Denver Bake Fest – Competition & Tasting October 3
Kentucky Fried Chicken Offers $10 ‘Bucket of the Day’ Deal Every Weekday
Families on a budget will definitely want to add KFC to their bucket list! Hungry bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a bucketful of savings, when dining out with the family. And KFC is turning a fan-favorite into a new “Bucket of the Day” deal each weekday — Monday to Friday. The deal is available for a limited time. [Read more…] about Kentucky Fried Chicken Offers $10 ‘Bucket of the Day’ Deal Every Weekday
Red Robin Offers 3 Big YUMMM Deals — Starting at $9.99
Get ready for lots of juicy deals at Red Robin, bargain diners! The family-friendly eatery is known for its juicy burgers and bottomless steak fries. And its new Big YUMMM Deals are the restaurant’s best value offer — a full meal featuring a select entrée, bottomless fries and beverage for just the right price. The offer makes dining out easy, affordable and delicious for the whole family. [Read more…] about Red Robin Offers 3 Big YUMMM Deals — Starting at $9.99
Date Just Announced! Enjoy Pork Chop or Prime Rib Lunch for 79¢ at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille — Yes, Just 79¢!
Lunch for less than a dollar at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille? Yes, it’s true! The popular steakhouse is bringing back #FlashbackFriday, its celebration of 79¢ Friday lunch favorites and a nod to 1979 — the year Perry’s first opened as a modest butcher shop in Houston. This year, the celebration is bigger and better at Perry’s Park Meadows (8433 Park Meadows Center Dr.) in Lone Tree. [Read more…] about Date Just Announced! Enjoy Pork Chop or Prime Rib Lunch for 79¢ at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille — Yes, Just 79¢!
Free Tours of Colorado Governor’s Mansion on October 2 & 3
Welcome in the season with by visiting Colorado’s Home also known as The Governor’s Residence. Coloradans are welcome to take a FREE public tour of the mansion during its Autumn Open House, Friday & Saturday, October 2 & 3, 2026. This is a rare opportunity as the home, located at 8th and Logan in Downtown Denver, is only open to the public a few times each year. You can visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. [Read more…] about Free Tours of Colorado Governor’s Mansion on October 2 & 3
Crate & Barrel Cherry Creek Holds Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 1
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Crate&Barrel returns to Cherry Creek with a new store at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. The furniture and home decor retailer is taking over the free-standing space that used to be Macy’s Furniture Gallery (on the east side of Center, where they hold the farmer’s market). A Grand Opening Celebration is set for Thursday, October 1, 2026. We couldn’t confirm an opening time at time of publication, but expect it to be about 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Crate & Barrel Cherry Creek Holds Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 1
Shop Firefly Boulder Fall Market For Local Artisan Goods Oct. 10 & 11
Those who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Boulder Fall Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Firefly Handmade is the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read more…] about Shop Firefly Boulder Fall Market For Local Artisan Goods Oct. 10 & 11