Aurora Borealis Festival
October 10-11
Experience the magic of the northern lights recreated on the Front Range. This two-day festival features dazzling light installations, a global gift bazaar, and the Flavors of Aurora food court for an unforgettable weekend.
Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park
October 18-19
Celebrate fall with family crafts, live music, face painting, and a Western-themed scavenger hunt. Enjoy seasonal sips and bites like apple cider churros, explore the historic house, pan for gold, and build your own scarecrow to take home. For more information, visit FourMilePark.org.
Spirits & Spirits at Four Mile Historic Park
October 25
Step into Victorian vampire vibes with craft cocktails, live drag performances, tarot readings, and a haunted tractor ride. Explore the historic house for séances and ghost stories, then shop the metaphysical marketplace or capture the night with a vintage tin-type photo.
Great American Beer Festival
October 9-11
The country’s largest beer celebration returns with hundreds of breweries pouring thousands of craft brews. Expect rare releases, food pairings, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. For tickets and more information, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com
Boys & Ghouls Club at B&GC
Through October
The underground cocktail bar transforms for spooky season with an interactive experience of tarot readings, hidden messages, and hauntingly creative drinks. A month-long celebration where the spirits truly linger.
Fantastical Teas at The Brown Palace
Through October
The Brown Palace’s iconic afternoon tea gets a seasonal twist with the Autumn in the Atrium series. Themes include Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Gothic Garden, and a spirited Witches Tea—each paired with pastries, Devonshire cream, and live piano beneath the glass atrium.
Beer Block at Larimer Square
October 11
The 2nd annual craft beer and live music festival returns to one of Denver’s most iconic streets. Expect plenty of brews, local bites, and a lively fall block party atmosphere.