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Chile & Frijoles Festival Pueblo’s 31st annual three- day pepper party brings the heat with live entertainment, arts and crafts, authentic ethnic foods, a farmers mar- ket, family-friendly activities, and, of course, a lot of chile. September 18-20. Downtown Pueblo, Pueblo. pueblochilefestival.com
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Elitch Gardens Fright Fest
The biggest Halloween event in the state, kiddos have the opportunity to play on their favorite theme park rides, walk through the hay maze, and enjoy free candy from the Trick-or-Treat Trail. It’s “fun by day, fright by night”! September 26-November 1. Elitch Gardens, Denver. elitchgardens.com/fright-fest
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The Outsiders This classic coming-of-age story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. Sep- tember 8-27. Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver. artscomplex.com
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Long Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Join for the 50th anniver- sary celebrating heritage, international performance, and the enduring spirit of the festival. Experience a week- end filled with world-class music, Highland athletics, cultural traditions, and more. September 11-13. Estes Park. scotfest.com
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Day Out With Thomas
All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat: Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops, and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27. Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden. coloradorailroadmuseum.org
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