4 Sunday
Emma Crawford Coffin Races + Festival, Oct. 24
STEM Family Sundays 4-6:30pm Relax while your kids explore science hands-on, then everyone flies in a safe, indoor wind tunnel. iFLY Indoor Skydiving Denver, Lone Tree. iflyworld.com
~ Mercado de Derby 9am-2pm
A brand-new community market, Mercado de Derby is bringing together fresh food, handmade goods, local entertainment, and family fun. Shop local vendors, enjoy kids’ arts activities and crafts, and experience live entertainment. 6401 E. 72nd Pl., Commerce City. mercadodederby.com 6 Tuesday ~ “A Horse’s World” Book Signing With Janet L. Jones 6:30pm Janet L. Jones will speak about and sign her new book, “A Horse’s World: A Neuroscientist’s Journey into the Equine Mind.” Boulder Book Store, Boulder. boulderbookstore.com
~ = Free Events
1 Thursday ~ Durango Cowboy Gathering Through Oct. 3 Celebrate heritage, heart, and the timeless spirit of the American West with a parade, music, poetry, storytelling, and magnificent horse events. Durango. durangocowboygathering.org Elitch Gardens Fright Fest Through Nov. 1 The biggest Halloween event in the state, this “fun by day, fright by night” festival features a lot of Halloween-themed events for all ages to enjoy. Elitch Gardens, Denver. elitchgardens.com Wild Fall Through Oct. 31 Enjoy fall fun during zoo hours with creepy-crawly animal ambassadors, pumpkin carving, cryptid creatures, costumed characters, festive photo ops,
WWE Friday Night SmackDown 5:30pm
seasonal snacks, and more! Denver Zoo, Denver. denverzoo.org
WWE Friday Night SmackDown returns to Ball Arena, marking the first time this year the blue brand has brought the high- stakes thrills of SmackDown. Witness your favorite superstars live in the ring. Ball Arena, Denver. ballarena.com
2 Friday
Castle Rock Restaurant Week Through Oct. 11 Dine at fantastic restaurants during the Downtown Castle Rock Restaurant Week, where local and independent restaurants offer special, limited-time menu items created exclusively for the week. Castle Rock. crgov.com ~ Cedaredge Applefest Through Oct. 4 This applefest showcases local businesses, apple orchards, artists, and musicians, bringing together 200 plus vendors and over 30,000 attendees each year. Town Park, Cedaredge. cedaredgeapplefest.com
7 Wednesday
3 Saturday
Big Bigger Demo 9:30am
Cider Days Through Oct. 4 Celebrate Lakewood’s
Put on your hard hat and join outside to learn all about the mighty machines we use to dig, scoop, and sculpt at the Sand Dunes in Joy Park. Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver. mychildsmuseum.org ~ Growing Gardens Community Harvest Festival 3:30-6:30pm Celebrate the harvest season by exploring the largest farm stand of the year, enjoying interactive educational opportunities, yard games, bluegrass music, and the opportunity to meet the education team. Growing Gardens, Boulder. growinggardens.org ~ Long Term Care Planning 1-2:30pm Learn statistics, along with the definition of long term care,
agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities, and tasty harvest treats. Heritage Lakewood, Lakewood. lakewoodco.gov Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues 7pm Watch professional hockey. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com Zoologist for a Day 9am-2pm Kids in grades 9-12 are invited to go behind the scenes to learn about animal diets, exhibit maintenance, and training. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com
~ First Friday Makers Market 4:30-8:30pm
Discover a mix of local makers, artists, and small businesses. Each month brings a fresh lineup of creative vendors featuring homemade goods, art, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else. Firehouse Art Center, Longmont. lexlocalevent.com
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