Colorado Parent - October 2026

Pumpkin Pie Days Vintage & Antique Market Through Oct. 11

book sale, featuring books of all genres, DVDs, gently used puzzles, children’s games, and small gift items. Prices on all items range from 50 cents to $4 unless specially marked. Lafayette Public Library, Lafayette. lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com

Watch professional hockey. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com

and how to create a plan today with protection for tomorrow. Clements Community Center, Lakewood. lakewoodco.gov Seedlings: Acorns to Oaks 9:15-10am, 10:30-11:15am Kids ages 3-6 years are invited to join a seedlings class, a fun, hands-on way for young children to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants. Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver. botanicgardens.org

Step into a weekend dedicated to vintage treasures, antique finds, and community tradition. Explore selections of antiques, vintage goods, and collectible items, alongside artisan-made pieces inspired by the past. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont. stvrainhistory.org

~ Family Game Night 5-6:30pm

Try classic games, find new favorites, and enjoy playful activities for all ages. Pizza will be provided. For families with kids ages five to eight. Sheridan Library, Denver. arapahoelibraries.org

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms Through Oct. 11

Zoologist for a Day 9am-2pm

Head on out to the 10-acre pumpkin patch at Chatfield Farms and pick out your favorite pumpkin then stroll through the other wonderful plants on display. Chatfield Farms, Littleton. botanicgardens.org

Homeschool Days - Mapping & Surveying Noon-1:30pm

Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to go behind the scenes to learn about animal diets, exhibit maintenance, and training. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com

Join as students are guided through interactive classroom and museum exploration through the museum’s homeschool day featuring hands-on STEM and Colorado history topics. Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs. wmmi.org Pregnancy Fitness Essentials and Pelvic Floor Health 4:30-6:30pm This is an interactive class that gives moms-to-be valuable tools and evidence-based information about how to engage their muscles and move their changing bodies during pregnancy. Boulder Community Health, Boulder. bch.org 15 Thursday Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks 6:15pm Watch professional football. Empower Field at Mile High, Denver. denverbroncos.com Disney Descendants Zombies & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour 7pm The all-new “Worlds Collide Concert Tour” brings together the worlds of “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES,” and for the very first time, “Camp Rock,” in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. Ball Arena, Denver. disneyconcerts.com

8 Thursday

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus Through Oct. 11 Featuring over 60 world-class performers, a five-ring layout for unbeatable views, concert-style lights and sound, and a smooth, fast-moving show built for all ages. Denver Coliseum, Denver. gardenbroscircus.com Great American Beer Festival Through Oct.10 Heading into its 44th year, the Great American Beer Festival is one of the largest beer festivals in the U.S. celebrating all things beer. Colorado Convention Center, Denver. greatamericanbeerfestival.com

10 Saturday

11 Sunday

Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 5pm Watch professional hockey. Ball Arena, Denver. nhl.com

Run the Rocks 2026 8:15am

Experience the only race held inside the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre held by the American Lung Association. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Morrison. runtherocks.lung.org 12 Monday ~ Trunk-or-Treat and Movie Night 4:30pm Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat on the festival plaza and stick around for the free movie screening of Monsters vs. Aliens. Bring your lawn chair, pack your picnic, and enjoy the costumes and fun. Infinity Park, Glendale. infinityparkatglendale.com

Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes 7:30pm Watch major league men’s soccer. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City. coloradorapids.com

Marine Biologist for a Day 9am-2pm

9 Friday

Kids in grades 5-8 are welcome to get a guided tour of the exhibits, explore behind the scenes, and more. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com

Friends Book Sale 10am-5pm

Support literacy and the library at the Friends of the Lafayette Public LIbrary Foundation

Pumpkin PIe Days Vintage & Antique Market, Oct. 10-11

13 Tuesday

Kacey Musgraves Middle of Nowhere Tour 7:30pm Join Kacey Musgraves as she performs as part of her Middle of Nowhere Tour. Ball Arena, Denver. ballarena.com

14 Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars 7:30pm

16 Friday

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