Boo at the Zoo Weekends in October
18 Sunday
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting its annual Boo at the Zoo for seven nights for families seeking a safe and unique venue for trick-or-treating. Guests can tour select animal exhibits while they trick-or-treat at over 20 stations. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs. cmzoo.org
Low Sensory Morning 8:30am
The Aquarium is opening early and turning down the ambient sounds so your family can enjoy the aquarium in a calmer and more quiet setting. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour 7pm
17 Saturday
Matt Rife will be live at Red Rocks performing his Stay Golden World Tour. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, Morrison. redrocksonline.com
Pumpkin Harvest Festival Through Oct. 18 Unleash fall fun by spending the day snacking on apple cider churros, discovering new traditions in the fun zone, wandering through the pumpkin patch, and checking out historic demonstrations. Four Mile Historic Park, Denver. fourmilepark.org
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest, October
20 Tuesday
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Through Nov. 7 Be Our Guest at Beauty and the Beas t, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Buell Theatre, Denver. artscomplex.com
Moms Circle 2:30-3:30pm Raising Parents is hosting a weekly group for moms to hold space and share anything from joys, struggles, and questions
22 Thursday Denver Film Festival Through Nov. 1
~ Tennyson Fall Fest 10am-6pm
Stroll along Tennyson Street and enjoy live music, food from local restaurants, great shopping, family activities, and more. Along Tennyson Street from W. 41st Ave. to W. 43rd Ave., Denver. tppevents.com
Back for its 49th year, the Denver Film Festival showcases hundreds of full-length films, music videos, and shorts at multiple locations across the city. Denver. denverfilm.org Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show 7pm Join for a night of laughter as they explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other irritating things. Men are welcome too. Rialto Theater, Loveland. rialtotheatercenter.org
regarding motherhood. Raising Parents, Lafayette. raisingparentsco.com
21 Wednesday
Homeschool Day 9am-2pm
Sensory Friendly Afternoon 3-5pm With busy butterflies and bodies buzzing around at the Butterfly Pavilion, it can get hectic. During quiet afternoons, experience natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission. Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster. butterflies.org
Homeschooled students and their families are invited for an educational day at the Aquarium where homeschooled students can learn more about animals and explore the wonders of the aquatic world. Registration required. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com
~ Spooktacular 1-4pm Celebrate all things not-
so-spooky at Spooktacular. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged but not required. Activities include games, prizes, food and, of course, candy. Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock. crgov.com
Castle Rock Restaurant Week, Oct. 2-11
23 Friday
Harvest Hoot Through October 25
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus will transform into a spook-tacular wonderland for fun! Dress to impress in your favorite costume for some fabulous fall fun like carnival games, boo-tiful crafts, special surprise guests, and so much more. Children’s Museum, Denver. mychildsmuseum.org
~ Saddle Rock Ward
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