Things to do in Denver this weekend [October 3rd - 5th]

October 03, 2025

Hey Denver,

Christ Central Church is putting on a Korean Street Food festival out in Aurora on Saturday which looks promising. Have a safe weekend and enjoy the fall colors.

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Have a wonderful weekend, and now onto the show:

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 3rd

First Friday Art Walk @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 5:30PM First Fridays in ADSF means the Santa Fe Drive and its side streets come to life for this signature neighborhood event.

​​First Fridays Art Walk @ RiNo Art District @ 6PM Enjoy free exhibitions, markets, live music, and so much more on first Fridays at RiNo!

First Friday Art Drop @ Olde Town Arvada @ 6PM
Discover Olde Town through a monthly treasure hunt featuring art made by local artists.

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear classical covers of 90s rock songs from Nirvana, Oasis, Metallica, No Doubt, Radiohead, & more performed by a string ensemble.

Candlelight: The Best Of Joe Hisaishi @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM Experience soundtracks from ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ and more performed by a string ensemble.

Cartel @ Summit @ 7PM With Hunny & Macseal

Cheap Perfume @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Townies, Diva Cup, & Team Nonexistent

Deorro Night 2 @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM 3Ballmty, Avello, & Neoma

Eramis @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Thicker Skin, Moore, & DEADGODS

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 4th

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Korean Street Food Festival @ Christ Central Church @ 4PM Join a vibrant community outreach event celebrating the flavors and culture of Korea! Enjoy a wide variety of authentic Korean street food favorites, fun activities for children of all ages, including games and bounce houses.

Bananafest @ Lower Highlands @ 12PM This one-of-a-kind festival is your ticket to a day filled with laughter, whimsy, and unforgettable weirdness in the heart of Denver.

Mid Autumn Festival @ Far East Center @ 2PM
Don't miss this free, family-friendly event in Little Saigon featuring a night market, Asian-cuisine street food, activities for kids, and live entertainment.

DayWalker Fest: A Local Music Showcase @ McGregor Square @ 2PM The first ever Daywalker Fest coming to light up your weekend with music, drinks, dancing, and the best vibes.

These are family-friendly, accessible versions of some of Shakespeare’s most popular works. Join for one or both performances!

Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AM
Clear your mind, relax, and enjoy a morning of quiet reflection in the galleries.

Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM
Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM Hear classics from Frank Ocean, Miguel, SZA, Childish Gambino, Alicia Keys, & more.

Logic + Oliver Tree @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Supercomputer, T-Man The Wizard, & Hermit

Chase & Status @ Denver Coliseum @ 6PM With PEEKABOO, Eprom, Mozey, Cesco, & Flava D

From Ashes To New @ Summit @ 6PM With Magnolia Park, Until I Awake, & Not Enough Space

Calcium @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With VKTM, Hexxa, & MOB

William Black @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Casey Sullivan, LeCarte, & EMNØ

Bingo Loco Denver @ Temple @ 7PM After sold-out shows in 200 locations around the globe, Bingo Loco stops in Denver for a unique rave party complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, and more!

Arlie @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Nordista Freeze & As Of Today

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5th

Oktoberfest @ Cheluna Brewing Company @ 1PM Enjoy new beer releases all day, live music, games, and stein hoisting.

‘Twilight’ in Concert @ Buell Theatre @ 7PM Watch the first film from the ‘Twilight’ saga as an orchestra performs its famous soundtrack to live picture.

Omen + Skull Machine @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM Jessica Audiffred, Tisoki, Wood, & AlienPark

Die Spitz @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Flowers For The Dead

Cowgirl Clue @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Touching Ice & White Ring

Militarie Gun @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Death Lens & MILLY

Xana @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Siena Liggins

Hostile Signal @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Rubber Goddess & Ebony Dark’ness

All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Boo at the Zoo @ Denver Zoo
This special, limited-admission event features all kinds fun and spooky Halloween shenanigans, including Trick-or-Treating stations around the zoo. Ends 10/26.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Rodeo All Star @ National Western Complex Enjoy 2 days of rodeo championships, plus interactive games, mechanical bull riding, behind-the-scenes access, and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Oddities & Curiosities Expo @ Colorado Convention Center Visit the largest internationally traveling oddities expo showcasing unique oddities vendors and dark artists.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cheesman Park Fall Arts Invitational @ Cherry Creek ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Cherry Creek, providing residents with opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Jackalope 2025 @ Olde Town Arvada Shop from local vendors and artisans selling handmade jewelry, home decor, art, photography, food, and much more!

All weekend - Boulder Fall Fest @ Downtown Boulder This 3-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities, plus Firefly Handmade market.

All weekend - Tchaikovsky & Mozart in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Special guests join the Colorado Symphony to perform Mozart’s captivating Piano Concerto No. 24 and Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece Symphony No. 4.

All weekend - ‘Dracula’ Ballet @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House The return of Colorado’s cult favorite, ‘Dracula’ promises all the spine-chilling drama and dark screams of this classic gothic love story set in 19th century Transylvania. Ends 10/12.

All weekend - ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre Don’t miss this new adaptation of the classic Sondheim fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Ends 10/19.

All weekend - ‘Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill’ Musical @ Arvada Center Step into the world of jazz legend Billie Holiday in this soul-stirring musical experience that transports you to a smoky, intimate bar in 1959. Ends 11/2.

All weekend - ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ Musical @ Aurora Fox Art Center This high-energy musical brings the classic animated series to life on stage, combining clever lyrics and unforgettable melodies with a live-action twist. Ends 10/18.

All weekend - ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Play @ Kilstrom Theatre Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama unfolds one sweltering Mississippi night on the Pollitt estate, where one family faces tensions, betrayal, and unburied truths. Ends 11/2.

All weekend - ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ Play @ Singleton Theatre Based on The New York Times best-selling memoir by Eddie Jaku, this powerful and magnificent new play tells a remarkable story of survival, revealing a paradox of joy built on a foundation of grief. Ends 11/2.

All weekend - ‘Eureka Day’ Play @ Curious Theatre Hilarious, razor-sharp, and all-too-timely, ‘Eureka Day’ is a satire about privilege, parenting, and the minefield of modern communication in an age of misinformation and moral conviction. Ends 10/5.

All weekend - ‘The Mousetrap’ Play @ Arvada Center Full of the red herrings and plot twists that Agatha Christie is famous for, this classic whodunit mixes thrills, intrigue, twists, and a dash of English silliness. Ends 10/12.

All weekend - ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Play @ CU Roe Green Theatre Bold, surprising, boisterous and timely, this ‘Pride and Prejudice’ for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. Ends 10/12.

All weekend - ‘Alabama Story’ Play @ John Hand Theater CFU Set in the Deep South during the Civil Rights Movement, this new production follows a white librarian persecuted for fighting against a segregationist senator and censorship. Ends 10/26.

All weekend - ‘Manhattan Short Film Festival Screenings @ Dairy Arts Center Don’t miss a unique chance to view the always-popular compilation of short films made by the best of the next generation filmmakers.

Ongoing

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Saturdays only* Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! . Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Sundays only* Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/4.

​​Ongoing - Farmers Market @ City Park Esplanade @ 8AM Saturdays only* Ends 10/26.

Ongoing - The Omni Market @ West Ellsworth Boulevard at Broadway Saturdays & Sundays* Centered around vintage fashion and handmade goods, this market brings together independent sellers with a shared love for the worn, the rare, and the one-of-a-kind. Ends 11/23.

Ongoing - Fright Fest @ Elitch Gardens Colorado’s largest and most popular Halloween event is back for six weekends of hair-raising fun! Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - ‘Wild Fall’ Experience @ Denver Zoo With creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving, and Bigfoot sightings, Denver Zoo’s special Fall adventure is fun for all ages. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing - Corn Maze @ Chatfield Farms Explore the 7-acre corn maze with this year’s special Colorado wildlife theme. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - Bright Nights Exhibition @ Four Mile Historic Park For 10 weeks, larger-than-life sculptures will illuminate the night across 12 acres at Four Mile Historic Park. Ends 10/5.

Ongoing - ‘Sweet & Lucky: Echo’ Immersive Theater Experience @ DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park A groundbreaking new work of immersive theatre, this experience allows you to follow through a warehouse of memories, where vignettes of a couple’s life materialize out of thin air—like pages of a scrapbook springing to vivid life. Ends 10/13.

Ongoing - ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ Exhibition @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible life-sized re-creations of the ship’s interior, immersive video animations, and 3D views that place you onboard of the ship. Ends 10/12.

Ongoing - ‘Shiki Dreams’ Immersive Experience @ Colorado Mills Mall Traditional art and digital technology come together in this magical immersive experience, taking you on a journey of discovery alongside Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest. Ends 12/29.

Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 11/30.

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience
The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Denver! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - ‘BEYOND: Laser Light Experience’ Immersive Exhibition @ International Church of Cannabis Visit this mind-expanding, 360º audio-visual immersive experience, plus enjoy a retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and a garden with multiple Instagram picture moments. Ends 30/04/2026.

Ongoing - 'Spookadelia' Immersive Show @ Spectra Art Space
NEW - 'Spookadelia: Unspoken' is an annual all-ages narrative-driven psychedelic immersive art, theatrical, and interactive experience. Ends 11/15.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Roni Horn: Water,Water On the Wall, You’re the Fairest of Them All’ Exhibition @ MCA Presenting works in a range of mediums – including sculpture, photography, drawing, and bookmaking – Roni Horn’s solo exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the concept of water. Ends 2/15/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Deborah Jack: The Haunting of Estuaries’ Exhibition @ MCA The multi-medium exhibition features tumbling waters and fauna from the shorelines of four places: Maine, Louisiana, Brazil, and the island of St. Maarten, offering an exploration of humanity’s relationship to water. Ends 2/15/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky’ Exhibition @ DAM NEW - Utilizing a combination of text and complex visual references, artist Andrea Carlson creates works that challenge the colonial narratives presented by modern artists, museum collections, and cannibal genre horror films. Ends 2/16/2026.

Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: Landscape’ Exhibition @ DAM Featuring acquisitions from the past 17 years, the exhibition features never-before-seen photographs of diverse landscapes, helping viewers see and appreciate other times and places and consider where the world has been and what it is becoming. Ends 12/7.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition presents multidisciplinary works by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of her travels around the world, from Bolivia to Benin. Ends 10/8.