Things to do in Denver this weekend, April 4-6 October

By Cassidy Ritter, especially for Denverites

This weekend, enjoy art walks and First Friday events, fall festivals and Bake Fest.

Other events include haunting ghost stories at the Denver Botanic Gardens and a spider exhibit at the Butterfly Pavilion.

Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

Notes: Events with an * take place virtually or outdoors.

Friday, October 4th

Just for fun

*Ghosts in the Gardens – terror in the open air. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 5:45-7:15 p.m, 7:15-8:45 p.m And 8:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m $29 (members), $34 (non-members). Prior registration is required.

First Fridays. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 6-9 p.m No cover

Children and family

Seedlings: apples and cinnamon. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9:15-10:30 a.m $10-12. Prior registration is required. Ideal for children aged 18-24 months.

DIY Alebrijes Magnets for Hispanic Heritage Month. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 3-4:30 p.m Free. Ideal for children aged 5 and over.

Open mic evening for children – first Friday. Second Star to the Right Children's Books, 1455 S. Pearl St. 5:30-6:30 p.m Free.

comedy and theater

Craig Ferguson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 6 p.m $40-$55.

Joanne McNally. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m And 9:45 p.m $30.

Art, culture and media

Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m Free.

*First art walk on Friday. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda Avenue and from Kalamath to Inca Street. 5:30-9:30 p.m No cover.

First Friday Fundraiser. Denver Voice, 989 Santa Fe Drive. Starts at 5:30 p.m No cover.

*October Artwalk – First Friday. 40 West Arts, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m Free.

Live Art Series. Federales, 2901 Larimer St. 6:30-8:30 p.m Free.

Rocking horror picture show featuring Colorado's elusive Ingredient Shadow Cast. MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 W. 32nd Ave. 7-10 p.m $17.04.

Music and nightlife

*Alley Soundscapes: Nico Martinez Duo. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m Free.

*Slander. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 p.m Prices vary.

Christian Nodal. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m Prices vary.

Saturday, October 5th

Just for fun

*12. annual Thanksgiving feast. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m $4 (individual ticket), $10 (vehicle ticket).

Walking tour of the historic Baker District. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10-11:30 a.m Free. Prior registration is required.

*Denver Makers Market Lakewood. Colorado Markets Lakewood, 6455 W. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Free.

*Jackalope Arvada 2024. Olde Town Arvada, 5738 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m No cover.

*Autumn Bazaar. Belleview Station. 6791 E. Chenango Ave. Noon-6 p.m Free, $15 (11am yoga class), $20 (two-hour bottomless mimosas), $35 (drink token package).

Harvest festival. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place. 2 p.m.-8 p.m Free.

*Woof-o-Ween and Pawrade. Aspen Grove, 5 Santa Fe Drive. 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m Free.

Children and family

Friends Foundation used book pop-up sale. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m No cover. All ages.

Pan Dulce magnets. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Free. All ages.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Pan Dulce Ornaments class with Carolyna Espinoza. Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn S. 3-4:30 p.m Free. Ideal for children aged 13 and over.

comedy and theater

Kevin Hart. Bellco Theater, 1100 Stout St. 6:30 p.m (Doors open). Prices vary.

Joanne McNally. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m And 9:45 p.m $30.

Art, culture and media

*Cheesman Park Fall Arts Invitational. Cheeseman Park, 1599 E. 10th Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m No cover.

Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m Free.

STARTALK Mandarin Celebration. Global Village Academy Douglas County, 18451 Ponderosa Drive, Parker. 1-5:30 p.m Free.

Lumonics dipped. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m $15-$28.52.

Food and Drink

*Farmers market in the city park. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m No cover.

*Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m No cover.

*University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m No cover.

*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m No cover.

Bakeproof. Denver Design District, 675 S. Broadway. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m $1.25 (per tasting). (Read more about Lauren's second annual festival Here.)

*Bags, Beans & Brews: Cornhole Tournament & Chili Cookoff. O'Brien Park, 10722 Victorian Drive, Parker. Noon-2 p.m $12.51.

Gratitude – A customer appreciation party. Our Mutual Friend Brewery, 2810 Larimer St. Noon to 9 p.m No cover.

Date Night: Italy in Autumn. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m $220 (per pair)

Music and nightlife

*Third World. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m Free (general admission), $41.25 (VIP).

*LSZEE: CLOZEE & LSDREAM. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

*Snowshape Winter Fitness Series. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8 a.m Prices vary.

Denver Roller Derby – goosebumps tournament. Rollerdome: Home of Denver Roller Derby and Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, 22375 S. Delaware St. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m $20.

October Fundraiser: Pickleball Tournament. 3545 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m $50.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Hockey Club (Preseason). Watch on NHL Network. 5 p.m

*Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m Prices vary.

Sunday, October 6th

Just for fun

Rocky Mountain Bridal Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10-11am (VIP pre-party), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Free, $50 (VIP).

*Jackalope Arvada 2024. Olde Town Arvada, 5738 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m No cover.

Stanley Fall Festival. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m No cover

Children and family

*Halloween costume swap. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Free. All ages.

comedy and theater

Kevin Hart. Bellco Theater, 1100 Stout St. 5 p.m (Doors open). Prices vary.

Georgia Comstock. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m $14.

Anna Akana. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m $25-35.

Art, culture and media

*Cheesman Park Fall Arts Invitational. Cheeseman Park, 1599 E. 10th Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m No cover.

Food and Drink

*People + products. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m No cover.

*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m No cover.

Classic French pastries and more. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m $109 (per person).

Chardonnay tasting. Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St., Suite 120. 5-7 p.m $45.

Culinary date evening: Spain. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m $132 (per person).

Music and nightlife

*Lightcode by LSDREAM. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 10:30 a.m Prices vary.

*Alley Soundscapes: Zivanai Masango. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-2 p.m Free.

*LSZEE: CLOZEE & LSDREAM. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 5:30 p.m Prices vary.

Sports and fitness

Denver Roller Derby – goosebumps tournament. Rollerdome: Home of Denver Roller Derby and Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, 22375 S. Delaware St. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m $20.

*Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on Fox. 2:05 p.m Prices vary.

All weekend

Just for fun

Haunted house on the 13th floor. 13th Floor Denver, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. 7-9:45 p.m Starting at $34.99. Prior registration is required for timed entry.

*Magic of Jack O'Lanterns. The Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 7-10:45 p.m (Fridays and Saturdays), 7-9:45 p.m (Sunday). Starting at $22.99 (children ages 3-12) and $27.99 (adults).

*Bright nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 7:00 p.m. – midnight (Friday and Saturday) and 8-11 p.m (Sunday). $13-$45.

Children and family

Corn maze. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Free – $18. Prior registration is required. All ages.

Discover Teen Rex. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Free (Members), $20.95 (3-18), $22.95 (Seniors 65+), $25.95 (Adults). All ages.

Spiders all over the world. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m (Closing on Saturday at 3 p.m.). Free (members and children under 2), $10.95 (children 2-12), $13.95 (seniors 65 and over), $15.95 (adults). All ages.

Art, culture and media

*Colfax Canvas Mural Tour. Locations along Colfax Avenue in Aurora vary. Anytime. Free.

Community Spotlight: Give Your Voice. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Free (members, guests under 18), $15-$22 (adults, students, teachers and seniors).

Special deliveries. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Free (children and members), $5 (children), $15 (adults).

Movements towards freedom. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m (Friday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (Saturday and Sunday). Free – $14.

áyA Con comic and art festival. McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Free.

Food and Drink

Big Fest Energy – Week 3. Call to Arms Brewing Co., 4526 Tennyson St. 2 p.m.-8 p.m (Friday), 12-9 p.m (Saturday) and 12-8 p.m (Sunday). No cover.

The trip is worth it

Saturday

*Lafayette Music Fest 2024. Across Lafayette. 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m $43 (in advance), $50 (day).

*Tour de Corgi. Civic Center Park, 225 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins and Old Town Fort Collins. 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m No cover.

All weekend

*Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch. Lone Creek Farms, 3879 N. State Highway 83, Franktown. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m $24.95-$26.95.

Bluebird Music Festival. Fort Collins locations vary by show. Starts at 7 p.m (Friday), Starts at 1 p.m (Saturday) And Starts at 7 p.m (Sunday). Prices vary depending on the show.