🎃 October in Denver: Boo, Brews & Fall Views
🎃 Hello, October!
Hey Denver ! 🧩🎉
Happy October, Denver! 🍂 The air’s getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the city is buzzing with everything from pumpkin patches to haunted houses. Whether you’re here for the boos or the brews, this month has something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive into the best October happenings around town!
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Denver hosts one of the largest beer festivals in the U.S. every October. Which one is it?
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🍂 Denver in October: Festivals, Frights & Fall Fun
October is packed with everything from pumpkin patches to beer fests, so mark your calendar now. Whether you’re in the mood for a good scare, a cozy fall tradition, or a full-on festival weekend, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights happening in and around Denver:
🎃 Spooky Season Favorites
13th Floor Haunted House (Sep–Nov, select nights, Denver) – Denver’s most famous haunted attraction for those who want a serious fright.
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest (Sep 27–Nov 2, weekends, Denver) – “Fun by day, fright by night” with family activities by day and terrifying haunts after dark.
Boo at the Zoo (Oct 3–26, Denver Zoo) – Trick-or-treat inside the zoo across multiple weekends.
Telluride Horror Show (Oct 10–12, Telluride) – Colorado’s top horror film festival with three days of spine-tingling screenings.
🍺 Fall Festivals & Foodie Fun
Belgian Brew Fest (Oct 4, Bruz Beers, Denver) – Dozens of Belgian-style beers plus food and music.
Great American Beer Festival (Oct 9–11, Colorado Convention Center, Denver) – The granddaddy of beer fests, with thousands of brews to sample.
TheBigWonderful Beer Fest (Oct 27, 16th Street, Denver) – Craft beer, live bluegrass, and a makers’ market downtown.
Bloody Mary Festival (Oct 26, EXDO Event Center, Denver) – Taste inventive Bloody Marys at this popular brunch-lover’s fest.
🌽 Pumpkin Patches & Harvest Fun
Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze (Sep 20–Oct 31, Cañon City) – Wagon rides, pumpkins, and a massive corn maze.
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms (Oct 10–12, Littleton) – A 10-acre pumpkin patch with family activities, hosted by Denver Botanic Gardens.
Cedaredge Applefest (Oct 4–6, Cedaredge) – Chili cook-offs, pie sales, car shows, and concerts in the heart of apple country.
🎭 Arts & Culture Highlights
Phamaly Theatre Company: Dance Nation (Oct 9–19, Aurora) – A powerful production by Colorado’s acclaimed inclusive theater company.
Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival (Oct 17–19, Colorado Springs) – A celebration of stories by and about underrepresented voices.
Dia de los Muertos Festival (Oct 11, Longmont, plus events throughout October) – A vibrant Day of the Dead celebration downtown.
👻 Quirky & Unique
Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Parade (Oct 25, Manitou Springs) – Teams race coffins through town in one of Colorado’s weirdest and most beloved traditions.
Treat Street (Oct 18–19, Aurora) – A full-on Halloween carnival for families with costumes, games, and trick-or-treating.
✨ Denver in October is basically one long festival—so whether you’re after pumpkin spice, craft beer, or a haunted house that’ll make you scream, there’s no excuse to stay home.
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🍁 Wrapping Up October Fun
From stein-hoisting and spooky thrills to apple fests and film festivals, October in Denver really packs it in. Make sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on the fall magic happening all around Colorado. Here’s to a month full of pumpkins, pints, and plenty of memories!
Trivia Answer: ✅ B) Great American Beer Festival 🍻
It takes place every October in Denver and is one of the largest beer festivals in the U.S., featuring thousands of beers from hundreds of breweries across the country.
— The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🏞️✨
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