18 W E S T W O R D F a l l A r t s G u i d e 2 0 2 5 westword.com featuring local makers, live music on two stages, family-friendly activities, tasty bites and bar pop-ups. Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. 19 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, focofallfest.com. October 16-19: The Unscripted Retreat: A high-energy experience designed for entrepreneurs who want to stand out, own their voice and build unforgettable personal brands. Thursday, October 16, through Sunday, October 19, free lightning talk showcase, $3,600 retreat pass. The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe Street, meridithgrundei.com. October 17: Nonprofit Networking Breakfast Summit: Nonprofit professionals, 501(c)(3) organizations and human service providers will foster collaboration with the corporate sector during this local event. Friday, October 17, 8-11 a.m., free. Serendipity Labs, 1801 Wewatta Street, thedenverbusinessbeatpodcast.com. October 18-19: Flatstock: More than a dozen local and national artists will participate in this touring poster exhibition, with live music, a vinyl pop-up, artist discussions and culinary delights. Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, noon-5 p.m., free. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee Street, dairyblock.com. October 18-19: Pumpkin Harvest Festival: A fami- ly-friendly tradition with fall crafts, Western-themed experiences, live entertainment and seasonal treats. Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $15-$40 adults, $12-$30 children ages four to twelve. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, fourmilepark.org. October 18-19: Park Hill Open Studio Tour and Art Market: Meet fine artists in their Park Hill studios and shop from a range of works. Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, free. Multiple locations, facebook. com/artgaragedenver. October 25: Danceportation: In collaboration with local queer arts collective PlayHaus, Meow Wolf will host a Halloween dance party featuring four stages of top DJs, live performances and psychedelic theatrics. Saturday, October 25, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $80.50. 1338 First Street, meowwolf.com. October 25: Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival: This offbeat festival will feature live music, a parade and coffin races honoring the unearthed body of Emma Crawford. Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. 900 Block of Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, manitousprings.org. October 25: Fall Into Fun: Enjoy live music, craft vendors and children’s attractions including a pumpkin patch, hay-bale maze and a petting farm. Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, auroragov.org. October 25: Spirits and Spirits: Sip craft cocktails during this shadowy celebration featuring drag performances, flash tattoos, tarot readings, a metaphysical market- place and an intimate séance in a historic Victorian home. Saturday, October 25, 6-10 p.m., $20-$30 general admission, $65-$85 VIP pass. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, fourmilepark.org. October 26: The Bloody Mary Festival: Sample this beloved brunch cocktail from competing bars, restaurants and craft bottle makers during the largest event of its kind. Sunday, October 26, 12:15-2:30 p.m. $58.26 general admission, $77.93 VIP (grants entry at 11:30 a.m.). ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35th Street, thebloodymaryfest.com. October 26: Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade: Bring your furry friends in their spookiest, funniest or most creative costumes to this fun-filled event. Sunday, October 26, noon-3 p.m., free. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com. October 26: Walk This Way: A Fashion Fundraiser for DAVA: Youth with Downtown Aurora Visual Arts will premiere original designs during this vibrant runway show. Sunday, October 26, 3-6 p.m., $55.20-$161.90. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, davarts.org. October 30: Monster Masquerade: Dress up for the most popular adult night at the Denver Zoo, with a costume contest, carousel karaoke, a silent disco, live music and festive photo ops. Thursday, October 30, 5:30-9 p.m., $35. 2300 Steele Street, denverzoo.org. November 7: Cirque Kalabanté: Experience West African culture through stunning acrobatics, vibrant choreog- raphy and colorful rhythms. Friday, November 7, 7:30 p.m., $28-$107. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, cupresents.org. November 7: Día de los Muertos Colfax Art Crawl: View vibrant altars adorned with photos, candles and marigolds during this celebration of Latin and and Indigenous cultures. Friday, November 7, 5-9 p.m., free. 40 West Arts District, 6501 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, 40westarts.org. November 7-16: Denver Arts Week: Discover First Fridays in creative districts, free admission at more than a dozen museums, and hundreds of additional events celebrating the city’s vibrant arts scene. Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 16, free and ticketed events. Multiple venues, denver.org. GALLERIES / ART MUSEUMS 40 West Gallery: Drumstick: An Homage to The HUB Building, through September 28; members showcase, October 3-November 2; Inside/Outside, November 7-30. 6501 West Colfax Avenue, Lake- wood, 40westarts.org. Abend Gallery: Sandra Pratt: Elegant Spaces, Novem- ber 15-29. 1261 Delaware Street, abendgallery.com. Art Gym Denver: Not Dead Yet: Contemporary Land- scape Painting and The First 10 Days, through Sep- tember 21. 1460 Leyden Street, artgymdenver.com. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities: Jeremy Grant: Through Lines; Deborah Jang: Sum of the Parts; and Collage, through November 9. 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, arvadacenter.org. Bell Projects: Where You Really Are, And Where I Really Am, through September 28; Indigo Horizons: A New Beginning, October 4-November 2; Fragments in Time, November 8-December 14. 2822 East 17th Avenue, bell-projects.com. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: MediaLive: Data Rich, Dirt Poor, through January 11, 2026; Ana González Barragán: Intimacy with a (non) site, through March 2026. 1750 13th Street, Boulder, bmoca.org. Boulder Public Libraries: What Makes You Flourish?, Fall Events continued from page 16 continued on page 20
