Five Haunting Halloween Events Happening this October in Denver

Photo courtesy of Brandon Amato

With Halloween around the corner there are numerous events and happenings going on here in Denver. We’ve rounded up five spooky soirees for you to enjoy this October:

Annual Black & White Masquerade at Le French, Oct. 26

Le French’s third-annual Black & White Masquerade ball dons a ‘20s theme – 1920s, that is – with dancing, Champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres. Hosted on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the restaurant’s new 9+CO location (846 Albion St.), the festivities kick off at 6 p.m. A $70 entrance fee includes live music, bites and a masquerade mask; cocktails, wine and beer are available for purchase. A VIP ticket ($120) includes a reserved table and bottle of Champagne! Tickets can be purchased through OpenTable, here.

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Murder Mystery Dinner at The Fort, Oct. 27

On Friday, Oct. 27, The Fort invites guests to a night of thrills with its masquerade-themed murder mystery Halloween event. For $99, guests can enjoy a four-course meal featuring menu favorites from The Fort, such as a Bone-in Elk Chop, Teriyaki Marinated Quail and Chocolate-Chile Bourbon Cake. Tickets also include one Prickly Pear alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and participation in solving the mystery. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit here.

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Kid’s Halloween special at Slater’s 50/50, Oct. 31

Before trick-or-treating, families can stop by Slater’s 50/50 where kids ages 12 and under and dressed in costumes can eat free from the children’s menu all day on Halloween. Kids can enjoy menu offerings including beef or signature 50/50 patty sliders, chicken strips, mac n’ cheese, an ice-cream sundae and more. For more information or reservations, visit here.

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Trick or Treat Around the (Dairy) Block and Enjoy Festive Cocktails at Kachina Cantina and Poka Lola Social Club

Dairy Block’s Trick-or-Treat cocktail menu has returned, with unique seasonal libations served at various locations from Oct. 1 through Nov. 3. At Kachina Cantina, feel devilish with Bate’s Bliss, a browned butter mezcal cocktail inspired by Norman Bates with spiced pear, apple, maple and citrus notes. Poka Lola Social Club invites “poor, unfortunate souls” to indulge in Ursula’s Crystal Cauldron, crafted with Don Julio Blanco, spiced pear and cinnamon. In all, seven establishments are offering villain-inspired cocktail specials; don’t miss a single one! For more information, visit here.

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Spooky Season Candy and Wine Pairings from Postino WineCafé’s Sommelier

Though wine enthusiasts may be a little too old for trick-or-treating, they can still enjoy the sweets of the season with these curated wine and candy pairings from Postino WineCafé’s beverage director and Advanced Sommelier, Brent Karlicek. For Skittles fans, Karlicek recommends Hi-Rise Sauvignon Blanc – a fresh, focused and zippy wine with a hint of lime, which pairs wonderfully with the fruity burst of Skittles and leaves a clean blast of flavor with every sip. The berry and tropical flavors of Starburst candies are beautifully complemented by the Fiore Moscato D’Asti’s powerful aromas and flavors of ripe citrus. Karlicek suggests pairing caramel apple pops with Holly’s Way – a chardonnay with an apple and vanilla aroma and an oak finish. One of Halloween’s most iconic candy, Twizzlers, pairs perfectly with Mary Taylor Cabernet Franc, a French wine featuring notes of deep currant, dried flowers and licorice. Go ahead and load up on Halloween candy and swing by your neighborhood Postino location to pick up these perfect wine pairings. Learn more at here.