October Events and Halloween Fun
From pumpkin festivals to spooky cocktails, discover what’s happening around the Mile High City this October
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The Last Dance at Sorry Gorgeous, Oct. 15-31
Starting October 15, Sorry Gorgeous, Denver’s premiere rooftop bar, transforms into a sophisticated, immersive Halloween pop-up, The Last Dance. Expect every detail — from the spooky-yet-sophisticated environment to late-night DJs and dancing to the on-theme cocktail menu and seasonal bites — to contribute to the haunted ballroom experience suspended somewhere between the living and the dead.
The Last Dance runs from Oct. 15-31 from 3 to 9 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Learn more and get an invitation by visiting sorrygorgeousrooftop.
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Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Oct. 17-18
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18, Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile offers a pumpkin patch and accessible pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, a Fall Marketplace with local vendors, live entertainment and performances, food trucks, historic demonstrations and tours, and more. Plus, the new Signature Experience offers exclusive access to a Torchy Taco snack station, private bars and refreshment stations, additional crafts and add-ons to enhance the fall festival. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here.
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Spirits & Spirits at Four Mile, Oct. 24
From 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, the 21-plus Spirits & Spirits at Four Mile offers the chance to explore the Park after dark with craft cocktails and spirit tastings, haunted history and shadowy celebration that embraces the darkness and toasts to the macabre – plus entry to Bright Nights. Enjoy live drag performances, old-school ghost stories and demonstrations of Victorian mourning practices and a film screening – all while traveling through supersized glowing flora and fauna from across the globe. Add-ons and on-site purchases include tarot readings, face painting, food and spooky goods available for purchase at the Metaphysical Marketplace. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
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Night Of the Dancing Dead, Oct. 25
Bella Diva Dance presents its 16th annual Night of the Dancing Dead on Sunday, October 25, at 7 p.m. The Halloween-inspired performance will feature 67 dancers from 15 countries, bringing together returning favorites and new multimedia creations. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume for a chance to win prizes in the evening’s costume contest. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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Costumes & Cocktails at 54thirty, Oct. 30-Nov.2
Celebrate spooky season at downtown Denver’s highest open-air rooftop bar, located high above the Mile High City on the 20thfloor of Le Méridien Denver Downtown. All Halloweekend long, 54thirty will have a special menu, plus tarot card readers and a caricature artist. Enjoy globally inspired bites, lively music, themed cocktails and panoramic city and mountain views. Cocktail specials include the Witches Kiss (Don Julio, pineapple, jalapeno, agave), the Graveyard Shift (Ketel One, orange, lemon and honey), the Black Mass (Bulleit, blackberry, lemon and angostura), the Blood Moon (Ketel One, orange, cranberry, lemon and honey) and a Don Julio 70 RN Pour. For more information, visit 54thirty.com.
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Hard Bop Halloween at Nocturne, Oct. 31
Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in swinging style with the Matt Smiley Quartet as they perform two sets of hard bop jazz with a Halloween twist at RiNo’s jazz and supper clip, Nocturne. In addition to the spooky sets, guests can enjoy the three-course Dinner and a Show alongside wine or non-alcoholic cocktail pairings, make a night of it with the five-course Ellington Experience or keep things casual with bar reservations and an a la carte meal or the Jazz History Cocktail Flight. Reservations range from $38 to $238 and can be made at nocturnejazz.com.
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$1 Halloween Monster Cookies at Leven Supply and Leven Deli Co., Oct. 31
On Oct. 31, Leven will celebrate Halloween by offering its signature monster cookies for $1 each. Crammed with M&M’s and chocolate chips, these spooky treats are available at both Leven Supply and Leven Deli Co. while supplies last. While popping in for a monster cookie, guests can also enjoy house-made sandwiches, soups and baked goods. For more information, visit eatleven.com.
