Is it just us, or did October absolutely fly by? 🎃

Somehow, Halloween weekend is already here, ski season is kicking off + Denver keeps giving us new reasons to get out of the house.

We’ve been making the rounds lately: oysters and martinis beneath the red neon at Cruise Room, a little wine tasting, football Sundays + a downtown staycation that reminded us why we love playing tourist in our own city.

This week, we’re taking you inside one of Denver’s most historic cocktail bars, sharing what else we’ve been eating and drinking and rounding up plenty of ways to spend your weekend.

Whether you’re going all out with a costume or simply looking for an excuse to leave the house, we’ve got you covered.

Okay, let’s get into it.

Psst... you get this a day early because you’re on the list. 👀

Your weekend, at a glance. Click any event for the details, or explore the full guide for even more plans.

Where we've been eating, playing + staying.

NFL Sundays are better with wings, cold beers + a seat at the bar. We stopped by Stoney's to catch some football, grab a few drinks + settle in for a Sunday afternoon. Sometimes that's all you need.
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A little wine country right inside Denver's Dairy Block. Blanchard Family Wines is a family-owned winery with roots in Healdsburg, California, bringing handcrafted wines to the heart of LoDo. We were hosted for a tasting, where the team walked us through each pour and shared more about the wines along the way. A fun, approachable experience whether you know your wines or just enjoy a good glass.
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Basketball season is back! We headed to Denver Union Station for the Nuggets Season Tip-Off Party to celebrate with fellow fans. A fun excuse to get out, show some Denver pride + get excited for another season.
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Pumpkin spice season isn't over yet, and Amp Artisan Coffee inside Dairy Block is giving us another reason to keep it going. Their Smashing Pumpkin Latte combines house-made syrups, pumpkin spice + a roasted marshmallow on top. Yes, we had to try it.
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There's a reason Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar has been a Denver staple for years. Good seafood, great cocktails + a happy hour that's hard to pass up.

We went for the happy hour oysters, and they did not disappoint. Fresh, briny + the perfect pairing with a gin martini. We also ordered the fried calamari, because why stop at oysters?
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We checked into The Maven Hotel, a boutique hotel located inside Dairy Block in the heart of LoDo, for a staycation filled with good food, cocktails, shopping + plenty of fun.

One of our favorite things about staying here? Everything is just steps from your room. We grabbed drinks at Westbound & Down, had dinner and played games at Denver Milk Market, enjoyed a wine tasting at Blanchard Family Wines + browsed local shops like Finn's Studio and OnlyPlants.

Add in the hotel's creative vibe, dog-friendly accommodations + a morning coffee run to Amp Coffee, and you've got a pretty great Denver staycation.

This week, From Our Bar Seats takes us beneath the red neon of Cruise Room, the historic Art Deco cocktail bar hidden inside The Oxford Hotel.

What began as a quick stop for pre-dinner drinks became a step into another version of Denver—one filled with frosty dirty martinis, East Coast oysters, a working vintage jukebox and stories involving Prohibition, underground tunnels and artwork that disappeared during World War II.

Lo takes you inside our evening and explores why Cruise Room feels less like visiting a themed bar and more like having cocktails inside a living piece of the city’s history.

The team behind Denver's Den Thai Tapas & Wine is bringing something new to Capitol Hill! Husband-and-wife duo Dom + Chef Jay Anderson are expanding with Den Thai Street, a more casual concept inspired by the Thai dishes Jay grew up eating. Expect stir-fried noodles, massaman curry + favorites from their original restaurant. Another locally owned spot to keep on your radar!
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Who's ready to hit the slopes? Arapahoe Basin officially kicks off its 80th winter season today, October 28, becoming the first Ikon Pass destination to open for the 2026–27 season. Skiers and riders can start on the High Noon run, with more terrain expected to open as conditions allow. Winter is officially calling!
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Planning a mountain getaway this winter? Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa just completed a $20 million renovation of all 189 guest rooms, including 23 suites. With refreshed alpine-inspired interiors, ski-in/ski-out access + a 30,000-square-foot spa, it's giving us another reason to put Beaver Creek on the winter travel list.
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Going all out this Halloween? We want to see it!

Whether you're dressing up solo, with your boo, your besties or even your pets, reply to this email with your costume pics for a chance to be featured on Arrive Social Co.!

We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. 👀

Costumes, cocktails, a little Halloween chaos + maybe a few too many pieces of candy. Sounds like a pretty good weekend to us.

Whatever you get into, make it a good one!

See you next Wednesday!

Yas + Lo
Arrive Social Co.

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