Your Halloween weekend plans have arrived! 🎃 Here's what's happening in Denver + around Colorado this weekend, from haunted gardens and costume parties to drag shows, live music + Día de los Muertos celebrations.

There's plenty happening whether you're going all out for Halloween or keeping things low-key.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

📍 Denver Union Station · 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver
📅 October 29
⏰ 4–7PM
💰 Free

Bring the whole family to Union Station for an afternoon of Halloween fun featuring trick-or-treating, a mini train, face painting, music + a costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is a free, family-friendly event, costumes are encouraged!

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📍 Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance · 2300 Steele Street, Denver
📅 October 29
⏰ 5:30–10PM
💰 $34.95 general admission · $31.50 members

The zoo is throwing an adults-only Halloween party with a silent disco, carousel karaoke, tarot readings, trivia, animal demonstrations, live music + a costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: This event is 21+ only, and admission includes one canned alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink.

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📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre · 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
📅 October 29
⏰ 6PM · Doors at 5PM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Spend Halloween week at Red Rocks with Cypress Hill, Method Man + Redman, alongside De La Soul, Digable Planets, Hieroglyphics + The Pharcyde.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is a Halloween-themed concert rather than a traditional costume party. Dress for a chilly October night at Red Rocks.

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📍 Denver Botanic Gardens · 1007 York Street, Denver
📅 October 29–October 31
⏰ Timed-entry sessions; exact times vary
💰 $34 general admission · $29 members

Explore the gardens after dark while storytellers share real staff encounters, security reports + stories tied to the property's history as part of Denver's former cemetery grounds.

The self-guided experience takes approximately 90 minutes, with new stories beginning every 15 minutes.

GOOD TO KNOW: Book timed-entry tickets in advance and plan for about 90 minutes.

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📍 Boettcher Concert Hall · Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver
📅 October 29–October 31
⏰ Thursday + Friday 7:30PM · Saturday 2PM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Watch Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen while the Colorado Symphony performs Danny Elfman's iconic score live.

GOOD TO KNOW: All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged.

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📍 Kachina Cantina at Dairy Block · 1890 Wazee Street, Denver
📅 October 29–November 2
⏰ During regular restaurant hours
💰 Special menu + workshop pricing varies

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special Mole Negro Lamb Torta and a community ofrenda where guests are invited to leave a photograph honoring a loved one.

GOOD TO KNOW: A separate Sips & Sugar Skulls workshop takes place October 30.

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📍 Denver Art Museum · 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 5–10PM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

The Denver Art Museum is celebrating Halloween and ballroom culture with the SpooKiki Ball, featuring Mother Valentino Flora and Denver's local Kiki Houses. Expect runway competitions, dancing, artmaking + a celebration of Black and Brown queer creativity.

GOOD TO KNOW: Costumes are welcome, but face coverings aren't permitted.

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📍 BrewDog Denver · 3950 Wynkoop Street, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 7–9PM
💰 Tickets start at $28.52

Single this Halloween? This themed matchmaking party uses a lock-and-key game to get guests meeting, mingling + competing for prizes.

GOOD TO KNOW: Designed for singles ages 25–59. Costumes are encouraged but optional, and the event uses a gendered matching format.

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📍 Tracks / ReelWorks · 3500 Walnut Street, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 8PM–2AM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Tracks is going all out for Halloween with Drag Nation: Dragrooms, featuring Sugar & Spice from RuPaul's Drag Race, Evah Destruction from Dragula Titans, DJs, local drag performers + a $3,000 costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is an 18+ event, and costumes are definitely encouraged.

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📍 Schoolyard Beer Garden · 1115 Acoma Street, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 8PM–12AM
💰 $25 advance · $30 at the door

The Historic Evans School transforms into a Beetlejuice-inspired Halloween party with a live DJ, flash mob, themed cocktails, photo opportunities + a costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: Your ticket includes one cocktail.

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📍 The 99ers Sports Bar · 909 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 8–11PM
💰 Tickets start at $15

The 99ers is teaming up with Chaotic Singles Party for a sapphic Halloween celebration. Think costumes, meeting new people + a little Halloween matchmaking.

GOOD TO KNOW: This one is geared toward sapphic singles, so it's a fun option if you're looking to meet someone new.

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📍 Dairy Block · 1800 Wazee Street, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 8PM–1AM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Dairy Block is getting spooky AND funky. Disco Mystique returns with Buddy Bravo's Halloween Cabaret, DJs, drag performances, an LED dance floor, themed cocktails + a costume contest.

The party takes over Dairy Block Alley, Poka Lola Social Club and The Maven's Windsor Room.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is a 21+ event, and tickets include a welcome cocktail. Come dressed to compete in the costume contest!

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📍 Resident Denver · 1037 Broadway, Denver
📅 October 30
⏰ 8PM–2AM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

The Sapphic Social Club + Sapphic Collective are taking over three floors and a rooftop for a queer Halloween party featuring DJs, drag, go-go dancers, tarot readings, themed cocktails + mocktails, artist vendors and more.

GOOD TO KNOW: This event is 21+ and centers sapphic, queer + trans communities. Limited sliding-scale tickets are available, with priority for BIPOC and trans attendees.

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📍 One Shot Back (check-in) · 2134 Curtis Street, Denver
📅 October 30–October 31
⏰ Friday 6PM–2AM · Saturday 4PM–2AM
💰 Tickets required; pricing varies

Grab your costume crew for a Halloween bar crawl through downtown Denver, featuring participating bars, drink specials + no-cover entry with your event wristband.

GOOD TO KNOW: This event is 21+. Pick up your wristband at One Shot Back during registration hours: Friday 6–11PM or Saturday 4–10PM.

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📍 54thirty Rooftop · 1475 California Street, Denver
📅 October 30–November 2
⏰ During rooftop operating hours
💰 No event-specific admission price listed; drinks purchased separately

Take Halloween to the rooftop with seasonal cocktails, downtown skyline views + festive costumes at 54thirty.

GOOD TO KNOW: The rooftop is 21+ after 6PM and weather-dependent. A good alternative to a ticketed Halloween party.

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📍 Denver Book Society · 1700 North Humboldt Street, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 9AM–8PM
💰 Admission pricing not confirmed

Celebrate Halloween with spooky books, fall drink specials, live music, crafts, mini facials + costume contests for kids and dogs.

GOOD TO KNOW: This all-ages event includes a sidewalk chalk-drawing contest, with bookstore gift cards up for grabs. Free 15-minute mini facials are also scheduled from 11AM–4PM.

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📍 Town Hall Collaborative · 525 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 4–10PM
💰 Free with RSVP

Spend Halloween at Town Hall Collaborative with screenings of Beetlejuice and The Shining, plus themed drinks, candy, crafts, games + a costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: Beetlejuice starts at 5PM and The Shining at 8PM. Costumes are encouraged but optional.

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📍 Bondi Beach Bar (check-in) · 11 Old Town Square, Fort Collins
📅 October 31
⏰ 4–10PM
💰 Tickets start at $25 · $40 at the door

Explore Old Town Fort Collins in costume with a Halloween crawl through eight bars, drink vouchers + an afterparty.

GOOD TO KNOW: Check-in runs from 4–6PM at Bondi Beach Bar. Group tickets offer better value if you're going with friends.

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📍 Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club · 1330 27th Street, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 6:30–7:45PM + 9–10:30PM
💰 Reserved bar seats $38 · Dinner packages vary

Trade the nightclub for a jazz club this Halloween. The Matt Smiley Quartet performs two sets of hard bop with a Halloween twist, paired with Nocturne's dinner, wine + cocktail offerings.

GOOD TO KNOW: Reserve early, especially if you're planning dinner. A limited number of walk-in bar seats are available.

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📍 Ace Eat Serve · 501 E. 17th Avenue, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 7–10PM
💰 Admission pricing not listed

Celebrate Halloween at Ace Eat Serve with live music from Dad Bähd, bringing rock, soul, funk + reggae to the party. Throw on your costume and get ready for a night of music, dancing + Halloween fun.

GOOD TO KNOW: There's a costume contest, so come dressed to impress!

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📍 Tracks / ReelWorks · 3500 Walnut Street, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 8PM–2AM
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Tracks is closing out Halloween with Level 999: The Island in the Void, featuring ADAMUSIC, multiple DJs, themed rooms, immersive production + a $3,000 costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is a 21+ event, and it's the final night of Tracks' four-day Halloween celebration.

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📍 Bierstadt Lagerhaus · 2875 Blake Street, Denver
📅 October 31
⏰ 9PM–1AM · Doors at 8:30PM
💰 $30 general admission

Celebrate Halloween with live music, DJs, games, photo opportunities + a costume contest featuring a $2,500 cash prize.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is a 21+ event. Come dressed to compete if you want a shot at the costume contest prize.

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📍 Bounce Empire · 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette
📅 October 31
⏰ 9PM–3AM
💰 $89 all-in admission, open bar included

Colorado's long-running Halloween party takes over Bounce Empire with DJs, nine party rooms, inflatable attractions + a $1,000 costume contest.

GOOD TO KNOW: This is strictly 21+, and admission includes an open bar. Check current ticket availability before heading out.

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📍 Boettcher Concert Hall · Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver
📅 November 1
⏰ Check event schedule
💰 Ticketed; pricing varies

Keep the weekend going with a family-friendly Día de los Muertos concert featuring music and storytelling with the Colorado Symphony.

GOOD TO KNOW: A Sunday option for celebrating the holiday beyond Halloween night.

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That's a wrap on Halloween weekend! Throw on a costume, make some plans + enjoy Colorado. 👻

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