We spent the weekend chasing golden aspens, winding down mountain roads + finding a few more reasons to love this state. Now October is here, and our calendar is filling up with festivals, seasonal cocktails + plenty of good eats. We've got a little of everything for you this week.

Okay, let’s get into it. ↓

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

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FRI · FIREFIGHTERS CHILI COOKOFF
Come hungry for an afternoon of chili tasting, cold drinks + supporting a good cause at McGregor Square.

SAT · DENVER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Experience food, music + art from around the world, with international food vendors and cultural performances taking over Five Points.

SUN · WOOF-O-WEEN
Dress your pup in their Halloween best for costume contests, treats + a dog-friendly afternoon at Aspen Grove.

BAD RABBIT COFFEE · RINO
A new favorite spot for coffee, breakfast + getting some work done. Plenty of room to settle in, outdoor seating + a seasonal drink menu we're very much into.
THE FULL ASC TAKE →

GUANELLA PASS · GRANT TO GEORGETOWN
We took the top off the Jeep for an afternoon of golden aspens, mountain views + an unexpected moose family sighting. Colorado really showed off.
PLAN THE DRIVE →

WORLD'S END BREWPUB · GRAND LAKE
Good beer, Jenny Style wings + another reason to make a stop in Grand Lake. Exactly the kind of laid-back mountain brewery we love.
CHECK IT OUT →

THE BURGER · CANDLELIGHT TAVERN
Sometimes all you need is a damn good dive bar burger. Add onion rings, a cheap drink + a seat at the bar, and you've got one of our favorite combos in Denver.

SKI SEASON IS CLOSER THAN IT FEELS
Time to start thinking snow. Breckenridge + Copper are targeting November 6 for opening day, with Vail following November 13. As always, dates are subject to snow + weather conditions.
SEE THE OPENING DATES →

LONGMONT HAS A NEW ROOFTOP SPOT
Longmont Supply is bringing creative cocktails, local beer + a menu focused on wild game and seasonal produce to the rooftop of Hotel Longmont. Another reason to head downtown.
GET THE SCOOP →

MICHELIN’S 2026 PICKS ARE IN
The Michelin Guide just released its 2026 Colorado picks, and Denver has a new Michelin-starred restaurant: Milpero. The statewide guide also expanded into Aurora, Colorado Springs, Breckenridge + Telluride.
DENVER’S MICHELIN PICKS →

POKA LOLA SOCIAL CLUB · THE MAVEN HOTEL
Poka Lola has transformed into Poka Luna for the month of October, complete with moody decor, mystical little details + a creative cocktail menu. We went with the glowing Cursed Skull and the savory, martini-inspired Holy Water, but there are more potions we're already planning to come back for.

BUCKSNORT SALOON · PINE, CO
Getting there is half the fun. After winding down a narrow dirt road and wondering where the heck you're going, Bucksnort suddenly appears. It's easily one of the coolest dive bars we've ever been to. Think dollar bills covering the ceiling, names carved into nearly every surface, a creekside deck + live music if you time it right. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere + a little piece of old-school Colorado.

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Make it a good one. See you next Wednesday.

Yas + Lo
Arrive Social Co.

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