Halloween fun can be found all around town, and though we released the ultimate list last week, you can find even more parties and specials popping up. We’re also salivating for two BOGO events, looking forward to a cookbook release, and planning to hit up a new Oktoberfest extravaganza.
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October 14: A Bite of Boulder Vol 2 Launch Party
Join the team behind Savor Productions will be at Rosetta Hall in Boulder for the official launch of the cookbook: A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2. During the evening six of the cookbook’s featured restaurants will be serving tastes of the recipes straight from the pages.
Tickets are $81.88 and include bites, a drink ticket, signature sipper from Jungle, a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, and more. Reserve your spot here.
October 14: BOGO Milkshakes
MilkShake Factory is celebrating National Dessert Day with a buy-one, get-one deal. The freebie includes handspun milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and molten cups, available all day long. Choose from a variety of flavors such as the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, Campfire S’mores Milkshake, Cookie Jar Milkshake, Bananas Foster Milkshake, Root Beer Float, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, Strawberries & Cream Molten Cup, and more.
October 16 to 18, and 22 to 25: The Denver Wiesn
Welcome the Denver Wiesn, a new Oktoberfest produced by the Bavarian Guild for Colorado and Wyoming. The free, two-weekend festival takes place at the National Western Center and features vendors such as 47 Bakery, Berliner Haus, Pierogies Factory, and Heritage Flame. Munich brewery Hofbräu Munchen, which has been operating since 1589, is sending over the Hofbräu Original and Hofbräu Oktoberfectbier. Wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available
There’s also a VIP Bavarian feast available for $115 that includes a family-style meal featuring classics like Brettljause, an alpine grazing board, Serviettenknödel (bread dumplings), rotisserie chicken, roasted pork shoulder, sausages, and sauerkraut.
October 17: Tennyson Fall Fest
Denver, get ready for the 11th Annual Tennyson Fall Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free community celebration brings together more than 150 local businesses, breweries, artisans, and food purveyors. Join the fun on Tennyson Street in Berkeley from West 39th to 43rd Avenues.
October 17: Halloween Parade Party at Adventure Time
Today Adventure Time opens at 2 p.m. so you can make it your South Broadway Halloween Parade home base. Take advantage of to-go drinks, live DJs throughout the night, and more Halloween fun long after the parade ends, all the way until 2 a.m.
October 18 and 25: Spooky Movie at Adventure Time
Relax with a creative cocktail and catch Beetlejuice at Adventure Time this Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The following week the bar will show Hocus Pocus, and both nights you can also do adult arts and crafts too.
October 18: BOGO Pasta at Oliver’s Italian
In celebration of National Pasta Day (October 17), Oliver’s will offer a buy-one, get-one pasta deal on Sunday, the day after. All you have to do is order any pasta on the menu, and your table will get a second pasta of equal or lesser value on the house. Choose from favorites like Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Pasta Limone, Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Wild Boar Ragù, and share with someone you love.
October 20: Magnolion Pop-Up
The team behind Magnolion are back at MAKfam with a special pairing dinner on Tuesday, October 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. Crafted by chef Tiffany Leong and Cody James, the tasting menu features the last bit of summer splendor with a bit of fall ingredients thrown in. Tushar Mishra of Cold Drinks is curating the beverage pairings to match. Find more information and reserve a spot here.
October 20: Taco Tuesday Pop-Up at Ace Eat Serve
Join Top Chef alumni Manny Barella of Riot BBQ and Chicken Riot for the ultimate Taco Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. at Ace Eat Serve in Uptown. On the menu you’ll find tacos stuffed with conchinita pibil, mushroom quesadillas, flour tortillas topped with shrimp and habanero crema, tuna tostada, and the ultimate Campechana Chilanga taco, which has brisket, chorizo, guacachile, costra, and salsa verde cruda.
In honor of the pop-up, Ace will also serve Mexican cocktails including an Oaxacan Old Fashioned, Paloma, and Michelada. There’s even a frozen Rumchatata on the menu, along with agua fresca.
October 22: A Five Course Beer Dinner at Harry’s
From 5:30 to 8 p.m., join Harry’s in the Magnolia Hotel Denver and Crooked Stave for an intimate evening of amazing food and beer. On the menu you’ll find a seafood-forward, five-course dinner paired with beer from the local brewery (think Sour Rosé, Nightmare Brett, and Funk It Up). Tickets are $70 per person. For more information and to reserve, go here.
October 22: Road Trip in France Wine Dinner at Local Jones
Join Local Jones for an evening in France without leaving Cherry Creek. The journey starts at 6 p.m. as executive chef Doug Sisk serves up a five-course menu. The crux of the meal garners inspiration from French cuisine, with wine pairings presented by Estate Brands. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased here.
October 24 and 25: Kasama Fest at Ace Eat Serve
The first annual Kasama Fest is coming to Denver at Ace Eat Serve for a weekend full of Filipino American History Month remembrance. Stop by for live music, a Filipino marketplace, kamayan dinner, cultural performances, and more.
Join the Loka Bongga Drag Brunch on Sunday, October 24th from 12 TO 2 p.m. with performances from Filipina Diva Ruby, Laotian Goddess Jasmine H Sexton, Vietnamese Icon Lexi Vaughn, and Filipino host Richi Ramos. Tickets available here.
October 24 and 25: Boulder Burgundy Festival
Founded by master sommelier Brett Zimmerman, a Boulder local and owner of Boulder Wine Merchant, the Boulder Burgundy Festival celebrates its 15th year. During the fete you’ll find a meshing of Burgundy producers, leading sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts at Flagstaff House and Academy at Mapleton Hill. Guests can enjoy a Paulée-inspired lunch, an educational producer seminar, and a Grand Tasting. Each ticket supports the festival’s nonprofit mission of advancing wine education and community causes.
October 25: Witch’s Night Out at Pony Up
Head downtown for a night of wicked fun as cocktails crafted with Condesa Gin get poured, flash tattoos get inked, and your future gets read by a local tarot reader. The party starts at 6 p.m., free to enter, witchy vibes encouraged.
October 25: One Table: A Chefs’ Collective Dinner at Mercantile
With an epic dinner, 10 Colorado chefs are coming together to raise funds for OneKitchen Colorado. Dubbed the One Table: A Chefs’ Collective Dinner, the five-course meal showcases talents by chefs Jennifer Jasinski, Alex Seidel, Daniel Asher, Reggie Dotson, Kenny Minton, and more.
The OneKitchen Colorado chef coalition works with Nourish Colorado to champion fresh, local food for Colorado communities and schools. The evening is priced at $175 per guest, with $50 from each ticket going directly to OneKitchen Colorado. A $75 wine pairing option will also be available. Advanced reservations are available here.
October 26: ChoLon Celebrates 16 Years
To celebrate ChoLon’s sweet 16 birthday, the downtown restaurant is hosting a star-studded party featuring a handful of chef and founder Lon Symensma’s talented friends. The line up includes chefs Gregory Gourdet, Manny Barella, Tom Coohill, Robert Danhi, Erasmo Casiano, Hosea Rosenberg, and more. Guests can enjoy bites and beverages, all set to a DJ spinning great vibes.
Proceeds from the event go to Melanoma Research Foundation and Colon Cancer research, as well as Sophie’s Neighborhood, a foundation created for Rosenberg’s daughter to help research rare disease.
