Denver Film Festival And Halloween Events Return Across Colorado
Colorado residents face a weekend featuring various Halloween-themed and film events across the Denver metro area.
Denver Film Festival Launches 48th Annual Program
The Denver Film Festival returns for its 48th year, marking Colorado’s longest-running film festival with an 11-day lineup of international cinema, red carpet premieres, panel discussions, and workshops. The event operates across venues throughout Denver from Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Sie FilmCenter located at 2510 E. Colfax Ave. serving as the main hub. Ticket prices range from $65 to $1,000, and full schedules are available at denverfilm.org.
Stanley Marketplace Hosts Halloween Monster Mash
Stanley Marketplace in Aurora invites monsters, witches, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages for spooky-season programming on Saturday. Running from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2501 Dallas St., the event features a DJ, dancing, a costume parade, and a costume contest alongside treats. Adult attendees can access seasonal drink specials at participating vendors, including Atomic Cowboy’s Denver Biscuit Company and Cheluna Brewing Co. Additional details are posted at stanleymarketplace.com.
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Four Mile Historic Park Combines History and Spirits
Four Mile Historic Park introduces a haunted twist to its grounds on Saturday with an evening dedicated to ghost stories, Victorian traditions, craft spirit tastings, and spooky entertainment. The 21-and-older gathering runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at 715 S. Forest St. in Denver. Activities include drag performances, a screening of the 1927 silent film “The Unknown,” insect-pinning demonstrations, tarot readings, a metaphysical marketplace, and campfires with s’mores. Admission ranges from $65 to $100, with registration at fourmilepark.org.
Meow Wolf Transforms for Psychedelic Dance Party
Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station shifts into a Halloween dance venue on Friday and Saturday nights for Danceportation: Playhaus — A Queer Psychedelic Haunted Haus Party. Curated by PlayHaus, the late-night event runs from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 1338 1st St. in Denver, featuring psychedelic projections, live performances, and guest acts including LSDXOXO, Jane Don’t, and Mz Worthy alongside local DJs. Tickets cost between $80.50 and $150.50 at tickets.meowwolf.com.
Butterfly Pavilion Debuts Spider Zone for Crawl-o-Ween
The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster presents its family-friendly Crawl-o-Ween celebration on Saturday, Sunday, and Halloween day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes while exploring exhibits, participating in indoor trick-or-treating, and learning about the facility’s resident insects. The weekend also marks the debut of the new Toxic Terrors and Spider Zone exhibits at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Admission prices range from $5 to $25, with further information at butterflies.org.
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