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Denver weekend · Oct. 9 to 11, 2026

GABF Goes Outdoors, Sex Pistols & Snarky Puppy

October in Denver never does just one thing. 18 picks below, sorted so you can find yours fast.

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Headliner

1 picks
Great American Beer Festival
This weekend · Levitt Pavilion
New outdoor setup this year. Dress for fall and check session times.

Live music & nights out

5 picks
Sex Pistols with Tape B
This weekend
Punk legends in Denver. Not one you get a second chance at.
Snarky Puppy
Saturday night
Grammy-winning jazz fusion, built for live shows.
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
This weekend
Rock favorites on strings, by candlelight. Great date night.
Matteo Lane & Bob the Drag Queen
This weekend
A comedy night for laughing hard.
Colorado Symphony
This weekend · Downtown
A classic fall evening out.

Sports & outdoors

4 picks
Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs
Sat, Oct. 10 · 5 PM · Ball Arena
Home hockey is back with an early puck drop.
Run the Rocks
Sun, Oct. 11 · 8:15 AM · Red Rocks
A morning run with the best view around.
Broncos at Chargers
Sun, Oct. 11 · 2:05 PM MT · CBS
Road game, so pick your favorite sports bar.
Premier League Mornings Live
Weekend mornings · Union Station
Catch the matches with a crowd, coffee in hand.

Culture

2 picks
DIVA at the Denver Art Museum
Now open
The big new exhibit celebrating iconic divas. Go early.
FoCo Fall Fest
This weekend · Fort Collins
A quick drive north for a classic fall festival.

Fall family fun

5 picks
Pumpkin Festival
This weekend · Chatfield Farms
Pumpkins, fall activities and open space.
Anderson Farms
This weekend · Erie
A Colorado fall tradition with the farm and maze.
Choctoberfest
This weekend
Chocolate and fall flavors. A sweet one for families.
Nature & Science Museum Free Day
Free
Sun, Oct. 11
Free general admission. Expect a crowd.
Bright Nights
Evenings this weekend
Ticketed evening outing, roughly $15 to $30.

Hidden gem

1 picks
La Noche Latina
This weekend · Stanley Marketplace, Aurora
Music, food and a lively night off the main-event path.
Plan your weekend

Saturday at GABF, then pick your night: Avs at 5 PM or Snarky Puppy. Sunday, Run the Rocks or DIVA, the free museum day, then Broncos at 2:05.

Times and tickets can change, so confirm with each venue before you go.

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