Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Denver Events

Cloud 9 Fall Fest
Date: October 17–19, 2025
Time: All day
Location: Various locations around Denver
More Information: Free family event featuring a pumpkin patch, carnival games, and lawn activities.
Link: https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/10/16/things-to-do-fall-denver-weekend-october-17-19

Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Date: October 18–19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver
More Information: Enjoy live music, children’s games, snacks, and fall-themed fun.
Link: https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/10/16/things-to-do-fall-denver-weekend-october-17-19

Tennyson Fall Fest
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tennyson Street between 38th & 46th Avenues, North Denver
More Information: Music, food trucks, retail vendors, and a community pet parade.
Link: https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/10/16/things-to-do-fall-denver-weekend-october-17-19

Biennial of the Americas: Party on the Plaza
Date: Through October 26, 2025
Time: Various times
Location: Writer’s Square and venues throughout downtown Denver
More Information: Cultural festival with art exhibits, performances, and international pop-up events.
Link: https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/10/16/2025-biennial-of-the-americas-festivals

Boo at the Zoo
Date: Now through October 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver
More Information: Trick-or-treating, activity stations, and costumed characters for the whole family.
Link: https://www.visitdenver.com/things-to-do/fall-winter/festivals-events/

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
Date: Now through November 2, 2025
Time: Evening hours vary
Location: Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
More Information: Glowing carved pumpkin displays along a beautiful outdoor trail.
Link: https://www.visitdenver.com/things-to-do/fall-winter/festivals-events/

Civic Center EATS
Date: Wednesdays & Thursdays through October 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Park, Broadway & Colfax Ave., Denver
More Information: Popular lunchtime festival featuring Denver’s best food trucks and live music.
Link: https://civiccenterpark.org/events-calendar/month/?shortcode=a96c91f8

Cole Family Nature Club

  • The Cole Family Nature Club meets every month in local parks and/or community spaces to share nature-based and outdoor experiences. Additionally, the club hosts free monthly adventure trips like hiking, camping, rock climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more! Join us for a meeting and adventure or both! View Club Flyer >

  • Boo at the Bluff with the Cole Family Nature Club, November 1, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 11255 MLK Jr. Blvd, Denver, CO 80238. Join us for a spooky trip to Bluff Lake! There will be a self-guided scavenger hunt, take-home crafts, and much more. Wear your costumes, enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and spend some time outdoors with the family! Register Here > View Event Flyer >

We will be adding new activities. Please follow us on our social media. Facebook: Cole Family Nature Club. Instagram: colefamily-natureclub. For more information, please contact: Maggy at 720-707-7051 or Sandy at 720-621-4912.

Volunteer & Ongoing Engagement Opportunities

Arts & Educational Engagement

  • Denver Center for the Performing Arts – Community Dance Classes

  • Art Students League of Denver (ASLD)

    • Free workshops, teen art nights, and pop-up classes for all ages.

    • See Programs

Urban Gardening & Local Development

  • Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)

  • Cole “Cole Train” TOD & Stormwater Projects

    • Periodic public input sessions on transit-oriented development and infrastructure.

    • City Project Updates