Harvest festivals, fall community gatherings and outdoor happenings for September & October across the West of Denver cities — pow wows and fall farmers markets, Halloween and Día de los Muertos events, and a few standout autumn performances. Every listing is verified with a source link.
17 fall events · 18 verified listings
Last updated September 5, 2026
The season
Colorado fall flips quickly — September keeps the farmers markets and outdoor music going, and October leans into harvest celebrations, Halloween and Día de los Muertos. This page curates the season's verified events across the nine towns, refreshed as official calendars confirm new dates. The window covered is September through October.
Festivals
Harvest & seasonal
Live music
Taprooms
Brewery and food-truck listings live on their own page, but the fall rotations are worth planning around — these recurring schedules are verified in the brewery data:
See every taproom event and rotation on the breweries & food-truck page.
Coming up
By town
Good to know
The curated window is September 1 through October 31 — fall farmers markets, harvest festivals, Halloween and Día de los Muertos events, and standout autumn performances.
Some are — October dates run the gamut from rock and country headliners to family-geared shows like the Stardew Valley symphony. Each listing's source page says what to expect, and family-flagged concerts are collected on the family-events hub.
Many are — the Arvada Pow Wow, BARKtember Fest, Romanian Festival and BOOMar all list free admission. Ticketed events are clearly priced on their cards, and the free-events hub keeps the running list of no-cost options.
This is now a permanent fall hub: each year's September and October events appear here as they're verified, so the page keeps its authority instead of restarting a new URL every season.
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17 fall events · 18 verified listings
1 event this fall
Olde Town Square, 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd
Every Sunday, 9 AM – 1 PM
Weekly Arvada Farmers Market with local produce, food vendors and live music in Olde Town Square.
Details: Arvada Farmers Market1 event this fall
Arvada Center Sculpture Field, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd
A celebration of Native American culture with dance, drum and craft vendors. Gourd Dance at 10 AM; Grand Entry at 1 PM.
Details: Arvada Center1 event this fall
Chautauqua Auditorium
Door time: 9:30 AM Show time: 10:00 AM Come celebrate Boulder’s vibrant history at the Boulder Histories Film Festival! Taking place at the foot of the iconic Flatirons in the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, BHFF screens short documentaries about Boulder County, focusing on the People, Places, and Preservation efforts in the region. This one-day festival will feature three short film screening blocks, filmmaker Q&A’s, and jury and audience awards. Purchase a full-day pass to attend all three scr…
Details: Colorado Chautauqua1 event this fall
Chautauqua Community House
Door time: 7:00 Show time: 7:30 The New Pleasant Valley String Band is one of Colorado’s premier live traditional Square Dance bands. Pulling repertoire from the Missouri Ozark square dance tradition, dancers will be carried through the evening with square dances, waltzes, two-steps and more. The band has played a major role in organizing CROMA (Central Rockies Old-Time Music Association) and its festival “The Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival. Band members have performed for dances and tau…
Details: Colorado Chautauqua1 event this fall
CO
Event Info / Información del evento Colorado Chautauqua is proud to present the sixth annual free and bilingual Festival del Sol on Sunday, September 20th! Enjoy live music, food and beverages, Latin dance lessons, family activities, and games. Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrancy of Latino culture in the stunning surroundings of Chautauqua! Colorado Chautauqua se enorgullece de presentar el sexto Festival del Sol, gratuito y bilingüe, el domingo 20 de septiembre…
Details: Colorado Chautauqua1 event this fall
Chautauqua Auditorium
Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of North America’s longest-running documentary film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Mou…
Details: Colorado Chautauqua1 event this fall
Colorado Railroad Museum
*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.
Details: Ticketmaster1 event this fall
Waneka Lake Boathouse
13th Annual Migratory Birds Festival at Waneka Lake Boathouse, Lafayette, Colorado.
Details: City of Lafayette calendar1 event this fall
Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Rd
Second Fridays — July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11
Lafayette's free monthly art walk: artists, musicians and hands-on art activities at Festival Plaza and throughout Old Town.
Details: City of Lafayette calendar1 event this fall
The Collective Community Arts Center, 201 N. Public Rd
The Collective's Día de los Muertos exhibition 'Arcos y Portales' opens September 23 and runs through November 8.
Details: City of Lafayette calendar1 event this fall
Flagg Park Trailhead
Lafayette After Dark: Star Party with Standley Lake Stargazing at Flagg Park Trailhead, Lafayette, Colorado.
Details: City of Lafayette calendar2 events this fall
Greenlee Wildlife Preserve
Lafayette Birds! at Greenlee Wildlife Preserve, Lafayette, Colorado.
Details: City of Lafayette calendar1 event this fall
The Plaza at Belmar, 439 S. Upham St
Belmar's dog-friendly celebration: a curated dog market, wiener dog races, games and crafts for pups, plus food and drink specials from participating restaurants.
Details: Belmar events1 event this fall
The Plaza at Belmar, 439 S. Upham St
Belmar's family-friendly Halloween celebration: face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and live entertainment, trick-or-treating along the BOO trail and a costume parade.
Details: Belmar events1 event this fall
Belmar Plaza, 439 S. Teller St
Celebrate Romanian culture, traditions and community at Belmar with live music and dance, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities. Free admission.
Details: Belmar events1 event this fall
Mountain Milk Coffee, 7190 W 38th Ave
Drop in for coffee and conversation with Wheat Ridge's mayor, hosted by Mountain Milk Coffee — a casual chance to share questions and ideas with city leadership.
Details: City of Wheat Ridge calendar1 event this fall
The Green at 38th, 7101 W 38th Ave
A free community meal where strangers become neighbors: residents gather at one long table to meet someone new and strengthen community ties. A partnership of the City of Wheat Ridge, local businesses and community groups.
Details: City of Wheat Ridge calendarWe only list seasonal events we've verified against an official source, so some towns are still thin this September & October. Check the town's own calendar in the meantime — or add your fall event free.
More this fall
Every fall event above was verified against its organizer's official page — dates and times can change, so please double-check with the source before you go.