CPW Tells Denver Metro: Bring Your Pumpkins In At Night
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns Front Range residents that unattended pumpkins and Halloween decor can lure bears into neighborhoods this fall.
Events
Judy and Dennis Shepard Bring Hate Crimes Message to Auraria
The Matthew Shepard Foundation founders spoke at CU Denver's Auraria campus, marking Hate Crimes Awareness Month with a call for action.
Wayfair's Big Denver Store Opens: What Shoppers Should Know
Wayfair's large-format Denver store has set its grand opening dates, bringing a new retail destination and jobs to the metro area.
Denver Film Festival Winds Down as 'No Kings' Rally Energy Lingers
As the 49th Denver Film Festival closes downtown, organizers reflect on a weekend that saw both cultural turnout and citywide voter rallies.
Rain-Soaked Weekend Ahead: Denver Events Guide Oct. 16-18
Showers clear out just in time for a packed Denver weekend of fall festivals, markets and outdoor events, per the latest forecast and 9News listings.
Denver Film Festival Returns Downtown for Its 49th Year
Denver's longest-running cultural showcase returns this fall, drawing cinephiles to the Sie FilmCenter and downtown venues for another edition.
Denver's Warm Streak Ends: Fall Events Brace for Rain, Chill
After one more warm day, cooler and wetter weather arrives in Denver this week, forcing organizers of fall festivals and outdoor events to adjust plans again.
Denver's Dia de los Muertos Festival Returns to Lincoln Park
One of the nation's oldest Day of the Dead celebrations returns to Denver's La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood, blending tradition, art and community this fall.
Denver's Halloween Season Heats Up: Fall Events Guide for Late October
From Boo at the Zoo to haunted houses, here's what's happening across Denver and the Front Range as Halloween season peaks this October.
Premier League Fan Fest Puts Denver's Soccer Scene in Spotlight
As Premier League Fan Fest draws crowds downtown, Denver's growing soccer culture and economic ties to the sport come into sharper focus.
Record Warmth Returns: Denver's Fall Events Get a Bonus Weekend
Near-record highs are giving Denver's pumpkin patches, markets and outdoor festivals one more warm weekend before autumn chill sets in.
Record Heat Snarls Denver's Fall Festival Season This Week
Near-record October heat in Denver is forcing pumpkin patches, farmers markets and fall festivals to adapt as temperatures hit the upper 80s.
Denver's October Weekend Events Guide: Oct. 2-4, 2026
From festivals to outdoor fun, here's what's happening around Denver and the Front Range this first weekend of October 2026.
Storms Douse Denver Fall Events, Ease Drought Worries
Heavy rain drenched Denver's fall event season this week, forcing changes outdoors while giving Denver Water's reservoirs a much-needed boost.
DIA Ground Stop Shows Storms Still Snarl Denver Fall Events
Friday's thunderstorm ground stop at DIA disrupted travel again, underscoring how volatile weather keeps testing Denver's packed fall event calendar.
Broncos Unveil New Mascot as Denver's Fall Event Season Peaks
Denver's new Broncos mascot debuted this weekend as the city juggles a packed fall calendar of games, festivals and community gatherings.
DIA Storms Strand Flights as Denver Event Season Rolls On
Over 400 flights delayed at DIA amid Saturday thunderstorms, complicating travel for fans headed to Denver's packed fall events lineup.
Ball Arena's Massive Renovation: What It Means for Denver Fans
Ball Arena plans a major renovation as Denver's Avalanche and Nuggets home gets an upgrade. Here's what's known about the project so far.
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Denver's Best Deals and Freebies
National Cheeseburger Day hits Denver Sept. 18 with discounts and giveaways at local and chain restaurants across the metro area.
Great American Beer Festival Returns to Denver Amid Smoky Skies
Denver's Great American Beer Festival kicks off this week as Front Range smoke and mountain lion sightings add unusual backdrop to fall event season.
Denver's Best Fall Color Road Trips This Weekend
From Guanella Pass to Boulder Canyon, here are the top scenic drives near Denver to catch peak aspen color this fall.
Great American Beer Festival Returns to Denver This Fall
Denver's Great American Beer Festival returns to the Colorado Convention Center, drawing thousands amid heightened focus on large-event security.
United Cancels Denver 9/11 Flyover Amid Safety Concerns
United Airlines scraps a planned 9/11 memorial flyover featuring a passenger jet escorted by fighter planes, disappointing some Denver-area commemoration organizers.
Denver's 40-Degree Swing: From 93° to Snow, Fall Events Adapt
A record-setting temperature plunge from summer heat to September snow is forcing Denver event organizers to scramble as fall festival season kicks off.
Denver's Fall Event Season Opens Amid Calls for More Safety
As LoDo Oktoberfest and First Friday Art Walks kick off Denver's fall calendar, organizers and residents weigh safety plans after a violent stretch.
Denver's First Friday Art Walks Return for Fall Season
Santa Fe Arts District and RiNo galleries open doors for Denver's popular First Friday Art Walk as the fall event calendar kicks into gear.
Statewide Student Walkouts Over ICE Reach Denver, Turn Violent
Colorado students walked out of class to protest ICE enforcement; a Denver demonstration turned violent, raising questions about safety and free speech.
Denver's LoDo Oktoberfest Returns as Fall Event Season Opens
Denver's annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Lower Downtown this month, kicking off a busy fall calendar of festivals across the metro area.
Colorado Fall Colors 2026: Peak Foliage Dates and Best Spots
When and where to catch Colorado's 2026 fall colors, from Front Range foothills to mountain passes, plus tips for beating crowds.
A Taste of Colorado Returns to Civic Center Park for Labor Day
Denver's Labor Day tradition returns to Civic Center Park with food, music and crowds expected despite a summer of weather disruptions to metro events.
Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Draws Front Range Skywatchers Outside
Colorado skies delivered a rare blood moon this week, prompting Denver-area stargazing gatherings despite lingering wildfire smoke haze.
Broncos Home Opener Nears: What Denver Fans Should Expect
As the Broncos season opener approaches, Denver braces for road closures, RTD service changes and a surge of fans downtown near Empower Field.
Platt Park Bear Sighting Draws Crowd, Sparks Safety Debate
A bear's tree-climbing detour into Denver's Platt Park drew crowds and wildlife officers, reviving questions about urban bear encounters.
A Taste of Colorado Returns to Civic Center Park This Labor Day
Denver's decades-old Labor Day tradition brings food, music and crowds back to Civic Center Park amid summer heat and road closures.
Weekend Flooding Forces Denver Metro Events to Pivot, Postpone
Torrential rain flooded roads and stranded drivers across south metro Denver, prompting organizers to reschedule outdoor gatherings this week.
Boettcher Concert Hall Naming Rights Bill Heads to Council
Denver City Council weighs a bill on naming rights for Boettcher Concert Hall, raising questions about the venue's identity and its packed events calendar.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks: Denver's Best Dark-Sky Viewing Spots
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's where Front Range stargazers can escape city lights for the best views near Denver.
Perseids Peak This Week: Best Dark-Sky Spots Near Denver
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's where Front Range stargazers can find dark skies away from Denver's city lights.
Noah Kahan's Coors Field Stop Anchors Denver's Big Concert Summer
Noah Kahan's Stick Season tour hits Coors Field as Denver's outdoor concert season peaks amid smoky skies and monsoon rain chances.
Noah Kahan Brings 'Stick Season' Tour to Coors Field This Summer
Noah Kahan's 2026 Coors Field concert brings a stadium-sized folk-pop show to downtown Denver, with new logistics for fans headed to LoDo.
Denver Nightlife Vote Ends 4 a.m. Bar Hours Push, for Now
Denver City Council rejected a plan to let bars and clubs stay open until 4 a.m., keeping the 2 a.m. cutoff amid debate over nightlife economy and public safety.
Statewide Procession Friday Honors Fallen Colorado Firefighter
Flags fly at half-staff as a procession crosses Colorado Friday to honor a firefighter killed in the line of duty, drawing communities together statewide.
Severe Storms Force Denver Weekend Events to Adjust Plans
Flash flood warnings and hail-producing storms are testing organizers of Denver-area weekend events, from festivals to outdoor gatherings.
Denver Braces for Triple-Digit Heat: How Outdoor Events Are Adapting
As Denver approaches a possible 100-degree day, event organizers and residents plan ahead for extreme heat at Front Range summer gatherings.
Swansea Rec Center's New Pool Opens Amid Wet, Hot Summer Outlook
Denver celebrates a new indoor pool at Swansea Rec Center as forecasters predict a wetter, hotter summer and severe storms loom over the metro.
Late-May Snow Threat Forces Denver Event Organizers to Adapt
Severe storm chances and possible snow this week are prompting Denver-area outdoor event organizers to prepare backup plans for spring gatherings.
Severe Storm Threat Puts Denver Outdoor Events on Alert
As severe storms and possible snow return to the Front Range this week, Denver event organizers and residents weigh outdoor plans against unpredictable May weather.
Cinco de Mayo in Denver: Big Crowds, Bigger Police Presence
Denver police ramp up traffic control and safety measures ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend as celebrations draw large crowds to city streets.
City Park's Historic Lakes: A Denver Wonders Deep Dive
How did Denver's City Park get its iconic lakes? A look at the history behind Ferril Lake and Duck Lake ahead of spring events season.
Colorado Spring Events Calendar: Music, Film, and Cultural Festivals
Discover upcoming music festivals, film screenings, book readings, and cultural events across Colorado this spring season.
Spring Arts Festival Season Brings Cultural Events to Denver Metro
From music venues to film screenings, Denver's spring event calendar showcases the Front Range's growing cultural scene with diverse offerings.
Spring Music and Film Events Bring Cultural Renaissance to Colorado
From music festivals to film screenings, Colorado's spring event calendar showcases the Front Range's thriving cultural scene.
Amid Rising Concerns, Denver Weighs Public Safety at Spring Events
As Denver's event season ramps up, city officials and residents grapple with how recent violence shapes safety planning for spring gatherings.