Fall vibes: What's happening in Colorado Springs this weekend

🎃 Venetucci Farm kicks off its monthlong 90th anniversary celebration.

• Oktoberfest festivities Saturday and Sunday include a German beer garden, polka dancing and a stein-holding competition. Tickets start at $8.

🪕 BuffaloGrass Music Festival brings local acts to Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort all weekend for an event that includes live music, food trucks, vendors and family-friendly fun. Tickets start at $25.

🧄 Hillside Gardens hosts its Garlic Festival from 9am–2pm Sunday. Shop roughly 20 garlic varieties plus fall planting bulbs, and enjoy food trucks and local vendors. Free.

🧪 Cool Science Carnival Day takes over UCCS from 10am–4pm Saturday with hands-on STEAM activities. Think: robots, drones, lab demonstrations and liquid-nitrogen treats. Free.

🎭 Catch "Come From Away" at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center before the Tony Award-winning musical closes Sunday. Shows are 7pm Friday, 5pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday. Tickets start at $30.

🕯️ Coldplay and Imagine Dragons get the classical treatment for a candlelight tribute concert at First United Methodist Church at 6:30pm Saturday. The hourlong show features a string quartet performing hits. Tickets start at $22.50.

🍎 Take a road trip to Penrose for the 92nd annual Apple Day on Saturday. The festivities include a pancake breakfast, parade, pie contest, live entertainment, vendors, food and kids' activities. Free.