Denver weekend events: Zombie Crawl, Tennyson Fall Fest, Treat Street
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Denver Zombie Crawl. Photo: Courtesy of Denver Zombie Crawl
This weekend in Denver, join a zombie takeover in Larimer Square, enjoy a fair on Tennyson Street or take the family to Arapahoe County's trick-or-treating festival.
1. 🧟 Denver Zombie Crawl
Walk among hundreds of the undead at the Denver Zombie Crawl at Larimer Square.
What to expect: A DJ set with Halloween tunes, coffin photo op, makeup tent and several pop-up bars serving cocktails, cold brews and Hardcharged Tea by Voodoo Ranger.
There will be a costume contest. Entrants can participate as an individual for $5 or a group of up to six people for $10.
How it works: Participants must register for the contest by 2pm at the shipping container bar.
- Prizes include a trophy, VIP entry to any Denver 13th Floor Experience, "Skip the Line" tickets to Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns at Hudson Gardens and Zombie Crawl drink tickets.
If you go: Prop weapons are prohibited.
When: Noon–6pm Saturday
Free
2. 🎤 Carlos Mencia
- The Comedy Central star will perform five shows at Comedy Works South. Tickets start at $26
- When: 7:30pm Thursday, 7:15pm and 9:45pm Friday and Saturday
3. 🎹 Gryffin
- The San Francisco DJ and producer will perform songs from his latest album 7:30pm Friday at Red Rocks. Tickets start at $51
4. 🎭 "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
- Catch this interactive cult classic 8pm tomorrow at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Tickets start at $32
- If you go: Audiences are encouraged to yell callbacks, dance and sing along. Bags with items to throw on stage will be available for purchase.
5. 🍁 Tennyson Fall Fest
- This street fair includes more than 100 local businesses, breweries, artisans and food trucks. There will also be live music, yoga and a pet parade. Free
- When: 10am–6pm Saturday
- Location: Tennyson St. from W. 41st to W. 44th streets
6. 🍫 Treat Street
- Head to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds 11am–4pm Saturday and Sunday for an indoor trick-or-treating fair featuring carriage rides, costume contests, face and pumpkin painting, inflatables, a maze and an adult beer garden. Tickets
- The fine print: This is not a pet-friendly event unless your pup is competing in a race.
- Cost: $10 presale, $12 day of event (online and in person).