Thrilling Week Ahead in Denver: Haunted Strolls, Latin Music, and Film Fest Frenzy

30/10/2025 3 min
Thrilling Week Ahead in Denver: Haunted Strolls, Latin Music, and Film Fest Frenzy

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Denver is buzzing with energy this week, and listeners have plenty of options for fun and excitement leading up to the weekend and beyond. Thursday gets things rolling with a blend of artistry and Halloween flair. From 5 to 7 pm, the Exquisite Corpse opening reception welcomes visitors to the CU Denver Experience Gallery as part of the CCD Student Art Exhibition. If you fancy creativity and student-driven work, this is a great stop.Union Station isn’t holding back on Halloween spirit, either, with the BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade happening from 4:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday. Kids can come in costume, enjoy mini-train rides, marvel at balloon artists, and snag prizes in the parade at 5 pm. Denver Union Station promises a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.Thursday evening, listeners in search of something a bit more chilling can take a haunted stroll at the Denver Botanic Gardens with their Ghosts in the Gardens experience running from 5:30 to 10:30 pm. Prepare for haunting stories and hidden histories along dimly-lit paths—just right for thrill-seekers.Live music fans should mark their calendars for Thursday night at the Fillmore Auditorium when El Alfa takes the stage for a high-energy Latin show—tickets start at $75 and promise a dance-worthy night.Friday launches the 48th Denver Film Festival at the Sie Film Center, transforming the city into a cinephile's paradise for the next week. For Halloween lovers, Friday starts a weekend of Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens, featuring scary new “TERRORtories,” haunted houses, and daytime fun for kids. Opera Colorado opens its 43rd season Saturday at Ellie Caulkins Opera House with Verdi’s classic “La Traviata.” Tickets are moving fast for this elegant event.Saturday is packed with highlights. The Hello Kitty Café Truck celebrates its 10th anniversary at Denver Pavilions, offering exclusive merchandise, themed sweets, and plush collectibles from 10 am to 7 pm. Cyclists won't want to miss the VeloSwap bike expo at National Western Complex, kicking off with early shopping for members at 8:30 am and open to the public at 9 am. From plush toys to flat tire races, it’s a cycling bonanza.To close the weekend, the Paramount Theatre hosts a special Sunday director's cut screening of “Airplane!”, complete with a live Q&A with director David Zucker and star Robert Hays starting at 7 pm. Listeners can expect a mix of nostalgia and comedy.Whatever your taste—art, music, film, haunted festivities, or family fun—Denver has something thrilling every day this week. Treat yourself to adventure, support local artists, and explore new corners of the city.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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