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33 events foundMon, Oct 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM MDT
Pam Houston: Animals Taught Me Everything
Durango · Maria's Bookshop
Meet author Pam Houston at Maria’s Bookshop for an event centered on Animals Taught Me Everything. See the bookshop’s event page for attendance details.
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM MDT
Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated — October 22
Grand Junction · Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
Explore illuminated garden paths and pumpkin sculptures during this family Halloween event benefiting STRiVE programs. This listing covers the October 22 evening.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM MDT
Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated — October 23
Grand Junction · Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
Explore illuminated garden paths and pumpkin sculptures during this family Halloween event benefiting STRiVE programs. This listing covers the October 23 evening.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM MDT
YPOD Falliday Party: Heroes vs. Villains
Durango · The Subterrain
Young professionals gather for a seasonal networking party with a heroes-and-villains costume theme. Tickets include two drinks and light appetizers; check registration requirements.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM MDT
Lamplight Cemetery Tour — October 23
Telluride · Lone Tree Cemetery
Explore Telluride history on a lantern-lit cemetery walk. Meet at the maintenance shed at 6:30 p.m.; bring a flashlight and warm clothing. Advance reservations recommended.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM MDT
Winery Comedy at Sauvage Spectrum — October 23
Palisade · Sauvage Spectrum Winery
An evening of stand-up comedy at Sauvage Spectrum in Palisade. See the winery’s ticket link for performers, admission policies and availability.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM MDT
Sara Evans: We Got The Beat
Grand Junction · Avalon Theatre
Sara Evans brings her We Got the Beat tour to the Avalon Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music begins at 7 p.m.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM MDT
Graveyard Choir with Ricky Bobby & the Hellcat Fury and The Intaglios
Rifle · Ute Theater and Events Center
An album-release concert featuring Graveyard Choir, with sets by Ricky Bobby & the Hellcat Fury and The Intaglios.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:30 AM MDT
Fruita Farmers Market — October 24
Fruita · Fruita Civic Center Park
Saturday morning market featuring local products and vendors at Civic Center Park. Confirm the closing time with the Chamber; source listings differ between noon and 12:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM MDT
Bubbles Brunch at Sauvage Spectrum — DJ Tokyo Mandy
Palisade · Sauvage Spectrum Winery
Palisade vineyard brunch with a food truck and music by DJ Tokyo Mandy. Food service is scheduled 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; DJ music runs noon–3 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM MDT
Pumpkins & Peaks — Mountain Village — October 24
Other Western Slope · Heritage Plaza
Family fall activities include pumpkin carving, a petting zoo, face painting and more. Activities run from 1 p.m. until dusk in Mountain Village.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM MDT
Downtown Grand Junction Spooktacular
Grand Junction · Downtown Main Street
Downtown trick-or-treating, activities and performances for children. Main Street closes to traffic for the event; allow time for parking and street closures.
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