1. Local

Discuss in my forum

October 2010 Events in Denver

By , About.com Guide

  • First Friday Art Walk
    Date: Friday, Oct. 1, 2010
    Location: Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
    Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    What: Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.

  • Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
    Date: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
    Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Parkway
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 720-865-5000

  • Superdiamond Concert
    Date: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
    Location: Ogden Theatre
    Time: 9 p.m.
    What: Superdiamond rocks the Ogden with Neil Diamond covers at this 16-and-up show.
    Cost: Tickets are $22.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Race for the Cure Denver
    Dates: Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010
    Location: Start/finish at the Pepsi Center
    Time: 7 a.m.
    What: The 18th annual Race for the Cure benefits breast cancer research.
    Cost: Registration is $35 for adults, and $25 for students and seniors.
    Contact: 303-744-2088

  • Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
    Date: Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010
    Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-322-7009

  • "The Ladies Man" Opening Day
    Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010
    Location: Arvada Center
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Charles Morey adapts the French farce "Tailleur Pour Dames" to the stage.
    Cost: Tickets are $35 - $45.
    Contact: 720-506-4130

  • "Dracula" Opening Night
    Dates: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010
    Location: The Stage Theatre
    Time: 6:30 p.m. What: Charles Morey adapts the classic horror novel by Bram Stoker for the stage.
    Cost: Tickets are $18 - $57. Discounted preview tickets are available from Oct. 1 - Oct. 6, 2010.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • Margaret Cho
    Dates: Friday, Oct. 9, 2010
    Location: Paramount Theatre
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Comedian Margaret Cho brings her Cho Dependent tour to the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $29.50 - $47.50.
    Contact: 866-461-6556

  • Fans on the Field
    Dates: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
    Location: Start/finish at Invesco Field
    Time: 8:30 a.m.
    What: The 5th annual Fans on the Field 10K allows fans to run around the Pepsi Center, Coors Field and Invesco Field. A 5k and Rookie Run for kids will also be held.
    Cost: Registration is $35 for adults before Oct. 7, and $40 on the day of the race.
    Contact: 303-293-5315

  • "Grease" Opening Night
    Dates: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2010
    Location: Buell Theatre
    Time: 8 p.m. What: "Grease" is still the word for the Broadway tour of the musical set at Rydell High School.
    Cost: Tickets are $20 - $85.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
    Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-376-4800

  • "Dracula" Opening Night
    Date: Friday, Oct. 15, 2010
    Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Dracula proves vampires can dance in this modern ballet.
    Cost: Tickets are $19 - $135.
    Contact: 303-837-8888 extension 2.

  • WWE World Tour
    Date: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
    Location: Pepsi Center
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: WWE Raw and Smackdown Superstars wrestle in the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $15 - $60.
    Contact: 866-461-6556

  • Rock n' Roll Denver
    Dates: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
    Location: Start/finish at 14th & Bannock
    Time: 6:55 a.m.
    What: The Rock n' Roll Denver, previously known as the Denver Marathon, leads runners through scenic downtown, City Park and Washington Park. A half-marathon, relay race and kids race are also planned.
    Cost: Registration is sold out, although some tickets may available through charity partners.
    Contact: 800-311-1255

  • Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets
    Date: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
    Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
    Time: 2:05 p.m.
    What: The Broncos tackle the Jets.
    Cost: Tickets are $45 - $410.

  • Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
    Date: Monday, Oct. 18, 2010
    Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-322-7009

  • Nickelback Concert
    Date: Monday, Oct. 18, 2010
    Location: Pepsi Center
    Time: 6:15 p.m.
    What: Three Days Grace and Buckcherry will open for Nickelback.
    Cost: Tickets are $49.50 - $89.50.
    Contact: 866-461-6556

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
    Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-376-4800

  • Straight No Chaser Concert
    Dates: Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
    Location: Buell Theatre
    Time: 8 p.m. What: The a capella singers bring a shot of pure vocals to the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $33.75 - $45.05.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
    Date: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
    Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
    Time: 2:15 p.m.
    What: The Broncos take on Oakland.
    Cost: Tickets are $45 - $410.

  • Joan Sebastian Concert
    Date: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
    Location: Pepsi Center
    Time: 5 p.m.
    What: Joan Sebastian will perform Latin American hits, accompanied by his son and performing horses.
    Cost: Tickets are $45 - $125.
    Contact: 866-461-6556

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
    Date: Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010
    Location: 1005 York St.
    Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-973-3705

  • Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Alfred Hitchock's Psycho
    Dates: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010
    Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: CSO performs the score to Hitchcock's classic thriller.
    Cost: Tickets are $19 - $85.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Happy Halloween
    Date: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010
    What: Denver celebrates the witching hour with haunted houses and more.

    Ongoing Events:

    • "The House of the Spirits"
      Dates: Through Oct. 23, 2010
      Location: Space Theatre
      Time: Varies
      What: Isabel Allende's sweeping novel about Latin American history is adapted for the stage.
      Cost: Tickets are $18 - $57.
      Contact: 303-893-4100

    • "The 39 Steps"
      Dates: Through Nov. 14, 2010
      Location: Space Theatre
      Time: Varie.
      What: The film noir mystery is adapted for the stage in this drama showing through Nov. 14, 2010.
      Cost: Tickets are $57 - $67.
      Contact: 303-893-4100
  1. About.com
  2. Local
  3. Denver
  4. Arts/Entertainment
  5. Denver Monthly Events
  6. Denver in October - October 2010 Events in Denver - Denver, CO

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.