Denver is a great city for fall festivals, especially for families. It seems like summer is over in a flash but the fun doesn’t have to stop. Some events are in the city proper, others are a short drive way. All should be a fun way to get out in the community and connect. Here are some popular events we recommend you check out:

Colorado State Fair

WHEN: Thru Sept. 1, 2025
WHERE: Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo
The 153rd Colorado State Fair promises all the excitement of the past: free entertainment, contests, concerts, rodeos, a demolition derby, carnival rides and great fair food!

Pumpkin Fest

WHEN: October, 2025 (check website)
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield
Enjoy a day of fall activities at Chatfield Farms. Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch and family and children’s activities. Pumpkin prices vary by size; the average price is $8. It is recommended to bring a wagon to transport pumpkins. Free pumpkin daycare is available while you enjoy the rest of the festival. Tickets include one hayride, barrel train ride (for children 12 and under) and unlimited jumping on a giant pillow. Pony rides and hamster balls are available for an additional fee. An array of food vendors sell favorite fall foods such as funnel cakes, hotdogs, freshly squeezed lemonade and kettle corn. Once your family has conquered Corn Maze and mini-maze, explore the treehouse and water feature in Deer Creek Discovery, check out the wildlife observation area and visit our barnyard friends.

Applefest

WHEN: October 3-5, 2025
WHERE: Cedaredge, CO
Driving into the small town of Cedaredge on Colorado’s Grand Mesa in October, you’ll pass row after heavenly row of trees bursting with shiny red and green apples beckoning you to sink your teeth in. At Applefest, more than 200 vendors share the area’s agricultural wealth with visitors, who can also check out a classic-car and motorcycle show, bands and much more.

Flock Party 2025

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025
WHERE: Denver Zoo
Now in its sixth year, this brilliant annual benefit is a movable feast with live music, unforgettable animal experiences, on-the-spot fashion illustrations, craft cocktails and artisan eats—all in the company of real party animals! Proceeds benefit the zoo’s beloved animal family and support their wildlife conservation work in Colorado and worldwide.

Made By Us Markets

WHEN: August 9, 2025 (multiple dates into the fall months)
WHERE: Denver Central Market
Made By Us curated vendor and artist events will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the second Saturday of every month from April through October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there’s always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Big Dig Colorado

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025
WHERE: 4444 Ritchie Dr., Longmont
Big Dig Colorado, a family-friendly large equipment festival benefiting the American Cancer Society and pediatric cancer research, gives adults and children — including cancer patients and survivors — the opportunity to operate large digging equipment, boom lifts and other large stationary equipment. The perfect event for kids of any age and size!

5th Annual Day with the Dogs

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025 (8am)
WHERE: Bill Goodspeed Happy Tails Dog Park, Northglenn
The 4th Annual Day with the Dogs will feature 25+ dog-related vendors, from artists and photographers to scoopers and groomers to vets, rescues and many more vendors with free doggie swag!

Larimer Square BAZAAR

WHEN: Sept. 21, 2025 (multiple dates)
WHERE: Larimer Square
This monthly market, hosted by Denver BAZAAR, pops up in Larimer Square every third Sunday from June through October. Each market will feature 40+ craft vendors and makers with a wide variety of local goods, from jewelry and clothing to home goods and art, food and drink to vintage and thrift finds. All Denver BAZAAR events are free to attend, dog-friendly and open to all ages!

Rock The Block

WHEN: August 14, 2025 (multiple dates into the fall)
WHERE: Museum of Outdoor Arts, Greenwood Village
This summer, during the months of June, July, and August come together with community at MOA’s Marjorie Park to enjoy “Rock the Block” Happy Hour. Community members are invited to join for free admission to Marjorie Park, live intimate music by a variety of local musicians, yard games, drink specials, snacks and other concessions offerings.

Picnics welcome, however, there is a strict no outside beverage policy. There is a water filling station and guests are welcome to bring an empty water bottle. Beverages are available for purchase at our bar.

Hoedown Hill Music Festival

WHEN: Sept. 19–20 26-27, 2025
WHERE: Windsor, CO
The Hoedown Hill Music Festival in Windsor, Colorado, is a two-weekend, four-night music event featuring both rock and country music genres. The festival takes place at Hoedown Hill, an outdoor venue with mountain views. It features national headliners, local talent, food trucks, full bars, and both General Admission and VIP options.

Boulder Fall Fest

WHEN: October 3–5, 2025
WHERE: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities and includes the Firefly Handmade Market all along the historic Pearl Street Mall.

Mapleton Hill Porchfest

WHEN: Sept. 21, 2025
WHERE: Mapleton Hill neighborhood, Boulder
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains in the gorgeous Mapleton Hill neighborhood, this is a special event. This casual, free autumn celebration is a community music event held annually in Boulder, Colorado’s historic Mapleton Hill neighborhood. It features local musicians playing on the porches and front yards of homes in the area, creating a walkabout festival atmosphere.

Sunnyside Music Festival

WHEN: Sept. 13, 2025
WHERE: Chaffee Park
Denver’s Sunnyside Music Festival is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that builds community through a free, family-friendly music festival. Join us for five local bands, food and drink vendors, kids activities, an artisan shopping market and more!

Agriculture Festival

WHEN: Sept., 2025
WHERE: Plains Conservation Center, Aurora
Celebrate food, nature and agriculture on the high plains at the city of Aurora’s annual Agriculture Festival! Learn about where your food comes from and how you can support healthy environments with regenerative agriculture and sustainable eating. Attendees will be able to enjoy wagon rides, 1880s homestead and tipi camp tours, farm animal interactions, food vendors and more.

Lakewood Food & Wine

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025
WHERE: The Belmar Shopping District Pavillions, Lakewood
Join us for the second annual Lakewood Food and Wine Festival! Enjoy food and wine tastings, live music and oodles of family-friendly fun.

Annual Lebanese and Middle Eastern Festival

WHEN: Sept. 13, 2025
WHERE: St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, Lakewood
Come experience authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, cultural dance, live music and much more at the Annual Lebanese and Middle Eastern Festival!

50th Annual Woodcarving Show

WHEN: Sept. 13 & 14, 2024
WHERE: Apex Community Recreation Center, Arvada
Enjoy woodcarving exhibitions, woodcarving competitions and woodcarving art sales by members of the Colorado Carvers Club and other artists, plus purchase woodcarving supplies to craft your own creations. Check website for most up to date details.

Hangin’ N Slangin’ Markets

WHEN: Sept. 13, 2025 (multiple dates)
WHERE: See website
Hangin’ N Slangin’ is a Denver-based pop-up market series that showcases local artists, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art, and more. These markets are held almost every weekend at various locations throughout the Denver Metro area. They are known for being free to attend and offering a diverse range of unique items.

Colorado Artisan Markets

WHEN: Oct. 18, 2025; 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
WHERE: The Shops at Northfield
Celebrate Colorado’s spirit of community, creativity and craftsmanship with a series of Artisan Markets held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from May to October. Each market will feature 50–70 local vendors offering a wide variety of treasures, including handmade jewelry, Colorado photography, soaps, clothing, abstract art, artisanal food products and more. Free and open to all, attendees can dine at food trucks and enjoy live local music while also shopping and dining at the Northfield retailers and restaurants. Dogs are welcome!

Denver Oktoberfest

WHEN: Sept. 19-21 and 26–28, 2025
WHERE: Downtown Denver
The Denver Oktoberfest has been a staple two-weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969. From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something here for Oktoberfest pros and first-timers alike! So grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and join the fun!

Far East Center Mid-Autumn Festival

WHEN: October 4, 2025
WHERE: Far East Center
Do you love food, music and entertainment? Save the date to celebrate Far East Center’s Mid-Autumn Festival! This free, family-friendly event in the Little Saigon Denver District will feature an Asian-inspired night market and street food from all over the world. Watch your kids play with light-up lanterns and enjoy music and entertainment from local performers. Other activities include a pho-eating contest, a moon cake-eating contest, cultural performances, a K-pop dance battle, traditional drum performances, a karaoke contest and more.

Miners Day

WHEN: Sept. 20, 2025
WHERE: Centennial Park, Frederick
Miners Day is Frederick’s premier community event that originated as a celebration to honor and remember the city’s mining heritage. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests and live entertainment. Per tradition, Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.

Denver Street Fairs – It’s Fall Y’all!

WHEN: Sept. 20 & 21, 2025
WHERE: 1005 Galapago St.
This handmade-only art festival in the heart of the Denver Art District will feature more than 90 artisans, crafters and food vendors. Discover unique clothing, gifts and food for the whole family!

Street Wise Mural Festival

WHEN: Sept. 26-27, 2025
WHERE: See website, Boulder
Street Wise Mural Festival explores the intersection of art and activism while centering womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA and emerging artists.

Graveyard Markets: The Lemur and Friends Bazaar

WHEN: Sept. 27, 2025
WHERE: 2220 E Colfax Ave.
The Lemur and Friends Bazaar is a monthly artist market hosted right on our back patio. We host all kinds of artists from across Colorado, from bakers to jewelers. Pick up that perfect unique gift or something special for yourself!

Denver American Indian Festival

WHEN: October 11, 2025
WHERE: Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lakewood
Since 2014, the free and family-friendly Denver American Indian Festival has brought a celebration of American Indian culture, arts and history to all Denver Metro communities. It has welcomed over 20,000 residents and over 81 tribal representatives. Check website for details.

Estes Park Elk Fest

WHEN: Sept. 27 & 28, 2025
WHERE: Bond Park, Estes Park
To celebrate the annual elk rut and learn about the wapiti (the Native American name for elk), Estes Park hosts the annual Estes Park Elk Fest® in Bond Park.