LCAB Indigenous Peoples Day
3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Lafayette Public Library – North Lawn, 775 W. Baseline Road. Free
Lafayette Cultural Arts Board (LCAB) hosts this performance by Lorenzo J. Ramirez, founder and artistic director of Grupo Folklórico Sabor Latino. Wearing full ceremonial dress and playing traditional instruments, Ramirez will detail the history and traditions of the Azteca-Mexica people.
Art & Sip: Spooky Season Terrarium
4-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. $45
Get creative this fall season by crafting your own Halloween-themed terrarium at the Longmont Museum. This hands-on arts workshop features two rounds of instruction designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. Beer, wine, fizzy water and snacks will be available at the Atrium Bar.
Back Alley Ghost Tour
7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, Longmont. $20-$30
Step into the shadows to experience the spooky side of Longmont. Join this tour for exclusive access behind the scenes of the city’s eeriest haunts, but beware: The city’s spirits still roam the streets at night. Call 720-453-4733 more than 24 hours ahead to register and receive the exact location.
Lafayette Music Festival
10 a.m. to midnight. Saturday, Oct. 5, various locations. $40 advance / $50 day-of
Lafayette’s premiere live music extravaganza returns for another round of performances by local artists across nine stages throughout town — from free shows at District Atrium and Tier Two Live to ticketed performances by BoCo favorites like the Gasoline Lollipops and Card Catalog at Nissi’s, Bounce Empire, the Arts HUB and more.
Hike and Draw Beneath the Flatirons
1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Rd, Boulder. $35+
“See the land with new eyes” on this 2.5-mile guided hike with naturalist Suzanne Michot and artist Lisa Michot. Bring a sketchbook or loose drawing paper, drawing pencils, color pencils and something to sit on while you work.
Ecotoberfest
2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, City of Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr.
Forget oranges and yellows — this event is turning fall green. Head to Community Park for a celebration of all things sustainability. Hosted by Louisville, Lafayette, Erie and Superior, Saturday’s festivities include a costume exchange, electric vehicle showcase and a locally sourced pumpkin patch.
Ned Harvest Fest
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Nederland Farmers Market, 80 E. Second St. Free
Welcome the changing season and turning leaves in the Indian Peaks with chile roasting, a pumpkin patch and cider pressing at Nederland’s annual Harvest Fest. It doesn’t get much more autumnal than this, folks.
Yellow Barn Film Festival
10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Yellow Barn Farm, 9417 N. Foothills Highway, Longmont.
$12-$25
Explore the intersection of community, agriculture and the land at this annual festival. Selected films include director Morissa Maltz’s first narrative feature, The Unknown Country starring Lily Gladstone, and documentary Common Ground. Stick around for the post-festival cocktail mixer and mingle with your fellow cinephiles.
Autumn Heritage Day
Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Road, Boulder. Free
Start the day by cheering on the Walker Ranchers as they play baseball, 19th century style: no gloves or helmets, with cloth bases and balls and a bell ringing as players cross home plate. Afterward, participate in games and chores from the 1800s, guided by costumed volunteers. BYO seating, food and drink.
Meet the Spirits
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Colombia Cemetery, 1201 9th St., Boulder. $25 for adults, $5 for kids (4th graders free)
For one night only, some of the residents of Columbia Cemetery come back to life to share their stories — with the help of costumed community volunteers. Kids can enjoy Day of the Dead activities, a scavenger hunt and ice cream from the Sweet Cow Moo Mobile, with psychic readings for the grown-ups. Proceeds support cemetery maintenance.
Community Harvest Festival
3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder. Suggested donation: $5-$25 per family
Face painting, lawn games, bluegrass and dairy goats — what’s not to love? Bring the whole family out to Growing Gardens at Hawthorn Farm for this annual celebration of the season complete with local food trucks, a biergarten and local pumpkins and fall perennials for sale.
Moms Unhinged
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St., Longmont. $25
It’s time to book your babysitters. Andrea Marie, Heather Gray, Lindsay Porter, and headliner Zoe Rogers promise a night of side-splitting laughter with “clean-ish” comedy about motherhood, midlife crises, marriage and more.
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