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Five Spooktacular Things To Do in LoDo This October

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and party people—LoDo’s Halloween lineup is fa-boo-lous. Costumes, cocktails, dancing, and even a pet parade await—if you dare!

Graveyard Grooves

Where: Milepost Zero
When: Friday, October 17; Friday, October 24; Friday, October 31 — 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Why: Get ready to raise the dead (and your heartbeat) at Graveyard Grooves! Shake it with ghosts, ghouls, and party people who refuse to stay buried. Expect spine-tingling beats, eerie ambiance, and endless photo ops. Grab your crew, don your spookiest ‘fit, and dance like the afterlife is watching—because at MPZ, it probably is.

Two costumed dogs at the Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade
Two furry friends at the Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade

Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade

Where: Terminal Bar
When: Sunday, October 26 — 12 to 3 p.m.
Why: Calling all paws and claws! Dress your furry (or feathered) friends in their most frightful, funny, or fabulous costumes and strut your stuff at the Howl-a-Ween Pet Parade. With prizes, photo ops, and plenty of treats, this paw-ty is perfect for pets, families, and anyone who loves a good howl. Don’t miss the fur-ocious fun at Denver Union Station!

Ouija Wednesdays

Where: Poka Lola
When: Wednesday, October 22 & Wednesday, October 29 — 3 to 10 p.m.
Why: The veil is thinning, and the spirits are calling. Step into Poka Lola for Ouija Wednesdays, where candlelight flickers, curiosity stirs, and themed cocktails flow. Gather your bravest friends, place your fingers on the planchette, and let it drift—these spirits have stories to tell…

Two adults in costume BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade
Eerie costumes at the BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade

BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade

Where: Denver Union Station
When: Thursday, October 30 — 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Why: Bring your best costume (and your sweet tooth) to the annual BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Parade! Join costumed characters big and small for an evening of trick-or-treating, mini-train rides, balloon artists, and more. Prizes await the most bewitching costumes—so dress to impress, and let the Halloween magic unfold.

Monster Mash DJ Brunch

Where: The Original
When: Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why: It’s a graveyard smash! Sink your fangs into a frightfully delicious brunch at Monster Mash DJ Brunch, complete with spooky beats from Wander Beats and a Halloween menu to die for. Guess how many candy corns haunt the jar for a chance to win an OG gift card, and, if you come in costume, spin the Prize Wheel for monstrously good prizes (while supplies last). Cue the creepy bassline—this bash is bound to wake the undead.